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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March 4, 2011

Pros:

Great price
Highly effective in clearing acne fast!
Odorless
Absorbs well
Lightweight

Cons:

Over drying if you do not follow the regimen and start SLOWLY, applying a small amount & working your way up to the recommended dosage.

Does bleach all colored material the product comes in contact with. I switched to white towels and apply it after dressing.

Pros far outweigh the cons! Why? Because IT WORKS!! A few weeks into the regimen and my skin is clear. Amazing. I do recommend following Dan's plan closely and begin slowly. I can go out without ANY makeup now after using this product with Dan's moisturizer and cleanser after just 3 weeks. (I also began using AHA, which is highly effective for very dry skin, although it does sting slightly until it dries) My skin was red for the first few days & then it adjusted perfectly. Worth the $, time and effort. Dan did an excellent job developing this product.
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February 17, 2011

Pros:

It actually works!

Cons:

It took a long time for my skin to get used to it, and my skin is still quite dry. But it's sooo worth it.

This is the treatment that has worked for me for more than a few days, after my 15 years+ search for a treamtent that works. I've used it for about four months, and my face is still improving. I use this with the AHA . I'll be sticking with this forever.
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January 29, 2011

Pros:

Clears up acne almost overnight
Doesn't leave any streaks/marks
Cheap (compared to drugstore items/prescription)

Cons:

Dries out skin, making it flaky (as with all BP)
Not available in local stores
Takes some effort to wash face --> BP --> moisturize, with about 15-20 mins waiting in between each

The bottom line is this works, no questions about it. I've never used any other BP products other than acne.org's, so I can't really do any comparisons. I've read stories of people having adverse reactions, but luckily, I never experienced any of that other than the dryness. I heard about Dan's BP in 2007, and after reading all the reviews, I decided to give it a try. It worked like a charm, and gave me clear skin for a couple months. Then stupid me decided to go "all natural" and forgo chemical treatments. For the past several years, I've used BP on and off inconsistently, but have always looked for a more natural treatment to acne. I've tried everything from apple cider vinegar to emu oil to vitamin c...if you see it on the forums, I've probably tried it (including taking various supplements). After 2 years, I realized that natural doesn't always mean it's good (I put undilute straight ACV on my face and ended up with indented scars). Let me clarify that I'm 23, and mainly get acne flare-ups due to my menstrual cycle (figured this out not too long ago). So for about 2 weeks in a month or so, my skin is lovely. Then a week before, during, and after "that time", my skin is horrible. I thought that BP was mostly to treat teenage acne, but finally gave up on my natural treatments and reordered Dan's BP. Although it smells different and has a grittier texture than I remember it, it works amazingly well. I had about 3 active pimples, with about 2 more popping up on my cheeks when my BP arrived. LITERALLY, 2 days later, all was left are hyperpigmentations (I get PIH very easily, whether I touch the pimple or not). I've been using it for the last week and a half, and love it! I don't have to stare at my skin for an hour every night wondering what supplement to take to make it better. I just want to mention that Dan's BP is very cheap, even including shipping. BP is considered a "generally recognized as safe and effective" produ
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January 21, 2011

Pros:

CLEARS MY SKIN SOOOOO WELL!!!! It goes on smooth and doesn't burn my skin :D

Cons:

None really that i can think of... :D

I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!! I have suffered (when i say suffered i mean SUFFERED!!) with acne since i was 12 years old and now being 17 i have finally found something that is clearing my skin like no other product! I am just praying that it will continue to faithfully clear my skin and not quit on me. :) I would reccomend to all people suffering with acne to try it!
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July 27, 2010

Pros:

- does not dry my face (my skin is very used to it)
- keeps ALL breakouts at bay (i literally DONT get pimples AT ALL anymore)
- dries quickly
- light on my face

Cons:

nothing! just let your face gradually get used to it and your breakouts will disappear in a few months! :)

AMAZING !!!! i looooove this stuff and i could not survive without it.
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June 15, 2010

Pros:

gentle, non-irritating, very effective, doesn't smell

Cons:

bleaches clothes

Nothing I have ever tried over 25 years has worked faster and more effectively for my mild/moderate acne than Dan's regimen, using Dan's products, specifically the BP 2.5% gel (I've tried pretty much every prescription and non-prescription treatment available). I couldn't recommend it more wholeheartedly. My advice is to follow the regimen as closely as you can, and read the "what to expect" section of Acne.org. It described my experience very accurately and kept me from panicking or giving up. Thank you Dan!
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May 17, 2010

Pros:

Works very well to prevent break outs!

Cons:

None

This has been the only benzoyl peroxide treatment to work for me and has been a life-saver! (Order the larger sizes or repeated shipping of smaller sizes is a waste of money) ty acne.org!
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May 11, 2010

Pros:

Finally, something that works! Not only did this product clear my acne, it also diminished the dark spots left by previous breakouts. For the price, you can't beat this treatment for cost, quantity, or effectiveness.

Cons:

This product will bleach any fabric it touches, towels, clothes, etc. It did dry my skin out quite a bit the first few weeks, even with moisturizer. After my skin became used to it, and with regular moisturizer I haven't noticed any significant dryness.

I've never had anything work like this! Honestly, I was at the point where I'd tried everything and I'd resigned to the fact that I was just going to have to live with less than perfect skin. Thanks to this product, I no longer have to do that. I've never felt so free to just be me without having to worry that all anyone is seeing is my terrible skin.
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April 9, 2010

Pros:

-large quantity for low price
-easy to apply (gel)
-clears redness and acne with patience and time

Cons:

-may burn, dry, and/or irritate skin at first, but be patient! The product works! Your skin will get used to it soon enough and when it does, clear skin! And make sure you use moisturizer.

If you just follow the instructions, this will be a lifesaver. I use a gentle Cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer with this which works just fine for me. The most important thing is that you follow the 3 step process twice a day and have a great benzoyl peroxide treatment like this! Great product, large size, and inexpensive.
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March 6, 2010
Cleared up my back acne which I have been fighting for years with every product on the market with little success. No acne product works for everyone, but I am so happy I tried. I still use it to prevent future breakouts and I have been acne-free on my back for the first time in several years!
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