{"product_id":"acne-treatment-gel","title":"Malezia Acne Treatment Gel (2.5% Micronized Benzoyl Peroxide)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe powerhouse behind\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/malezia.mom\/pages\/regimen-guide\"\u003eMalezia's Core Regimen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Our moisturizer may hydrate the daylights out of skin, but this is what\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etreats\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacne, eliminates blackheads, and refines texture. 😉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it treats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenzoyl peroxide doesn't care what kind of acne you have.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBacterial, fungal (\"fungal acne\" \/ Malassezia folliculitis), hormonal cystic, body acne, mixed — BP kills the microbes inside the pore through non-specific oxidative damage. That's why so many of our most loyal customers came to us after nothing else worked for their fungal acne, hormonal cystic acne, body acne etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also why this single tube is the most versatile acne treatment you can keep in a cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect — backed by our \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/7034\/5109\/files\/Evaluating_the_Efficacy_of_Malezia_s_Products_in_Achieving_Clear_Skin_A_Survey_Based_Clinical_Analysis.pdf?v=1723762722\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eown clinical study\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ran a survey-based clinical analysis of 535 Malezia customers. The results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e52% saw visible improvement within the first 2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89% saw visible improvement by the end of the first month\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96.8% of users reported achieving their desired skin clarity \u003c\/strong\u003ewhen following the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/malezia.mom\/pages\/regimen-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCore Regimen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e strictly—using only the Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser, Urea Moisturizer, and Acne Treatment Gel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy 2.5% micronized BP (and not 5% or 10%)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost over-the-counter BP products top out at 5–10%, but clinical studies have shown\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.5% benzoyl peroxide is just as effective as 10% — with significantly less irritation and dryness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then take it a step further by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emicronizing the BP to 5 microns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— smaller than a single bacterial cell. That finer particle size means:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeper penetration into pores where the breakouts actually start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter skin tolerance vs classic BP products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher delivery efficiency at lower concentration\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis method ensures effective acne management without compromising the skin's natural moisture balance. In fact, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21103313\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclinical studies\u003c\/a\u003e have even shown that micronized benzoyl peroxide can increase skin moisture levels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy benzoyl peroxide and not an antibiotic or antifungal?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBP has been used in dermatology since the early 1900s. In that century-plus,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot a single case of microbial resistance has ever been documented.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBacteria and fungi can't develop resistance against oxidative damage — there's no molecular target to mutate around. That's a clean contrast against:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntibiotic acne treatments (\u003cstrong\u003eclindamycin, doxycycline\u003c\/strong\u003e) — resistance is a growing global problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntifungal acne treatments (\u003cstrong\u003eketoconazole \/ Nizoral\u003c\/strong\u003e) — fungal resistance is well documented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use BP for years without losing efficacy. That's not true of most other targeted microbial actives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor more on BP's microbicidal activity and clinical research,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleskincarescience.com\/benzoyl-peroxide\/\"\u003esee this deep-dive on Simple Skincare Science\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the formula?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5% benzoyl peroxide (micronized)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— the workhorse, inhibits all major fungal and bacterial microorganisms involved in acne \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.5% sodium phytate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— boosts skin moisture and elasticity, regulates oil, helps with \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleskincarescience.com\/pie-pih-acne-scar-treatment\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehyperpigmentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerin, propanediol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— humectants that buffer the dryness BP can otherwise cause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFungal-acne safe (Malassezia-safe).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo fatty acids above C12, no esters, no problematic oils, or anything else that feed Malassezia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInactive ingredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleanse with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/malezia.mom\/products\/hyaluronic-acid-cleanser\"\u003eHyaluronic Acid Cleanser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(or your favorite fungal-acne-safe cleanser).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/malezia.mom\/products\/urea-moisturizer\"\u003e5% Urea Moisturizer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto damp skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the moisturizer is fully absorbed, apply a fingertip unit of Acne Treatment Gel over the entire affected area — not just on individual blemishes. BP is preventive, not a spot treatment. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse once nightly to start. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/malezia.mom\/pages\/regimen-guide\"\u003eFull regimen instructions here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Malezia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37475063103637,"sku":"MBP002","price":18.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/7034\/5109\/products\/FC2F15B5-0742-4868-A801-95B0CE500962.jpg?v=1615517817","url":"https:\/\/malezia.mom\/en-fr\/products\/acne-treatment-gel","provider":"Malezia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}