BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Benzoyl peroxide is a carbonyl compound.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII W9WZN9A0GM · registered name Benzoyl peroxide · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

FDA-approved for acne treatment at concentrations between 2.5% and 10%. Considered safe for topical use. Possible side effects include dryness, redness, peeling, or mild irritation, especially when used in higher concentrations or combined with other potent actives.

Benzoyl Peroxide works by releasing oxygen free radicals, which kill Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes), the bacteria responsible for acne. It also helps to exfoliate dead skin cells and reduce comedones by promoting skin cell turnover, which prevents clogged pores.

Restricted or banned

Argentina · Brazil · China · South Korea

Restricted

United Kingdom

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

ASEAN

• Field of application and/or use : Artificial nail systems
• Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : 0.7 % (After mixing for use)
• Other limitations and requirements : Professional use only
• Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : • For professional use only • Avoid skin contact • Read directions for use carefully

Canada

• Conditions of Use by product type : (a) Not permitted in products to be applied to the skin. (b) Products to be applied to the fingernails or in hair dyes
• Maximum Concentration Permitted : b) 10% as a catalyst

European Union

• Product Type, body parts : Artificial nail systems
• Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : 0.7% (after mixing for use)
• Other : Professional use
• Wording of conditions of use and warnings : For professional use only Avoid skin contact Read directions for use carefully

Korea’s toxic-substance GHS classification: Danger · H241 (category 2) · H319 (category 2) · H400 (category 1) · +1 more

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

EU Cosmetics Regulation, Annex III (restricted substances), entry 94 · maximum concentration 0.7% (after mixing for use) · applies to Artificial nail systems

Source: EU restricted substances (Annex III)

Restriction III/94

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list