Examples of benzoyl in a Sentence
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Follow with an oil-free moisturizer, then dab a benzoyl-peroxide spot treatment like Clinique Acne Solutions Emergency Gel-Lotion, $17, on zits.
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Cara Litke Sullivan, Redbook, 14 July 2015
Having sensitive acne-prone skin — the kind that freaks out within ten feet of benzoyl peroxide.
—Stephanie Saltzman, Allure, 28 Aug. 2017
Then at night, apply a benzoyl peroxide treatment to banish bacteria.
—Nicole Catanese, Cosmopolitan, 24 Aug. 2017
But why use retinoids and not your classic salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide?
—Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 25 July 2017
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, benzoyl peroxide can remove the bacteria that causes acne.
—Janell M. Hickman, Seventeen, 23 May 2017
There are certain ingredients that have proven themselves in clinical trials (benzoyl peroxide or glycolic or salicylic acid for acne) — use them.
—Allure, 19 June 2017
Rather than squeezing, soak a cotton swab in benzoyl peroxide and dab it on the zit.
—Janell M. Hickman, Seventeen, 23 May 2017
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Cara Litke Sullivan, Redbook, 14 July 2015
Having sensitive acne-prone skin — the kind that freaks out within ten feet of benzoyl peroxide.
—Stephanie Saltzman, Allure, 28 Aug. 2017
Then at night, apply a benzoyl peroxide treatment to banish bacteria.
—Nicole Catanese, Cosmopolitan, 24 Aug. 2017
But why use retinoids and not your classic salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide?
—Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 25 July 2017
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, benzoyl peroxide can remove the bacteria that causes acne.
—Janell M. Hickman, Seventeen, 23 May 2017
There are certain ingredients that have proven themselves in clinical trials (benzoyl peroxide or glycolic or salicylic acid for acne) — use them.
—Allure, 19 June 2017
Rather than squeezing, soak a cotton swab in benzoyl peroxide and dab it on the zit.
—Janell M. Hickman, Seventeen, 23 May 2017
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Word History
Etymology
German, from Benzoësäure benzoic acid + Greek hylē matter, literally, wood
First Known Use
1837, in the meaning defined above
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“Benzoyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benzoyl. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.
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Medical Definition
benzoyl
noun
ben·zo·yl
ˈben-zə-ˌwil 
-ˌzȯil
-ˌzȯil
: the radical C6H5CO of benzoic acid
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