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Jan 2022
27m 46s

How does Benzoyl Peroxide fight acne?

Melissa and Jam, Bleav
About this episode
If you've ever had acne, you've probably tried some creams or washes with "benzoyl peroxide" somewhere on the label. How is it that this specific ingredient is helpful for fighting acne? What is happening at the molecular level when we apply some benzoyl peroxide to our acne? Let's find out! 
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