Benzoyl peroxide kills the germs that cause acne and can help dry up oily skin. It is also a mild exfoliant and can clear your pores of acne-causing debris like dirt. If you have severe acne ...

Editor’s note: This week, the FDA announced that it tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide and found six products with more benzene than usual (La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action ...

Up to two-thirds of them saw 40 percent fewer ... containing 10% benzoyl peroxide. Releases oxygen to eliminate acne-causing bacteria. Helps prevent future outbreaks. ($20 per kit; lasts about ...

Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most effective and commonly used acne treatments. You’ll find it in prescription and non-prescription acne medications. It’s also found in medications used to treat ...

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