Benzoyl peroxide and hexapeptide-9
Keep them apart
Use them at different times of day, with benzoyl peroxide in the morning and hexapeptide-9 at night, because they cancel each other out. Benzoyl peroxide can break down and weaken the helpful anti-aging effects of the peptide. You can use them safely by applying them in separate routines.
Benzoyl peroxide products
- Proactiv Renewing Cleanser
- Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10
- Differin Daily Deep Cleanser
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Neutrogena
Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask
€3.95
- Proactiv Repairing Treatment
- Paula's Choice Clear Daily Skin Clearing Treatment
- Galderma Epiduo Gel
- Galderma Benzac AC 5
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CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
€10.95
- Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel
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PanOxyl
Acne Foaming Wash
€18.69
- PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash
Hexapeptide-9 products
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Elemis
Pro-Collagen Night Cream
€89.95
- Murad Cellular Hydration Repair Serum
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MARY & MAY
6 Peptide Complex Serum
€12.90
Questions and answers
Can you use benzoyl peroxide and hexapeptide-9 together?
No, you should keep benzoyl peroxide and hexapeptide-9 apart because benzoyl peroxide oxidizes peptide bonds and reduces their efficacy. Instead, use your hexapeptide-9 products separately in your PM routine.
Which goes first, benzoyl peroxide or hexapeptide-9?
Keep benzoyl peroxide and hexapeptide-9 apart because benzoyl peroxide oxidizes peptide bonds and reduces efficacy, so use hexapeptide-9 separately in your PM routine.
Are benzoyl peroxide and hexapeptide-9 good for sensitive skin?
No, you should keep benzoyl peroxide and hexapeptide-9 apart because benzoyl peroxide oxidizes peptide bonds and reduces efficacy, so use hexapeptide-9 separately in your PM routine.
Research on benzoyl peroxide and hexapeptide-9
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