Acne Eraser

The most effective acne-fighting ingredient, micronized benzoyl peroxide kills acne-causing bacteria, reduces inflammation, and helps to unclog pores. 

Acne Eraser 2.8%
Drug Facts: Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide 2.8%
Also Contains: Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Chloroxylenol, Sodium Hydroxide.

Acne Eraser 5%
Drug Facts: Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
Also Contains: Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Chloroxylenol, Sodium Hydroxide.

Acne Eraser 10% Drug Facts: Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Also Contains: Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Chloroxylenol, Sodium Hydroxide.

While starting with the 5% Acne Eraser is most common, if you have very sensitive skin or Acne Rosacea you should begin with the 2.8% Acne Eraser. We don’t advise using the 10% Acne Eraser until your skin has acclimated to the 5% Acne Eraser, then it can be slowly incorporated into your regimen using Emme Diane’s Mixed Method. Before selecting the strength of your Acne Eraser, start with our free online skincare consultation for advice on which strength is best for you.

Less than 5% of people have a true allergy to benzoyl peroxide, however, everyone is sensitive to benzoyl peroxide and will generally experience some degree of dryness or mild irritation during the initial applications. Don’t worry though, the skin will acclimate over time until it can be used with no irritation. If you believe you have a true allergy to benzoyl peroxide, please note that in your free online skincare consultation and we will guide you on how to perform an allergy test before using Acne Eraser on the face. 

It’s not uncommon to experience some dryness when starting with the Acne Eraser, but these tips will help keep your skin more hydrated:

Move quickly between each step of your skincare regimen so that the skin does not dry and the products do not fully absorb before moving onto the next step. You will want to avoid any feeling of tightness that occurs when the skin dries as this is water moisture evaporating off the skin.

Next, the salt content in our sweat is incredibly drying and irritating to the skin. Be sure to perform your post-workout skincare routine immediately (less than 5 minutes) after sweating or exercising.

If you exercise first thing in the morning, it is very important that you perform your pre-workout skin routine before your workout as the sweat will reactivate the Acne Eraser causing increased dryness and irritation.

Click here to learn more about our Pre-Workout & Post-Workout Skincare Guides.

Because it takes 90 days for acne to form, it can take 90 days to fully clear the skin (although most clients see remarkable improvement before then). It’s essential that Acne Eraser is used properly as part of the Clear Skincare Set, or your personalized regimen, and that your acne triggers are avoided in order to see the best results. For guidance about which acne triggers might be affecting your skin, please fill out our free online skincare consultation.

In short, Acne Eraser is an effective treatment for all kinds of acne. Since benzoyl peroxide kills the acne-causing bacteria, it is very effective in clearing inflamed acne including cystic acne, hormonal acne, and adult acne.

Due to its keratolytic properties, it is also effective in unclogging non-inflamed acne such as blackheads, clogged pores, and milia.

Acting as an anti-inflammatory, Acne Eraser is beneficial for those with increased inflammation or acne rosacea as it helps to calm the skin and reduce redness.

While it is always best to check with your doctor, Acne Eraser is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Hormone fluctuations during pregnancy can lead to hormonal breakouts, so Acne Eraser is a safe and effective product to be used to clear the skin while you are expecting.

Learn more about Pregnancy Safe Skin Care.

Many people assume benzoyl peroxide is aging to the skin due to the acne-fighting oxygen free radicals and the dryness associated with initial usage, but benzoyl peroxide does not accelerate the premature aging of the skin.

Learn more about Benzoyl Peroxide and aging.

It would be wonderful if we could “cure” acne, but the truth is successfully clearing acne is a management system. As I tell my clients, “What gets you clear will keep you clear!”

Acne Eraser works by killing the acne-causing bacteria which get trapped in the pores of those who are acne-prone. When discontinued, the acne bacteria will begin to rapidly multiply, leading to new breakouts.

So, for consistently clear skin, continued use is vital as it will prevent new breakouts from forming. Click here to learn more about what actually causes acne.