Acnecide 5 gel is a medicinal cream which treats acne and spots while helping to prevent future flare ups the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide works by killing almost all the bacteria responsible for causing your spots acnecide also helps absorb excess oil and nourishes the skin with glycerine a natural moisturiserr rr key benefitsr rr destroys 95 of spot causing bacteria pacnesr rr suitable for all types of spots and acne including pimples whiteheads and blackheadsr rr absorbs