Which is best for deep pimples? Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Sulfur, or Toothpaste?

Question

I have a bunch of different acne medications..

Which one would work best for a really deep pimple?

Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Sulfur, or Toothpaste?

and why? because don't they each treat acne in a different way?

Answer 1

the best solution is to buy " CLEAN AND CLEAR ACNE SPOT " u put it on straight for two days. and its gonee . it only like 7 bucks . they sell it at any drug store

hope this helps :D

Answer 2

I would definitely suggest you try SWISS glutathione bar. Its actually a soap intended for skin lightening but it really works well against pimples! it dries them out easily in just 2-3days! a lot of people buy it for that purpose even if they dont have to lighten their skin. check out

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Answer 3

toothpaste works but do not put it on if you have fair skin.... it may leave a RED RED RED mark.

Answer 4

probably benzoyl peroxide just because its stronger.

splash you face with hot water to open your pores, then use the acne medication.

use moisturizer after because BP can really dry out your skin.

Answer 5

iv tried alllll that stuff from like wal mart n stuff. the best that works for me. is that.. biore or w.e warming black head thing. and clean and clear.  but i mainly use proactive. that sulfur mask they have works beautifully

Answer 6

Salicylic acid is a mild acid that works as a keratolytic agent — it encourages the sloughing of dead skin cells. It’s a safe, effective treatment for mild acne, oily skin, textural changes and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients of most skin types.

One of the most commonly used ingredients, Benzoyl Peroxide can be very effective in treating mild cases of non-inflammatory acne. It’s safe for children as well as adults, and may combined with other topical or oral treatments. Benzoyl peroxide works by destroying P. acnes, the bacteria that causes the condition acne. It acts as an antiseptic and oxidizing agent, reducing the number of comedones, or blocked pores. It may be 2–3 weeks before you begin to see improvement. NOTE: While benzoyl peroxide kills existing acne, it does not increase your body’s natural resistance to bacteria. So even when your breakouts begin to disappear, you should keep treating acne-prone areas. Why? This course of acne treatment kills bacteria, but it does not affect sebum production or the rate at which you shed your dead skin cells. If you stop using it, the bacteria — and your acne — will return.

Sulphur is extremely effective in treating acne. Like Benzoyl Peroxide, sulphur is committed to killing bacteria. Sulphur is a disinfectant and used in skin treatments for eczema, etc. In treating acne, sulphur drug preparations work in other ways too. It loosens and dislodges the blackheads from skin pores by causing the skin to peel.The skin condition begins to improve within two to three weeks. There are no major side-effects. However, it is good to test whether the patient is allergic to sulphur or not. Sulphur usually has no side-effects and hence is the safest drug. However, in some uncommon cases, it causes bilousness, indigestion, vaginal thrush or rash. A precaution: sulphur is not recommended during pregnancies.

Note:Keep out of the sun when using sulphur-based meds - it causes photosensitivity.

ALSO

Warning Watch for Acne-causing Chemicals

(On your Cosmetic and Make-up Product Labels)

    * Isopropyl Isosterate

    * Butyl Stereate

    * Myristyl Myristate

    * Isopropyl Palmitate

    * Isocetyl Palmitate

    * Decyl Oleate

    * Isosteryl Neopentanoate

    * Octyl Palmitate

    * Octyl Stearate

    * Iodoptopyl Lanolate

    * Acetol Acetulan

    * Amberate P

    * Crude coal tar

    * Lanosterin

    * Laugogene

    * Sterolan

    * PG 2 Myristyl Propionate

    * Acetrylated Lanolin

    * Ethylated Lanolin

    * D & C red dyes (common in blushers)

Hope I helped!