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[LewisS]

I've recently just ordered Dan's BP and the status of that order is now shipped. I have read a lot of threads reading the flakiness, dryness and breakouts during the first few weeks. My acne isn't so bad (mainly whitehead breakouts around the chin area) so I was wondering if there's a recommended way of using the BP for people with mild acne? Maybe a smaller amount or using it as a spot treatment?

I really don't think I could face a major breakout due to BP, is it true that everyone breaks out in the first weeks or two? I was really positive about using it, but now I'm getting a little worried. I hope somebody can put my mind at rest!

Lewis

Edited by LewisS, 01 August 2012 - 11:17 AM.

[Flyer17]

I've used BP in the past without experiencing any kind of initial breakout. Some people will experience it, some won't, so I think you shouldn't worry too much.

As for how to apply it, I would put it all over your face instead of just spot treating, especially if you're looking to prevent new stuff from forming. Dan's BP is a lower percentage and I think less harsh than other types of BP, so it's meant to be used on the entire face.

Good luck!

[InfinityMunchkin]

I used to have mild acne, basically lots of whiteheads and blackheads -- I don't anymore, thanks to Dan's bp, and the whole regimen. My advice would be start VERY slowly, only 1 pea size amount at night. Then, after a few days, apply 1 pea size amount in the morning as well. This kind of gets your skin used to bp. Then, slowly work your way up to 2 pumps of bp. After at least 1 or 2 months, you can decrease the amount you are using if you don't feel that you need all that bp.
I wouldn't recommend bp for spot treating, since you can get zits anywhere, so I would say put it all over your face, avoiding your eye and mouth area obviously.

by the way, I wouldn't worry too much about horrible breakouts if you have mild acne, but if you do - it's not the end of the world. It will clear quickly. I noticed results very quickly, but I was fortunate. Just be careful not to irritate your skin, don't use any other products except for what dan recommends and you should be good

[Kyle_]

When I started with BP, my acne cleared up during the best part of a week, and from then on I had no major breakouts, the only spots that came back after that was because of not being bothered to apply BP on a couple nights
Use a very small amount to start, I wouldn't spot treat for too long as for me when I had pale skin (I tan now,) BP caused discolouration on my skin since I only used it on my T zone and forehead.

[rush25]

No, it's not true that everyone experiences a breakout from starting the regimen. Just start out with a small amount of BP all over your face and go from there. Don't be afraid!

[LewisS]

Thanks a lot everyone that has really reassured me. Looking forward to it arriving now!

[thereisalwayshope]

I've recently just ordered Dan's BP and the status of that order is now shipped. I have read a lot of threads reading the flakiness, dryness and breakouts during the first few weeks. My acne isn't so bad (mainly whitehead breakouts around the chin area) so I was wondering if there's a recommended way of using the BP for people with mild acne? Maybe a smaller amount or using it as a spot treatment?

I really don't think I could face a major breakout due to BP, is it true that everyone breaks out in the first weeks or two? I was really positive about using it, but now I'm getting a little worried. I hope somebody can put my mind at rest!

Lewis

Hello there,
Yup there is definitely a breakout for most of the people that start using it. This is because your skin has to cycle through the layers so that the clear skin can start coming through...I would not use it as a spot treatment because BP does a great job at preventing acne so I think as long as you apply a thin layer twice a day, you acne would then start going away while the BP does a great job in the prevention of your acne

Good luck

[ManFeelings]

I say don't do it man. It can really mess with your skin's texture and complexion and you develop a dependence to it. Plus you just have mild acne so it will do much more harm than good. Not to mention it's a chore to apply it twice a day.

Try this natural method first: http://www.acne.org/...e/page__st__220

I had acne just like you and this works awesome at clearing it up.

I don't get why people are so quick and eager to jump right into the regime, I would think it makes more sense to try many of the less harsh natural methods or to look at your diet before putting 3 different chemical cocktails on your face twice a day.

[Flyer17]

I say don't do it man. It can really mess with your skin's texture and complexion and you develop a dependence to it. Plus you just have mild acne so it will do much more harm than good. Not to mention it's a chore to apply it twice a day.

Try this natural method first: http://www.acne.org/...e/page__st__220

I had acne just like you and this works awesome at clearing it up.

I don't get why people are so quick and eager to jump right into the regime, I would think it makes more sense to try many of the less harsh natural methods or to look at your diet before putting 3 different chemical cocktails on your face twice a day.

Why? Perhaps because while diet and natural methods are unproven in their efficacy of fighting acne, benzoyl peroxide is a long-standing, first-line way to combat the disease. If the OP is looking for immediate relief, my suggestion would be to go the topical route to provide some short-term relief and then also look into some of the other long-term potential solutions such as trying some new diet.

[ManFeelings]

I say don't do it man. It can really mess with your skin's texture and complexion and you develop a dependence to it. Plus you just have mild acne so it will do much more harm than good. Not to mention it's a chore to apply it twice a day.

Try this natural method first: http://www.acne.org/...e/page__st__220

I had acne just like you and this works awesome at clearing it up.

