How to Use benzoyl peroxide in a Sentence

benzoyl peroxide

noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • In the case of the new study, benzoyl peroxide can degrade into benzene.
    — Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Next, a first line of prevention defense is an over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide wash.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Palep says to look for products with retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and alpha hydroxy acids.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2020
  • Idriss recommends benzoyl peroxide at max 5 percent as her over-the-counter go-to.
    — Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Sep. 2021
  • 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
  • Try using cleansers made with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid to treat acne.
    — Jacqueline Andriakos, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • For inflamed acne, a cleanser with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid may help.
    — Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2024
  • For some people, benzoyl peroxide and retinoids also function as treatments for both rosacea and acne.
    — A.a. Newton, SELF, 9 Apr. 2019
  • If your skin tends to be oily, choose products with salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or glycolic acid.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Teen Vogue, 7 Sep. 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • But the way it’s made is so important, and that was the inspiration behind my benzoyl peroxide face wash.
    — Glamour, 7 Apr. 2022
  • Similar to benzoyl peroxide, tea tree oil and sulfur also work by drying up the pimple.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 30 Jan. 2023
  • This body wash offers a maximum dose of benzoyl peroxide at 10 percent strength.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • So, strong actives like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and tea tree oil are likely too harsh and can irritate the bump even more.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Henry agrees and adds parabens, sulfates, any forms of retinoids or retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and other harsh exfoliants to the list of things to avoid.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Aside from benzoyl peroxide, glycerin softens and plumps the skin by attracting moisture.
    — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Using the might of benzoyl peroxide, this product literally zaps the life out of acne.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Pair them with a benzoyl peroxide face wash and pimple-friendly moisturizer to speed up healing.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 May 2026
  • So, if this is what your hormonal acne looks like, keeping a benzoyl peroxide product in your rotation may be your best bet.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022
  • This face wash has 10% benzoyl peroxide—the highest potency available over the counter.
    — Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 12 June 2023
  • 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
  • This Differin cleanser uses 5 percent benzoyl peroxide to treat your skin before the rest of your routine.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 13 June 2023
  • That product, along with many acne treatments and skincare, is made with benzoyl peroxide, which kills bacteria to help treat acne.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • The two most common over-the-counter ingredients for spot treatments are benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.
    — Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024

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