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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February 5, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Repairing Lotion 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide)

Pros:

keeps acne away, doesn't dry out my skin

Cons:

really expensive $28 a bottle at the mall kiosk

I love this stuff, I use it with dans clear skin regimen. I used to use dans BP gel and it works very well to. But the difference for me it the proactiv BP is more moisturizing and my skin stays more supple with it compared to dans, they however for me both work equally well at keeping acne away. I used to use the whole proactiv system but just using the proactiv bp with dans regimen works better for me, I also use %100 pure sweet almond oil the NOW brand after I wash my face and before bp and this has made a huge difference in my skin, more supple, even toned and glowing. My Regimen is: 1-Wash with dans face wash, pat face dry 2-Put 6 or 7 drops sweet almond oil in my palm and rub gently into my skin, wait a couple minutes 3- use a small amount of proactiv BP smooth on face gently, wait a couple minutes 4- use a small amount Lachydrin-5 moisurizer The results clear, beautiful, even toned, supple skin
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January 26, 2007
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Aquagel)

Pros:

WORKS. Great for using in the shower on body acne.

Cons:

Makes skin dry and itchy for the first couple weeks.

I had acne on my arms and shoulders that never went away. I saw an ad for PanOxyl Bar on TV, so I went and bought the 10% bar. It's really harsh stuff. Your body will adjust to the dryness after a while, and it's worth it. My arms and shoulders are almost completely clear now.
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January 19, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Price and size

Cons:

Did not work

I truly wanted this to work for me. I've used Neutrogena BP and Proactive BP, both worked well for me. I tried this because of the price/size, but, it did not work. I really wish it would have. I used it for over a month, breakouts increased as I used it, breakouts went away when I switched back to Neutrogena. As a side note, I have extremely temperamental skin and have had acne for 18 years. It's never completely gone away, I can just manage it. I'm sure it may work for others whose skin is not as bad as mine.
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January 13, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Great all around.
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January 12, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

less drying and irritating than other BPs (proactiv), absorbs well when used as recommended, great price.

Cons:

none, other than the standard initial complaints about BP.

If you follow the regimen every day, exactly like Dan suggests, it will work. The begining is tough because BP irritates the skin and its hard not to want results immediately. Once your skin starts clearing, you have to have the time and patience to rub the BP gel in, even though it takes a while. I started the regimen with proactiv, because I already had it. I switched to Dan's gel after about a month and the difference was huge. This gel absorbs better, is less irritating, and is more effective. Its also cheaper than other options that won't work as well.
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January 9, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Works!!!

Cons:

Can be overdrying

My teenage son and i both use this product. I am 40 so i only use it every 2nd to third day but the texture of my skin has changed dramatically by usingit. He uses it every day and when we run out his skin plays up, so we know it is this product that is clearing his skin. I suggested to another friend about the product and her and her daughter are so pleased with it also. Just be careful if you have mature skin, don't use it every day and make sure you use a good moisturiser - i have just ordered theirs to see what that is like. If you want a clearer looking complexion, less lumps and bumps and to feel confident without makeup, this product will do it for you :)
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January 7, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I had mild acne that started when I was 25. Proactiv made it manageable but not great. I had fewer pimples than before, but I still had blackheads on my nose and my skin was not smooth. It smelled clean.

Cons:

I used Proactiv for 2.5 years, and toward the end, I think it was making my skin look tired and dry. Even moisturizer didn't fully fix the problem. Also, it got expensive and I finally decided to just go to the derm.

It kept my acne manageable for a long time. By "manageable," I mean that 95% of the time, I had either no whiteheads or had them only one at a time, and never more than two at a time. My skin has recovered from looking tired and dry since I stopped using it. I definitely think it's worth a try, because you can always cancel your shipments any time you want.
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January 4, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It works! You must follow the directions, though. Morning and night! DO NOT SLEEP WITH MAKE-UP ON!

Cons:

It dried my face out for the first two weeks I started it, so I bought their moisturizer (which didn't help.) Also, I stumbled upon this website trying to buy JUST a bottle if the renewing cleanser! How can I buy just that withou the 3 step system??

Follow Directions!!
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January 1, 2007
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females)
i have this system i do every morning and every night.. 1. wake up 2.wash with Dial soap 3. use papya cleanser 4.skip toner (it makes things worse) go to lotion. 5. use nature's cure cream ( all over).....i know a lot of people say dont use the stuff cause it is 5% ben. preox. but it works... i started it and my skin dried out at first..eyes burning and stuff. but now i can put it all over my face. start gradual ...and put it on driectly after the lotion. (so you dont dry out)
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December 30, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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Proactive works very well. It kept my face clear and i only got pimples right befor ei get my period

Cons:

It made my skin really RED AND more pimples came and it looked horrible for like the first 2-3 months.

AT first I WAS going to give up on proactive because the first 2 to 3 moths it made my acne look so bad. but i kept on using proactive and it it became completely clear after like 5 moths. i hardly got any but i still got small little ones. It made me feel so confident. but i do believe it stops working, im not using anymore because mys kin has gotton too use to it so i eventually had to stop using it. i use duac gel and retin a micro now
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