General Information
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel is an effective acne treatment containing Benzoyl Peroxide. Enriched with hydrating Glycerin, this targeted spot gel gets deep into the skin to unblock your pores and kill acne-causing bacteria while keeping your face feeling soft and smooth.
Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel unblocks pores and penetrates deep into the skin to kill the acne-causing P. acnes bacteria, helping to reduce blackheads and whiteheads. Formulated with hydrating Glycerin and Benzac's own Acrylates Copolymer (AC) beads to absorb excess oils, it leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth. Use on affected areas as the second step in your three-step acne-fighting skin care routine.
Benzac kills acnes bacteria
Suitable For: Acne Skin
Recommended By: Dermatologist
Size: 60g
KEY FEATURES
• Effective acne treatment with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
• Unblocks pores, blackheads and whiteheads
• Kills acne-causing bacteria in the skin
• Acrylates Copolymer technology removes excess oiliness and rehydrates the skin
• Added Glycerin leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
Directions
As the second step in your three-step acne treatment routine, only use Benzac AC Moderate Strength 5% Acne Gel on affected areas.
Week 1: Start Slowly
Wash and dry your hands before applying the gel.
Cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser and pat your skin dry.
Apply a thin layer of Benzac AC Gel once daily to the affected areas. Leave on for 2 hours, then rinse thoroughly with water and pat dry.
Moisturise with a light, non-comedogenic moisturiser.
After 3 Days (If Tolerated Well)
Wash and dry your hands before applying the gel.
Cleanse, then apply the gel in the evening.
Let the gel dry and apply a light moisturiser. Leave it on overnight.
After 7 Days
If there's no redness or peeling, and your acne hasn't improved, you can use the gel twice daily, in the morning and night.
Following cleansing and before moisturising.
If you're not seeing results, consider switching to Benzac AC High Strength 10% Acne Gel or Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel.
If there's no improvement after one month, consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
Active: Benzoyl Peroxide 50 mg/g; Inactives: Docusate Sodium, Disodium Edetate, Poloxamer 182, Carbomer 940, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerol, Silicon Dioxide And Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide To Adjust pH.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Please refer to any health and product warnings below.