# Benzoyl peroxide and peptide-rich plasma

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-peptide-rich-plasma

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United States.

Keep them apart

Use them at different times of day, applying the peptide [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum) in the morning and [benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide) at night, because they clash and cancel each other out. Benzoyl peroxide can break down and weaken the firming power of peptides, making both products less effective on your skin. You can switch to a lower strength of benzoyl peroxide or wait longer between applying them.

- [All about benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide)
- [All about peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma)

### [Benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide) products

- [Proactiv Renewing Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/proactiv/renewing-cleanser/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [$32.54 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DOYM2Q?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/clean-and-clear/persa-gel-10/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit — [$5.43 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KZ22ED4?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Differin Daily Deep Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/differin/daily-deep-cleanser/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [$7.89 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07799WY99?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/neutrogena/clear-pore-cleanser-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Proactiv Repairing Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/proactiv/repairing-treatment/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Paula's Choice Clear Daily Skin Clearing Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/clear-daily-skin-clearing-treatment/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Galderma Epiduo Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/galderma/epiduo-gel/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [$34.97 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSSCQ6J2?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Galderma Benzac AC 5](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/galderma/benzac-ac-5/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/cerave/acne-foaming-cream-cleanser/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [$13.62 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YLJPMC3?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/galderma/benzac-ac-mild-strength-2-5-acne-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/panoxyl/acne-foaming-wash/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [$8.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBSMQMWF?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [PanOxyl Acne Creamy Wash](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/panoxyl/acne-creamy-wash/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [$10.19 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081KLNHSG?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### [Peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma) products

- [Eighth Day Regenerative Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/eighth-day/regenerative-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Can you use benzoyl peroxide and peptide-rich plasma together?

No, you should keep [benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide) and [peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma) apart in your routine. Benzoyl peroxide may oxidize and break down the delicate peptide structures, making them less effective.

### Which goes first, benzoyl peroxide or peptide-rich plasma?

Keep benzoyl peroxide and peptide-rich plasma apart by using them in separate routines. Benzoyl peroxide may help improve acne, but it should not be combined with peptides.

[The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/)

### Are benzoyl peroxide and peptide-rich plasma good for sensitive skin?

Benzoyl peroxide and peptide-rich plasma should be kept apart in your routine. Benzoyl peroxide may help improve acne, but combining these ingredients is not recommended because benzoyl peroxide can negatively interact with peptides.

[The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/)

## Research on benzoyl peroxide and peptide-rich plasma

- [Topical benzoyl peroxide for acne](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175593/) Benzoyl peroxide · The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020
- [Benzoyl peroxide treatment decreases Cutibacterium acnes in shoulder surgery, from skin incision until wound closure](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33545336/) Benzoyl peroxide · Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2021
- [Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1%, and Adapalene 0.15% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: A Randomized Phase II Study of the First Triple-Combination Drug](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34674160/) Benzoyl peroxide · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2022

## Other combinations

- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and aha blend glycolic and citric acids](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and citric acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-citric-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-benzoyl-peroxide)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and lactic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-lactic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and mandelic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-mandelic-acid)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-salicylic-acid)
- Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and ceramide-building complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-ceramide-building-complex)
- Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Adapalene and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/adapalene-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Granactive retinoid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/granactive-retinoid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Hydroxypinacolone retinoate and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/hydroxypinacolone-retinoate-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Pro-retinol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/pro-retinol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Retinal and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinal-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Retinoid blend and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinoid-blend-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Depends on the strength: [Retinol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/retinol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Tretinoin and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/tretinoin-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin A and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/vitamin-a-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Liposome and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/liposome-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Microcapsule and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/microcapsule-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Vitamin C and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/vitamin-c-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Betaine and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/betaine-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Glycerin and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycerin-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Hyaluronic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Depends on the strength: [Niacinamide and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/niacinamide-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Panthenol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/panthenol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Bakuchiol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/bakuchiol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-vitamin-c)
- Work well together: [Arginine and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/arginine-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and GABA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-gaba)
- Work well together: [Silk amino acids and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/silk-amino-acids-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Taurine and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/taurine-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and theanine](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-theanine)
- Keep them apart: [AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/aha-blend-glycolic-and-citric-acids-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Citric acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/citric-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Glycolic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/glycolic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Lactic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/lactic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Mandelic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/mandelic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Coenzyme Q10 and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/coenzyme-q10-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Green tea and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/green-tea-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Vitamin E and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/vitamin-e-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Beta-sitosterol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/beta-sitosterol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Ceramide-building complex and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/ceramide-building-complex-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Cholesterol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/cholesterol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Phytosphingosine and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/phytosphingosine-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Phytosterol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/phytosterol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and squalene](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-squalene)
- Work well together: [Peptide-rich plasma and tri-ceramide complex](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-tri-ceramide-complex)
- Keep them apart: [Salicylic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/salicylic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Peptide-rich plasma and baking soda](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-baking-soda)
- Keep them apart: [Bleach and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/bleach-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Potassium hydroxide and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/potassium-hydroxide-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Peptide-rich plasma and behenyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-behenyl-alcohol)
- Keep them apart: [Isopropyl alcohol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/isopropyl-alcohol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Polyvinyl alcohol and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/polyvinyl-alcohol-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-niacinamide)
- Keep them apart: [Copper and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/copper-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/adapalene-and-benzoyl-peroxide)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and granactive retinoid](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-granactive-retinoid)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and hydroxypinacolone retinoate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-hydroxypinacolone-retinoate)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and pro-retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-pro-retinol)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and retinal](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-retinal)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and retinoid blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-retinoid-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and retinol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-retinol)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-tretinoin)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and copper peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-copper-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and hexapeptide-9](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-hexapeptide-9)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and palmitoyl pentapeptide-4](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-palmitoyl-pentapeptide-4)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and palmitoyl tripeptide-1](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-palmitoyl-tripeptide-1)
- Keep them apart: [Magnesium and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/magnesium-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/zinc-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Zinc sulfate and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/zinc-sulfate-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and zinc](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-zinc)
- Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and zinc gluconate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-zinc-gluconate)
- Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and zinc oxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-zinc-oxide)
- Work well together: [Benzoyl peroxide and zinc sulfate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-zinc-sulfate)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and acetyl hexapeptide-3](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-acetyl-hexapeptide-3)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and bio-placenta peptides](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-bio-placenta-peptides)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and collagen peptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-collagen-peptide)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and hexapeptide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-hexapeptide)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and triple peptide blend](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-triple-peptide-blend)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and isopropyl alcohol](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-isopropyl-alcohol)
- Keep them apart: [Benzoyl peroxide and sodium lauryl sulfate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide-and-sodium-lauryl-sulfate)
- Keep them apart: [Azelaic acid and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/azelaic-acid-and-peptide-rich-plasma)
- Keep them apart: [Peptide-rich plasma and protease](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/peptide-rich-plasma-and-protease)
- Keep them apart: [Superoxide dismutase and peptide-rich plasma](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/superoxide-dismutase-and-peptide-rich-plasma)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi checks every pairing with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this pairing advice: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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