{"product_id":"biochem™️-5-benzoyl-peroxide","title":"BioChem™️ 5% Benzoyl Peroxide","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBioChem™️ 5% Benzoyl Peroxide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eBenzoyl peroxide (BPO)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eantimicrobial and keratolytic agent\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly used to treat acne.\u003cbr data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eIt works by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eKilling acne-causing bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eCutibacterium acnes\u003c\/em\u003e, formerly \u003cem data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eP. acnes\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eUnclogging pores\u003c\/strong\u003e through mild exfoliation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eReducing inflammation\u003c\/strong\u003e in active breakouts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eIt’s available in \u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eover-the-counter (OTC)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eprescription strengths\u003c\/strong\u003e in gels, creams, lotions, and washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"551\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eEffective Against Acne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eWorks on both inflammatory (pimples, pustules) and non-inflammatory (blackheads, whiteheads) acne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"748\"\u003ePrevents Antibiotic Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eOften combined with topical or oral antibiotics to reduce bacterial resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eQuick Onset of Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eCan show visible improvement in 2–4 weeks with consistent use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eSuitable for Face \u0026amp; 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