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Benzoyl peroxide: what it does & who it's for
Kills the bacteria behind acne. Keep it separate from retinol.
What it is
Kills the bacteria behind acne. Keep it separate from retinol. In short, it's one of the active ingredients Vaiya's engine understands and can match to your skin and goals.
How to use it
Introduce Benzoyl peroxide slowly — every other day at first — and give your skin a couple of weeks to adjust before increasing frequency. Patch test on a small area first, and if you layer several actives, add one at a time so you can tell what's working.
Reacting to it? See the hidden names Benzoyl peroxide appears under on an ingredient label.
Related ingredients
Salicylic acid (BHA)Glycolic acid (AHA)NiacinamideHyaluronic acidCentella (Cica)Snail mucinRetinolRetinaldehyde
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