How to Use benzoyl peroxide in a Sentence

benzoyl peroxide

noun
Definition of benzoyl peroxidenext
  • And if a cyst forms on top of the ingrown hair, try a little benzoyl peroxide.
    — Alexis Jones, Women's Health, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Rather than squeezing, soak a cotton swab in benzoyl peroxide and dab it on the zit.
    — Janell M. Hickman, Seventeen, 4 Feb. 2019
  • Next, a first line of prevention defense is an over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide wash.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 19 Apr. 2023
  • That said, with the highest amount of benzoyl peroxide allowed, this face wash can be a little strong for some people.
    — Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 12 June 2023
  • Idriss recommends benzoyl peroxide at max 5 percent as her over-the-counter go-to.
    — Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Sep. 2021
  • Well, one staple that's been on my vanity since my teen years is a benzoyl peroxide cleanser.
    — Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 23 June 2023
  • Cleansers with benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid may cleanse your skin and unclog your pores.
    — Gabrielle Kassel, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Even more, it is packed with ceramides, squalane, and benzoyl peroxide to refine pores and strengthen the skin barrier.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Palep says to look for products with retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and alpha hydroxy acids.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2020
  • Sanghvi said that patches with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid may leave red marks on the skin where the patch was on those with sensitive skin.
    — Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 30 May 2023
  • Be warned, though, that benzoyl peroxide can bleach fabrics.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2023
  • This face wash has 10% benzoyl peroxide—the highest potency available over the counter.
    — Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 12 June 2023
  • But the way it’s made is so important, and that was the inspiration behind my benzoyl peroxide face wash.
    — Glamour, 7 Apr. 2022
  • This Differin cleanser uses 5 percent benzoyl peroxide to treat your skin before the rest of your routine.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 13 June 2023
  • On the flip side, a 2006 study observed how benzoyl peroxide is nearly twice as irritating as tea tree oil.
    — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 13 July 2018
  • This is also a great time to inquire about those buzzworthy words, like benzoyl peroxide, hyaluronic acid, and even Botox.
    — Noel Cody, Essence, 25 June 2021
  • Dab a benzoyl peroxide spot treatment on an ingrown hair.
    — Nicole Catanese, Cosmopolitan, 24 Aug. 2017
  • Their Acne Foaming Cream cleanser targets the root cause of acne and blackheads through benzoyl peroxide.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 2022
  • Same goes for topical medications, said Dr. Hale, such as benzoyl peroxide to treat acne or a steroid cream to quell a rash.
    — Teresa Carr, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2020
  • The typical response to a breakout is swift and Pavlovian: See a bump, blast it with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.
    — Lexi Novak, Allure, 25 Mar. 2018
  • Using the might of benzoyl peroxide, this product literally zaps the life out of acne.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Salicylic acid, coconut oil, vitamin E and benzoyl peroxide are among some of the others to avoid.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • How to treat a pimple inside the nose For starters, benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid are good ingredients to seek out.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 2 May 2023
  • For some people, benzoyl peroxide and retinoids also function as treatments for both rosacea and acne.
    — A.a. Newton, SELF, 9 Apr. 2019
  • Instead, use benzoyl peroxide at night and vitamin C in the morning, or use them on different days—they just shouldn’t be layered onto your skin at the same time.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 28 Apr. 2022
  • This body wash offers a maximum dose of benzoyl peroxide at 10 percent strength.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • Drying toners, astringents, and cleansers will also dry out skin when used with retinol, and benzoyl peroxide will make the retinol less effective.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, Health.com, 9 Dec. 2021
  • Also look for products with benzoyl peroxide to kill pimple-causing bacteria and retinoids to prevent skin cells from clogging in the first place.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2019
  • Sure, there are spot treatments with acne-targeting ingredients such as salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, which can help diminish the swelling and size of lesions.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Like benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids can also be strong and irritating.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 16 Aug. 2024

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