DESCRIPTION
NeoBenz Micro 3.5%, 5.5% and 8.5% creams are topical preparations containing benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient incorporated into patented porous microspheres (Microsponge® System) composed of methyl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer. This polymeric system has been shown to provide gradual release of active ingredient into the skin.1 Other ingredients for all strengths include: water, glycerin, ethylhexyl palmitate, sorbitol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl dilaurate, stearyl alcohol, magnesium aluminum silicate, silica, citric acid, xanthan gum, methylparaben, sodium citrate, propylparaben, polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, laureth-7, sodium lauryl sulfate. The 8.5% cream also contains dimethicone.
Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizing agent that possesses antibacterial properties and is classified as a keratolytic. Benzoyl peroxide (C14 H10 O4) is represented by the following structure:
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