Reduces Acne-Causing Bacteria
Helps reduce Cutibacterium acnes on the skin, one of the factors involved in inflammatory acne.
HERO INGREDIENT
Benzoyl Peroxide
Fight acne-causing bacteria. Calm breakouts. Keep pores clearer.
Benzoyl Peroxide is a well-studied acne-fighting ingredient that helps reduce Cutibacterium acnes bacteria and can help treat inflammatory acne such as papules and pustules.
KEY BENEFITS
Treats Inflammatory Acne
Can help reduce red, inflamed pimples such as papules and pustules.
Helps Prevent New Breakouts
By reducing bacteria and inflammation, it can help decrease the formation of new inflammatory acne lesions.
Reduces Inflammation
Its acne-fighting action can help calm the inflammatory process associated with breakouts.
Works Quickly on Acne
Benzoyl Peroxide can begin reducing acne-causing bacteria relatively quickly, although visible improvement still takes consistent use over time.
HOW IT WORKS
The Acne-Fighting Oxidizer
Benzoyl Peroxide works differently from pore-exfoliating ingredients. It breaks down into compounds that create an environment that is unfavorable for C. acnes.
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Reaches the Follicle
Benzoyl Peroxide can enter the hair follicle where acne develops.
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Reduces C. acnes
It releases oxygen-derived compounds that help reduce C. acnes bacteria.
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Calms the Breakout
With fewer acne-causing bacteria and less inflammation, inflammatory pimples can gradually improve.
GREAT WITH BENZOYL PEROXIDE
CLEANSER
Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser
A wash-off formula designed to help reduce acne-causing bacteria while cleansing the skin.
MOISTURIZER
Barrier Support Cream
Helps replenish moisture and support the skin barrier when acne treatment causes dryness.
ADAPALENE
Adapalene Acne Treatment
Targets clogged pores and helps prevent new acne from forming. The combination can be useful for certain acne patterns when appropriately tolerated.
SUNSCREEN
Lightweight Daily Sunscreen
Helps protect acne-prone skin from UV exposure and reduces the chance of post-acne discoloration becoming more noticeable.
A LITTLE EXTRA TO KNOW
How to Use Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl Peroxide is available in different strengths and forms, including cleansers and leave-on treatments. If you're new to it, starting gradually can help your skin adjust.
Follow the product directions and use moisturizer to help manage dryness or irritation.
Benzoyl Peroxide can also bleach fabrics and hair, so be careful with towels, pillowcases, and clothing that come into contact with the product.
Mimii Note
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Benzoyl Peroxide is powerful, but more isn't better. If your skin becomes very dry, irritated, or uncomfortable, using more won't make acne disappear faster. Consistency wins.
