benzoyl peroxide

American  

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.

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benzoyl peroxide Scientific  

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 .

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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 • Dec. 18, 2023

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 • Nov. 28, 2023

“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 • Jun. 6, 2022

Davluy also recommended buying an over-the-counter 10 percent benzoyl peroxide wash, which has been shown to help with HS and may help your irritated hairs even if they aren’t being caused by HS.

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2021

Conversely, she doesn’t recommend products with benzoyl peroxide.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2021