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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November 7, 2009
Product used: ZAPZYT (Maximum Strength 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel)

Pros:

None.

Cons:

It doesn't work for me, I started using this and my acne got worse. It also leaves an ugly white residue on your face after it dries.

I've used it for 2 weeks I got negative results.
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October 19, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)

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it burned my face really bad i hope it doesnt scar

it sucks
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October 19, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

Really works!! Leaves my skin feeling refreshed

Cons:

Does smell a bit, dried out my skin for the first two days, can get pricey

When I first started using these products, my skin got worse. The treatment was clearing out all my pores and my under-the-surface pimples, which made my skin get worse for a few days. I kept using it, and after about 2 months my skin became clear and STAYED CLEAR! I've used Clean & Clear and Burt's Bees, but nothing worked and continued to work like Clinique. HANG IN THERE!
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October 19, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

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I had cystic acne and it helped a lot i still get breakouts but smaller and less inflamed every week.It works it just takes a long time.I hate to have breakouts so i tend to pop them. Try to "pluck' the dried end of your pimples rather than popping.

Cons:

The provided method did not work for me.Even though it is advised to do the treatment in shower/bath I do it on the sink.What I do is was my face with the soap then do the scrub for about 15-20 sec. Twice a day.

Best acne treatment by far.Cheap.Fast shipping and friendly customer service.No sides effects.Natural.Highly recommended to everybody.
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October 9, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

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Skin is clear, more even and so soft! The company is very quick with shipping and they are prompt with answering questions, etc.

Cons:

The natural soap is awesome but it is a little more difficult to use since it comes in a bar rather than a bottle--totally worth any con for the results though.

I am very sensitive to BP but it works so well to keep my skin clear. Using other BP products I would occasionally wake up with swollen eyes and my skin was always extremely itchy. Carley's has BP in it but when used with the natural soap and combined with the other ingredients in the scrub--I do not experience any allergic reactions or discomfort. Like any thing else be patient and allow your skin to adjust to using just this product. It takes a little while b/c if your like me you went back and forth using a million different things which has your face confused and reacting. It will work!
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October 1, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)

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it makes your skin clean , and you do notice that the acne becomes less severe. There is also less redness and swelling

Cons:

a bit drying, and burning

buy this, its worth it.
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September 29, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

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Easy to use, reduces pimples for a few days

Cons:

Dry skin, wasn't able to keep the pimples away for long.

Wouldn't recommend this product to anyone with over moderate acne. I used to have light acne but since using this product, it has become worse and now i have moderate acne.
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September 27, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)

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works within a couple hours for me

Cons:

burns and leaves skin red

it just works
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September 7, 2009
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)

Pros:

a saviour! really has worked on completly clearing up my skin!

Cons:

stings sightly on first week of use (but this can be easily ignored)

just get this - really very effective cream. i'm very impressed (and spot free!)
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September 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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smells okay...It dosen't make my skin dry like some people.

Cons:

No real results, kept my skin red, had a very wishy washy pattern to it, never made my skin clear, you run out of toner before you do the cleanser or lotion! Breaks out my cheeks :[

I would not have tried this product if it were not given to me free by my friend's sister. I don't fall into strange TV ad gimmicks, but I decided it was worth a shot while it was free, just to see what all the hype was about. When I first tried this product I thought it looked pretty nice, heard some good/bad reviews on it. Once I put the first step on my face it felt like it was actually cleaning it..maybe. The toner was nice feeling, and the lotion...oh ouch. That stuff burned my skin so harshly. My skin felt raw and looked awful and red after using it, but that slowly goes away a few minutes afterwards. Once trying it for about a week or so day and night as directed, I saw that although it didn't dry out my skin like some others have claimed, thank goodness, I noticed that it has a very wish-washy pattern to it. It'll make it seem like it's working for a while and then totally break my skin out even more.
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