Are all OTC (Over-The-Counter) acne medications basically the same?
No. First, the active acne medication used varies from product to product. Each will have one of these ingredients: benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur, resorcinol or sulfur/resorcinol. Different individuals respond differently to each of these medications. Next, different products contain different concentrations of the active medication. For example, different BP products range from 2.0% to 10.0% of the active medication. For some, a given product may be too strong. For another, the product may not be strong enough. No single fixed-strength product can address every user’s needs, especially as they vary over time. AcneRecovery’s unique adjustable dial controls the concentration of active medication, allowing the user to meet her or his individual needs. Another factor is the delivery system. For example, it is possible to use plain benzoyl peroxide – all of which goes to work immediately. For some that initial surge may be overly irritating. AcneRecovery, however, also uses a ti
