Acnecide Face Gel Spot Treatment, a trusty ally in the fight against mild facial acne, includes both blackheads and whiteheads, also known as comedones. Housing an active ingredient, Benzoyl Peroxide at a concentration of 5%, it functions as a strong contender against spot-causing bacteria, eliminating up to 95% of these unwelcome intruders.

Along with its potent antibacterial properties, this product innovatively employs microsphere technology. This enables it to act like a sponge, soaking up excess oil that often contributes to acne. At the same time, it cleverly releases glycerine, a humectant that helps keep skin soft, supple and hydrated.

Key features:

Effective against mild facial acne, including blackheads and whiteheads.
Formulated with 5% Benzoyl Peroxide as the active ingredient.
Eliminates up to 95% of spot-causing bacteria.
Microsphere technology for absorption of excess oil.
Incorporates glycerine for skin hydration and soothing effect.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: 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, Purified Water.

Usage and Instructions

For children from 12 years old and adults:

Wash the affected area with a mild skin cleanser and water, and gently pat your skin dry. - Apply the gel in a thin layer to all the affected areas of the face. Avoid contact with sensitive areas such as eyes, mouth, nose lining and neck. Wash hands thoroughly after applying the gel.

When you first use Acnecide Face Gel apply the gel once daily on alternate days, in the evening before going to bed.

You may feel mild burning and notice slight reddening and peeling of the skin during the first few days. If you have more severe redness, burning, irritation and peeling then you should stop treatment and let your skin go back to normal before restarting treatment.

If Acnecide Face Gel does not affect your skin, or you have only mild burning and slight reddening and peeling after 2-3 days of use, you can apply the gel twice a day, in the morning and evening. If this causes more skin symptoms (burning, irritation, redness, peeling) then you should go back to using Acnecide Face Gel only once a day. If your skin becomes or remains more severely irritated after stopping, you should speak to your doctor.

Warnings

Do not use this product with other acne treatments and benzoyl peroxide products, unless advised by your doctor.

This product may bleach hair and coloured fabrics including clothing, towels and bed linen. Be careful to avoid contact of the gel with these materials. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly and rinse surfaces (e.g. the sink) after you have used it.

Avoid the use of skin care products with exfoliating acids/ingredients (eg AHA’s, BHA’s Retinol etc.) or physical scrubs at the same time as using Acnecide treatments. Benzoyl peroxide already provides an exfoliant effect.

If your acne gets worse while using an Acnecide treatment or if it does not improve within 12 weeks, it is important to see your pharmacist or doctor for advice. Undertreatment of some forms of acne may sometimes result in scarring. Your pharmacist or doctor will be able to recommend an alternative treatment to manage your acne.

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, planning to have a baby or breastfeeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Try to avoid exposure to strong sunlight whilst using Acnecide treatments. If exposure is unavoidable, use suitable sunscreen and apply the treatment in the evening.

Some initial mild sensitivity is common when starting with benzoyl peroxide treatments, as your skin needs to build a tolerance to it over time. Follow the advice in the leaflet for how to start using Acnecide treatments. However if your skin becomes severely irritated, or severe redness, itching or peeling of the skin occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult your pharmacist or doctor.

Side Effects

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders:

Dry skin, erythema (redness), skin exfoliation (peeling), and a burning sensation are very common, occurring in at least 1 out of 10 individuals.

Pruritus (itching), pain of the skin (pain, stinging), and skin irritation (irritant contact dermatitis) are also common, affecting at least 1 out of 100 but less than 1 out of 10 people.

Less frequently, allergic contact dermatitis may occur, affecting at least 1 out of 1,000 but less than 1 out of 100 individuals.

Some individuals may experience swelling of the face and allergic reactions, including hypersensitivity at the application site and anaphylaxis, although the frequency of these events is not known and has been reported during post-marketing surveillance.