Could I be allergic to benzoyl peroxide?

I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide is it ok for me to use sodium benzoate?

  • I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide an ingredient in acne washes. If I use anything with it my face it will break out in hives and get swollen. I bought some teeth whitening thing and it says it has sodium benzoate in it. is it ok for me to use? I'm afraid benzoate and benzoyl are the same thing and I might have an allergic reaction.

  • Answer:

    They aren't the same thing

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