That Aint Hay 0 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Hey all.This may sound like a stupid question, but what is the real difference between BP gel/cream and BP wash.Obviously one is applied after a cleanser, and one IS the cleanser.Are there any advantages or disadvantages to either?I have read about BP wash helping with less skin irritation/dryness, which I get with every BP gel/cream I have tried.If it does the same thing... maybe the better idea is to use the wash?If so, what washes are good?Thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Creedlover 0 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Actually washes including harsh ingredients are not good for you skin.http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php?showtopic=102347Theres a link that explains why....that doesnt mean its true for everyone, but its better just to use a non irritatring gentle cleanser and save the actual acne fighting for the products after the cleansing, like the BP gel/cream. Also gels are better, they have a tendency to get deeper in the skin then creams. Hope this helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cool as kim deal 47 Share Posted February 8, 2007 The biggest problem with washes is just that they aren't as effective as leave-on treatments. The BP in a wash or mask isn't on your skin long enough to really absorb into it and kill lots of acne bacteria, so you only see a tiny bit of clearing with washes. You can try a wash, but I think all the ones at the drugstore that have BP rather than SA still are in a drying cream form with lots of alcohol and menthol, I can't actually think of a single good non-prescription BP wash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oscar`Oscar 0 Share Posted February 8, 2007 i missed an Application of BP Cream and I Broke out a Lil Bit but im clearing up with The Cream only :S Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest j3ff86 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Definitely don't go with BP bar soap, that stuff dried out my entire face Quote Link to post Share on other sites
