Benzoyl Peroxide
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Benzoyl peroxide is a topical treatment that kills acne bacteria and dries/peels the skin, helping to keep pores unclogged.

It is usually applied once or twice a day to the acne-affected area. You should see results quickly, but sometimes it takes 4 to 6 weeks of treatment to become apparent.

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March 24, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

nothing really.

Cons:

Dry, flaky skin with more acne than before. Small bottles, not worth what you pay.

It sucks! I used it for 6 weeks, it didn't do anything except for make my skin worse. My skin started getting dry, chapped, and flaky and my acne got worse. I started using it less so that my skin could adjust, even that didn't do anything. My skin was at its worse when i bought proactiv. Their infomercials are the biggest lies i've ever seen. I switched to a MAC oil off! skin cleanser and olay complete moisturizer, my skin has gotten alot better. But i learned my lesson. DON'T LISTEN TO YOUR TV!!!!
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March 24, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

None

Cons:

Well.....

I used this product one time. The clean and clear persa gel 10. When I woke up.... My entire face was swollen, my neck swollen, face red, skin peeling even my eyes itch!! (I bet ya didn't think that was possible) I'm proof that it is. It's very painful. I would honestly be very careful!!
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March 21, 2007
Product used: Pro-Acne (5% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel)

Pros:

It was cheaper than Proactive.

Cons:

It took off layers of my skin. Leaving it dry and very red, but my chin was full of bumps.

Don't waste your money.
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March 19, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

it made all the pimples that made me self-cautious get smaller.. and they are almost gone

Cons:

once in a while it burns but the burning feeling went away after about 5 minutes

i freaking love it.. i was using cover up to cover up my pimples, but with proactiv i dont have to.. and it makes me feel better about myself
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March 17, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

When it works it really works. Comparatively speaking it is reasonably priced.

Cons:

Inconsistent results over long term. Bleaches black skin. Bleaches clothes. Once start using can't stop as will get major breakout. Skin around eyes got wrinkly (dryness?) after started product - even though don't put it there. Have to order online.

I gave an average rating because for some periods my skin looks fab but for others horrendous. Not sure if it's inconsistent product, application or hormones. I'm making a conscious effort with application now and will rate again after a couple of months ..but I'm up to about 2 tubes/mth now so it's not as cheap as it used to be. Kudos to Dan though. I would encourage others to try it as some have had great results. I would love to hear about the experiences of other black skin users
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March 16, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

keeps acne from gettin worse
skin feels softer cleaner
makes you feel good and soft

Cons:

to much drying
makes skin look older and chemically looking
dried up redmarks makes them leave scars

Well proativ was good for like the first year than after that my skin got worse and proactiv got it irritated so i stop useing it and never want to back to it. So far this was a okay product to try never gave me jessica simpson skin so whatever liers!!! anyway it was okay
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March 13, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

cleared up my adult skin issues, when I ran out my skin began breaking out again :(

Cons:

Price, and the fact that you have to order it rather than being able to run down to the pharmacy for another bottle.

It did wonders for my skin, although I didn't have major acne, only minor blemishes. It didn't help blackheads, and the 3rd step of the program will bleach your sheets/pillowcases when you sleep at night. The inconsistency in bottle size also means that I run out of step 1 and 3 long before I run out of the toner (I have extra bottles all over the house). Overall, I would recommend it although I wish I didn't have to use it so consistently for it to be effective...
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March 12, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Not irritating.
A little goes a long way.
Doesn't seem to stain clothing like other products.

Cons:

None

Awesome product! Finally, something that really seems to consistently work w/o irritating my skin.
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March 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I ordered the 3 step system and In the beginning I was very satisfied. It took a few days to work but my acne gradually disapeared. I have problems with picking on my acne, but though it burned it left my skin feeling fresh.

Cons:

The product is WAY to expensive to afford for a 14 year old girl and they gave you WAY to little product. I ran out in 2 weeks even though It was a 3 step system that was supposed to last a month.

DO NOT BUY THE 3 STEP! ITS WAY TO EXPENSIVE FOR THE COMMON PERSON! And its not worth it for what i got from it. I got really clear skin for 1 day and the zits were back. I think, because i am buying this porduct again, the bigger set is worth it. The trial is bull and I am sending it back. I recomend this yes and no. It works but #1 it depends on the skin you have and #2 it matters how much you have. Im going to say no because alot of people spend money on it and dont get there results so NO!
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March 9, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

clears it up quite quite quickly and prevents new ones

Cons:

lots of steps drys out and peels of skin in public can make your face look wrinkled and sunburned

it can be embarassing but if your use a moisturizer it doesn`t peel as much just use the repairing lotion sparingly and apply no gresy sunscreen
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