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 5, 2012

Pros:

Worked miracles for 5 years

Cons:

Got immune to it after 5 years.

It worked a long as time. At most, I had 1 or 2 pimples at a time, but for the most part, I was 100% clear. Unfornately, all the sudden I got immune. Sucks.
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May 14, 2011

Pros:

-sheds off top layer of skin
-helps reduce oil
-it feels smooth & foamy when applied
-works better when left on till dries

Cons:

-mom says my face smells like matches although i cant smell it,prob cus im used to it
-it can be expensive without insurance
-try to avoid eyes cus it stings obviously and when i used it as a spot treatment it got in my eye and woke up from it stinging for about 2 min =)

its a good product and ive benefieted well off of it and ive been using it for 2 months,but still have breakouts every now and then but it helps control it from getting out of hand..:)
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May 17, 2008

Pros:

I have used this product for ~5 years and it's the best stuff going. It consistently keeps my face clear. I consider PMS a different story, but even then, my face doesn't break out THAT badly.

Cons:

It is expensive, even with insurance. I do wish some long-term studies could be done to ensure that there are no other ancillary health impacts from using this for a long time.

I recommend it because it really works. My only issue is the unknown regarding any potential long-term health impacts.
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March 15, 2008

Pros:

Awesome... cleared my skin up in about 1 day: I hope this keeps working too because I am getting married in August. I don't have BAD ACNE.. just a few stubborn pimples... and I'm so happy I got this product. I'm using Finacea gel as well at night

Cons:

Can dry my face out a little. But I think it's because I am using the Finacea gel as well. I always use the Cetaphil daily lotion for the face. I love Cetaphil too.. it's great and doesn't clog my pores!

This product really works. I used it last year and it cleared up my face. Then I stopped using it and I when I started getting pimples again I went to my doctor. I asked for Plexion and Finacea gel.. both seem to work fantastic. Pimples are so annoying and I really hope my face stays clear for my wedding. I also work out every day and I drink A LOT of water.. AT LEAST 8 glasses a day (depending on your weight). I'm also a vegetarian and I think eating spicy foods can aggravate my skin sometimes. On price paid it's what I paid for both the plexion and the finacea gel.
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September 23, 2007

Pros:

it may be good to use before you shave because it cleans your face extremely well

Cons:

the cloths are overdrying, doesnt seem to get rid of acne, its wayyy too over irritating leaving bumps on some parts of my skin eventually turning into acne, i would suggest not using it more than once a day

i would only use this once a day
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November 14, 2006

Pros:

well, it seemed to work

Cons:

but it doesnt seem to work enough

well, maybe is because iam using the topical cream and not he pads, but i thought it was going to work.i dont really know if it is doing anything, and if it is, its not doing enough.sigh...well, ill give it some more time and see if it works or ill just move on to the next treatment.
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February 18, 2010

Pros:

Works pretty fast

Cons:

smells kinda bad

at worst it dried my face out really bad. i only use it where the acne is. i saw my face clearing up in as little as 2 days. i use it in the morning and at night. i got this at costco for 4.00
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August 20, 2007

Pros:

keeps me clear from acne, evens out and smooths out my skin

Cons:

just a little drying at times, but nothing serious

it's the best cleanser i have ever used and i always come back to this cleanser when i try other products that break me out. Especially now that I am on birth control, it has kept me clear because i usually breakout out on bcp but this cleanser hasn't allowed that. i LOVE it! And the generic version is really affordable, just $10!
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July 17, 2009

Pros:

Works well immediately

Cons:

Not covered by my new Rx plan. Don't know the cost or if I will be able to afford it.

I like this product. I use it with a generic form of Metrogel and my skin has a lot less redness and feels smooth and soft.
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February 18, 2009

Pros:

This cleanser helps remove oil from pores

Cons:

It stinks. It contains sulfur and smells like sulfur. Generic Prascion.

This product is an okay cleanser. I have been using it for a month. I think that it is a gradual exfolliate so every two weeks, it seems like it reveals a new layer of skin. I just really hate the smell of it so I use a scented moisturizer to mask the scent of sulfur. My derm has me using this cleanser twice a day. In the morning, I am to follow with a moisturizer and Aczone 5% and in the evening, I apply Tazorac cream topically. I've only noticed a slight improvement thusfar.
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