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PanOxyl
Benzoyl Peroxide Cream 4%
An acne treatment built around Benzoyl peroxide, for hydration and barrier repair.
What's inside
Ingredients List
6 trigger at least one check · 15 trigger none
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Palmitic Acid, PEG-40 Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
Benzoyl Peroxide is benzoyl peroxide.
Learn more about Benzoyl Peroxide →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Hydrotrope
Docusate sodium
Learn more about Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate →Palmitic Acid
Emollient, Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Palmitic Acid →Sodium Citrate
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Trisodium citrate
Learn more about Sodium Citrate →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →T-Butyl Alcohol
Denaturant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-Methylpropan-2-ol
Learn more about T-Butyl Alcohol →Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Stearate →