I don't get why people are so quick and eager to jump right into the regime, I would think it makes more sense to try many of the less harsh natural methods or to look at your diet before putting 3 different chemical cocktails on your face twice a day.

Why? Perhaps because while diet and natural methods are unproven in their efficacy of fighting acne, benzoyl peroxide is a long-standing, first-line way to combat the disease. If the OP is looking for immediate relief, my suggestion would be to go the topical route to provide some short-term relief and then also look into some of the other long-term potential solutions such as trying some new diet.

Why try adjusting diet and using methods made of natural ingredients you can eat before diving into harsh chemicals that your skin becomes dependent on, when you only have mild acne to begin with? That's like kicking down the door without trying to knock first. The OP has mild acne, he doesn't need to abuse his face with 3 different chemicals products 3 times a day.

Green tea has been proven to be just as or more effective than BP when it comes to acne, there's a link about that somewhere in the thread I linked...I think. Either way it worked great for me and many others who had mild acne like the OP.

I agree with going the topical route and the toner I'm suggesting is topical.

Edited by ManFeelings, 01 August 2012 - 10:05 PM.

[Flyer17]

I say don't do it man. It can really mess with your skin's texture and complexion and you develop a dependence to it. Plus you just have mild acne so it will do much more harm than good. Not to mention it's a chore to apply it twice a day.

Try this natural method first: http://www.acne.org/...e/page__st__220

I had acne just like you and this works awesome at clearing it up.

I don't get why people are so quick and eager to jump right into the regime, I would think it makes more sense to try many of the less harsh natural methods or to look at your diet before putting 3 different chemical cocktails on your face twice a day.

Why? Perhaps because while diet and natural methods are unproven in their efficacy of fighting acne, benzoyl peroxide is a long-standing, first-line way to combat the disease. If the OP is looking for immediate relief, my suggestion would be to go the topical route to provide some short-term relief and then also look into some of the other long-term potential solutions such as trying some new diet.

Why try adjusting diet and using methods made of natural ingredients you can eat before diving into harsh chemicals that your skin becomes dependent on, when you only have mild acne to begin with? That's like kicking down the door without trying to knock first. The OP has mild acne, he doesn't need to abuse his face with 3 different chemicals products 3 times a day.

Green tea has been proven to be just as or more effective than BP when it comes to acne, there's a link about that somewhere in the thread I linked...I think. Either way it worked great for me and many others who had mild acne like the OP.

I agree with going the topical route and the toner I'm suggesting is topical.

I don't look at it as being "three chemicals," and we're talking twice a day, not three times a day. The harshest of the bunch is clearly the BP. The gentle wash and moisturizer are arguably things that anyone and everyone (even without acne) can use without worrying about "chemicals." So really this discussion should be about the BP.

From personal experience, my skin was clearest when my diet was at its worst and when I was drinking more beer than John Daly. I'm not saying that there isn't a connection between the two for some people, but I don't think that eating healthier is a silver bullet.

In regards to green tea, I don't know anything about it in treating acne, so I'll read up a little bit. Are you saying that it should be consumed in beverage form, or is it used as a topical?

[ManFeelings]

It just doesn't make sense to jump right into BP without trying other methods first when your acne isn't that bad in the first place. it can cause flaky red leathery irritated skin even after using it for months.Many people have posted on this site about how it made their red marks worse and caused damage to their skin tone and/or texture that stayed even months after they stopped using it, just google it. Not to mention all the people claiming how badly they broke out once they stopped using it.

Yes it works for some people but that doesn't mean it should be the first thing you try especially when the acne is mild. And I definitely think it's bad for the skin lon term even if you aren't getting immediate side effects.

I mean using a super concentrated green tea topically like in the link i posted (though drinking it is probably good too),

[Flyer17]

It just doesn't make sense to jump right into BP without trying other methods first when your acne isn't that bad in the first place. it can cause flaky red leathery irritated skin even after using it for months.Many people have posted on this site about how it made their red marks worse and caused damage to their skin tone and/or texture that stayed even months after they stopped using it, just google it. Not to mention all the people claiming how badly they broke out once they stopped using it.

Yes it works for some people but that doesn't mean it should be the first thing you try especially when the acne is mild. And I definitely think it's bad for the skin lon term even if you aren't getting immediate side effects.

I mean using a super concentrated green tea topically like in the link i posted (though drinking it is probably good too),

We'll just have to agree to disagree. BP is a long-standing, well-proven first line of a offense against acne, even and especially in mild cases. Millions of people have used it with great success and minimal side effects. People don't come to the internet to write about success stories, people come to the internet to complain, which is why you may get the impression that it's worse than it really is.

Further, Dan's BP is a very mild version and it's formulated in a very skin-friendly manner. It's not nearly as harsh as some of the other BPs on the market, the ones that may be giving people problems.

[helpfulheart]

I understand your concern. The skin on my face seemed discolored as well... I just stopped putting so much BP on and lowered my dose. My skin seems fine now.