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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February 14, 2011

Pros:

Very effective over time
Invisible after rubbing in
Reasonable cost

Cons:

Skin peeling

This stuff is amazing. For the last ten years (since my early teens) I've tried tons of medications, from generic to prescription, and the only thing that beats the Acne.org treatment in my book is Accutane. And since the former is cheaper, easier to obtain, and doesn't cause joint pain / suicidal depression / incurable colon disorders, I know which one I'd recommend. Acnefree and Proactiv started out promising, but within a month the acne came back with a vengeance, and neither medication seemed to put a dent in it afterward. In contrast, the Acne.org treatment seemed ineffective at first, but as the months went by my pimples got smaller and less frequent, until they nearly disappeared. There are still a few stubborn holdouts, but their small size makes them easily manageable, and they too seem to be fading. Even though a decade of near continuous mild/moderate acne has left my face a little scarred, it hasn't looked this clear since elementary school. I use a little less than the dosage that Daniel Kern recommends in his videos, and it seems to work just as well as larger amounts do. Even so, it dries out my skin badly; at first I thought I could get away with skipping moisturizer, but it didn't take me long to reconsider. Four or five months in, I tried dropping the medication entirely, to see how long it'd take for the pimples to come back. As it turns out, two days. Well played, Dan. Here's a glowing review, on top of the wads of cash you're going to end up taking from me.
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December 2, 2010

Pros:

Clears up acne.

Cons:

Drying
Bleaches

I've had acne since my teens and it was getting old. Nothing was working for me. I even tried a hardcore regimen of prescription acne medications, with only moderate success. Since I switched to Dan's Regimen, I've had clear(er) skin for the first time in over ten years. When I first started using this, my acne actually worsened in certain areas; not only were there larger, more visible pimples, they HURT. Badly. But I stuck with it, and after about a month, I started to see drastic improvement. Six weeks in, aside from old scars, I only have about one or two visible pimples at a time--such an improvement. Plus, the gel dries clear and residue-free, unlike cream-based BP treatments. The negatives to this treatment are that it causes a burning, tight, dry feeling and that it bleaches everything it contacts. My night shirts all have big blotchy white stains from rubbing against my chin during the night. However, I use white towels and pillowcases to prevent excess linen destruction and consider a few bleached nightshirts a worthy sacrifice for my smooth, clear skin!
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August 7, 2010

Pros:

After about 3 months of usage, my face has never been so clear before. It works great at keeping acne at bay.

Cons:

- It bleaches fabric...my originally blue blanket is now a neon green. Scary, I guess?
- It takes time to put on, especially if you are following Dan's regime.

Great product. My skin has "adjusted" to it so now, I don't even need the 2 full pumps that Dan suggests. I plan to keep buying in the future. :))
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February 7, 2010

Pros:

Clears up acne from hours to days, works really,extremely fast, Best acne treatment ever no doubt!. Cheaper than most acne treatments.

Cons:

It takes soo long to dry

I've been using alot of acne treatments for the last 3 years or so and never was satisfied to any of it. I've used Proactiv solution for about a year but never worked as what i expected it to be. Proactiv never really cleared up my face which they actually claim to be the best acne treatment worlwide. I wasn't satisfied with the results so i decided to use Dan's regimen and after 2 weeks i quickly took the phone and cancelled my proactiv account and ended up refunding my proactiv. This stuff is just tottaly amazing!!! I recommend it to everyone and surely you would never ever move to any other products one you have tried this!
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November 11, 2015
IT WORKS, & IF YOU THINK IT DOESN'T IT'S B/C YOU'RE NOT PATIENT
I'm actually pretty shocked at a lot of the reviews I'm reading about the treatment product. It is clearly explained that this product will cause flakiness and dryness of the skin, yet there are so many users complaining about exactly that, and warning others not to use this product in their reviews. I bought the system about 2 years ago (8oz) and it worked wonders for me. I will be honest, eventually, I stopped using the cleanser and moisturizer altogether (I ran out of the cleanser first, and just used any other mild soap) as for the moisturizer, I dunno, I just didn't care to use it ONCE MY SKIN GOT USED TO THE SYSTEM. You see..when you first start out, because you are applying benzoyl peroxide on your face, and because this is new to your face...it will dry and flake. So be sure to use the moisturizer. The severity of the dryness/flakiness wasn't so bad for me, I have a normal skin type. If you can be patient and wait out the "hardening" process, then it's all peaches and cream afterwards. I do not recall waiting for an extensive amount of time for this dryness and flakiness process to end. My 8oz bottle of treatment has finally run out after 2 years. This product literally deserves 5/5 stars. It's effective, it's long-lasting, and the price is decent for the amount of product you get. GIVE THE SYSTEM A TRY, AND BE PATIENT. IT DOES WORK. *****this review is not meant for those who's face apparently "got worse" (not due to flakiness or dryness, but due to literal breaking out even more than before having used the treatment) so, no need to argue with my review about how it DIDN'T work for you. Respectfully share your own review if necessary.
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September 19, 2013
Miracle product
I don't really know where to begin. I have been suffering from acne since I was 12 and back then it was just a few pimples on the forehead that left dark spots. Soon it got worse and started spreading on my cheeks. I entered high school and I had already started wearing foundation because my scars and acne started taking a toll on my confidence. I was young and I researched ALL the time on acne cures. I remember saving up my allowance just to buy drugstore face washes or creams. I never told my parents because even then they always seemed to judge my skin and I didn't want to bring more attention to it. Sophomore year was the worse. I started getting cystic acne. These just weren't the regular pimples that could be popped (which I know you're not supposed to) these pimples were deep in the skin and looked like bumps on the face. Foundation couldn't even do anything at all to help me feel a little better about myself. I always put my hair on the side of my face and even when the wind was blowing, I tried to keep it there. My parents began to cringe when they saw my face and they started getting mad at me for using and buying all these face washes. I probably spent a couple hundred on face products. I began to avoid going outside and I started fighting my parents a lot because I always felt like crap around them. I wore foundation in my own house because I felt the most judged around my family. I cannot even begin to explain everything that I went through. Eventually my parents forced me to go to the dermatologist. Around that time, I was breaking out with at least 10 cystic pimples and maybe another 10 pimples with puss. I felt horrendous to the point that leaving the house without makeup was not an option. I went to the dermatologist with a face full of makeup. They asked me to take my makeup off and my mom was in the room. I never felt so vulnerable in my life. I don't know what it was, but we started arguing in the room when the doctor wasn't there and I started crying. The dermatologist and assistant came in and saw that I was crying and they realized how completely broken I was. I went to the dermatologist for months. They gave me their own products and constantly gave me cortisone injections, maybe 10 or more per visit. My pimples were going away, but it left my face absolutely pitted. And then it stopped working. The cystic acne came back and honestly I thought I was just going to live the rest of my life getting these shots. The rest of high school remained the same. Senior year my cystic acne had reduced, however it never truly left. I started my freshman year of college and my first semester, I guess from all the stress, my cystic acne came back with a vengeance and it was the worst I had seen it. Finally feeling so tired and depressed, I went on acne.org. I knew of the website a long time ago, just when I started having pimples. I remember reading reviews here for different products, but I never knew or I guess was never interested in trying out Dan's products. I figured that since I have tried, to me felt like, absolutely everything, including 10% BP, salicylic acid, sulfate, green tea, sea salt, aspirin, how could a low dosage of BP work. In desperation, I bought the set. Literally within two weeks my skin was 60% a lot better. And keep in mind that my acne was already at its worst. My skin did get very dry, which I never imagined it could be since I have very oily skin. Eventually I had to switch to a thicker moisturizer to combat the dry skin. After a month, I did not have any pimples left, cystic or regular. I guess I'm taking the time to write this because I want to help anyone, even just one person, who has battled acne for a long time or who just started. Follow the regimen precisely, especially the dosage or it will not work. I am now happy and confident and I hope you guys will be too. Thank you so much Dan
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August 19, 2011

