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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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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November 17, 2009

Pros:

It does clear spots, fragrance free, very cheap

Cons:

Very thick gel that drys really tight on skin. Also skin is very very very red and flakey

This stuff does clear acne...however after a few days of use you go red as a tomato and really really flakey...parts of my skin were as rough as sandpaper no jokes! But if u cant put up with it, it will work on spots. I hate the fact its a really thick gel tho....so im trying quinoderm 5 cus its a cream with anticeptic in it so it shud be gentler..will update
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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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October 18, 2009

Pros:

This really does work. This is the second time I have decided to use this specific treatment and within the first few days, my skin had vastly improved.

Cons:

It does make your skin red and a bit sore. Moisturising before using can help with flaky skin patches.

Try it!!! Although it makes your skin a bit red for the first couple of days/weeks, the outcome is completely worth it. I have tried everything (sudocrem, dermalogica, clearsil, toothpaste, tea tree...the list is endless) and was apprehensive about using this again but Im glad I did. My skin and confidence has definitely improved.
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October 14, 2009

Pros:

Used this for a month a few years ago and it completely cleared my skin up.

Cons:

Did make my skin dry and flakey at first until I used a stronger moisturizer

It really dried my skin at the beginning but got rid of my moderate acne when I used this, with no scarring.
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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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July 20, 2009

Pros:

definitely helps your skin! i've been feeling so much more confident because of it

Cons:

for the first month or so your skin is incredibly dry & flaky - this can cause you to be put off the cream but if you stick with it & moisturize you should find your skin will get used to it after about a month & a half.

i've already written a review for this but now that i have used it for a longer amount of time i believe i have a more reliable outlook than i used to. when you first begin using it your skin will be very red & get very dry. i promise you after about a month & a half after using this that reaction should stop! benzoyl peroxide has been one of the only things that has worked for me. i've been on a number of antibiotics for my skin & differin cream - i became immune to all of these things & i am now on dianette & bp 2.5%
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July 17, 2009

Pros:

It really works well plus it's water-based so it's less drying than regular Benzoyl peroxide formulas out there.

Cons:

It can dry out skin at first, a good moisturizer is a must when first using the product.

I've had mild to moderate adult acne for years AND I have dry skin too, so I've always had a hard time finding good products that won't make my dry skin worse. I've tried lots of different products over the years (from Differin gel to Clean and Clear facial cleansers) and nothing was very effective. It either dried out my skin to a ridiculous extent or only made a slight difference or was so expensive that I couldn't keep paying for it. With the Panoxyl 2.5 Aquagel, though, my acne has already started to improve and it's only been a month or so since I started using it. Yes, it can make your skin red / itchy at first but trust me, it's nothing compared to some alcohol-based products that are out there. Just don't scratch! Plus it's not expensive and doesn't smell horrible either...bonus! I highly recommend it.
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July 12, 2009

Pros:

I've been using the aqua-gel or about 4 months now and the improvemet in my skin is incredible. My acne was only mild to moderate to begin with but now it is nonexistent! Easily absorbed and cheap to purchase over the counter.

Cons:

Irritating when I started using Panoxyl, my face looked sunburnt and was extremely itchy. Skin also became extremely flaky but E45 cream was very soothing and got rid of the tight feeling skin and flakiness as soon as it was applied.

A couple of times I gave up using Panoxyl because in the first few weeks it left my skin uncomfortable, itchy and flakey. However, now I've used it continuously for around 4 months I am so glad I persevered with it. My skin is soft, smooth, clear and glowing. It hasn't been like this since I was about 10! Panoxyl is easily available to purchase over the counter from pharmacys for about £3.50. The aqua-gel is definitely preferable to the cream as it is much more easily absorbed. I highly recommend Panoxyl as a BP treatment.
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July 7, 2009

Pros:

has made some improvement in the amount of spots. but since i started using panoxl ive started to use mosturizer i dont know if thats making the improvement also.

Cons:

very dry! especialy after being in the shower, but not too bad when use moisturizer aswell. extreemly red rash has ocured where cream has been aplied almost worse than having spots dont know if i should stop using it or persist with the treatement.

has worked to a certain extent but the side effects of the cream is very extreme in my case anyway. i will try using less to see if the redness subsides but i fear alough it works i may have to stop using it. recommend it even just to try.
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