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 12, 2009

Pros:

Light, goes on smoothly, didn't dry me out, no fragrance.

Cons:

Broke me out badly with cystic acne all along my jawline and chin.

I thought using this product would make my acne from moderate to light, but it's the complete opposite. It made my skin worse and I DID follow the steps just like Dan. Believe me, parents were wondering why I was taking so long on my face. I really wish I would of never started this product, now I'm recovering from the WHITE large bumps, the cystic acne and red dots. I would not recommend this product to anyone. Others have seen results, but mine just kept getting worse and worse. Use tea tree oil or the dessert essence desert blemish stick. It gets rid of my cysts from the DKR w.in 2-3 days.
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July 20, 2008

Pros:

Went on very well no residue

Cons:

I hate this stuff..made me break out worse..made existing pimples red and inflamed..killed my skin...Zero improvement

I went back to Neutrogena On the Spot..I don't know why I switched to Daniel Kern's product..It seemed like a good purchased based on all the postive reviews but goes to show everyone's skin is different..
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February 11, 2008

Pros:

Well, it's not 10% BP so it doesn't dry your skin as badly.

Cons:

Bleaches collars, towels, bed sheets. Doesn't work too well. Doesn't absorb easily.

Sorry guys, after buying a bunch of these a long time ago and using the product for two years, I can't say that it works that well. Sure, it's 2.5% BP is *less* drying than the 10% BP is, but it just doesn't work that well. Dan recommends using LOTS of it, but I find that this only makes your face greasy and clogs your pores, as the product does not absorb into the skin that well. And since it doesn't absorb that well and it's BP, prepare for a tremendous amount bleaching of your favorite shirts, your towels, and your bedding. (I can't even tell you how many of my shirts have been ruined by this product. Even if you take care not to apply too low on your neck, ruining collared shirts and other fabrics is completely unavoidable.) I can't recommend this product. It hasn't worked well from the start. I'm looking at the reviews for other products out there, and won't be continuing with "the regimen" when my supply runs out soon. BP, no matter what the form, is not the
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October 10, 2007

Pros:

Larger size, cheaper than the Neutrogena one.

Cons:

It is making my acne worse. For a while I thought my skin was just having a temporary flare up. But I think this product just isn't working with my skin or something.

I hope it gets better but for the time being, it's making the acne so much worse.
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December 14, 2006

Pros:

4oz for good price
Not stripping and irritating
Does it's job

Cons:

Feels too watery, needs to be thicker

Good product. The %10 was too irritating and made my skin peel. And On-The-Spot was too expensive for so little. So I've been using this and it works fine.
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August 22, 2022
Ordered a fresh bottle and redness is gone. Used for 2 months redness back. Buying again.
Been using 8 years. Last year severe redness started to appear making me look like a red racoon. However, this is the only thing that works, it's like my skin is dependent on this stuff. So I ordered a fresh bottle thinking maybe a bad batch. Bottle arrived and BOOM... redness was gone. I look like I have a sun tan.  After two months on the same 8 oz bottle. Redness appeared again. So i am back on the website to order a new one. I'm going to order the small 4 oz travel size because i only do once a night.. it should last me a month.  It's my strong opinion that this formulation of BP goes bad after 30 days and does not maintain the quality and the structure of the chemicals anymore. From here on out i will be ordering monthly BP until i can successfully wean off of this skin dependent product (BP). I will wean off by using a retinoid that my dermatologist recommends. Maybe i'll try every other day, it's called aklief. I tried weaning off bp last year but i had atopic dermatitis so bad with such a broken skin barrier i was forced to go back on BP. I've tried to wean off of it also 5 years ago unsuccessfully. (P.S) it's also my strong opinion that BP affects male testosterone hormones. When i was off of it, voice was deeper and sex hormones off the charts. However, i been taking high dose vit e, Milk Kefir, sauerkraut, and cod liver oil and been eating more fiber, fish and washing my face with distilled water only. I think this next transition from BP to a retinoid will be successful. Pray for my journey and I will pray for the acne community. We are more than our skin, remember to pray and thank god each day. 
December 11, 2022
I've used acne.org BP for about as long as you have and I have also noticed that efficacy quickly wanes. By month 2.5-3, it's not much better than water. I'm looking to transition off of BP for good. The point you made on hormones is a little concerning, since I've been using it for so long. Hopefully that isn't the case!
November 11, 2020
Good for treating acne

As far as clearing up acne, this product works. But In my opinion, user experience isn't that great.

 

1. The product, especially the amount you work up towards, tends to rub off. When I wake up in the morning I have little white dots all over my face from the product flaking.

2. For the reason stated above, this product is not good to wear under makeup. You will regret ever trying, trust me. Just don't try it.

3. Upon application, there is a grainy texture that I personally find very disturbing. Im not sure if that is how its supposed to feel or if I got a not so good batch. Its not terrible, but its not great either.

4. When I recieved my package, two of the three product pumps were leaking from the middle of the lid. Again, not a big deal, but still, could be better. I just find that I spent too much money to have 2 of 3 broken pumps.

 

Other than that, as far as it being a effective acne treatment, it works really fast and really well. My acne cleared up pretty much immediately.

The facial cleanser works wonders for removing makeup, I got some in my eyes and its not as bad as some other cleansers. It also doesn't feel too stripping. 

The Aha is some of the best on the market. Ive used other brands and this one is by far the best one I've found. 

Jojoba oil is very over priced. If you buy it from here test the quality by sticking it in the freezer and seeing if it solidifies. Lmk of it works cause I'm a bit skeptical. 

April 30, 2020
Very watery, transfers easily

I'm a big fan of the acne.org regimen, but this acne.org brand benzoyl peroxide isn't great. It's incredibly watery even when shaken before use, which makes it travel onto other areas and surfaces more easily. When using target to cvs brand benzoyl peroxide, I don't have to worry about bleaching my clothes and sheets, but the acne.org brand bleaches everything so much. It also doesn't seem to work as well as formulations that are thicker and less watery, and makes my eyes water even when applied to my chin.

May 7, 2020

The thing is you have to stick to the regimen and literally follow the guidelines. I have been using this product for 4 years now and it’s just amazing.

 

March 27, 2020
A burning feeling

I recently bought this product but for some reason the smell tends to irritate my eyes like it’s having a burning feeling in my eyes. And on my skin as well.

April 2, 2020

me too. its normal though.

February 24, 2020
READ IF CONSIDERING BUYING

This product does work well on my skin but WATCH OUT I use it on my back and it bleached my dark clothes and sheets. I always have to wear a white shirt now after I put it on because if I wear a dark shirt it will leave permanent orange bleached spots on it. So use carefully because it will permanently BLEACH YOUR CLOTHES!!!

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March 6, 2020

It's literally labeled on the Package... That's your own fault.