Benzoyl and retin-A vs differin...

I too am very interested in the answer to this question for I have recently
been applying benzoyl peroxide pursuant to advice from other members on this
newsgroup - I hope it has not been rendering the retin-a ineffective.

"Atopiques" <les77c.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi ppl,
>
> I am currently using the Galderma Benzac AC wash 5% to treat and
> control my acne with only moderate success...I am thinking of applying
> either retin-A or differin gel nightly after washing my face...which
> one is better or more recommended? Also, will using the benzoyl
> peroxide wash neutralise the effects of either gels?
>
> I came across this website that states that benzoyl washes actually
> neutralises the effects of retin-A...is this true? If so, does it
> also apply to differin? The info can be found at:
>
> http://www.retinamicro.com/dailyroutine.asp, third paragraph...
>
> Hope U guys can help me with my questions...Thanks in advance!!!
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Well, I'm currently using benzac 5% twice daily, and applying retin-a
at nite after the benzac wash...but it seems to help my acne
condition...even though the retin-a is supposed to neutralised...maybe
it cos the retin-a removes the surface skin? so in the morning, the
benzac wash actually kills the bacteria that the retin-a
exposes...anywayz, just a theory...hehe...

If anyone has any solid proof or theory that benzac actually
neutralises retin-a, please redirect...thanks!!! Btw, anyone knows
where I can get retin-a micro in Australia, Sydney? They don't seem
to have it here...only the normal one...
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