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

I have been on the Regimen for about 2 month now. First, I used Neutrogena's because it is what I had around. After a month of spending so much, I decided to try the Gel. Got it and used it for 2 and a half weeks. It kept some of the spots that the neutrogena got rid of a way. However, I started to get a couple more brake out spots. So I switch back to Neutrogena and they where gone in 4 days.

This is an awesome BP gel. It goes on well and blends nicely. However, using it 2 times a day made my face dry and stiff, and rough, and no amount of moisturiser can make my skin moisturised. If thats the case for you, use it once a day and the dryness subsides a lot. Its good for the price, and I will continue to use it for my occaisonal break outs

I'm happy with this product. I have managed to eliminate the majority of my facial blemishes. Remember to moisturize after using the bp because it will leave your skin very dehydrated.

If your gona use bp, this is the best and cheapest way to go. In my opinion BP is not the way to go for treating acne. It has been around since 1920, really old method. I feel the its cons outweighs the pros.

Together with the regimen as a whole this stuff WORKS! I've tried Pro-Activ, Retin-A, Salicylic Acid, Antibiotics, and Stridex. None of them worked and Retin-A made me worse. After 8 weeks, I am 80-90% clearer than i was before. Not perfect yet but well enough that I no longer look towards social events hoping that my face will be clear so I can go. I definetly have no problem going in public at all, my face feels normal like every other 21 year old guy, a small pimple or two here or there....and I love it. Give this stuff a try, you see results after day one and it just keeps getting better week after week util the breakouts are very manageable and small.

Much cheaper than other 2.5% benzoyl peroxides and it works just as well. Definitely recommended as an alternative to Neutrogena On-the-Spot. Unfortunately this product sweats off easily on hot days, even after it's dried on to the skin. It still works if you only use it at night, but it's more effective if you can use it 24/7.

This is my second reorder and I'm ordering 3 tubes this time. I have oily skin (like my dad and grandpa) but now that I'm mid-thirties it is also dry. I have used antibiotics in the past as well as Retin-A, Brevoxyl, Benzac, etc. and they helped, but left my skin pretty dry. The Dan Kern 2.5% gel feels great on the skin and helps decrease dryness while clearing it up. It is good that the gel doesn't contain alcohol, which can dry out skin more. The dermatologist told me previously that I could likely only suppress the acne instead of cure it. The gel will bleach fabrics (or make them turn orange/yellow), but so will ALL Benzoyl peroxide products (and hydrogen peroxide does too). I just use an undershirt on top of my pillowcase at night to protect it. Thank you, Dan, for offering your product at a good price and a large size (and fragrance free) P.S. I use Neutrogena on the spot or other cream for my nose/forehead since they get more 'shiny' if I don't.

Actually I combine this product with the Proactiv system. Since the small bottle of repairing lotion in the Proactiv system doesn't last as long as the wash and toner, I started using this product in replacement of the repairing lotion at night only. I didn't like using this product during the day, because it takes a long time to dry and looks terrible under makeup. This product is effective, and is a lot cheaper than buying extra proactive. I used to break out with 1-3 new pimples every day, and now I get about one per week. My pimples also seem to be generally smaller, and have less inflamation and pain.

There are more pros than cons. It wont work miracles but it does help.

I'm 29 & have struggled with cystic acne since I was 15. I tried Accutane twice & many other cleansers, lotions, pills, etc. This product has done wonders for my skin, my old scars & my confidence. Thank you Dan :)