A BEAUTY whizz has shared her top tip to put a stop to smelly pits this summer. Elle McNamara (AKA Bambi Does Beauty) took to ...

The FDA reported recalls of several popular acne treatments after benzene, a known carcinogen, was found in products containing benzoyl peroxide (BPO). Valisure, an independent lab, first raised ...

How to pick the right benzoyl peroxide strength While benzoyl peroxide is generally safe to use on the skin at concentrations ranging from 2.5% to 10%, lower strengths are just as effective, advises ...

Instead, “apply salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide at night to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation.” Alternatively, “dab on a mild cortisone cream or apply a cold compress,” suggests Dr ...

Benzoyl peroxide (BP) has long been a go-to acne treatment, but recent findings have raised concerns about its safety. A report from Valisure, an independent testing laboratory, suggests that ...

HealthDay News — Formulation characteristics can explain much of the observed variation in benzene levels of over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide-containing products, according to a research letter ...

CLAIM: Benzoyl Peroxide is effective for acne, particularly inflammatory acne. FACT: Benzoyl Peroxide should only be used under a dermatologist’s guidance, as improper use or concentration may ...

Benzoyl peroxide works by killing bacteria, or germs, that cause acne, and helping remove dead skin. Common side effects include pain, redness, itching, and swelling where the medicine is applied.

Unconventional Solutions for Persistent Perspiration Problems Benzoyl Peroxide, in the realm of personal hygiene, few challenges prove as persistent and universally vexing as body odor. For many ...

Researchers looked at 111 benzoyl peroxide acne products—and found that 34% percent of them, including products from Proactiv, Clearasil, CVS Health, La Roche-Posay, and Up&Up, contained benzene at ...

While benzoyl peroxide can’t address all these causes, the ingredient can make a difference. “Benzoyl peroxide is directly toxic to [acne-causing] bacteria,” says Dr. Houshmand.