A US report highlighted that “high levels” of benzoyl peroxide in acne treatment products can form benzene, a carcinogen.

Clindamycin and erythromycin inhibit protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the ribosomal 50S subunit of P. acnes (Physician's Desk Reference, 2001). Whereas erythromycin is bactericidal ...

Some common treatments for comedonal acne include: Salicylic acid Benzoyl peroxide Differin (adapalene) Topical retinoids Azelaic acid If your acne is mild, you may be able to treat it with ...

It may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but research on topical magnesium is very limited. Magnesium oil is made from a mixture of magnesium chloride flakes and water.