What skin types is Benzoyl Peroxide good for?

Benzoyl Peroxide is best suited for Oily, Acne-prone skin types.

What can you mix with Benzoyl Peroxide?

Benzoyl Peroxide works well with Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

What should you not mix with Benzoyl Peroxide?

Avoid using Benzoyl Peroxide at the same time as Retinol, Vitamin C, AHAs, BHAs. These combinations can cause irritation or reduce effectiveness.

Is Benzoyl Peroxide safe to use every day?

Benzoyl Peroxide can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 2.5–5% (2.5% is equally effective to 10% with less irritation).

Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl Peroxide

Also known as: BPO · BP

Acne-fighting

“The most effective OTC ingredient for killing acne bacteria on contact.”

Skin types

Oily, Acne-prone

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

2.5–5%

What it does

Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidising agent that works by releasing oxygen into the pore, creating an inhospitable environment for Cutibacterium acnes (the bacteria primarily responsible for acne). Unlike antibiotics, bacteria cannot develop resistance to benzoyl peroxide. It also has mild keratolytic (exfoliating) properties.

Benefits

Kills acne-causing bacteria with no risk of antibiotic resistance
Rapidly reduces the size and redness of active pimples
Prevents new breakouts by controlling bacterial growth
Available OTC in various strengths

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After toning, before moisturiser

Good for

Oily skinAcne-prone skin

Works well with

Niacinamide ›Hyaluronic Acid ›Ceramides ›

Avoid mixing with

Retinol ›Vitamin C ›AHAsBHAs

Heads up

⚠Highly bleaching — will permanently stain towels, pillowcases, and clothing
⚠Can cause significant dryness, peeling, and irritation
⚠Oxidises vitamin C on contact — use at different times or on alternate days
⚠Not for use near eyes, lips, or broken skin
⚠Can bleach hair if it contacts the hairline

How to use

Apply as a spot treatment or thin layer to affected areas. Use on dry skin after cleansing. Start with lower concentrations (2.5%) to minimise irritation.

Typical concentration: 2.5–5% (2.5% is equally effective to 10% with less irritation)