Acne.org : Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%)

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4.3
2396 Reviews

Active Ingredient:
Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%).

Inactive ingredients:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Hydroxide.

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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June 22, 2009

Pros:

removed some blackheads on the nose

Cons:

made my acne more severe, dried out my skin,

i had small acne on my forehead and on cheeks, and this stuff just made it worse. i used it for 4 days, and my acne got bigger and bigger, now i dont have small acne anymore, i have big. I hate it!
June 9, 2009

Pros:

Excellent consistency, Easily Applied, Gentle (as far as BP goes), Affordable, Very limited Fragrance, Goes on Clear and stays clear

Cons:

Shipping is expensive, the gel doesn't come out of the container consistently so I'm not really sure just how much two pumps is supposed to be

Having used various other forms of BP, I can say with confidence that this stuff blows every other BP product I've tried out of the water. I absolutely love the fact that it goes on clear and stays that way, other BP creams and gels I've tried have taken excessive amounts of time to rub in and then burned only to show up as white streaks later on. So before I got a hold of this, I could only use BP at night or when I wouldn't have to go out in public. While it does have your basic BP side effects, namely that it causes a little redness and drying, in comparison to other products it isn't bad at all. It didn't completely clear my acne though, even after being on it for 2 months, but it does help considerably and now that I've swapped my cleanser with a Sal Acid wash and my moisturizer with Aloe Gel the results are improving.
April 18, 2009

Pros:

Works well, one of the best BP treatments available

Cons:

Makes skin very red and stings for first few weeks. Like another user below, I also don't like the fact that the packaging has "ACNE.ORG" plastered on the front. The pump bottle can be a bit useless at times. EXPENSIVE SHIPPING to UK.

A great BP product but the shipping is way too high, especially for us UK customers who also get screwed on VAT and importation duties. The starter kit costs well over $100 with the shipping and fees.
April 12, 2009

Pros:

very cheap, I like the way Dan does business, it works, more or less.

Cons:

It is drying, which makes my skin look flaky under make up and time consuming to wait for skin to dry... wash hands a million times, making them dry as well, lol.

I began using this product as Dan recommended, slowly wk 1) 1/2 a pump only at night, wk2) 1 pump only at night then wk 3) I tried using it in the morning as well and my skin became so dry it was pretty much unbearable though it was much clearer... so I settled for only using this at night. Not to mention, you're not supposed to get this in your eye area and that's pretty much impossible if you wear make up. I still get pimples but they're fewer and far between and it works better than pretty much anything I've tried, well at least with the least amount of side effects.
March 27, 2009

Pros:

It is ok at stopping new acne forming

Cons:

Unfortunately, too many! I have stopped using it and now using Microdermx to try and fix the red marks

Okay, I have used this for a few months. Here is my honest opinion of this. I have written a review for it before and gave it 3 stars out of 5 overall, but I am changing it now to 2. Here is why. You can tell that your skin hates this product. It seems to me that my skin was pretty much "dead" after a while using this. Not only was my skin always flakey, it just looked dull and lifeless. But to be honest, Acne affects me so badly on a psychological level that I would be the first one to say that it's not very important. As long as I can get on with my life and not have my Cheeks covered in Acne. So the real problem with this product is it seems to make hyper pigmentation marks (Red marks left over from acne, which is worse than acne it self!) last FOREVER. Serious, I read that it did this, but I also read Ran saying it didn't. So I thought I would see for myself. I can now confirm that expect you're red marks to stick around for ages if you use this. I have now quit using it
March 15, 2009

Pros:

It is pretty affordable and there are very good step-by-step instructions on the website.

Cons:

When I used it once or twice a day it made my face red and dry and painful (looked and felt like BAD sunburn). I dropped back to once every 2 days and then it didn`t stop the pimples from forming.

I stuck with it for 2 whole months, hoping and trying to believe that this would work (when nothing else has). Finally had to give up after my face started to peel off. It was red, flaky and dry and I couldn`t do anything to help it. Unless you have really strong skin (I mean not too sensitive), avoid it. I really wanted it to work, but this wasn`t for me.
March 10, 2009

Pros:

Large size is convenient and cost effective, gel goes on easily and dries quickly with no fragrance.

Cons:

Slight irritation like all BP products.

I think Dan has the best deal on the market for BP products, though I'd be interested in a 1.5% option for adults with less acne. I really like the very open and honest way he does business with full disclosures about everything.
February 24, 2009

Pros:

Within days of use my skin was totally clear! Also stops zits from comming to the surface.

Cons:

Dry and flakey skin. Also, becareful that it doesn't bleach your pillowcase! I sleep on my side at nite and even though the BP was dry, it ruined it :(

I am so glad I tried this! I have had moderate acne for years and tried retin-a, proactiv, minocycline, orthotricyclen, and EVERYTHING from the drugstore! This is the first thing that ever worked for me! I am so happy and I have only been on the BP for 3 weeks! This is a miracle and I will never give this stuff up! No more wearing tons of makeup yayyyyyy!
February 5, 2009

Pros:

gentle, effective, no particular odor, IT works

I have aging skin with acne. It's a major insult to my ego. this product, used in conjunction with the AHA cream has banished my acne and softened my mature skin. It is the best I have found over many years of acne. I ramped up slowly and still use just a bit less that recommended. I get little to no redness and the dryness is minimal if I drink a lot of water, do not rub or tug at my skin and follow with the AHA cream.
January 17, 2009

Pros:

It got rid of my pre-existing acne in a few days and since I started using it, no new acne has formed!!!!! Sooo pleased with the results so far! I'm 2 weeks into the regimen and my skin is *clear*!

Cons:

My skin was dry, flaking, red and itching in the first few days but I persevered due to the great results. It's extremeley affordable but having to order it online is a con I guess although one I'd definitely live with!!!!

Try this!! I can't speak for everyone but for me this has simply worked wonders! My acne has never been that bad but it has been really persistent i.e. I've always have a few spots on my face with only a few days of clear skin per month... But now I have near perfect skin thanks to Acne.org treatment!!! I don't even use the full amount. Probably use only a pea-sized amount twice a day. In the past few years I've spent/wasted so much money on both high and low end products most of which did absolutely nothing. I wish I'd found out about the regimen earlier so I could have clear skin plus have saved sooo much money!! Seriously give it a chance, they even do a travel size so if it doesn't work it's only 4 dollars wasted! I can't thank Dan enough for coming up with the regimen and these amazing products!