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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April 15, 2009

Pros:

Usually ive got relatively clear skin for a teenager, with a few flaws here and there, but when i do get a breakout, its really really bad. PanOxyl really killed the affected areas, in a relatively short period of time.

Cons:

PanOxyl dried out my skin, and no matter how much moisturiser i put on it looked red, inflamed - felt like extreme sunburn. definately do NOT use it more than once a day!!!

Use it once a day maximum.
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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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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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February 25, 2009

Pros:

Glides well, dries up minor comedones but inflames cystic ones. For cystic ones, you need patience with this product, PanOxyl still cures it though. If you feel irritated to go in public with the redness, try a blemish concealer stick that's oil free

Cons:

Redness that looks like sunburn on cystic acne. Slight stinging during the 15 minutes waiting for it to dry.

Great! Better than 4%, 5% and 10%. I use it with Olay Complete for Sensitive SPF15 and it's wonderful.
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November 8, 2008

Pros:

Clears up acne, glides on nicely.

Cons:

Not really suitable for use with Dan's regimen (consistency too thick).

This product has really worked for me. I use it once a day before I go to bed and rinse it off in the morning and it does wonders. However, I would not recommend using it twice a day as it can be very drying or irritate those with sensitive skin.
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October 17, 2008

Pros:

At first got rid of some spots and less breakouts

Cons:

Dried up the skin, making it red and flaky.
At one point, when I applied onto my cheeks the next morning, my cheeks were COMPLETELY red, as though it was sunburnt...and it stayed like that for a bout 1month and a half? Was horrible going to scho

Don't use too much, use in small doses on the acne area. By the way, the amount i paid for is in POUNDS (2.50) which isn't too bad i guess
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June 18, 2008

Pros:

I have been using it for a day and i can already feel my skin improving (my skin has somewhat become tightened and a few pimples have dired up) I havent been using this product for long but think this just might work.IM HAPPY for now

Cons:

none(it sounds werid but its true) i guess its because i have used so many products before like glycolic pads and stuff that were really storng to my skin I also had GEl PEEl treatments.maybe thats why my skin is not getting iritated nor red

This product might just work.I like the first day results. (it might not work that much for people who have not yet exspose themselves to "hard-core" product,because they might be irritated or so .)
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September 13, 2011

Pros:

cheap.
easy to buy at pharmacy and online.
Dries clear.
Doesn't ball up under makeup.
It works.

Cons:

Drying at first.
Contains SLS.
Bleaches fabrics (but so do all BP products)

This really works! I started using the regimen years ago and my skin has been pretty clear, although not absolutely; there are always one or two spots when I'm using this...however, if I don't use it, my face is covered in them. I do get complacent and start using it less and the difference is obvious. Last week I went 2 weeks without any BP at all and I had the worst breakout in my life, my entire face was covered in sore pustules, whiteheads, blackheads, cysts and bumps. I couldn't believe the withdrawal symtoms. I'm really angry at myself for stopping it because now I have to start the regimen again from scratch. It's been 3 days and the improvement has been massive, although my skin is red, itchy and dry I can see that the big ones have shrunk to almost normal proportions. The coolest thing is that all the gunk under the skin is coming out of my pores like it is being purged. I also like Dan's BP but this one has less fumes and is cheaper for me in the UK. Overall, I recommend this.
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