Acnecide 5% Wash Gel 50g contains Benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient, and it works as an antiseptic. This means it works by reducing the number of bacteria on your skin, tackling one of the main causes of acne. Use this wash once or twice a day to reduce one of the main causes of acne. What is Acnecide 5% Wash ? Acnecide Face Wash contains the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide which kills the bacteria (germs) known as Propionibacterium acnes, one of the main causes of acne. Acnecide Face Wash is for the treatment of mild acne on the face, in adults and adolescents 12 years and over. Mild acne appears as predominately blackheads and whiteheads and there are few or no spots and pimples and no inflamed spots. Use this wash once or twice a day to reduce one of the main causes of acne and help your skin to clear up. What is Acne? Acne appears as blackheads and whiteheads which people often refer to as pimples or spots. Acne of the face, chest or back may be treated with Acnecide Fac