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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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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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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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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August 15, 2008

Pros:

EVERYTHING

Cons:

A little dryness in the corners of my nose.

THE ANSWER TO MY PRAYERS!I have had acne since i was 8 years old and my back was horrendous.The DAY i bought panoxyl my face was less greasy.And the second night i used it it was a miracle i was completely CLEAR.I ACTUALLY CRIED BECAUSE I WAS SO HAPPY!!!
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March 31, 2012

Pros:

It really works!!
I promise when you start using this product, you will rarely see pustules on your face or in other words, those white, ugly pimples on your pace. It kills the bacteria by providing oxygen and that stops those white pimples coming out. you will have some redness on your face left, but redness is fine than ugly white pimples.

Cons:

I think, there are not cons necessarily!!
May dry out skin a little bit, but drying is the major reason to kill the bacteria.

Use this facewash one time and specially when you sleep.

Use moisturizer in the morning.

Best moisturizer i know is cetaphil

If you have those white ugly looking pimples. Don't worry, start using panoxyl and you will see results in the week. It will not cause you to breakout. some redness will be left behind but that's normal until your ugly pustules go away. Gently massage this product on your face for 2 minutes. Use only one time and specially before you go to the bed.
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August 1, 2009

Pros:

works very well and pretty quick.

Cons:

dries face and vurns during first usage and should where sunblock and moisturizer daily

if u want your acne to go away or get less this is the product to use
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May 5, 2008

Pros:

Clears skin and eliminates excess oils

Cons:

Causes skin to feel tight/dry

I have had pretty bad acne for about four years. My problem was that no matter what I washed my face with in the morning or at night, my skin would get so oily during the day that it didn't matter. I would have new pimples forming daily because of all my excess oil. Using Panoxyl Bar consistently for the past week has completely eliminated my oil problem. This is the best product for anyone with oily skin causing their outbreaks. I am so happy that my face does not look like a bucket of oil with red spots anymore.
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