Acnecide Acnecide 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Wash Gel 50g

€11.99

Code ACNECIDE-3544

Product Info

Acnecide Face Wash is an effective wash off treatment for mild acne of the face. The wash contains the active ingredient, benzoyl peroxide 5%, which is clinically proven and effectively kills up to 95 percent of spot-causing bacteria. The formulation also includes 'AC microsphere technology' which helps absorb excess oil while releasing glycerine to hydrate the skin.

• Wash-off medicinal treatment for acne
• Contains 5% benzoyl peroxide
• Absorbs excess oil while releasing glycerine to soothe the skin
• Apply up to once or twice daily

How To Use

• Apply once or twice daily to cover the affected skin areas.
• Wet the area to be treated, apply the preparation to the hands and wash the affected area with the gel. Contact time with the skin should be 1 to 2 minutes followed by thorough rinsing with water and drying.
• When using Acnecide benzoyl peroxide treatments for the 1st time, or after a long break, it is important to read the instructions for use before using Acnecide. You will need to build up useage carefully starting with once-a-day application in the evening for the 1st few days.
• If your skin tolerates this, you can step up to twice daily application morning and evening.
• You should not use both treatment versions of Acnecide at the same time. Choose which treatment format feels best for you and your skin care routine.

Warnings and Precautions

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicines.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, eyelids, lips and other delicate areas of the skin.
• May bleach hair or dye fabrics.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• For external use only.

Active Ingredients

Hydrous benzoyl peroxide equivalent to benzoyl peroxide 5% w/w. Other ingredients: docusate sodium, disodium edetate, poloxamer 182, carbomer 940, propylene glycol, acrylates copolymer, glycerol, Colloidal anhydrous silica, sodium hydroxide, and purified water.

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