PanOxyl : Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Acne Foaming Wash

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Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (10%). Inactive Ingredients: Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Imidurea, Lactic Acid, Methylparaben, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), PEG 14M, Potassium Lauryl Sulfate, Water (Purified), Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium PCA, Titanium Dioxide, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

Items marked with orange can be irritating and over-drying, especially to acne-prone skin.

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January 2, 2015
Drying but works great!
This is the only face wash that has worked for me in getting rid of my acne. I get an occasional breakout, but they are mild and usually caused by something else. This will dry you out immensely, but if you have a great moisturizer you will never know. I use hemp seed oil with this, and it is great! If you can't use a moisturizer, you won't like this product. Excessive drying is one of the worst feelings. I have used many different washes, clay, etc., and this is the only one that has worked for me! I urge you to try it! I also make sure to use a moisturizer with a decent SPF after applying the oil; benzoyl peroxide can make your skin sensitive and it is best to protect your skin from the ultraviolet radiation. I use CeraVe AM SPF 30 in addition to the oil. I have been using PanOxyl for more than six months. *Edited to fix a typo and also added more information.
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September 7, 2014
Great for body acne
Takes longer to work than gel, but this stuff is really effective for body acne, especially considering a gel makes it hard to wear clothing without ruining it. This hasn't bleached my clothes!
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December 29, 2013
Wonderful!

Pros:

Gets rid of acne
Cheap
Helps with dark spots

Cons:

Drying in beginning

I have nothing but praise for this product. I had been going to the dermatologist for years to get rid of my acne and nothing worked, not even prescription medicine. Finally I tried this and it cleared my face and back completely in about a month. The first week I experienced some initial dryness, but using cerave moisturizer really helped. I use this product in the shower and it works wonders. So happy with my skin now
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October 4, 2013
I use it on the back of my neck will difinitely try it on my face sometime ;)

Pros:

It works!
Cheap!
No irritation or dryness whatsoever!

A couple of months ago I started to get lots of cysts on the back of my neck. Nothing worked!!!! Not even prescriptions! So I went to Walgreens and purchased this cleanser with a printable coupon (check out their website) The acne is gone!!! The dark marks are gone! Not even the Clinique dark spot corrector got rid of them!!! I'm so glad I decided to try this cleanser, today I started using the BP 4% on my face and will let u know!
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January 29, 2013

Pros:

Quickly treats existing pimples.
Kills bacteria on contact.
Foaming (you can shave with it.)
No fragrance.
Creamy consistency makes it easy to apply in the shower.
Dries pimples over night.
Strongest concentration of over the counter BP (10%).

Cons:

Slight tingling feeling when first applied.
Causes redness (first few weeks).
Dryness.

I found that using a basic facial cleanser wasn't enough for me. My dermatologist recommended I try PanOxyl in the 10% because of my oily skin. It has worked wonders in combination with my skin care regimen. The BP prevents future breakouts and leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean. I use about a pea size dot in the shower twice a day and leave it on for about 5 mins before rinsing it off. I also apply it to my chest, back, and shoulders to prevent any body acne from forming. It works for me.
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June 12, 2012

Pros:

Gets rid of flakes from the regimen
Got rid of tiny pimples/clogged pores from other cleansers that broke me out
Helps skin texture
Contains bp and AHA's

Cons:

Drying at first.
Must use spf because of the AHA's in it.

I am on DKR. I tried gentle cleansers but they always gave me clogged pores and small pimples. I'd go back to bp washes and they'd disappear only to return when I used a non-medicated cleanser. Enter this wash that also has aha's. They got rid of my bumps and any flakiness I had. I actually use the 4% and not the 10% since I use bp every night. I use this in the am and acne free oil free bp foam wash in the pm before using 2.5% bp all over. I'm very clear now from all of this.
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May 20, 2012

Pros:

Gets rid of pimples fast
Really works!
Cheap
Don't need a prescription to get it

Cons:

Dried out my skin(make sure to use moisterizer!)

I've never had a face wash that was this effective. I love this stuff. Make sure you moisterize, and only use a small amount for your entire face. I'm so very satisfied with the results I got from using this product and you will be too! Buy itttt (:
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April 18, 2012

Pros:

It really really works
Clears skin even if used just once a day

Cons:

Might be harsh on sensitive skin...
You better don't use it on the face...

It works!!!! and it works fast!!! I never used it on my face, but chest, back and shoulders. I use it in the shower right after I washed with soap or shower gel. Just apply small amount with your hands wait for 1 minute and rinse off. I used to have bad acne on my back and shoulders, once it began to spread to my neck, I decided I need help....tried so many products including Proactive and other expensive brands, nothing helped but $9 product from local CVS...
April 13, 2012

Pros:

Deep cleaning, tightens skin (in a good way), unclogs pores.

Cons:

Expensive(I live in NJ), drying

Great product, I have had acne for over 11 years and used several products. I used this in conjunction with biore facial scrub and it works wonders. I had severe acne through high school and it fluctuates from moderate to severe. Now I'd say it's moderate to mild. I do have acne scarring,pock marks and red marks. My skin is softer (albeit a little dry, but I moisturize a lot) less break outs 2-3 active pimples rather than 7-8 which is the norm for me. I am happy with the results. I normally don't rate products because a lot of the products I've used stop working after 2 weeks. So I stop using and move on. This one has been consistent for 3 months. :)
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April 4, 2012

Pros:

-Does a great job getting rid of oil and dirt off of face
-Smell is okay
-Dries out pimples
-Prevents new pimples from forming
-Does not irritate skin

Cons:

-Might cause initial breakout, not a crazy one though
-Might dry the skin out alittle
-Might cause a little redness but then again, what benzoyl peroxide product doesn't?

You should consider in purchasing this product if you need a good benzoyl peroxide wash. It doesn't cause you to flake like other benzoyl peroxide washes and it seems to work well on those with common whiteheads. This product might cause redness and dryness... every benzoyl peroxide product tends to have this effect.
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