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Benzoyl Peroxide is a harsh chemical that can contribute to cancer. What about another common over-the-counter acne medication, salicylic acid? Is it as bad as Benzoyl?
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Hey there! It seems in today’s society, we’re made to believe that clear skin is impossible without cleansing, exfoliating, etc. Especially with “medicated” washes. I used salicylic acid most of my teen years, and I HAD clear skin. I haven’t had clear skin since I stopped using it over a year ago. Why that is? I have no idea. But I refuse to use those washes ever again. I even tried to go back, and it didn’t work the second time around. So I’ve been stuck with acne for about six solid months, and it’s scarring the sides of my face. As I said in a previous comment, I know it’s hormonal, and triggered by traumatic events from last May and also another in December. I started taking a high estrogen birth control pill a few days ago, and while I know I shouldn’t have, I admit I’ve gotten desperate. It’s my personal belief that the skin can become so dependent on these washes that it destroys it in a way, almost permanently.. I would never have used them if I could go back.
Yes, I sort of wonder myself if maybe using salicylic acid and then benzoyl peroxidefor so many years has just made my skin way more problematic than it would have been otherwise. I guess I’ll never know, but I won’t dwell… there is also no way I’d ever go back to them. I hope the birth control pill works out okay for you Taylor, I know you’ve had some really tough times and can use some relief :s
I was wondering if you could find time for a video on clogged pores? Clogged pores are something I believe most people have the wrong idea about, but I’m extremely unsure of it myself. I feel like every pore on my face is clogged, and it doesn’t matter what I do to them. Can your pores become so clogged you HAVE to resort to something harsh? Or do you feel that if the internal cause is corrected, the clogs will heal on their own? I just can’t escape the feeling that ever since I switched to just honey and jojoba weeks and weeks ago, the clogging has gotten more intense. But I’m too afraid to try anything else.. Thoughts?
Okay I can do something about that! 🙂
Hello 🙂
I’ve been reading for a while, and changed my diet,etc, etc. But it always seems like there’s nothing to eat. I’ve been living off smoothies and salads. Any chance we can get a 7 or 14 day meal plan? 🙂
Hi! Don’t limit to only smoothies and salad… make stir fries, soups, have quality meat, eggs, lots of vegetables, sweet potatoes, beans, and non gluten grains… I will work some recipes into my upcoming ebook, I think. Making a whole 1 to 2 week meal plan could take a while, so I can’t promise it for the near future, but we’ll see!
Hi I have been using BP for 6 months and now getting wrinkles on my forehead (although acne is better) I have also looked at my diet and eating very well now plus drinking lots of water. I have recently switched to a salicylic acid 2 percent face wash as I didn’t like what the BP was doing to it…
Is salicylic acid wash as bad??
Can you recommend any face washes? I want the wrinkles to go away!! My skin is oily….
I LOVE LOVE your website by the way!!
Thanks!
Hi Sarah,
Yes, I suggest switching over to a completely natural skin care regimen… click on the Articles page on the menu bar there and scroll down to “Natural Skin Care” to get some ideas 🙂