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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January 4, 2009

Pros:

I'm using for 1 week and I'm getting my skin clearing. I had a small breakout but as the regimen says, this is normal.
My skins is very oily and this product make my skin dryness so what could be a con for me is great pro.

Cons:

You need to be really careful with the sun or you can get nice sunburn. I've discovered my skin much more sensitive to the sun while with this product in my face.

I recommend.
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November 22, 2008

Pros:

Very effective and affordable! If used along with Retin-A 0.025 % it will work wonders for your skin.

Cons:

Your skin gets very dry the first two weeks! A lot of dead skin falls out. I guess it is somewhat like a dermabrasion but trust me it is worth it.

It works if used continuously.
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January 28, 2016
Yes and no
i have moderate acne after been using this 2 weeks it works!! it clears all my acne i usually apply it 10mins before shower and use clinda-M after shower and only sunblock lotion in morning.. but this only helped for 2 months or so then my cysts came back on my neck
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JenkinRock
May 18, 2016
Which lotion you used..?
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lhub
August 24, 2016
I think you used the wrong lotion
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January 17, 2012

Pros:

Does work but takes about 1 month to see improvement.

Cons:

Dryness and redness, but i can get over that if the lumps and bumps are flattened or gone.

I apply this bp gel on my tzone every night. It does dry out those areas but so far (3-4wks) it is doing pretty good.Apart from my chin breaking out because thats hormones. Hopefully it continues to rid me of my acne woes.
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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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September 10, 2016
Just alright
Works great for whiteheads, not for under the skin pimples
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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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