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

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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 3, 2015
It will change your skin's life
I'm 20 with border line moderate acne. I've had acne since middle school! I've been there tried that and everything failed. Finalllyyyyyy I have found my holy grail. This stuff is very drying at first and it may be annoying, especially if you wear make up (little rough patches will be normal at first). But if you stick to it and remember to never skip the moisturizer, your skin will transform completely. Not only is my acne 95% cleared up, but the texture of my skin has changed in such little time. I thank the AHA moisturizer for that part. I can't believe my skin could look this good again! Please give it a try if your looking for a solution and be patient and positive and follow the regimen religiously (:. Also, diet and stress are a big contribution to your acne. Following the regimen but eating horribly and not having the best hygiene (I.e dirty pillow cases and sheets) will not clear up your acne. Excercise, eat a balanced diet, stay hydrated, and follow the regimen and you will notice a difference!!
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October 20, 2011

Pros:

good acne preventive
gel is smooth and applies nicely

Cons:

drying, but use moisturizer

For BP, I think this is the best formula I have tried. I am 38 and still dealing with skin issues..my skin is extremely sensitive and I have mild rosasea. Using this product nightly, applying as indicated by the directions, keeps my acne very manageable. I use only at night, since I use the rosacea cream in the AM. If I stray from using it, I do pay for it with little breakouts. For spot treatments, I dab Proactiv acne drying mask on them, and that does well for me. For mosturizer, I am currently using Cerave--in the the PM and the AM.
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July 20, 2011

Pros:

Actually works.
Bottle lasts forever, which helps with the shipping costs.

Cons:

Will dry your face out initially.
Can irritate sensitive areas.

I was very hesitant to try the Acne.org regimen. I've used so many disappointing products over the years. One day I decided to just try it and am so happy I did. The product will cause your face to flake, especially if your skin is not use to chemicals (mine wasn't). Be mindful of this going in and apply it in small amounts. I didn't start applying the recommended dosage until after 3 months. Even with the small dosages my face instantly began to clear up. I have (had) a smallish patch of cystic acne on one cheek and a large cyst on the other cheek. Other than that my face is generally clear, with occasional outbreaks. The product fixed all of the extraneous blemishes and about 5 months in, the cystic patch is virtually gone. The cyst on my other cheek is completely gone! A couple of other pointers- really try not to pick at your face. I was the worst about that, and when I finally forced myself to stop, was when I noticed obvious improvements with the cystic patch. At this point, my face is virtually clear and the texture and evenness of my skin has really evened out. This is a great line of products. I highly highly recommend it! You won't be disappointed!
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June 25, 2011

Pros:

-Cleared up my acne!!!
-Spreads easily around skin
-16 oz will last me a lifetime
-Skin quickly adapted to the BP to the point that it's not so drying anymore

Cons:

-Very drying once you start for the first couple weeks
-Scent burned my eyes at times even when keeping the cream far away from the eye-area
-Made skin feel very oily

I have tried many acne treatments including AcneFree, Clean & Clear, & Neutrogena but none worked & some made me breakout more. I got Retin-A from my doctor which improved my skin a bit & didn't feel dry but it took too long to have an effect & did not clear my bumps completely. After researching the regimen I have been using Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Acne.org BP, & CeraVe Moisturizer every morning/evening now I have NO BUMPS WHATSOEVER! I still have red marks on my cheeks that the vanished acne has left but I think once I start using Acne.org's Cleanser for shaving cream & AHA+ every other night it will be the icing on the cake to having 100% clear skin. I also started take a pill of zinc & fish oil after every breakfast which has helped with my skin. The main downside is it's been 4 months & I still can't use the amount Dan recommends (3 pumps for big pump or 2 pumps for smaller pump). I have the bigger pump & I can't even get to 2 pumps it's just too much & usually burns my eyes because of the strong scent. In the morning I use half a pump for my face & another half for my shoulder/back. In the evening I use 1-1.5 pumps. Perhaps my skin doesn't absorb the gel as quickly but even so the BP does the job despite using a much lower amount than the regimen's requirement.
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June 1, 2011

Pros:

It's gentle
effective
doesn't over dry your skin
no burning or harmful side efffects
it's AMAZING!

