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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August 22, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

Gets rid of Acne very well. Pretty quick at getting rid of any unwanted acne. Works on my blackheads as well.

Cons:

Takes longer then the '3 days' advertised. It tends to dry out the skin at times and can feel like it's burning, not just skin, but your nose and eyes too.

Very good product, just don't over do it. It could really dry out your skin if used more than twice a day. Over all, it's great.
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August 20, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

worked miracles from around the first few days~months for me ^_^ also made the texture of my skin very smooth :] works well for inflamed acne, but not as well for blackheads ;S

Cons:

-i started getting minor breakouts on my forehead from 'step 3' after the first few months
-BP has a tendancy to dry your skin out, so make sure you have a very effective moisturizer
-some ppl break out when they stop using it for a few days

worth a try if you have severe acne ;] a little bit pricey tho ;S
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August 12, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

gets rid of spots quickly

Cons:

skin feels dry after use

keep using it twice a day and your spots will eventually be gone. DONT GIVE UP!!!
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August 12, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)

Pros:

I used it for a years, and love it

Cons:

don't use it everyday, drys skin

I use to use differin by prescription, which has the benzoyl peroxide also, when i discovered the pan oxyl which had the same I started using this to see how it works and works about the same as the prescribed medication. Since then i been using pan oxyl instead of the prescribed and never had a problem. Its a great product, and everytime i break out i use it and within a week the acne is gone.
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August 12, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)

Pros:

it feel good

Cons:

make your skin while like say ur brown, use it you turn yellow

use it
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August 11, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)

Pros:

it works really well to help dry up those big painfu pimples and prevent them from coming back. the little bumps dissappear over time!! and your skin feels smooth and soft with continued use!!

Cons:

it made my skin a little more red than usual at fist, but if you use moisturizer afterwards, it will help a LOT!!

this is a great product for people with oily skin and really bad acne. it's best to use a moisturizer afterwards if you DON'T have oily skin. and please before you guys write reviews, give it at least two to three weeks for it to really work and see the true results.
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August 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

got rid of my acne after 5days, they have a gentle formula kit for my skin that gets irritated easly and dried out..

Cons:

nothen happens if you dont use it right

i love the product i like the diffrent options you have when you call in and order i just dont like the wait on shipping.... all in all its wonderful
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July 30, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

you can feel a diff with frist use.
even out skin tone

Cons:

burns within the frist few weeks (toner)

IT WORKS. I have been suffering with acne for about six years. I'm 20 now, I have tried everything. This was the last thing I used for my face and of course the last thing works..lol. I tell everyone about it and how it changed my life. I went thoguh so much with my skin. If you want clean skin USE IT. That's the bottom line.
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July 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It worked well on my skin, making it less oily. It really helped with all my blackheads

Cons:

it doesn't come with a moisturizer and dries out some types of skin, so its a good idea to buy one.

It worked for me, but ive heard it doesn't work for other people. But me and my beast friend both swear by it.
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July 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

-Works at first. - I havent noticed any bleaching of my hair or fabrics.
-Doesnt smell TOO bad.- Easy to use.
-Monthly supply lasts a long time.

Cons:

-Works at first then stops.-Makes your skin DRY
-Burns sometimes.

Okay, here's the deal. It worked pretty well at first, but it got gradually less effective as i used it. it makes your skin SO dry and the toning stuff burns like crazy. Its really hard to stop using it though because even just two days of not using it, i broke out terribly. So... use it if you can keep it up, but NEVER quit for a few days...
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