benzoyl peroxide

Definition of benzoyl peroxide

: a colorless to white crystalline compound C₁₄H₁₀O₄ that is used as a bleaching agent (as for whitening flour), as a catalyst for the synthesis of polymers (such as polystyrene), and medically as an antibacterial and keratolytic agent especially for the topical treatment of acne

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Recent Examples on the Web Retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, and oral antibiotics (which will require a prescription) may also be useful. — Jenn Sinrich, SELF, "12 Reasons Why You Might Have Small 'Bumps' on Your Face," 30 Dec. 2020 Use benzoyl peroxide to get to the root of the issue. — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of Blackheads, According to Skincare Pros and Dermatologists," 1 Dec. 2020 Another effective and slightly more powerful option for blackheads is benzoyl peroxide, also popular in cleansers like CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser. — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of Blackheads, According to Skincare Pros and Dermatologists," 1 Dec. 2020 If benzoyl peroxide is too drying, apply a salicylic acid wash instead, Dr. Gymrek suggests. — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of Blackheads, According to Skincare Pros and Dermatologists," 1 Dec. 2020 Palep says to look for products with retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and alpha hydroxy acids. — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, "Everything You Need to Know About Hormonal Acne," 24 Nov. 2020 Your doctor may prescribe you them in conjunction with another topical treatment such as one containing benzoyl peroxide or a retinoid such as Retin-A. — Kristin Koch, Seventeen, "30 Dermatologist-Tested Tips for Getting Rid of Acne, Like, REALLY Fast," 1 Aug. 2020 Whiteheads and blackheads, for example, are often treated via a retinoid or benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, or salicylic acid. — Leah Groth, Health.com, "A TikTok User Says Aspirin Face Masks Got Rid of Her Acne—But How Safe Is This?," 14 Sep. 2020 NBC News Shoppers seem to like this spot treatment by Neutrogena, which works to fight acne and includes 10-percent benzoyl peroxide acne medication. — NBC News, "September reader favorites: Air purifiers, face masks and more," 2 Oct. 2020

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“Benzoyl peroxide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benzoyl%20peroxide. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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