Cons:

None!

I have suffered with acne for as long as I could remember. And when everyone grew out of their teenage years and the acne went away mine never did. I truly had given up on an effective product and was weary of trying this one because I had burned my skin before using Benzoyl Peroxide. But I can tell you I have severely sensitive skin and this amount is all you and is just right. My skin has NEVER LOOKED BETTER! Try it! If you suffer from acne and you have sensitive skin like I do, I feel your pain. Nothing works and when it does it hurts...this product elminates all of that! It's amazing and works incredibly. I wanted to share my story because I'm truly a success. This product works and I am a customer for life!!
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May 6, 2011

Pros:

It works for most people
Just not for me

Cons:

I am apparently sensitive to it...

I really really really wanted to love this. But as soon as I put it on, my skin started turning red and burning. I think I may be allergic? Now face is puffy. Oh joy, school tomorrow. But I don't blame the product, I blame myself. I should have known, I can't even use salicylic acid.
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May 2, 2011

Pros:

Great Texture
Goes on smooth, silky vs. Neutrogena On the spot tx.
Works great with moisturizers
Has greatly improved my skin (acne) within the 1st few days. with continued used I can tell I will still continue to see great improvement.

Cons:

Mild burning when I first started treatment. Usually goes away within 5 or so minutes.
Makes my skin a tad bit dry w/ mild flaking, but nothing compared to Neutrogena on the spot tx.

I would say yes definetly give this a whirl..it doesn't cost too much and the shipping was really fast. I rec'd my package within 2 days. The bottle is a very good size and even w/ the 3 pump use, it should last awhile. I can't rave enough about the texture of this BP. I was using Neutrogena on the Spot treatment before and had to use in very small amounts because it would dry so quickly. My skin does very well with this gel texture. I've noticed some mild breakouts but my old one's are clearing up quite nicely and with continued use I feel they will slowly clear as well.
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April 27, 2011

Pros:

No scent
Cleared up acne
Works great as an overnight spot treatment
A LOT OF COMPLIMENTS :)

Cons:

NONE.

This product is magical! Like a lot of you, I tried every product from every company and despite the promises to clear 100% of acne I found myself either worse off or with no change at all. I came to Acne.org to find reviews on other products and when I found out Dan sold products I decided to give it a try. I have a sensitive face so I had about 2 weeks worth of peeling, itching and burning while trying to get used to the BP but once that subsided I was able to look into the mirror for the first time in my life and feel confident. I got compliments left and right from people I didn't even know and I felt so good about myself. I'm going to be using this product for the rest of my life, I love it so much! P.S. I know how extremely uncomfortable it can be during the time period that you're skin is trying to get used to the BP but please believe me when I say DON'T GIVE UP! Your skin will eventually get used to it and all of your acne will be gone for good. Just hang in there and good luck to everyone who is suffering with acne, it will get better :)
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December 8, 2010

Pros:

leaves no film or residue, goes on clean.
cheap, bulk size bottles.
high quality & consistent.

Cons:

wish i could buy it in a store!

Once I started using this BP, I never looked back. It has a staple in my routine for over 4 years. Every bottle I get lasts me at least a month (and I use a lot!) and the quality is consistently high. I don't know if I could live without this... seriously. I laugh when I hear people talk about Proactiv. If only they knew how much BETTER this stuff is than that crumbly, chalky white Proactiv crap!
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October 3, 2010

Pros:

Worked Amazing, reasonable price.

Cons:

Drying until applying acne.org moisturizer. Bleaches some fabric like all BP.

Works amazing! the regimen got rid of all of my acne and I had fairly severe acne.
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