Plexion : Sodium Sulfacetamide (10%) and Sulfur (5%) Cleanser

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Active Ingredients:
Sodium Sulfacetamide (10%) and Sulfur USP (5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Purified Water USP, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Oleamido MEA Sulfosuccinate, Cetyl Alcohol NF, Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol NF, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Methylparaben NF, Edetate Disodium USP, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Sodium Thiosulfate USP, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum NF, and Propylparaben NF.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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1.7%

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May 17, 2009

Pros:

Works very well as a spot treatment (if I use it on my whole face, it tends to get red, flaky and irritated). Seems to clear up breakouts pretty fast-within a few days.

Cons:

Very bad smell! Sometimes doesn't work, especially with hormonal, cystic pimples (the ones deep under the skin.. these are pesky)

This is a good cleanser, but only if you don't have sensitive or dry skin. It tends to cause my face to turn red, burn and get flaky if I use it everywhere, or more than once a day. It's a great spot treatment for me. The best I've found so far. I usually moisturize my face and then spot treat the pimples I am trying to get rid of with Plexion.
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April 7, 2009

Pros:

Great for my skin after years of facial acne. Had a breakout on upper back that I never had before, then I tried Plexion - ALL GONE

Cons:

PRICE without insurance

Incredible but am looking for either generic or a trip to mexico because at $150 I just can't afford to continue it.
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June 13, 2008

Pros:

Product has not only cleared up my acne, but has cleared up the scarring that I've had on my face for years. It only took about 2 weeks to make a noticeable difference.

Cons:

In the beginning of the treatment my face was extremely dry and flaky. I have to keep using it for it to be effective.

This product is highly effective if used consistently and the generic version is very affordable ($10 for a 2-3 month supply). I've been able to toss my makeup because I'm getting so many compliments on my own skin.
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December 20, 2007

Pros:

Nothing else works for my skin. Everytime I use it, my face is flawless. I haven't had insurance in about 7 months so I've been without Plexion for a while. Because of that, my skin has been breaking out. Can't wait until my insurance kicks in!!

Cons:

It's a little pricey and you have to keep using it.

It is an incredible! I use the face wash and a moisterizer in the morning. I think it works well with all types of skin. I have dry skin but it STILL works for me. I've tried other products when I wasn't able to use Plexion and they NEVER WORK. Plexion is the best. I highly recommend this product. It is expensive but...you get what you pay for. It is worth it.
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January 5, 2016
Okay, But Probably Not Great for Sensitive Skin
My dermatologist gave me this cleanser to help with my moderate acne; however, it was a bit too harsh for my skin and I couldn't use it for longer than a couple weeks at a time (using it only every night). Just irritated my skin and left it dry and flaky. Also didn't do a spectacular job of clearing blemishes, so not really worth it for me.
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August 11, 2015
Cloths are best for acne spots
Where are the cleaning cloths? I started laser treatments several years ago but stopped because they were expensive. I had dozens of towels left over. It was then I realized it was the Plexion towels, not the laser treatments, that was clearing the spots on my face. I searched high and low for them and my doctors had never heard of them. Then internet quality increased and I discovered they were discontinued. I sure hope they brought back the cleansing cloths. The medication plus the abrasiveness of the cloths help to start fading my spots.
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November 10, 2011

Pros:

I was given a tube of plexion to try. After the first use, I noticed my face to feel cleaner, but there was no immediate improvement. After three days of use, there was some peeling and dryness, and I noticed there were no new beakouts, just healing of the acne that was already there. After six days, I stopped using it for three days to see if there was any "after effect" and I can honestly say my skin is 100% zit free. I am going to continue using it every other day. Leave it on for 5 min.

Cons:

The brown color is kind of a turn off. I
Didnt notice any smell.

I recommend it. Works waaaay better than proactive.
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May 22, 2009

Pros:

works fast, when needed.

Cons:

dont know long term effects(if breakouts occur)

i use this when my face gets red and it calms it down alot, i put it on the morning following my face medicine prescribed by my doctor which is a topical gel. so i can get through the day with out being red. and no breakouts or anything
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June 3, 2008

Pros:

It works very well when nothing has work for me in years. I don't have really bad acne but I had tried every product out there perscription pills etc

Cons:

I haven't found any cons I use it every morning

This product worked the best for me out of several and I wouldn't give it up for anything. I am now pregnant and using it less because it hasn't been studied on pregancy yet but I plan to use it again once this is over. I'm also getting married and I couldn't do it without this product.
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June 29, 2013
Miracle cleanser!

Pros:

Works amazingly
Easy to use and no side effects
Missing a dose on occasion has no negative effects

Cons:

You become immune to it after 5-10 years
Expensive but worth every penny

My acne began in high school and over the counter medications didn't really work for me, so I suffered from moderate to severe acne, definitely affecting my self-esteem in those critical years. Finally, in college I was prescribed Plexion cleanser and it worked miracles for me. My skin became clear and beautiful pretty quickly and one cleanser would last me 6 months, so I didnt mind forking out the money for the prescription, even though I didnt have insurance. Unfortunately, 8-10 years later this cleanser stopped working, but for the time it worked, which was a very long time, it was amazing!
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