Benzac AC : Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel

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Active Ingredient: Benzoyl peroxide (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 15, 2008

Pros:

- Reduces whiteheads and blackheads within 4 days for me!
- Easy to use.
- Gives me a fresh and clean feeling after using it.

Cons:

- Maybe drying up my face could be a con although my skin isn't used to the products and my dermatoligist said the dryness could fade away within a couple a weeks when my skin is used to the benzoyl peroxide.

Very good product , I higly recommend it. But still you'll have to do your homework and do some searching to look if Benzac would be the right product for you. My skin is dry at this very moment but I believe it will fade when time passes. I do moisturize afterwards but I doesn't seem to moisturize enough. I will see if the dryness disappears else I'll have to go search a better moisturizer. BUT THE LITTLE DRYNESS IS SO WORTH MY CLEAR SKIN. ^^
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November 26, 2008

Pros:

Works well easy to use.

Cons:

Dries skin and tends to make it slightly more sensitive to sunlight and irritation.

Bottom line is it works and I mean really does work. I used this stuff when my acne got really bad about a year ago used for about 6 months and my skin was completely spotless I kid you not. I used the Benzac Ac 5% topical water based cream. I have just started using it again because my acne is starting to flare up once again :(. But thats not the point. I heed all those acne suffers out there to try this product and tell others around you might be hard but be patient with it and good luck all on the road to clear clean skin.
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November 15, 2008

Pros:

It took the tender sorefeeling away from pimples, took away the redness and all my scaring from previous acne has become less noticeable.

Cons:

depending on specific other products you use it can tend to dry out ur skin or make it sensative.

I thort i would end up spending around 50 buks per month for a acne product that would actually work but i was suprised how affordable benzac ac is considering how well it worked for me, but benzac ac may not work for everyone just like any other acne products, still overal i definatly reccomend it.
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October 16, 2008

Pros:

This workes great on my skin. It smooths the surface and cleans deep down into the acne.

Cons:

Sometimes if i leave it on for too long my skin can get dry.

I am only thirteen and have had acne since i was 9. it was all over my face, upper and lower back and chest area. I couldnt wear singlets or bikini's. I had no confidence. Then i started using this and along with plenty of water and a fairly good diet, my acne has been almost cured. I still have some zits on my face but it looks loads better. The thing i learnt is that you have to be patient, it wont clear your skin up totally in a week, because it takes many weeks, but it is very effective and good. I would highly recommend it! I also use the Benzac AC gel for afterwards.
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September 18, 2008

Pros:

very effective against oiliness and pimples, helps dry them out and kill bacteria

Cons:

can burn the skin if you're not used to it. Not nice having to go to sleep lying carefully so as not to disturb the cold icky stuiff on your face.

Use this (or the stronger one, 10%) if you have severe acne. I have been using it for over 15 years off and on and would never go anywhere without stashing a tube for flare ups. But use sparingly at first if you've got sensitive skin.
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June 29, 2008

Pros:

my skin was clear (Spotless!!!) in 2 days!
it doesnt have any side effects (for me)
it's cheap!

Cons:

i havent experienced any so-far!!

i got the 2.5% one. i really recommend Benzac AC, it has worked really really well with my skin. before Benzac AC i triede more than 6 other products which didnt help at all, i asked my friend and she pointed out Benzac AC. im so greatful that she did!! i doenst burn or dry out my face at all (might be because i've tried more acne treatment) i just put it on 2 a day (am and pm) and i just rinse my face put a little bit of product on my face, rub it in then rinse it out again (eventhough on the packet it says that you have to leave it on for 2 hours, that didnt work for me)
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May 30, 2008

Pros:

dries out acne , stops new ones from coming up and kinfof cleared sacrs

Cons:

abit of redness

try it , if doesnt work then dnt use it. lol btw using skinb5 powder at the same time so mayb thats helped it allot
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May 11, 2008

Pros:

Reduced my acne considerably, easy to use

Cons:

needs to be used with RX cleansing cloths in order to be totally effective (I use Plexion cleansing cloths), cannot be worn during the day (skin cannot be exposed to sunlight wearing this product)

Excellent product - a staple in my daily regimen; best used in combination with an RX facial cleanser
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March 26, 2008

Pros:

clears up acne & even existing scars

Cons:

makes my skin a bit red

It wrks wonders, but depends on your skin type
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January 19, 2008

Pros:

dry up acne very fast if u just stop picking it.

Cons:

peeling skin, especially around nose area.

good product to clear up acne.. but not to prevent acne to pop up..
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