alternatives to benzoyl peroxide?

does anyone have suggestions for a benzoyl peroxide alternative that really works? i am so sick and tired of bleaching all of my clothes, towels, bedding, i'm at my wits end 😭

here's my background:

- i've been using BP (5-10%) all over my face 2x a day for 11-12 years (i'm 28)

- my zits are normally topical/bacteria driven

- my skin is oily + i wash it 2x a day (up to 3 in the summer), otherwise, i'll breakout

i've found i cannot use any acids on my face or i get nasty cystic-looking acne (not BHA, salicylic, hyaluronic, etc) so i keep my skincare simple morning + night:

- dove soap sensitive skin bar

- la roche posay double repair moisturizer

- 5% BP

is there any hope, or am i just stuck on BP forever + should just commit to wearing white for the rest of my life?

(*note -> re:asking on this subreddit to see if maybe i can find other solutions? i tried another sub but i kept getting recommended acids and things i can't really use on my skin 😅)

Posted Aug 5, 2026, 1:33 PM UTC

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