Benzac AC 5% Gel 15g

Benzac AC 5% Gel contains benzoyl peroxide, the most effective and best-studied acne treatment available without a prescription, and the one that every international acne guideline recommends first for inflamed pimples. It releases oxygen inside the pore, which kills Cutibacterium acnes, the bacterium behind red, pus-filled spots, and unlike antibiotics bacteria never become resistant to it; it also reduces inflammation and has a mild peeling effect that unblocks pores. Benzac's AC formula uses acrylate copolymer beads that absorb excess oil and release glycerin to limit the dryness benzoyl peroxide causes. Applied once or twice daily to affected areas it reduces inflamed acne within weeks, and it can be combined with retinoids or antibiotics prescribed by a doctor. The 15g tube suits the face and trying the treatment.

For red, inflamed pimples, benzoyl peroxide is the strongest proven treatment you can buy without a script, and it is the one dermatologists start with because bacteria never become resistant to it. A pea-sized amount at night is often the difference between constant breakouts and clear skin within a month.