two questions about acne.....

[DrFunk]

#1, i read about not using a moisturizer all the time??? is this good or bad?? the person was aware that it's suppose to cause the face to produce more oil but apparently it doesnt?? any feedbadck??

#2, also whether or not applying BP to my face in the morning is good if i know i might be in the sun all day, with sun tan lotion of course...

[DrFunk]

someone must have answers....

[LessTJake182]

by BP im assuming u mean Benzoyl Peroxide which is wuts in like all the acne crap I've used. I personally don't like it because a) no you shouldn't go in the sun because you will burn easily and you will get super dry and b) it hasn't worked for me i've used like retin A and differin and all those dermatotlogist prescribed crap

[basic9]

Hey,

I use BP twice a day, because its the main ingredient for Proactiv. Hmm, about burning and using BP isn't the case for me. The dryness was very high, but now anymore since I moisturize with a non-based oily moisturizer and it has SPF 15 so its also a sunscreen (Nivea for Men). I would highly recommend moisturizing. Most people think they will break out if they moisturize, but they wont if they choose the right product. If it has any oil in it, dont use it. Nivea and Gillette I find work best.

[joquiero]

Dr. Funk

They say that mild, oil-free moisturizers are the best. But sometimes, I just don't wear any - especially in summer when you don't really need it. Some say that even the non-comedegenic (sp??) STILL clogs pore. If you don't really need it, don't use it.

Regaring peroxide, i don't think it would be a good idea to put it on and be in the sun all day. I use Renova and if I'm going to be out during the day, i'll lay off it for a few days coz it makes the skin sensitive - same goes for peroxide.