Ingredient

benzoyl peroxide (10%)

Mid risk

FunctionActive

What it is — Benzoyl Peroxide (INCI: Benzoyl Peroxide), here at a 10% level, is a well-known over-the-counter acne active that works by oxidation.

What it does — It is used in blemish- and acne-focused products. This entry describes it neutrally; it is an OTC drug-type ingredient rather than a cosmetic active, and any use should follow the finished product's directions.

Typical use — It appears in spot treatments, cleansers and lotions aimed at blemish-prone skin.

Who it suits / good to know — It can be drying, irritating and bleaching to fabric and hair; introduce it gradually and use sun protection. Those with sensitive skin should be cautious.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk and flags it as an active better suited to expert review than routine cosmetic grading. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test and follow label directions, and consult a clinician for persistent acne.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk - functional/OTC-type active rather than a standard cosmetic ingredient; graded mid on an EWG-style basis. Informational only, not medical advice.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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