“If you have mild acne, you can opt for a gel that contains about 5 per cent benzoyl peroxide [as above], or a face wash with approximately 2.5 per cent. Acid-based face washes are useful if you are ...

Benzoyl peroxide can be purchased as a face wash, for example Acnecide's Face Wash 5% w/w Gel (£11) or in a gel formula, like Acnecide Face 5% w/w Gel (£10). Pharmacists warn that these products ...