PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash is a benzoyl peroxide acne wash. PanOxyl is a brand of Crown Laboratories. Benzoyl peroxide helps clear spots by reducing acne-causing bacteria and unclogging pores, and this wash is used on the face and can also be used on other acne-prone areas such as the back and chest, as directed on the label.
How to use it
Use it exactly as directed on the product label. Do not follow improvised routines from other articles. A sensible general approach is:
- Introduce it gradually — for example, start with less frequent use and increase only if your skin tolerates it.
- Moisturise regularly, as benzoyl peroxide can be drying.
- Use sunscreen during the day if your skin becomes more sensitive.
- Keep it away from hair and coloured fabrics, because benzoyl peroxide can bleach them.
Side effects and cautions
Benzoyl peroxide can dry or irritate the skin, especially at first or on sensitive skin. Dryness, peeling or redness are common reasons to use it less often or stop. If irritation is severe, or your skin becomes painful or swollen, stop using it and seek advice.
Persistent or severe acne should be seen by a dermatologist, who can advise on stronger or prescription treatments if an over-the-counter wash is not enough.
This article is general information only and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for personal advice.