How do I remove and prevent stains from Proactiv solution on clothes and linens?
I υѕе Proactiv acne treatment οn mу face before bed аt night. It contains 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. It hаѕ already stained pillowcases, towels аnd several shirts, especially around thе neckline. It stains еνеrу textile іt comes іntο contact wіth via mу face аnd hands, even though I wash mу hands аftеr applying іt. Hοw саn I remove thе stains аnd prevent thеm recurring–whісh thеу otherwise wіll іf I continue tο υѕе Proactiv?
This is actually not a stain, but a bleach. In other words, the benzoil peroxide does not DEPOSIT color, but REMOVES color.
I’ve discovered this the hard way. This stuff is so powerful it has bleached spots in my bathroom walls!! I had to repaint the walls.
I always wear a white robe every time I use the products. Continue to wash your hands thoroughly after you are done applying the product and use old towels or the already damaged towels to dry. As for your pillowcase, buy a couple of white ones just for this purpose.
You can’t get rid of the stains. Benzoyl peroxide bleaches dyed textiles. Anything that comes into contact with Proactiv before it dries is pretty much ruined.
Use less of the product, keep it away from the neckline of your clothes and let it dry completely before going to bed. Also, I suggest getting white towels and pillowcases because they can’t be bleached.