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: two full pumps are required)

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 two full pumps as pictured above, twice per day. This should take approximately 2-4 weeks.


Using Neutrogena On-the-Spot

(dispenses in a thin line--2 fingers is required)

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.