August 23, 2022
4 Fruits for Healthier Skin
Start your routine with Benzagel Acne Wash to help prevent breakouts. Follow with Acne Gel to get rid of uninvited pimples and use the Moisturizing Lotion to keep your skin hydrated.
July 12, 2021
How to Use Benzagel Products
For the last ten years in a row, Benzagel Canada has been named the #1 recommended acne treatment brand by pharmacists across Canada. With a wide range of consumers, the most frequent question we receive is “how to best use our products?” So, if you have questions, you’re not alone. We’re excited to share how you can use our product line in your everyday acne-care routine!
July 27, 2017
Benzoyl Peroxide: How Benzagel’s Acne Fighting Ingredient Works
Benzoyl Peroxide is one of the most highly recommended, and trusted acne fighting treatments in the world. However, many people don’t know the long history that this bacteria killing ingredient has, and how it helps people put their best face forward.
October 17, 2014
Can Lemon or Toothpaste Cure Acne?
“Someone told me that a lemon or toothpaste can cure my acne. Is this true, or just another internet myth?”
There are many “home remedies” that are purported to help improve or even “cure” acne; however, for the most part, there is little scientific evidence to show that these treatments are safe and effective.
November 4, 2013
Will pimple scars on my face ever go away?
Unfortunately scarring is a relatively common and often unpredictable complication of acne, developing in about 1 out of every 5 individuals with the condition. Severity of acne does not necessarily relate to the risk of scarring with acne. Some individuals with mild acne develop scarring, while other individuals with severe acne do not experience this complication.
November 2, 2012
I have a lot of small pimples; is it okay to put spot treatment all over my face?
Spot treatments for acne are intended for periodic use on individual blemishes when they appear on the face. These products are generally not well suited for broad application over a large area as they can cause excessive peeling, scaling and redness in some individuals. If you have many pimples, a spot treatment, used alone, might not be well-suited to your needs.
July 5, 2012
Do I treat body acne the same as acne on my face?
For the most part, body acne is managed similar to facial acne. Treatment options may include over the counter topical agents (e.g., benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, sulfur), topical agents that require a prescription (e.g., retinoic acid, clindamycin lotion, adapalene) and oral antibiotics (tetracycline, minocycline, erythromycin, doxycycline), which also require a prescription.