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Although this is a very common practice it is not good for your skin. H2O2 kills granulating tissue so if you do chose to use it follow up with a saline solution.

Studies have shown that it causes the pimples to enlarge. The bubbling sound you see and hear enlarges your pores. Also, H2O2 is a mild bleaching agent so essentially you may experience lighter areas where it was applied.

I know this is used a lot for numerous skin issues and a lot of people swear by it and don't report any issues with it.

I've heard of toothpaste as well, which is the same concept as using a masque.

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What happens when you put an orange peel in hydrogen peroxide?

Thought I was doing some all natural cleaning mixture. Read about using orange peels, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, etc. Got confused and mixed hydrogen peroxide and grapefruit peels in a sealed jar. Lid swoll up and finally got open. Don't think I will be using to clean anything in my house! Thought I read somewhere that it makes the equivalent of a very strong bleach for cleaning tough stains.


Why does yeast froth when put in peroxide?

Yeast produces an enzyme called catalase, which breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas. When yeast is added to hydrogen peroxide, the catalase enzyme reacts with the peroxide, generating oxygen gas bubbles, which causes the frothing effect.


What happens if you put hydrogen peroxide with boiled water?

When hydrogen peroxide is mixed with boiled water, the hydrogen peroxide will decompose into water and oxygen gas. The heat from the boiled water can accelerate this decomposition reaction, causing the hydrogen peroxide to break down more quickly. This reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases heat energy as the oxygen gas is produced.


What happens when you put egg in hydrogen peroxide?

An Egg (inside) is mostly "Protein" Egg Shell is mostly "Calcium Carbonate". Proteins dissolve in Alkaline Chemicals like Bleach. Calcium Carbonate will dissolve in vinegar in about a week, it doesn't take very long. There will be red floating in the vinegar, it's the dissolved shell. But the egg itself remains undissolved, although the texture of the yoke is different.


Can hydrogen peroxide get rid of rust?

Hydrogen peroxide can help remove light rust from metal surfaces by acting as a mild oxidizing agent. You can soak the rusted object in hydrogen peroxide for a few hours or overnight, then scrub off the loosened rust with a brush or cloth. However, for heavy or stubborn rust, you may need to use additional methods such as a rust remover or sanding.

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What happens if you put an orange seed in hydrogen peroxide?

it helps the seed grow faster or enhancer


What happens when you put hydrogen peroxide on substances taken from most biological materials?

A violent reaction of oxydation.


What is the Pimples treatment?

You can treat pimples with benzoyl peroxide. This will dry up the pimple. If the pimple leaves a mark on your face you can put fading cream on the mark.


Can you put aquaphor on pierced ears?

I suggest using Hydrogen Peroxide.


Can you put hydrogen peroxide on a puppies wound?

yes, but it won't do much


How do you get rid of pimples on forehead?

First, you have to pop it Then, you have to clean all of the germs with Hydrogen Peroxide (If you think it helps or it hurts put some healing cream or something like that with a band-aid over it or just a band aid if you want)!


What happens when you put an orange peel in hydrogen peroxide?

Thought I was doing some all natural cleaning mixture. Read about using orange peels, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, etc. Got confused and mixed hydrogen peroxide and grapefruit peels in a sealed jar. Lid swoll up and finally got open. Don't think I will be using to clean anything in my house! Thought I read somewhere that it makes the equivalent of a very strong bleach for cleaning tough stains.


What kinds of foods fizz when you put hydrogen peroxide on it?

Foods that are high in catalase enzyme, such as potatoes and liver, typically fizz when hydrogen peroxide is applied to them due to the enzyme's ability to break down hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water, creating bubbles.


Why does yeast froth when put in peroxide?

Yeast produces an enzyme called catalase, which breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas. When yeast is added to hydrogen peroxide, the catalase enzyme reacts with the peroxide, generating oxygen gas bubbles, which causes the frothing effect.


What happens if you put hydrogen peroxide with boiled water?

When hydrogen peroxide is mixed with boiled water, the hydrogen peroxide will decompose into water and oxygen gas. The heat from the boiled water can accelerate this decomposition reaction, causing the hydrogen peroxide to break down more quickly. This reaction is exothermic, meaning it releases heat energy as the oxygen gas is produced.


How do you make a chemical hand warmer?

Put hydrogen peroxide with yeast (baking) and there you go.


What happens to hydrogen peroxide when it is put on a cut?

Peroxide is actually not what does the healing. When you put Hydrogen Peroxide (chemical formula: H2O2) on your wound, it is separated into water and oxygen by the enzyme catalase. The catalase ONLY targets the hydrogen peroxide, and some of the bacteria is forced out with the oxygen (visually seen as the fizzing). THE TRUTH: Peroxide actually doesn't do much for you at all. To get a decent effect, get 4-6 cotton swabs, and wet them with water THEN Peroxide. the water will act as a mode of "transportation" for the bacteria to get out of the cut. This will slightly increase the effectiveness of a SINGLE cotton swab... which is still not much! (Thus the hole "4-6 cottonswabs" comment)