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SalSphere® · 4900-01

SalSphere® Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO)

Benzoyl peroxide, released gradually and stabilized for easier, more comfortable acne care.

  • ReleaseSkin lipids · Sebum · Time
  • FormatLiquid
  • Shelf life36 months
Pack size
Pricing on request

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See the data2 figures from lab and in-use testing
  • FDA-registered facility
  • GMP manufactured
  • Made in New Jersey

Claims & retail standards

  • Cruelty Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Non-GMO
  • Palm Oil Free
  • Vegan
  • Clean at Sephora
  • Credo Clean
  • Target Clean
  • Ulta Conscious Beauty
  • Walmart Made Without

What it does

Why Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO).

  1. 01

    Gradual, stable delivery

    SalSphere® deposits BPO on skin and releases it gradually, while encapsulation addresses BPO's poor water solubility and instability.

  2. 02

    Easier incorporation

    An opaque emulsion that incorporates more easily into finished products than raw BPO.

  3. 03

    Comfort-focused

    Designed to help reduce the dryness and discomfort often linked to BPO.

  4. 04

    Pairs with other active ingredients

    Compatible with other encapsulated SalSphere® acne active ingredients without compromising stability.

How it works · SalSphere®

Deposited where it works. Released over time.

Liquid lipid-core microspheres with a hydrophilic shell that deposit active ingredients on skin and hair and release them gradually.

  1. DepositedBenzoyl Peroxide (BPO) is carried in SalSphere® microspheres that deposit on skin and hair, on the surface or into deeper layers of the stratum corneum.
  2. RetainedThe hydrophilic shell helps the microspheres adhere, so more of the active ingredient stays where it was applied.
  3. Released over timeThe lipid core releases the active ingredient gradually: the full dose, a little at a time, with less irritation.
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The evidence

Measured, not promised.

Results from Salvona lab and in-use testing. Select a figure to enlarge it.

Fig. 1Microscopy in water600× microscopy of (A) benzoyl peroxide insoluble particles in water and (B) SalSphere® BPO in water.
Fig. 2Follicle pathwayIllustration of the penetration pathway into the hair follicle.

For formulators

The spec sheet.

PID
4900-01
Platform
SalSphere®
Release trigger
Skin lipids · Sebum · Time
Appearance
Opaque Emulsion
Color
White to Off-White
Shelf life
36 months
INCI
Water/Aqua/Eau • Benzoyl Peroxide • Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter • Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride • Hexylene Glycol • Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax • Citric Acid
Full product description

BPO is an FDA-approved acne treatment to clear pores and eradicate acne-causing bacteria. However, it is very difficult to formulate with due to these challenges. First, poor water solubility and high instability present a challenge. Second, it often results in skin dryness and discomfort. Third, it has difficulty penetrating the hair follicles to kill the acne-causing bacteria.

SalSphere® BPO is an encapsulation technology designed to enhance the acne treatment and tackle these BPO issues. SalSphere® BPO deposits on the skin and releases BPO gradually, and it also has superior stability and is more easily incorporated into finished products. Additionally, SalSphere® BPO has been designed to be compatible when combined with other encapsulated SalSphere® Rx active ingredients for acne to maximize the efficiency without compromising stability.


4900-01
INCI Water/Aqua/Eau, Benzoyl Peroxide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Citric Acid
Claims Cruelty-Free, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Palm Oil-Free, Vegan
Retail Standards Clean at Sephora Global (US), Credo Beauty Dirty List, Target Clean Standard, Ulta Conscious Beauty, Walmart's Made Without List for Beauty
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Questions

Asked by formulators.

Why encapsulate benzoyl peroxide?

Raw BPO is poorly water soluble, unstable, can dry the skin and can struggle to reach the hair follicles. SalSphere® BPO is designed to address these issues.

Can I combine it with other acne active ingredients?

Yes. It is designed to be compatible with other encapsulated SalSphere® acne active ingredients without compromising stability.

What claims does it carry?

It is cruelty-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, palm oil-free and vegan, and aligns with Clean at Sephora (US), Credo, Target Clean, Ulta Conscious Beauty and Walmart Made Without.

More from SalSphere®

Pairs well with.

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Pack sizes, volume & custom

Talk to us about Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO).

Orders from 30 kg are priced to your volume, timeline and packaging. A Salvona chemist replies within one business day.

  • Volume pricing from 30 kg
  • TDS, SDS & COA on request
  • Custom grades and pack sizes