Acne Gel | Benzoyl Peroxide

Two things happen with Benzoyl Peroxide: it peels the inside of the pores and kills acne bacteria. Since acne bacteria cannot live with oxygen, the benzoyl part of the molecule pulls the peroxide down into the pore, where the peroxide releases oxygen and kills the bacteria. Pretty cool huh!  Furthermore, BP suppresses the fatty acids in sebum (oil), making it harder for dead skin cells to stick together. Remember that acne is a bunch of dead skin cells and oil stuck together. Using Acne Gel at the beginning of your treatment is crucial to keep the inflammation down and clear out the pores. 

CAN THIS BE USED IN THE AM & PM?      

Yes, Acne Gel can be used in both am and pm. I recommend starting using it in your PM routine. After you have bumped up your other serums, you can use the Acne Gel in the AM to progress your clearing process. 

CAN I USE ACNE GEL LONG-TERM?   

Once you are free from acne, you do not need to use Benzoyl Peroxide. This is one of the first products I pull clients off of once they have been free of breakouts for three months.  

CAN I USE ACNE GEL ON MY BODY?  

Yes, you certainly can use it for body acne. 

 HOW OFTEN SHOULD I USE THIS?   

If you have never used Benzoyl Peroxide Before we recommend following our acclimation guide below. If you have been using BP you can start using it every night. 

Benzoyl Peroxide (Acne Gel) Acclimation Guide.

If you have never used benzoyl peroxide, you may want to follow this accumulation routine for the first two weeks. You'll apply Acne Gel every evening for a prescribed amount of time, then wash it off and apply moisturizer after you wash your face with Pro B5 Wash, pump 1-2 pumps of Acne Gel into your palms and apply it all over your face avoiding the neck and eye areas. Leave it on for the prescribed amount of time, then wash it off using Pro B5 Wash, and apply HylaVera or NourishRX.

Days 1 – 3 Apply Acne Gel for 15 minutes only – then cleanse and moisturize.

Days 4 – 7 Apply Acne Gel for 30 minutes only - then cleanse and moisturize.

Days 8 - 10 Apply Acne Gel for 60 minutes only - then cleanse and moisturize.

Days 11 - 13 Apply Acne Gel for two hours only - then cleanse and moisturize.

Day 14 and beyond If the skin is not overly dehydrated and/or irritated, cleanse, tone, and apply Acne Gel and leave on overnight. No moisturizer anymore.

WHAT CAN I LAYER WITH THIS PRODUCT?  

We recommend always using HylaVera with Acne Gel

The routine would be:

Pro B5 Wash

Skin+ Treatment Serum (BHA 2% or CytoClear or Daily A)

HylaVera

Acne Gel

IS IT SUITABLE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN? 

Yes, We used a special form of BP specifically for sensitive skin. 

WHAT % OF BENZOYL PEROXIDE IS IN THIS FORMULA?

5%.

WHAT IS THE PH LEVEL OF THIS PRODUCT? 

5 

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO SEE RESULTS? 

You should start to see the inflammation from acne go down pretty quickly within two weeks of starting it, if you are using it nightly. You should be pretty clear within three months of using Acne Gel paired with our other Skin+ products. 

 IS THIS PRODUCT PREGNANCY SAFE?      

Yes, Benzoyl Peroxide is safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Always check with your doctor first though. 

 CAN I USE THIS WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION?      

Always talk with your doctor. 

Apply 1 pump of acne gel all over your face avoiding under eye area and lower neck. Do NOT apply face lotion, it will stop the acne gel from working.

Active Ingredients: Benzoyl Peroxide 5%

Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzalkonium Chloride