What is DDF Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Gel with Tea Tree Oil?

DDF Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Gel with Tea Tree Oil is a clarifying treatment gel designed to cleanse pores, control oil and exfoliate to slough away dead skin cells, preventing and healing acne. It is a lightweight and non-greasy formula containing a combination of Benzoyl peroxide (5%) and tea tree leaf oil that work together to purify and exfoliate the skin, creating a smoother texture, a more even skin tone and reduced breakouts.  DDF Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Gel with Tea Tree Oil can also be used for spot treatment of occasional breakouts.

How does DDF Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Gel with Tea Tree Oil Active Ingredient Profile

DDF Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Gel with Tea Tree Oil contains 3 main active ingredients to treat acne and prevent future breakouts.

• Benzoyl Peroxide works by creating oxygen in the skin. The bacteria that causes acne cannot live in the presence of oxygen and dies when benzoyl peroxide is applied to the skin.  Benzoyl peroxide is particularly effective against the bacteria that causes acne and works extremely well in combination with tea tree oil.  Studies have shown when five percent concentrations of tea tree oil and benzoyl peroxide were tested side-by-side for 90 days, benzoyl peroxide worked faster but both concentrations showed equal benefits in fighting acne causing bacteria.
• Tea tree oil is the essential oil gathered from the Australian tree Melaleuca Alternifolia.  Australian aborigines have used tea tree leaves to treat skin infections for centuries.  Tea tree oil is easily absorbed by the skin and alters thee skin’s chemical barrier, making it harder for bacteria and fungi to thrive. Tea tree oil reduces the numbers of bacteria on the skin and because it is not an antibiotic, there are no possibilities of the skin becoming immune to its effects.  Tea tree oil also aids in healing and reduces the likelihood of scarring.  It will not dry out the skin and has been proven to be as effective as benzoyl peroxide at eliminating acne.
• Vitamin C is generally used in skin care products in the form of ascorbic acid.  Ascorbic acid is highly concentrated, has a low ph, and has been shown to stimulate collagen, decrease fine lines and wrinkles and have lightening effects on pigmentation. In addition, vitamin c is extremely nourishing and balancing to the skin.  It is able to put back what everyday life, stress, and impurities take out of our skin.

DDF Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Gel with Tea Tree Oil

Would I buy this product?  I would!  I suffer from adult acne and the main active ingredient in the product I use now is benzoyl peroxide.  Benzoyl Peroxide and tea tree oil are two of the most commonly used anti-acne ingredients because they actually work, particularly in teenagers.  They are effective but more gentle than salicylic acid.  The majority of customer reviews on this product are very positive and claim to reduce the appearance pimples and blackheads.  DDF Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Gel with Tea Tree Oil retails at $28 for a 2 oz. bottle.  Good luck!