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.

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January 17, 2008

Pros:

You get alot for your money
Easy to apply
IT ACTUALLY WORKS!

Cons:

It's will dry your skin, but hey what do you expect its BP. It's still not nearly as drying as most the other products on the market.

I will admit I was a skeptic, but once I tried it I was in absolute shock. I have always had acne and it has gradually gotten worse. Before the BP I had alot of bumps on my forehead and at least 12-15 pimples on my face at any given time. I can't say I'm completely clear yet but it has only been 6 weeks and I have seen a huge improvement. I don't have any of the bumps on my forehead anymore and only around 3 active pimples on my face. I am confident I will be completely clear in the next few weeks. One tip: When applying the BP rub it slowly for a few minutes until it starts to feel tacky, I did not do this at first, I just smeared it on which gave me a weird flakey effect. Other than that it's simple, cheap and effective.
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December 31, 2007

Pros:

best gel ive ever used does exactly wut it says!

Cons:

nothing except for it dries my skin but thats wut the moisturizer is for!

buy it 2nd day in using the regimen all i have to say is do exactly as it says i suffer from few pimples (3-4) on my chin/cheek area and inflammed red bumps which hurt. in as little as two days my bump got noticeably smaller and the pimples are gone!
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December 27, 2007

Pros:

It works and it's inexpensive.

Cons:

A little time consuming.

I am amazed and thrilled. I have had moderate acne since I was 12 and am now 45. After 3 months of using the gel my face is completely clear for the first time since puberty. I also use the Wal-Mart brand of alpha hydroxy lotion (labeled Face Lotion.) I pat it around my eyes before I apply the BP gel, then use on the rest of my face as directed by the Regimen. My skin is dewy and glowing. I cannot express the depth of my gratitude. Thanks Dan!
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December 7, 2007

Pros:

Awesome

Cons:

NONE

Best Bp I have ever used, Awesome product
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November 29, 2007

Pros:

I have been doing the regimen for almost three years now, and it has consistently kept my acne away. The gel does not cause excessive drying or flaking, especially when you've kept at the regimen and your skin adjusts.

Cons:

It sometimes seems like it can take a long time to absorb into the skin, but it still works as long as the skin is sufficiently dry.

I wouldn't use anything else!
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November 24, 2007

Pros:

Smooth, almost soft texture, goes on clear, STAYS clear, can be worn under makeup and moisturizer, feels clean, non-drying and doesn't burn (for me).

Cons:

None!

I have moderate acne that scars, and I used to suffer from cystic acne. I've tried Retin-A, antibiotics, Tazorac, and Ortho Tri Cyclen. I refused to use accutane because of possible birth defects. I'm not sensitive to any skin product so I put a full finger's worth on (again, my skin doesn't respond dramatically to anything, so this large amount was an amount I knew that I could handle without irritation), rubbed it in gently, let it dry, and went to bed. The next day, my skin tone was improved drastically! The spots had shrunken, and redness was reduced. My face is never stiff/flaky from this product and moisturizer goes on well over it. Within 2 weeks of consistant use, about 80% of my spots were gone. Red marks were fading. Now, after 4 months of use, I get 1-2 monthly pimples, as opposed to 4-5 WEEKLY pimples. What overjoyed me the most is that it's helping to fade my scars. Will NEVER go back to BP creams or lotions. Now being able to go without makeup is wonderful! Thank you Dan
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November 13, 2007

Pros:

It works!!!

Cons:

If you start too quickly, it will burn your face off. It bleaches fabrics. It stings your eyes and somehow works it's way into your eyes.

My skin is really sensitive. I started the Regimen with all of the DKR products, exactly as described on this site. The BP caused extreme redness, pain, pealing, etc. It was like having a bad sunburn. I called the 800 number and got advice. I let my skin recover and then started again. This time, I started with only a pea-sized blob of BP. I increased REALLY slowly. Much less irritation in the beginning, now no irritation at all. Best of all, NO ACNE! I have found that I can't put it or the moisturizer anywhere even remotely near my eyes, not even up to my cheek bone. If I do, it somehow creeps into my eyes and stings. But that's ok, because I don't think I've ever gotten a pimple up there. The bleaching isn't a problem, if you can wait for it and the moisturizer to completely absorb so they don't come off on the fabrics. Or, if you don't really care about your pillow case.
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October 5, 2007

Pros:

Seems to have reduced larger pimples.

Cons:

Created many more smaller pimples.
Slowed healing of skin significantly.
Did not work effectively as proactiv had

Having had success with Proactiv in past, i thought id try Daniel Kerns and save money whilst treating my recurring acne as a teenage boy. Unfortunately, the Benzoyl Peroxide, or one of the numerous products in the regime, did not react with my skin. The first few weeks inflamed my acne incredibly, creating huge red lumps where there were previously small pimples. Then it settled and started to help fade my acne until i started using it in other areas, where it created a host of smaller new spots. Seems to cause spots rather than cure them
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September 21, 2007

Pros:

A bit on the clearer side, a little skin brightening... but that's expected from BP. Ladies, a whole tube can be used for up to two months.

Cons:

Acne persists and it will annoy the sh*t out of you, but it's not as bad as before. You need to stock up on this tube because it'll be more economically 'efficient'.

I've used this for almost two months. Your skin is somehwat noticably red right after you put it on, as well as most of the day. I've been really anal about the regimen and I have to wash my hands everytime after putting this stuff on. But I'm still crossing my fingers and seeing if my skin is getting a little more better. Lately my old ance is starting to flare up (I think it's because of my period? or the seafood I ate? since a skin specialist told me my skin is prone to skin allergies). Oh yeah ladies... please stay away from makeup... even Bare escentuals Primetime & Smashbox wet/dry foundation broke out when I did a trial test on my neck. I've stripped down to lipstick. I'm gonna def. try out the 10% AHA lotion sometime to see if it'll heal the process faster.
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September 12, 2007

Pros:

VERY affordable. Better consistency than any other store-bought acne creams or gels that I have ever bought; I can put light makeup over it or wear a thin film no one can see. Most of all it is effective on mild to moderate acne without irritation.

Cons:

took about 2 weeks to get to twice a day application for best effect without irritation. can be drying in winter time without moisturizer

You could not use a more effective and safe product for the money! It may or may not give immediate results, but used consistently over time as part of the Regimen I have developed tremendously healthier and more beautiful skin. I have used this religiously for years now.
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