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I've always though that once I go past the puberty stage, acne would be the least of my skin concerns. I've always had oily skin, and even though my skin is relatively clear on most days, I still break out! In the past, it used to be my T-zone, but now, adult acne seem to develop in the U-zone. It always develops on my chin, so it's a hormonal thing which happens before that time of the month, when I am stressed, or when I lack sleep. (The only good thing about oily skin is that my face doesn't develop wrinkles easily. But I got to do what it takes to keep it clear.)
Benzac Philippines sent me this #BreakingTheCycle kit, and I am most happy since my dad just teased me on how big the zit on my chin was while I was doing my makeup. LOL
The difference between salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide is that salicylic acid exfoliates the skin and reduces inflammation, while benzoyl peroxide is bactericidal - meaning it kills the bacteria that causes pimples.
Benzac is a product of Galderama, the same company which manufactures Cetaphil. Did you know that Benzac is made in France? And French people know skincare well.
So, how exactly do we #BreakTheCycle?
Breaking the acne cycle involves reducing acne-causing bacteria to address the root of recurring breakouts.
Benzoyl Peroxide is recommended by dermatologists worldwide as an effective antibacterial treatment ingredient that kills more than 94% of acne-causing bacteria called p. acnes. Unlike antibiotics, bacteria have not been able to become resistant to Benzoyl Peroxide.
Application also causes a mild keratolytic action due to the breakdown of protein in skin cells that block pores to loosen dead skin cells, whiteheads, and blackheads.
During my high school years, I had a lot of pimples on my forehead, and my Mom brought me to a dermatologist. She prescribed me with a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel for pimples, and told me to work my way up from there should it not work. Benzoyl peroxide may come in 2.5%, 5%, and 10%, for mild, moderate, to severe acne, respectively. Benzac AC Gel comes in either 5% or 10%, so it's best to start with 5%.
Pros:
- It has a light gel cream texture.
- It goes on clear.
- It has no scent.
- It's an effective spot treatment.
- Small pimples dry up in 1-2 days.
- Painful "under my skin" bumps that haven't yet turned to a full-blown pimple were STOPPED within 2-3 days use.
- Big pimples that have a "head" develop pus more quickly, and pops with ease (not forcefully). Usually takes effect within 1 week.
- It kills pimple-causing bacteria and hastens the drying up of pimples.
Cons:
- It stains dark clothing.
- It makes skin sensitive to sunlight (use only at night, or use with high SPF during day).
- It makes my skin peel (given its keratolytic agent).
I recommend using Benzac AC Gel 5% as a spot treatment to troublesome zits, since it's so effective in preventing the "about to emerge" cystic acne that would have added another scar on my face, and it dries up existing zits fast. However, do not apply this all over your face if you don't need to, as it may dry up your skin. Don't forget to use a skin-compatible moisturizer!
Benzac AC Gel 5% comes in a 15g (P313) or 60g (P745) tube. 10% comes in a 60g (P768). Benzac is available in Watsons, Mercury Drug, and South Star drug branches nationwide.
Like Benzac Philippines on Facebook for more information.
Love,
Helen
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If you refer to my very first (very first ever) post click here, it is about the product that helps remove my acne,
Benzac AC.
Apparently, the Benzac have different name and packaging here in the Philippines. So I tried it out to see if they have the same effect as I have from Dubai.
Let’s start.
One thing to check if they differ from each other is the formulation. Check out these photos.
One evident ingredient to both tubes is ‘benzoyl peroxide’. They both say they are ‘water base gel’ which to me it means that the formula is light and not harsh. This product peels my skin but very gently. It is not like strong astringent that will forcefully peel off the top layer of the skin and leaves you red.
Both are made by one company by the way which is Galderma from France.
For the price, as you can see Benzac Spots Treatment is pretty tiny. They sell it for P345.75 for a 15g tube while Benzac AC is AED22.00 dirham for a 60g tube (that is a more than P200.00 when converted).
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Update 23 November 2017
Just a quick tip, I notice that benzac has less effect with my acne compare before and I tried to think what could have I been doing wrong?
I remember before that I wash my face with warm water and it helps dries out my acne fast.
Lesson?
It really helps to open up the pores before applying benzac. What I do is I wash my face with warm water plus to remove the dead skin cell that might block the product from entering the skin I like to use a toner, I tone with Eskinol. With this combination, I notice that my acne dries up faster. J
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*by the way guys this is not sponsored.
Hope this post helps.
I've always though that once I go past the puberty stage, acne would be the least of my skin concerns. I've always had oily skin, and even though my skin is relatively clear on most days, I still break out! In the past, it used to be my T-zone, but now, adult acne seem to develop in the U-zone. It always develops on my chin, so it's a hormonal thing which happens before that time of the month, when I am stressed, or when I lack sleep. (The only good thing about oily skin is that my face doesn't develop wrinkles easily. But I got to do what it takes to keep it clear.)
Benzac Philippines sent me this #BreakingTheCycle kit, and I am most happy since my dad just teased me on how big the zit on my chin was while I was doing my makeup. LOL
The difference between salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide is that salicylic acid exfoliates the skin and reduces inflammation, while benzoyl peroxide is bactericidal - meaning it kills the bacteria that causes pimples.
Benzac is a product of Galderama, the same company which manufactures Cetaphil. Did you know that Benzac is made in France? And French people know skincare well.
So, how exactly do we #BreakTheCycle?
Breaking the acne cycle involves reducing acne-causing bacteria to address the root of recurring breakouts.
Benzoyl Peroxide is recommended by dermatologists worldwide as an effective antibacterial treatment ingredient that kills more than 94% of acne-causing bacteria called p. acnes. Unlike antibiotics, bacteria have not been able to become resistant to Benzoyl Peroxide.
Application also causes a mild keratolytic action due to the breakdown of protein in skin cells that block pores to loosen dead skin cells, whiteheads, and blackheads.
During my high school years, I had a lot of pimples on my forehead, and my Mom brought me to a dermatologist. She prescribed me with a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel for pimples, and told me to work my way up from there should it not work. Benzoyl peroxide may come in 2.5%, 5%, and 10%, for mild, moderate, to severe acne, respectively. Benzac AC Gel comes in either 5% or 10%, so it's best to start with 5%.
Pros:
- It has a light gel cream texture.
- It goes on clear.
- It has no scent.
- It's an effective spot treatment.
- Small pimples dry up in 1-2 days.
- Painful "under my skin" bumps that haven't yet turned to a full-blown pimple were STOPPED within 2-3 days use.
- Big pimples that have a "head" develop pus more quickly, and pops with ease (not forcefully). Usually takes effect within 1 week.
- It kills pimple-causing bacteria and hastens the drying up of pimples.
Cons:
- It stains dark clothing.
- It makes skin sensitive to sunlight (use only at night, or use with high SPF during day).
- It makes my skin peel (given its keratolytic agent).
I recommend using Benzac AC Gel 5% as a spot treatment to troublesome zits, since it's so effective in preventing the "about to emerge" cystic acne that would have added another scar on my face, and it dries up existing zits fast. However, do not apply this all over your face if you don't need to, as it may dry up your skin. Don't forget to use a skin-compatible moisturizer!
Benzac AC Gel 5% comes in a 15g (P313) or 60g (P745) tube. 10% comes in a 60g (P768). Benzac is available in Watsons, Mercury Drug, and South Star drug branches nationwide.
Like Benzac Philippines on Facebook for more information.
Love,
Helen
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