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Friday, October, 10, 2008

Acne Face Washes and Triclosan

by  Sue Chung
Friday, November 09, 2007
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In addition, triclosan is not the most effective anti-bacterial ingredient when it comes to fighting acne. Benzoyl peroxide is a much more effective ingredient against acne. Its track record conclusively proves its ability to fight acne-causing bacteria without the risk of causing bacterial resistance. And while benzoyl peroxide products usually come in spot treatment form, triclosan most often shows up in cleansers. Since a cleanser only stays on your skin briefly before you wash it off, the benefits are minimal.

 

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