Am I allergic to benzoyl peroxide?

Question

The first time I use it I'm fine. If I use it two or three times I seem to get incredibly itchy on my jaw line. I've used a BP cream before but now I got a facewash with 5% BP so it doesn't sit on my face too long. Do I just need to build up my tolerance and use it every other day?

Answer 1

Chances are it is something else in the cream but you can be allergic to anything. Switch products. Allergic reactions very rarely occur during a first exposure.