PanOxyl : Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel

from wat i see this proudct has ad the same reiew over and over again e.g - dry flaky burnt side effects, i dont even no why this stuff is rated to b the best treatment 4 acne cuz reely its like puttin f****** acid on yuor face.i used it 4 bout a week and my face was bone dry with big brown patches of dry dead skin....took alot of vaseline to get my face bak in shape, but after, it was nice n smooth, BUT never again will i use this loada sh*t cuz it just aint worth lookin like a dry ballsac wen u wana go out and enjoy yourself.

it is good but it mad my skin soo flaking i looked like a old woman and moisturizer does not helpthat much make such you put a little bit on then work up on it.it will sting on the first time or second or third but ohh well it might be worth it

An excellent product for mild to moderate acne. Particularly suitable for oily skin that is not sensitive. Recommend small volume usage at early stages, graduating to full amount after three weeks. Moisturiser is essential following application.

The drying effect is not so bad, actually, because like I said I have oily skin. I use Clean&Clear Oil-Free moisturizer and that helps a lot. I only have mild acne to start with, mostly blackheads and whiteheads. I have breakouts every once in a while but nothing serious. I have noticed that the pores on my cheeks are getting smaller!! My skin is definitely improving. It looks smoother to me and I think that in a few more weeks it will be very clear :)

I think there should be a warning somewhere stating that benzoyl peroxide is not as suitable for those with very pale skins - as I think although it does get rid of spots, it is harsh and leaves lingering red marks behind

First BP I've tried, always used salicylic before finding this site. I checked in 2 stores, and they only had two kinds of BP, so I tried this stuff. After 2 days I noticed HUGE improvements in my skin. By 4-5 days my skin was almost completely cleared. Kind of odd. I didnt get any side effects anyone else did. My skin is somewhat oily, but due to working outside in the cold all the time it still gets dry and flaky at times. When I got this BP I also got some Cetaphil moisturizer, and have had VERY minimal drying since. I havent gotten any scars from this product either. All in all, AWESOME product. If you have dry skin naturally, I'd say maybe try somethign else first. Otherwise, this stuff is amazing.

This product did clear me up rather well, but after trying to very slowly build up my usage for 8 months I had to give up - my face was so so red it was awful. I had previously used 5% BP Duac Cream which was FAR less irritating. I'm not sure what ingredient it is in Panoxyl, but it destroyed my skin - and a lot of people on here seem to agree with me, but lots of others love it. I think it just depends on how sensitive your skin is, but if your redness and dryness just refuses to go away after 2 months - give up and switch! Your skin is obviously allergic to something in Panoxyl, I have much better results with Oxy on the Spot (bit more expensive and a 2.% Cream) and Duac Gel (a free prescription 5% Gel with Antibiotic).

So we all know BP is drying, and this one is no different so im not going to complain about side effect associated with BP. It has a grainy texture, its difficult to spread around, it feel sticky when you put it on and throughout the day(if u dont moisturize) when apply moisturizer you have to apply alot as because the face is so sticky it doesnt allow the moisturizer to spread around easily!! its alot easier to spread then its 5% cousin but it comes in a good sized tube, its in a water base, its gel form, and its cheap so 4.0 stars. i will continue to use it unless i find something that spreads easier and similar size/value

PLEASE BE PERSISTANT! Do not give up! The dryness does go away and spots do disappear if you give it time (about a month). I am 21 now but never had spots during puberty. Then when i became 18 i suddenly started getting big red sore spots (inflammatory acne) and it got worse as time went on. Ive tried many things, but this is the only thing that keeps my chin clear! Im on antibiotics aswell but i need panoxyl to keep me completely clear (espescially before my period). Plus doctor told me using benzoyl peroxide helps prevent resistance to antibiotics therefore using them together is a really good idea!

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