Negative short term Impact of Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl Peroxide is a powerful bleaching agent. It is available by many different brand names, like; Benoxyl, Benzac AC, Benzac W, Benzagel, Brevoxyl, Desquam, Fostex, Persa-Gel, Triaz, Vanoxide and Zoderm.

Benzoyl peroxide is useful for some forms of acne but it can leaves negative impact on your skin. The major side effect of benzoyl peroxide includes stinging, dryness or peeling. You'll notice redness, irritation, scaly eruptions or a rash. If this happens it's always necessary to consult a doctor immediately.

Natracil™ does not contain Benzoyl Peroxide. It is specially formulated with natural essential oils that are known to be anti-inflammatories. It also uses Avena Sativa — a natural hydrating agent and exfoliate. These natural ingredients work together to provide the best environment for achieving optimal skin health. Natarcil will penetrating deep into the follicles to kill the anaerobic bacteria that lives there safely and gently. The Avena Sativa then exfoliates surface cell buildup to keep skin clear while preventing future breakouts.

Sometimes there can be long term problems

Peroxides are unstable compounds of water and oxygen. It breaks down under heat and light. As it breaks down, oxygen free radicals are generated and let loose on the skin. These free oxygen radicals are what kill the P. acne bacteria. This is where the anti-bacterial properties of peroxides come from. Peroxides also bleach hair and skin by oxidation. It also dries the skin out too, sometimes very badly. Without anti-oxidants to stop the chemical process, the free oxygen radicals start a cascade of chemical reactions on your skin. That can de-stabilise the skin's outer membrane and the the epidermal layer. To put it simply, it speeds up the aging of your skin each time you use a Benzoyl Peroxide product to treat your acne. Think about it, some of you would have already noticed it simply by looking at the what happens to your skin each time you apply it. Young, healthy skin is capable of retaining water and being moist, skin treated with Benzoyl Peroxide is not.

Why is Benzoyl Peroxide acne treatments so ubiquitous in this country?

Economics has a lot to do with it. Generally, chemicals are much cheaper to manufacture than obtaining pure essential oils from natural botanical ingredients. In any case, the shift to Benzoyl Peroxide was made about 10 years ago.

Important Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of a drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you or not. Consult your healthcare professional before deciding whether to use a drug or not