Acne.org 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide consists of a topical cream containing 2.5% benzoyl peroxide (BPO). BPO is an antibiotic which targets one of the causes of acne, the overgrowth of Cutibacterium (Propionibacterium) acnes bacteria. While most other BPO creams contain 10% BPO, studies have shown that 2.5% is better because it is just as effective as 5% or 10% creams while being less irritating.
Acne is attributed to Propronibacterium acnes bacteria. The most common topical antibiotic for acne is benzoyl peroxide tht comes in either 2.5, 5, or 10% strengths. Studies have shown that 2.5% is better because it is just as effective as 5% or 10% creams while being less irritating. Acne.org Benzoyl Peroxide Cream features 2.5% benzoyl peroxide.
Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that reside in the gut. They have numerous benefits including lowering systemic inflammation. Supplementation with Lactobacillus probiotics was found to make a clinical improvement in patients suffering from acne. Acne.org 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide does not have any probiotics.
Some have argued that the main cause of acne are hormones. In particular, androgens which cause an increase in sebum production. Some prescription drugs for acne have an antiandrogen effect. Acne.org 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide does not address this issue.
Cleansing your skin is an important part of skin care. Dirt can clog pores and lead to the development of acne lesions. Acne.org 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide does not include a face wash.
Retinoids are Vitamin A derivatives which have been proven to help heal acne lesions by unclogging follicles. Acne.org 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide does not contain a retinoid.
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