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Teen skin..... best benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid products....

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mummymissessunshine · 23/12/2024 17:18

I had terrible acne as a teen and I have suddenly realised my "not quite a teen" is having a break out.

Forehead
Chin
Shoulders and back

Classic locations.

I'm looking for a salicylic acid body wash. Preferably unperfumed or with a smell a boy would not avoid.
Any recommendations?

  • Product and where to buy it from. - Directions on how to use also appreciated please!

For his face I've ordered some Cerave Foaming face cleaners with 4% Benzoyl Peroxide as well as some acnecide 5% BP cream. Both from eBay.

Anything else I need to help him get on top of this?

Thanks!

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Hskatkat · 23/12/2024 17:23

They are quite strong products for such young skin, could you take them to a local salon for more advice?
Both the products from eBay can bleach clothing towels & bedding.

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 23/12/2024 17:26

I wouldn't be buying teen skincare from eBay

Grassgarden · 23/12/2024 17:31

Acnecide is good, but as pps have said, I wouldn't buy from ebay either.

AlphabetBird · 23/12/2024 17:43

Skip all of it and go to a GP. They will give appropriate products no problem and help get on top of it quick sticks.

WayDownThere · 23/12/2024 17:56

My teen was prescribed a course of antibiotics and gel for acne, I was surprised at the antibiotics, but it worked.

fivebyfivebuffy · 25/12/2024 01:10

This for shoulders/back

I was at the doctors with my back as I had so many deep painful spots. Then I got this soap. Gone within a week when even prescription stuff hadn't worked

Lather it up on a back brush, let it sit on the skin for a few mins then rinse as the last thing in the shower

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mummymissessunshine · 02/01/2025 11:04

Thanks for the recommendation @fivebyfivebuffy
Will purchase a bar and see how we go.

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