Benzoyl Peroxide

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CAS number: 94-36-0
IFRA Standard status: Not recorded

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Description

Benzoyl Peroxide is a highly effective topical ingredient known for its ability to combat acne. It works by targeting the bacteria responsible for breakouts, P. acnes, and offers antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and keratolytic properties. This makes it particularly effective against inflammatory acne. A significant advantage of Benzoyl Peroxide is that bacteria do not develop resistance to it, ensuring its long-term efficacy. It can serve as a valuable element in a comprehensive acne treatment plan, often used alongside other treatments for enhanced results. It is known to be effective even at lower concentrations such as 2.5%.

Additional information

Benzoyl Peroxide is a key ingredient for treating inflammatory acne by targeting the bacteria that cause it.
It offers antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, promoting clearer skin.
A key advantage is that bacteria do not develop resistance to it, ensuring continued effectiveness.

CAS number

94-36-0

Linked YUMA products

No YUMA products are linked to this ingredient

IFRA Standard status

The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.

Not recorded