Ingredient · Antibacterial
Benzoyl Peroxide
INCI: Benzoyl Peroxide
An antibacterial active used for inflammatory breakouts.
Helps with
Breakouts
Suits
Oily, Combination
Use with care
Bleaches fabrics and can be very drying.
Evidence
Strong acne evidence.
Pairing
Combining Benzoyl Peroxide
With Retinaldehyde — concern
Benzoyl peroxide can degrade some vitamin A derivatives and the pair is frequently irritating. Use at different times of day.
With Retinol — concern
Benzoyl peroxide can degrade retinol and the combination is often irritating. Separate them morning and evening.
Pairing guidance is editorial and reviewed manually. It is not medical advice.
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