Shereene Idriss explains why PanOxyl and other active cleansers don't work for most people: they need 1-2 minutes of contact time, but most people rinse in 15-30 seconds. Apply it, step away, then rinse to actually get results.
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Why did no one tell me that using panoxyl incorrectly is the reason why it girlfriend learned the hard way that she wasted her money. This is what I mean. She is the perfect representation of so many of my patients and I feel bad because so many people do not understand that Active cleansers need face time with the area that they're treating, most likely your face. Here's where it gets a little tricky and nuanced. The packaging. The directions themselves state apply acne wash and gently massage area for one to two minutes. Most people a don't read the directions but B will literally go like this and then splash, Splash splash within 15 to 30 seconds. Not giving your face enough facetime with the actives in the cleanser. So instead here's a hack. Put it on your face, go take a dump and then come back and wash it off. You will get your money's worth and your GI system will thank you later. Last food for thought, think of active cleansers like face masks and don't wash your money down the drain.
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