benzoyl peroxide
noun
: 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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But Nazarian doubts a recall for benzoyl peroxide acne products is coming.
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Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2024
Just know that there’s no solid scientific evidence to suggest that benzoyl peroxide acne products cause cancer.
—Jessica Chia, SELF, 12 Mar. 2024
The two most common over-the-counter ingredients for spot treatments are benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
Some treatment ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, and vitamin C do not always interact well with other ingredients and thus need to be applied in a specific order to minimize side effects like dryness and flaking and maximize results.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Topical acne creams with benzoyl peroxide or trentinoin ingredients are typically the first-line treatment for all types of acne.
—Casey Gallagher, Verywell Health, 2 Mar. 2024
The benzoyl peroxide helps blast away some of the harmful bacteria that can lead to a cycle of acne—just be sure to follow up with proper hydration to keep the skin barrier intact.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
CeraVe has a dedicated Acne-Prone line formulated with breakout-targeting ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, exfoliating glycolic and lactic acid, as well as ceramide-rich moisturizers to repair the skin barrier.
—Lindsay Colameo, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
This face wash has 10% benzoyl peroxide—the highest potency available over the counter.
—Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 12 June 2023
Kayla Hui, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2024
Just know that there’s no solid scientific evidence to suggest that benzoyl peroxide acne products cause cancer.
—Jessica Chia, SELF, 12 Mar. 2024
The two most common over-the-counter ingredients for spot treatments are benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
Some treatment ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, and vitamin C do not always interact well with other ingredients and thus need to be applied in a specific order to minimize side effects like dryness and flaking and maximize results.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Topical acne creams with benzoyl peroxide or trentinoin ingredients are typically the first-line treatment for all types of acne.
—Casey Gallagher, Verywell Health, 2 Mar. 2024
The benzoyl peroxide helps blast away some of the harmful bacteria that can lead to a cycle of acne—just be sure to follow up with proper hydration to keep the skin barrier intact.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
CeraVe has a dedicated Acne-Prone line formulated with breakout-targeting ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, exfoliating glycolic and lactic acid, as well as ceramide-rich moisturizers to repair the skin barrier.
—Lindsay Colameo, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
This face wash has 10% benzoyl peroxide—the highest potency available over the counter.
—Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 12 June 2023
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1867, in the meaning defined above
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benzoyl peroxide
noun
ben·zo·yl peroxide
ˈben-zə-ˌwil-,
-ˌzȯil-
: a white crystalline compound used in bleaching and in medicine especially in the treatment of acne
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