Benzoyl Peroxide: Effects, Uses, Side Effects
How benzoyl peroxide works Benzoyl peroxide is a so-called lipophilic (fat-soluble) peroxide. Due to its liposolubility, the active ingredient is easily absorbed into the skin, where it releases reactive oxygen radicals. These impart antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, comedolytic (dissolving blackheads) and keratolytic (exfoliating) effects. A predisposition to this can lead to increased formation of blackheads (comedones), particularly … Benzoyl Peroxide: Effects, Uses, Side Effects
