How to Use Benzoyl Peroxide for Acne Treatment at Home. Please click this link to subscribe to get more interesting videos straight to your channel - *** Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne. It works as an antiseptic to reduce the number of germs (bacteria) on the surface of your skin. It comes as a gel or face wash containing 5% benzoyl peroxide. This is available to buy from pharmacies under the brand name Acnecide. Benzoyl peroxide is sometimes mixed with potassium hydroxyquinoline sulfate. This is an “antimicrobial“ ingredient that kills micro-organisms on your skin. It's sold in pharmacies as Quinoderm cream. Some benzoyl peroxide products are available on prescription only. This is because they contain other active ingredients such as antibiotics or retinoids (exfoliants). Many popular skincare brands also make products that contain benzoyl peroxide, but at a lower strength. These are available to buy in pharmacies, s
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