Panoxyl contains Benzoyl Peroxide, an ingredient recommended by dermatologists for the treatment of pimples (acne). It combats acne through its antibacterial action and peeling (desquamative) effect.

How does it work?
Benzoyl peroxide is a type of medicine known as a keratolytic. This means that it works by breaking down keratin, a protein that forms part of the skin structure.

When you apply benzoyl peroxide to the skin it causes the top layer of skin cells to break down and shed. This helps break down comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) and unblocks the sebaceous glands. It also helps to prevent the formation of new comedones.

Benzoyl peroxide also has an antibacterial action and directly kills bacteria on the skin, as well as reducing their numbers by decreasing the production of sebum by the sebaceous glands.