Which is stronger: Salycic acid or Benzol Peroxide??!
Question:
Which is stronger: Salycic acid or Benzol Peroxide??
These 2 are the ingrediants used in most acne clensers. Just want to know which is stronger and why??
Answers:
Neither is stronger, they just serve different purposes.
Benzol Peroxide is a mild antibacterial.
Salicylic Acid is a mild exfolient.
If you really want to save some money, make your own. Peroxide is usually a dollar or less. All you need is to make some salicylic acid with cheap generic aspirin - any brand. The cheaper the better since the coated kind doesn't work as well and it's usually more expensive.
Put a few (3-5) aspirin in a cup or bowl. Drop in a tiny bit of water. Wait a few seconds and mash with a spoon. It should dissolve very easily. If it doesn't, add a drop more of water. You'll use this on your face like a mask. It will be gritty and messy. Leave it on for a few minutes then rinse. Use this once a day.
Just use the peroxide once or twice a day just to help keep your skin clean.