Acnecide 5% w/w Gel
Price £7.99
Expected Delivery: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
Treatment Information
Overview
Acnecide Gel 5% is a skincare treatment gel for face, chest, and back that treats mild to moderate acne. Its antiseptic feature kills any spot-causing bacteria on the skin and protects your skin from bacterial attack. It also helps in moisturizing your skin and addressing issues of excessive oiliness in the skin.
This acne gel is used to reduce and clear spots, whiteheads and blackheads produced with acne. Benzoyl peroxide is an active antimicrobial substance that has the ability to kill up to 95% of bacteria causing acne. Acnecide gel is suitable for both adults and children over12 years old.
How does Acnecide gel work?
Acnecide spot treatment gel has the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide. It works to stop layers of skin from breaking down and shedding. It also has the ability to minimize blocked pores and to regain the dead skin that would otherwise pile up and cause blockage. Regular application of Acnecide spot treatment gel helps you prevent acne and severe breakouts.
How long does Acnecide gel take to work?
Usually, Acnecide spot treatment gel results can be seen after 4 weeks of its application. Acnecide can be used in conjunction with other skin care products such as skin cleansers. However, make sure you continue using this gel to avoid breakouts on your skin, as acne can easily come back. If you do not notice any changes or if your skin becomes worse, speak to your doctor.
Directions
Here is a guide on how to apply Acnecide gel:
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Clean your skin or the part affected by the skin problem with a cleanser and water.
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Let the skin dry up.
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Put a small amount of gel on the area of the skin that is infected.
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Do not expose the skin to the sun after applying Acnecide.
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Avoid contact with hair and clothing as benzoyl peroxide present in the gel has the tendency to bleach.
Cautions
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This gel should not be applied to the skin that is injured or irritated in any way.
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It is essential to wash hands thoroughly after every use, as Acnecide can bleach fabrics and your hair.
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You should avoid exposure to the sun or other UV light sources such as sunbeds after application of this get.
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If you want to order Acnecide online or any other acne treatment from our pharmacy, our pharmacists can advise you on managing using products that can cause dryness and peeling.
Always read the patient information leaflet before starting your treatment. The patient information can be found here.
Faq
Can I go in the sun after using Acnecide gel?
It is vital to use sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30 before exposure to strong sunlight, this is especially important after using Acnecide Gel.
Ingredients
Acnecide benzoyl peroxide contains the following active ingredients:
The key ingredient of this gel is Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide
Acnecide benzoyl peroxide Inactive ingredients are:
Docusate Sodium, Poloxamer 182, Carbomer 940, Disodium Edetate, Propylene Glycol, Glycerol, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, and Purified Water.