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Active Ingredients

Benzoyl Peroxide

Often labeled as: BPO

The oxygen-bomb that destroys acne bacteria.

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Overall Safety Caution
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 4 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An antimicrobial agent that introduces oxygen deep into the pores, instantly killing the P. acnes bacteria (which cannot survive in oxygen).

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Rapidly clears inflammatory acne, cysts, and pustules.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

It will bleach your towels and pillowcases. Apply a thin layer and let it dry completely.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

10% is better than 2.5%.

The Science

Clinical studies prove 2.5% kills just as much bacteria as 10%, but with significantly less redness and peeling.