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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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September 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

For someone who feels they have to scrub the crap out of their skin to get to clean, then it's good, but that's the only good thing about it.

Cons:

It worked for like the first three months I used it, then it just seems to stop working. Even sticking with the system it tells you to use doesn't seem to do anything. Can't believe I've wasted my money on this for so long.

Sucks.
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September 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

There was a little improvement for a few months...Then it went to hell. The refining mask is all that worked for me if I left it on for 10 minutes, not the entire night.

Cons:

Once you stop using it you get HUGE pimples that stay under the skin and hurt, it dried out my skin even with the moisturizer, it made my face very red and very sensitive.

It's up to you, I mean it worked great at first but then it didn't. My fiance uses it but only when he has a breakout and it works for him (but he also uses clearasil for men) so I don't know which product it is. But...Yeah, this is entirely up to you if you can afford it, but BEWARE - I canceled my order and they KEPT SENDING ME IT AND BILLING ME.
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September 18, 2008
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)

Pros:

very effective against oiliness and pimples, helps dry them out and kill bacteria

Cons:

can burn the skin if you're not used to it. Not nice having to go to sleep lying carefully so as not to disturb the cold icky stuiff on your face.

Use this (or the stronger one, 10%) if you have severe acne. I have been using it for over 15 years off and on and would never go anywhere without stashing a tube for flare ups. But use sparingly at first if you've got sensitive skin.
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September 17, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)

Pros:

reduces redness and size

Cons:

drys out te skin

working well reducing spots just need to use a good moisturiser after to keep skin smooth not flaky
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September 17, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Worked for about 2 days.

Cons:

After about 2 days, I got a terrible rash between my eyes, on my cheeks, and around my mouth. I also started getting a few big pimples on my cheeks. I have been taking Benadryl and using hydrocortisone cream on my face for 2 days and its not getting

This product did not work for me. My husband uses it and he loves it, says it works great. I think if you have sensitive skin, this product is not for you--stay away!
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September 10, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

hahaha none!

Cons:

burned my skin
left deep dark acne scars
worsened my acne

i thought this was the same thing as proactive [ i wa to cheap to buy proactive] but it didnt work and i have found that neither does proacvtive so yea... sucks
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September 4, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Sh*t works great

Cons:

no cons

Sh*t works great
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August 25, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Best regimen ever!!!

Cons:

Only onw I can think of, bleaches fabrics but now I just use white pillow cases and be careful about getting dressed while it is still drying

I tried everything for my moderate acne (almost always a few spots and have had it since I was 13 and now I am 33) including Proactive and Retin A micro. Proactive didn't work and was expensive! Retin A got rid of sun damage but didn't help the acne and no matter how little I used and how much moisturizer I put on, after a year my face was still red and scaly from the Retin A and I still broke out. I use Dan's BP, wash with Cetaphil, and use Aveeno or Cetaphil moisturizer with sunscreen. It didn't dry my face out, but it was already dry from the Retin A, so it actually was less dry when I started the BP. I literally have no acne now and have remained clear for three months!! I never thought I could ever have such great skin! Such a simple and inexpensive regimen changed my life! I just wish I had found Dan's site and tried it years ago! I also don't have to use nearly as much BP as the directions indicate, but I do have a small face :)
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August 25, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Cheap and easy to use. Can be used under makeup.

Cons:

Bleaches fabrics.

THE ONLY THING THAT WORKS!!! By the 2-3 week I was 98% clear. I have now been using Dan's BP for 5 weeks and my acne scars are beginning to fade. 1st week my skin was very red. I used baking soda/water (instead of Dan's cleanser) as my cleanser to flake off my dry skin and than use lOTS of moisturizer at night after applying the BP. I no longer use Dan's cleanser at all, since for me it's very drying and the baking soda is something that clears my acne by half all by itself. I only use a little BP about a pea size - because I switch back to baking soda. I hope this helps somebody. THANK YOU DAN!
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August 23, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Gel form doesn't leave white streaks, it dries smoothly, hygienic pump bottle, gentler than 10% BP formulas and just as effective, caused no irritation

Cons:

Bleaches fabric, not available in stores

I've been using Acne.org's BP gel for a couple of weeks now and I really love it. It doesn't sting on my face, it doesn't leave my skin feeling dry or flaky, it dries clear and smooth, and it's very effective. I apply it right before the AHA lotion. The fact that it can easily bleach fabric is sort of a peeve, but I can deal with it. I hated having to constantly replace my tiny tubes of 10% BP creams, and this huge pump bottle is so much more convenient and sanitary.
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