Bleach
Topical 0.005 percent sodium hypochlorite solution applied for one month visibly clears acne by decreasing the total number of papules and pustules compared to a placebo. This gentle treatment suits most skin types well and is available in convenient serums. It fits easily into a routine when kept apart from vitamin C, bio-placenta peptides, and hexapeptide.
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2021
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Popular bleach products
- Clinisoothe+ Skin Purifier
What to combine bleach with
| Ingredient | Together | How to use them |
|---|---|---|
 Vitamin C |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying vitamin C in the morning and bleach at night, because they cancel each other out. Bleach and vitamin C |
 Bio-placenta peptides |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day by applying your peptides in the morning and bleach at night, because they clash and cancel each other out. Bleach and bio-placenta peptides |
 Hexapeptide |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first and the bleach later, because mixing them destroys the peptide benefits. Bleach and hexapeptide |
 Acetyl hexapeptide-3 |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first and the bleach later, because bleach ruins the peptide. Bleach and acetyl hexapeptide-3 |
 Collagen peptide |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide serum first, because mixing them destroys the peptide benefits. Bleach and collagen peptide |
 Copper peptide |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the bleach first and the copper peptide later, because their chemical environments clash. Bleach and copper peptide |
 Hexapeptide-9 |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first, because mixing them destroys the peptide's anti-aging power. Bleach and hexapeptide-9 |
 Peptide-rich plasma |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying bleach first and peptides later, because mixing them destroys the peptide benefits. Bleach and peptide-rich plasma |
 Triple peptide blend |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide blend first and bleach later, because bleach ruins the peptide formula. Bleach and triple peptide blend |
 Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first, because they clash and cancel each other out. Bleach and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 |
 Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide first, because they clash and cancel each other out. Bleach and palmitoyl tripeptide-1 |
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Questions and answers
What does bleach do for the skin?
Bleach helps decrease the total number of papules and pustules when used for mild to moderate acne.
How do you use bleach?
Bleach may be applied at night for one month to help decrease mild to moderate acne papules and pustules. When using vitamin C or peptides, keep them apart by applying those ingredients in the morning and bleach at night.
Should you use bleach in the morning or at night?
You should use bleach at night, especially when pairing it with vitamin C or peptides which are applied in the morning. This routine helps avoid ingredient clashes that can cancel out their benefits.
Can you use bleach every day?
Yes, you can use bleach every day as a topical solution, and studies show it helps decrease acne breakouts over the course of a month.
Does bleach cause purging or irritation?
Bleach may help treat acne by reducing bumps and pimples. However, it is unlikely to cause purging, though individual irritation can still happen.
Which skin types is bleach best for?
Bleach may help with mild to moderate acne when you use a product like Clinisoothe+ Skin Purifier. Studies show that it helps decrease the total number of papules and pustules.
Can you use bleach with vitamin C?
No, you cannot use bleach and vitamin C together because they cancel each other out. Use them at different times of day, applying vitamin C in the morning and bleach at night.
Research on bleach
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