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Will benzoyl peroxide face wash bleach my facial hair ?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Benzoyl peroxide will bleach anything it comes into contact with, including facial hair. It is a gradual lightening, not necessarily a drastic effect. If you are trying to treat acne underneath a mustache or beard, try a salicylic acid acne cream which will not cause this bleaching effect.

Answered 5/30/2020

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