B Prox 10 Anti Blemish Wash

This cleanser contains benzoyl peroxide, an effective acne treatment. While some dermatologists consider topical BPO safe in pregnancy at typical concentrations, others recommend limiting or avoiding it due to limited safety data. Please consult your doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

✅ Most of the inactive ingredients (glycerin, botanical extracts, panthenol, seaweed extract, chamomile, etc.) are pregnancy-safe.

⚠️ Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) is the active. Dermatologists are split — some consider topical BPO safe in pregnancy in low to moderate concentrations (2.5%–5%), while others recommend limiting its use due to limited safety studies.

❌ Unlike retinoids, BPO is not a strict “avoid,” but it falls in a grey area. Most OBs/derms land in the “acceptable if needed, but not the first choice” camp.

This cleanser contains benzoyl peroxide, which is not only non-comedogenic but is also a gold-standard acne treatment. The overall formula is considered very low risk for pore-clogging. Some users may experience dryness or irritation, which is linked to benzoyl peroxide’s potency, not comedogenicity.

✅ Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO): Widely used to treat acne. It is considered non-comedogenic because it penetrates into pores, kills acne-causing bacteria, and reduces blockages rather than creating them.

✅ Light formulation: Most of the base (water, surfactants, glycerin, botanical extracts, seaweed extract) is non-comedogenic and safe for acne-prone skin.

⚠️ Soothing agents (chamomile, panthenol, willowherb) support barrier repair, but may not fully counteract BPO’s drying potential — dryness can sometimes indirectly trigger acne flares in oily skin.

⚠️ Montmorillonite clay can absorb oil and impurities; generally safe, but in very dry or sensitive skin it may cause imbalance.

❌ No heavy waxes, fatty alcohols, lanolin, or comedogenic oils present.

This is a maximum-strength benzoyl peroxide wash designed for stubborn acne. While very effective, it can cause dryness and irritation, especially in sensitive skin. To minimize irritation, start with limited use (e.g., once daily) and follow with a non-comedogenic moisturizer.

✅ Contains soothing extracts like willowherb (Epilobium), mugwort, and laminaria, which help offset some harshness.

✅ Glycerin and butylene glycol add hydration to prevent excessive dryness.

⚠️ Benzoyl Peroxide (20%) is the active — highly effective for acne, but also highly irritating for many skin types. It can cause peeling, redness, and dryness, especially at higher concentrations.

⚠️ Surfactants like sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate make the cleanser stronger and potentially stripping.

❌ Fragrance-like botanical extracts (artemisia, epilobium, etc.) can sometimes trigger reactions in sensitive skin.