Hydrogen Peroxide

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November 1, 2013
Works like a charm! Cheaper too!
I use an apricot cleanser, was using an astringent, and then a topical cream for my breakouts. Even doing this twice daily it seemed like it take several days to clear up, then I'd break right back out. I ran out of astringent and used hydrogen peroxide "temporarily" -- well I'm switching all together bc it started clearing up within 1 day instead of 3... with no sign of return. And I only have been using it once daily (unless I wear makeup that day, which I rarely do.)
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August 22, 2013
Beats spending $20 or more a month and it works!

Pros:

affordable
small or large bottle goes a long way
other uses

I use peroxide directly on the pimple. I will pop the pimple and then apply the peroxide with a Q-tip directly on the open pimple to avoid infection. It begins to bubble and turn white which means to me it is working deep down beneath the skin. After a few hours or even the next day if applied at night the bacteria from the pimple seems to surface making it easier to get the black or white head out. Also the area seems to heal a lot faster with minimal scaring. I continue to apply the peroxide until healed. I like to use a acne medication that cost $20 but I hate to spend that much on a monthly basis.
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July 31, 2013
LOVE it!

Pros:

it's cheap
effective

Cons:

may dry out your skin

I've never actually wrote a review about any product, but i feel like I have to do it for this one. I've been having acne for the past 4 years and this has helped me soooo much! I use 3% hp as a toner on my skin every night, before going to bed and yes, it's curing my acne for the most part. I'm so happy with it and i can't believe it's sooo cheap, but so effective at the same time! I feel like recommending it, but do not use hp if it's higher the 3/4 %, cause it can be too harsh for your skin! I'm super satisfied so far!
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July 24, 2013
Good Uses

Pros:

Cleans pores
Oxidizes any open pimple

Cons:

Smells
Leave a sticky layer behind

I know I shouldn't be doing this but when I use my exactor to pop some on my white heads or pimples. I use to clean the exactor between each one and wipe on face after to clean anything I didn't off my face
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March 2, 2013

Pros:

it fade pimples
whitens skin

Cons:

bleaching eyebrows and hair
stings little

try it!
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February 22, 2013

Pros:

Quickly cleared, reduce redness, got rid of acne

Cons:

None, I'm thrilled

I've had acne for 30+ years. Grandma said "use this old bottle of peroxide up & see what happens." I did & will never look back. Thousands in "quick fix" remedies or $1.50 for a bottle of HP...hhhhmmmm tough choice. I apply it once a day about an hour after shower. My back & chest are spotless. Initial results took three days.
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February 5, 2013

Pros:

Great effective and inexpensive home remedy for certain acne conditions. I had a persistent small acne infested area on the chin that didn't respond to a number of topical treatments for several months. Two weeks of cleansing 2-3 times daily followed by applying HP with a swab finally cleared the infection. Applied a non oil based crème at night to moisturize.

Cons:

Skin drying and flaking. Possible bleaching of clothing if not careful.

Try this first over other more expensive remedies to determine possible satisfactory results.
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November 22, 2012

Pros:

- Dries out acne extremely fast
- Fades old acne scars after about a week of use morning and night.

Cons:

- Stings for about a minute after you use a cotton swab and wipe down your face
- If you leave the cap open or loose it loses it's effectiveness.

I am 30 with mild acne but I still think I should be entitled to clear skin. After reading about it on the internet I immediately went to this site to see if other's have tried it. Since it has had such good reviews, the past 2-3 weeks I have used it. The bottle is so cheap how can you go wrong. I use a weird regimen but whatever works right? I use Neutrogenta T-Gel to wash my face in the morning due to it''s higher concentration of Salicylic Acid. Then I tone by face with Neutrogena Acne 2 in 1 Acne Scar Fader, then the peroxide, then Murad's Exfoliating Acne Treatment followed by moisturizer. I will give one hint though...I use Aquaphor on my lips so I protect them when using these products!
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November 16, 2012

Pros:

Works great after one use.
Doesn't dry out skin much
Inexpensive
Easy to use

Cons:

None so far

It's working great for me. I have tried soooo many acne treatments from over the counter to prescription to home remedies you name it. This is the best 'toner' I've tried so far. I think I finally have my acne under control. I use Noxema as a face wash. 3% HP as a toner (must wash off before moisturizing) & Nivea as a moisturizer. Also I take Zinc(50mg)pills once a day. & Drink plenty of water!!! ***Note: Any HP over 3% is too harsh on your skin. & Will do more damage than help.
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October 9, 2012

Pros:

its cheap, easy to find, stops oily skin, makes your face feel clean.

Cons:

might smell funny if you really dislike certain smells. can dry out skin if you have dry skin.

I think it works, i have stress induced acne and im stressed all the time so i break out from one day to the next. i use hp with oxy clinical spot treatment. i usually try to put this stuff on 2-3 times a day because my skin is so oily. but it really stops my skin from getting greasy and has helped with some acne. ive only used it for a week so it should clear most of my acne up. ive use so many products like neutrogena, clean and clear, pro-active, st.ives face scrubs, zit zappers and anything else i could find. I used good grade vodka for a while to clean my face and that worked for a while until it stopped and my acne came back with a vengeance. i suggest you use it as a spot treatment so you dont over do it. and if your face can handle it hp then go all over your face with a face pad.
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