Pros:

It works! I seriously think this stuff is liquid gold!

Cons:

Dryness and skin irritation as your skin gets used to the treatment.

I waited 6 months to write this review so that it would be as accurate as possible. About me: 25, female, always had acne-prone/combination skin. I was always a picker, and I'm sorry to admit, that when it comes to my skin, money has never been an object. The story: I had just started working a second job, and was extremely tired and stressed. Oftentimes, I was working 14-hour days, and I was just plain tired. Around this same time, I was due for my Depo shot, and skipped it because I couldn't find a time to get in. I had missed a few shots beforehand, so I do think that hormones played a role in everything that was going on. All of a sudden, and seemingly overnight, my one or two regular blemishes turned into way more. My jawline had painful ones, and my forehead developed these strange, under the surface bumps that couldn't be extricated. I TRIED EVERYTHING. Anyway, to keep this short, after every high-end/luxury brand acne treatment I could get my hands on DIDN'T work, I gave in and ordered this. And my life changed forever. Within a week it cleared up the bumps on my forehead completely. And I would safely say that everything else was gone within two months of consistent use. My regimen: Cetaphil cleanser morning and night + Acne.org BP Treatment morning and night + Philosophy HIAJ moisturizer morning and night = the best skin I've ever had. At the beginning, there will be a bit of irritation. Take it slow, invest in a thick moisturizer, and let your skin adjust. I know that there were nights that I skipped treatment because my skin was just too sensitive. It never seemed to hurt the results. Just pay attention to what your skin is telling you. If you have problem skin, RUN don't walk to get this. You won't regret it.
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February 15, 2011

Pros:

-Keeps skin clear
-easy to use
-comes in large bottle
-feels great and really works

Cons:

wish it was cheaper!

At the beginning your skin will react to the product making your skin dry and begin to peel. It takes at least 2weeks or more for you to see clearer skin. YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW THE REGIMEN STEP BY STEP. I have been using Dan's regimen for 2years now and love his products. My skin has never felt better and i love putting makeup on it. I do get the occasional blemish but it goes away fast and doesn't bother me like before. I follow the regimen exactly the way Dan suggest and my skin just keeps getting better each time. You must be consistant with his products to see the actual results. Good Luck!
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December 8, 2010

Pros:

Clears acne
keeps pimples from forming

Cons:

Easier to sunburn

This product will save your life. I have many blackheads and am prone to cystic acne and this product helps all of those things. I was so depressed over my acne and I literally tried every product out there and spent ridiculous amounts of money. Finding this was the best thing that ever happened to me. My skin cleared so fast and I never have breakouts anymore and on the rare occasion that I do, BP clears it up overnight. Anyone struggling with acne NEEDS to try this. It is affordable and works miracles.
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November 18, 2010

Pros:

-Went on my skin very smooth
-Doesn't burn like most benzoyl peroxide
-Feels great
-No residue
-Smells normal
-Large tube

Cons:

none at this time i only have been using this a day so i can't comment how it clears me up but it went on great, because its a gel i have no residue, and I CANT even feel i have it on my skin

I've tried SEVERAL different benzoyl peroxides and this is hands down the best. I can't believe that it leaves ZERO residue what so ever and i can put it on without being self concious about wearing cream. It's very light and i can't even feel i have it on
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