benzoyl peroxide

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, explosive solid, C 7 H 5 O 4 , used chiefly as a bleaching agent for flour, fats, oils, and waxes, and as a catalyst in polymerization reactions.

benzoyl peroxide

1. A flammable white granular solid used as a bleaching agent for flour, fats, waxes, and oils, as a polymerization catalyst, and in pharmaceuticals, especially to treat acne. Chemical formula: C 14 H 10 O 4 .

Example Sentences

A benzoyl peroxide wash can be a good starting point, since it has anti-bacterial and skin-drying properties and helps unclog pores, Ploch said.

From Seattle Times

Some topical treatments, such as those containing benzoyl peroxide targeted for acne, can irritate the skin further—requiring an even more heavy duty moisturizer to restore and strengthen the barrier, says Gohara.

From National Geographic

Mild cases can be addressed with over-the-counter cleansing or treatment products that contain benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or retinoids — but “nothing works overnight,” said Elbuluk, who is also the director of the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Program.

From Washington Post

“An acne-targeting product, such as benzoyl peroxide, will not only help kill the bacteria in your pimples but also function as an anti-inflammatory to tamper the swelling and redness,” Cohen says.

From Washington Post

And today we have safe, scientifically proven spot treatments designed to tackle acne — more specifically, bacteria-busting benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.

From Washington Post