How much BP to use

The pictures below represent how much benzoyl peroxide you need if treating your entire face. If your problem area is only part of your face, you will need less. If your problem area includes the neck or body, you will need more.

Using Acne.org Treatment Gel

Pump dispenser (16 oz.)

Start the Regimen slowly. At the onset of the Regimen, use less than one half of a pump of benzoyl peroxide. If you have sensitive skin, apply just once a day for the first week.

Slowly ramp up the dosage until you are using three full pumps as pictured above, twice per day. This should take approximately 2-4 weeks.

Tube (8 oz.) or travel size (2 oz.)

Dispense this much at the onset of the Regimen. If you have sensitive skin, apply just once a day for the first week.

Slowly ramp up the dosage until you're using a full finger's length. This should take approximately 2-4 weeks.

Using Neutrogena On-the-Spot

Tube (0.75 oz.) – dispenses in a thin line

Start the Regimen slowly. At the onset of the Regimen, use only a small amount of benzoyl peroxide. If you have sensitive skin, apply just once a day for the first week.

Slowly ramp up the dosage until you are using as much as the picture above, twice per day. This should take approximately 2-4 weeks.