Benzac AC : Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel

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Active Ingredient: Benzoyl peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Docusate sodium, disodium edetate, poloxamer 182, carbomer 940, propylene glycol, acrylates copolymer, glycerol, silicon dioxide and purified water, citric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.

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December 22, 2009

Pros:

- Clears existing spots and prevents new ones
- Feels and looks like a moisturizer
- Fragrance free
- Good for sensitive skin

Cons:

- Pricey (15.55 for a 50g bottle in Australia)

This is a great program to clear acne. I used it in conjunction with Cetaphil and Witch Hazel and I now have flawless skin.
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February 11, 2009

Pros:

- Dries out larger pimples in a couple of nights
- Easy to apply
- New pimples are smaller, less noticeable

Cons:

- Some stinging, redness, but this was ONLY when I used too much. If you follow Dan's guide on how much to apply and gradually increase the amount, you should be fine
- after waiting for it to dry, moisturiser still doesn't go on very smoothly

I recently bought this product to go with Dan's regimen after mainly trying products with salicylic acid etc. The texture of my skin has really improved and I haven't found the drying effects to be that bad, as long as I moisturise. My skin is not yet completely clear, but I'm very happy so far, considering I only use Benzac at night and only for a week so far. I'm looking forward to clear skin soon!
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August 22, 2009

Pros:

it really began to clean my skin, is gradually.

Cons:

very dry my skin, but moistening whith cetaphil it improves
my skin became sensitive in the sun,I have to use pfs every day

sometimes just I used it once a day, when I play soccer.
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June 21, 2012

Pros:

+ soothes angry blackheads and pimples
+ minimizes the size and appearance of cystic acne
+ does work well to rid acne

Cons:

- leaves a white residue if not blended properly
- thick consistancy makes it hard to blend
- expensive

I found the 10% BP strength cream worked much better than the 2.5% or the 5%. I used this product religiously for nearly five years and loved it. Doesn't clear your skin but definitely helps to minimize the appearance of cystic acne.
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July 23, 2008

Pros:

Works quite well and is gentler than other brands of BP.

Cons:

Quite expensive to be used with the regime in the long run. It has tiny beads which could be a little rough on the skin.

It's one of the best BP I've tried which can be bought over the counters in my country but quite expensive in the long run. I was using this before I purchased Dan's BP and would also recommend this if Dan's BP is not available.
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December 2, 2017
Benzac works alright
Hi all, I'm 26 now and suffered from severe acne when I was 25. I purchased the 3 pack benzac cream (facewash, lotion and cream 2.5%) and it worked great from me. Use the facewash 2 times a day (morning and night) and apply a layer of the benzac lotion at night time only. Use the cream (2.5%) lightly at night. Continue for about 6-12 months. The 3 pack should last you that long. The only drawback is scarring which is caused by the cream (2.5) but if used in moderation, it shouldn't be too bad. I've stopped for a couple of months now and my acne has returned a bit on my cheeks only. My advise is continue using benzac as I will now and remember to use the cream in moderation as they are pretty strong on your skin and will cause scarring that can last a long time =)
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December 27, 2010

Pros:

- slowly but gently eliminates acne
- does not dry skin out if you do the necessary basic moisturizing
- effectively prevents acne

Cons:

- may not work well enough for severe acne
- bleaches some clothing
- detrimental effects of BP if used long-term

if a very affordable and effective treatment for acne, but i would want to break away from the treatment once my skin recovers entirely and stabilises, as bezoyl peroxide hastens the skin ageing process after all...
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May 30, 2009

Pros:

from the day i have started applying benzac my skin is less prone to acne

Cons:

the only problem is if a zit does cum up in a few weeks it takes 3-4 days to heal completely

i dont follow Dan's regimen religiously , infact its been 6 months since im treatin my skin with B.P n ive never applied moisturizer , probably my skin is just too oily . red marks are still der but not so prominent.
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August 12, 2008

Pros:

It is definately working - it has been 3 weeks now and all the pustular acne has gone. It is gradually clearing :)

Cons:

If you touch your skin it peels but that's probably a good thing as it encourages me not to touch!
If you use too much too soon like I did- severe chemical burn (like a bad sunburn) and hideous peeling

Overall I recommend this product as long as you start with a little then gradually use more
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