PanOxyl : Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel

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Active ingredient:
Benzoyl peroxide (2.5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Carbomer, di-isopropanolamine, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, sodium lauryl sulphate and purified water.

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August 15, 2010

Pros:

Shows significant results after the first application,
Very cheap in comparison to other products,
Easily applicable (smooth consistency),
Suitable and acceptable sized tube.

Cons:

Other than the obvious redness and peeling if not enough moisturizer is applied and too much of the gel itself applied,
will bleach dyed fabrics, also eyebrows and hair.

Well the bottom line is, we're all here to clear up our acne, to do this you have to be strict with yourself. This includes your diet and the acne.org regimen. I would personally recommend eating healthy, fruit, veg, green tea, lots of water, absolutely NO confectionaries, dairy products are acceptable in small amounts, no spicy or peppery foods, and no drinks high in sugar. Sugar WILL make your acne worse, take it from me, you dont need dermatologists evidence to say it does, work it out for yourself, pig out on lots of sugary foods and eureka, massive breakout the next morning. Also dont get sloppy with the regimen or leave parts out, I did and suffered for it. Also it would be worth looking in to zinc supplements. Combined a good attitude towards food, this product will do great things.
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September 16, 2009

Pros:

good for getting rid of spots, ive only used for a week & can see alot of diffrence, also skin is getting used to product, meaning less flakey skin & dry skin, much more smoother specialy when using moisturizer such as (my favourate) E45 cream.

Cons:

first 4days for me, i wanted to quit & giveup using panoxyl because the DRYNESS is unbeliveable & very FLAKEY plus alot of REDNESS, unless your lucky, just stick with it & i promise you will see results, after a week im very happy with my skin.

be consistent with panoxyl, dont quit on it even if you think the worst, (about scaring) it will improve your spots, & get rid of most of them, if you have mild acne, you will see results within a week like me. STICK TO IT.
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December 17, 2007

Pros:

It works !!!!!

Cons:

Does dry skin but a good moistuizer wiull take care oif that

This product is rather harsh on the skin, it does work if you use it for a couple of months so dont expect miracles overnight , give the product a chance to work. Examine your skin after 3 weeks of use and ask yourself if your skin has improved at all , if so keep on using it but if you dont see any improvments then i would stop using it.Your spots may get worse before they get better but the odd breakout you have on using this product will quickly clear up.
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November 16, 2009

Pros:

within the first couple of days it really reduced my spots

Cons:

really drys out ya skin, face went bright red n patchy

stick with it n if you can put up with the dryness n redness ova first few days it will work a treat
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April 17, 2012

Pros:

* Helps in reducing or preventing white heads
* Persistent use will result in improved complexion and reduction of acne.

Cons:

* Gel is too thick
* Because of gel viscosity absorption of moisturiser is not very effective
* Drying and Redness increased because of incompatibility with most moisturisers

Panoxyl AQ 2.5% works in a similar way to the DK regime BP. However, I have noticed differences. The main reason for this purchase was because of cost. It is a cheaper alternative to DK BP due to reduced shipping costs and can be easily purchased on Amazon. Great you say? Well initially you would think so. I would say though, tread with caution. Closer inspection of the ingredients list reveals the inclusion of SLS which is naturally drying. I don't know why you would add SLS with BP and this is more than likely why the 2.5% concentration of this BP compared to Oxy 10% is just as drying, if not more. It's very difficult to absorb it into the skin due to the thickness and this often leads to over exertion and possibly to much friction aggreviating the skin even more. It's also very difficult to add moisturiser over the top as the film of BP sits on top of the skin and doesn't fully absorb. All in all, you get what you pay for. A cheaper product with the unneccessary inclusion of SLS. It does do the job of helping to clear - but not as good as DK products/
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May 9, 2010

Pros:

Dries up spots - fast.
Reveals a fresher complexion very quickly.

Cons:

A bit of tingling a few minutes after application.

I have very fair English skin and wasn't sure what to expect with this as most people have reported mild to severe irritation. Because I wanted to follow Dan's regimen, I bought a tube and I have used it for two days now. I can already see the difference - my skin just looks fresher somehow. I still have a few blemishes but there are whole swathes of healthier-looking skin to compensate for the "unwelcome visitors" - YAY! I even got a builders' wolf whistle yesterday (still didn't have the courage to look him in the eye though!). I don't know if it's because I'm moisturising immediately on top of the product (once it's settled in) but I have no redness or flaking and I would consider my skin to be very sensitive as there are a lot of products that I cannot use. So not having any side effects to this product is a mystery but I'm not complaining. Try it and see - you never know but go slow and build up. Good luck!
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August 15, 2009

Pros:

Iv only been using it for 2days now and its made my spots much smaller and i will carry on using this product.

Cons:

I put it on at night and woke up and by my cheek were really red like id been sunburnt! But reading everyone's comments, the same hs happend too them.

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February 7, 2011

Pros:

- cleared most of my acne

Cons:

- bleached my eyebrows
- did not clear chin
- very drying
- made my face very red after each use
- a little difficult to spread gently

I started the regimen with Panoxyl and it did a pretty good job I guess, but almost as soon as I switched to Dan's BP my face was nowhere near as dry, I have no redness at all and my chin is clearing up fast. The Panoxyl works alright, but it's not the best.
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December 21, 2010

Pros:

works well when used according to dan's regimen; gel so it dries clear; no flaky/peeling residue; 2.5% BP formulation available; affordable (about $15 for a month's supply)

Cons:

takes longer to dry; feels sticky when you apply moisturizer; stronger smell than other products i've used; steep 'learning curve' when first starting - very dry, red, irritated.

this is a very good product overall. the cons are far outweighed by a trifecta of pros -- it dries clear, is the right percentage BP, and really works! just be sure to start extra slowly -- or get used to being an itchy tomato-face for a week.
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March 24, 2011

Pros:

Cheap, easily available in the UK
Does the job!
Comes in a gel form, much better than creams

Cons:

Dries skin out and causes flakiness
Bleaches hair and fabrics

Living in the UK I am unable to buy Dan's BP because the P&P is so expensive. Panoxyl is probably the easiest BP gel to obtain in the UK, and its pretty cheap. Looking at the forums, users seem pretty divided and either love it or hate it. The bottom line is that it works (for me), but it is seriously drying! My advice to people in the UK starting the regimen is that Panoxyl is fine to use, just don't make the mistake that I did by starting off with loads. I had been on Duac for months before starting Panoxyl, but it still destroyed my skin. Start off slowly with a decent moisturiser (and maybe Jojoba oil) and you'll be fine.
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