What is Benzoyl peroxide?

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Benzoyl Peroxide is a chemical substance, toxic in 100% concentration if applied on skin or even inhaled. But the big majority of all the remedies which contain Benzoyl proxide do not pass the limit of 5-10%. This way, dermatologists assure us that this substance in small doses isn't harmful. Anyway, since today no studies on animals was carried, so nobody knows exactly what effects they should wait in case of over dosage or some other uncontrolled administration.
This substance has a antibacterial effect, it kills the bacteria on the surface of the skin. Bacteria are the main and more common "inhabitants" of our pores and skin. They are called saprophytes, but sometimes, in one's with a low immunity, these saprophyte bacteria may transform in our skin's enemies.
Benzoyl Peroxide kills these bacteria and has, also, an inhibitory role on oil glands which opens in the pores of the skin, especially on face, shoulders, back and chest.