No, you should not use both PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash and CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream together.
While benzoyl peroxide can be an effective acne treatment, it can also cause skin irritation and dryness. Therefore, it’s best to just wash your face with benzoyl peroxide once per day, especially if you have sensitive skin.
If you can tolerate washing your face with benzoyl peroxide acne treatment twice per day, then I suggest cleansing with CeraVe in the morning and PanOxyl at night.
This article will explain everything you need to know about PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash, CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream, and how to use them.
Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash
Benzoyl peroxide is a phenomenal ingredient to treat acne.
It works by killing off acne causing bacteria and clearing out dead skin cells that can otherwise clog pores. This process:
Reduces inflammatory acne lesions
Reduces excess oil
Exfoliates dead skin cells
Unclogs pores
At the same time, benzoyl peroxide can also be quite drying and disrupt your skin’s natural moisture barrier.
Therefore, you should avoid washing your face with benzoyl peroxide more than once per day.
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser vs PanOxyl
Both CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream and PanOxyl benzoyl peroxide can help treat existing acne. However, they are formulated differently.
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream has 4% benzoyl peroxide, while PanOxyl Foaming Wash has 10%. PanOxyl also makes a creamy wash with 4% benzoyl peroxide.
10% benzoyl peroxide is more suitable for treating acne on your body while 4% is more gentle and can be used once per day on your face.
Further, CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser includes soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and three essential ceramides to help protect your skin barrier.
Can you use CeraVe moisturizer after PanOxyl?
Yes, you can use CeraVe Moisturizer after PanOxyl.
While PanOxyl is an effective acne cleanser, it can also really dry out your skin’s surface. If you have acne prone skin, drying out your skin too much can actually cause your body to overproduce oil, making your breakouts even worse.
Therefore, it is important to apply moisturizer after any acne treatments.
Is PanOxyl good for dry skin?
No, PanOxyl is not good for dry skin. It is a great acne face wash, but it can leave your skin feeling dry and irritated.
If you have dry, acne prone skin, make sure you applying a hydrating toner and rich moisturizer after washing your face with PanOxyl.
What not to use with PanOxyl?
While your personal tolerance for active ingredients may vary, you may want to avoid using any of these following PanOxyl:
Salicylic acid
Lactic acid
Glycolic acid
Retinol
Adapalene (also known as Differin)
That being said, some people may be able to handle using some (or all) of these ingredients acne benzoyl peroxide. It all comes down to your skin type and how you personally respond to different treatments.
Can you use other cleansers with PanOxyl?
Yes, you can use other cleansers with PanOxyl.
If you have very sensitive skin with acne, it’s a good idea to consider washing your face with a gentle cleanser in the mornings and cleansing with PanOxyl at night.
Alternatively, if you have oily skin or blackheads, you may benefit from using a salicylic acid cleanser in the mornings and PanOxyl at night, or vice versa.
Finally, if you wear heavy makeup and sunscreen, you may want to try a double cleansing method.
By double cleansing, you would first wash your face with an oil cleanser to breakdown makeup and sunscreen. Then, finish off with PanOxyl to treat existing breakouts.
Can I use PanOxyl everyday?
Yes, you can use PanOxyl everyday.
That being said, some people with sensitive or dry skin may not be able to tolerate using PanOxyl everyday without developing redness or flaking skin.
You should experiment with different frequencies of PanOxyl usage to determine what is best for you.
Is PanOxyl good for oily skin?
Yes, PanOxyl is good for oily skin to treat mild to moderate acne. That being said, if you are experience cystic and severe acne, you may benefit from other prescription medications.
How often should I use PanOxyl?
You should use PanOxyl up to once per day, preferably at night or after exercise.
Using PanOxyl more often than this may lead to unwanted side effects such as dryness and flaking skin.
Further, be sure to moisturize after using PanOxyl to protect your skin’s barrier.
Summary: PanOxyl vs CeraVe
Both PanOxyl and CeraVe make effective acne treatments.
The main difference between the treatments comes down to the amount of benzoyl peroxide in each cleanser:
- PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash contains 10% benzoyl peroxide
- CeraVe Acne Creamy Wash contains 4% benzoyl peroxide
Due to the differing benzoyl peroxide concentrations, PanOxyl 10% is more suitable for back and body acne. On the other hand, CeraVe is more suitable for facial acne and people with sensitive skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, CeraVe moisturizers can definitely be used with benzoyl peroxide.
You may want to avoid using strong active ingredients such as vitamin C, lactic acid, and glycolic acid with PanOxyl.
Yes, you can use other cleansers with PanOxyl. People with sensitive skin and acne may want to cleanse with a gentle cleanser in the morning and PanOxyl at night. Alternatively, women who wear heavy makeup and sunscreen may want to use an oil cleanser before PanOxyl.
Depending on the severity of your acne, it should take PanOxyl 2-4 weeks to clear your skin.
Yes, both CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream and CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser are formulated with acne fighting ingredients.
