PanOxyl : Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Aquagel

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Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (5%). Inactive Ingredients: Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Imidurea, Lactic Acid, Methylparaben, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), PEG 14M, Potassium Lauryl Sulfate, Water (Purified), Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium PCA, Titanium Dioxide, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

Items marked with orange can be irritating and over-drying, especially to acne-prone skin.

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September 20, 2009

Pros:

efficient, cleared my skin quickly, inexpensive,

Cons:

slightly drying if you do not use a moisturizer

I have tried everything including Proactiv, ProActiv Extra strength, Retina-A micro, topical prescription Tazorac, and Benzaclin amongst other face washes including Murad Acne, which have never cleared my face completely for at least one week straight.. So far the Panoxyl has cleared my skin completely along with my back and chest leaving my skin clear, smooth , soft and beautiful. I use the Panoxyl 10% bar soap for my face, back and chest, then a toner, then put on Panoxyl 10% treatment foam on my face, back and chest followed by a light moisturizer as needed on my face.
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September 27, 2009

Pros:

I used it for a day n its rough NON SCENTED SOOO GOOOD

Cons:

none right now its drying but i like dat costy VErY

good very
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November 16, 2009

Pros:

Smooth and clear acne free skin

Cons:

A slight dry, chapped feeling but hardly noticeable after putting on a moisturizer. I've tried other highly recommended cleansers that leave my face feeling like it has a plastic shield on.. this will not dry out your skin like that, just moisturize!

Great product. I've been trying everything and recently stopped using sulfur soap after it failed to clear up my skin. Like many of the other reviews said, I saw results in two days. It was really incredible because usually I have to wait weeks of following an elaborate regimen to finally get clear skin. For those that also have blackheads, they have not been totally cleared. But I was mainly concerned about having red acne all over my face, especially on my cheeks. I still have some minor scarring but my breakouts are gone! My skin looks and feels healthy. I'm still amazed that this has been at the drugstore all the years I've been spending money on wasteful creams and lotions. I urge people of all skin types to go out and give it a shot!
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November 24, 2009

Pros:

My acne didn't have to go through that faze of "getting worse before it gets better"... like with most acne products. It has been nothing short of a miracle for me personally.

Cons:

I haven't found any. I did not have a problem with it drying out my skin too much (I read that some readers did have an issue). I wash my face twice a day and moisturize once in the morning prior to putting on Bare Escentuals.

I know that everyone's skins is different... but for me this has been a wonderful find! I saw it at Walgreen's one day and decided to give it a try. I have tried MANY different prescriptions, ProActive (twice), Murad and various over the counter face washes, scrubs, gels, masks, etc. I use the 10% wash (not the bar)
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July 24, 2009

Pros:

It works incredibly well and very quickly. It cleared up by acne within a few days of use. I have been using it every day or every other day for over a year now and it has never failed me, as long as I use it consistently.

Cons:

Dries out skin a little too much at first, especially because I used it like three times the first day (bad idea) but after awhile your skin will learn to tolerate it. I recommend using a moisturizer with sunscreen in it.

I LOVE this product! I have tried every other acne gel, face wash, pills, masks, EVERYTHING, but nothing has worked this well. I'm surprised it's not more popular-- I have a hard time finding it here, not because it sells out, but because a lot of places don't seem to sell it. Or, if I do find it, it's all the way pushed to the side on the bottom shelf. Probably because the packaging is "boring" looking, but that doesn't matter because the product is worth every cent.
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December 24, 2008

Pros:

in the first two days i saw a slight difference, it really opened my pores and got that cr@p outa there.

Cons:

none if you read the directions and dont get it in your eyes/nose/mouth

great, ive tried a bunch of stuff and combos and it feels awesome to see progress so quickly.
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September 14, 2010

Pros:

- Works and works fast!

Cons:

- Dries out skin, so not for daily use.. give your skin breaks from this product.
- Bleaches clothes!!! Be careful!

I love that this is a prescription this way it cost me nothing. It works thats another reason I love this product. I dries fast and good to put on before bed. If your just starting to use it its best to slowly apply it and not use it everyday until you feel your skin is used to it. Because it could end up drying out your face and you'll end up peeling. I had this happen when I first started using this product years ago but now I have no problems with drying at all. I can use it daily with no irritation! So give your skin time to get use to this product.
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July 16, 2009

Pros:

Just wow. I have very bad body acne, and within a week it's started to clear up. The acne on the most oily parts of my face are gone, and makes an oily face drier.

Cons:

Sometimes gets face too dry. In the normal parts of my face, a lot of peeling, and some redness. Made right near my nose a little scaly. All you need to do is get a good moisterizer. Also, it was hard to dispense at first.

PanOxly is a life saver. Nothing ever worked for me as well as PanOxly. I wouldn't recommend it for your face...but defintely the body. It does clear up the face some, with a small sacrifice of your skin peeling a little, but it didn't cause any damage to my body. Overall, I love this product. PanOxyl and I defintely have a future ahead of us.
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September 26, 2009

Pros:

Its awesome works better than ne thing ive ever used, acne was almost gone.....

Cons:

till bourt 2 weeks later i got red raised splotches all over my cheeks and it now looks like i have acne worse trhen i ever have!

if u dont have sensitive skin i guess ull be ok
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May 29, 2009

Pros:

inexpensive, easy to use, does not irritate. 10% formula is
best for me, lower %BPs do not help at all. It is a wash, so you do not need to worry about bleaching your cloths. It leaves no residue.

Cons:

I cannot find any!

First I started using 10% salicylic acid which slowed down the black head formation with the added peeling benefit, but it did not help control my acne. This product helped me to control my acne while using 10% SA. I have used BP before both as lotion and wash with smaller percentage like 2.5%, 4%. It seems I needed much higher percent. I like that it is a soap, I use it both for my face and back. About 4 years ago, I remember using prescription 8% BP wash.I think higher numbers were not available over the counter than.That one worked well too, but it left residue inside sebaceous glands which is perhaps good for killing bacteria. But, the BP residue came out from the glands with the sweat on my back, especially while doing sports.I ruined many cotton T-shirts. With this product, I did not have any such problem yet!!! My acne is gone 90%. First time in the last 5-6 years, I am really happy using any acne medicine.
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