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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January 9, 2013
Product used: The Regimen

Pros:

really effective
value for money
safe ( if used as directed)
fragrance free
dries up pimples fast

Cons:

very drying
time consuming
BP seems to make my skin darker
can't wear make up during initial stages (eyes and lips are ok, but forget foundation, blush, etc)
faith in regimen is a MUST!
skin may get WORSE before it gets better

My acne cleared up within 2 weeks! i am now adjusting to the dryness that the BP is causing. definitely worth a try especially those who seem to have lost all hope for clearer skin. just follow directions and youll be fine
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January 4, 2013
Product used: The Regimen

Pros:

-Clears up all acne!
-Easy to apply
-Odorless

Cons:

-BP can make skin very dry but if you stick with it and use jojoba oil with the moisturizer, you should be fine

I used SO MANY different products to clear up my acne but nothing worked better than the Regimen. At first, my skin was really dry and itchy from the BP but I kept on using the products and I'm glad I did! My skin slowly started clearing up and after 2.5 months, my acne was completely gone! My skin was so clear and smooth! I got so many complements from others and I felt so good! If you want to read about just how much I love it, please visit my site: [link removed]
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January 2, 2013
Product used: The Regimen

Pros:

It works!

Cons:

can dry skin if you do not use the lotion

Awesome!
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January 2, 2013
Product used: The Regimen

Pros:

It Works! After soooo many years of fighting acne with doctors and prescriptions this simple routine has cleared me right up. I can't express how happy I am. I started with the suggested drug store treatments, and once I saw that they worked I ordered The Regimen kit. I have tried EVERYTHING and I am so happy that I gave this treatment a shot. Please try it, it could be the life changer you are looking for. It changed my life at 29 and now at 30 I feel beautiful and confident again!

Cons:

Takes a bit of time.

Wonderful. Try it!
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December 26, 2012
Product used: The Regimen

Pros:

It does work!

Cons:

- Initially causes redness and irritation
- Initially causes extremely dry skin ( I added jojoba oil to the mix and my dryness ceased)
- May cause more pimples to come out but they will heal and die.
- MUST FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER!
- Must be consistent!

I started doing the regimen in october 2011 after I broke out like crazy! I've always had some acne, more than the usual person, but last year it got really bad. Initially my face got really dry and red, but I could see that my pimples were also drying out and dying. After 6 months of treatment I was cleared except for a few hyperpigmentation marks and my skin no longer got red or irritated after applying BP. I still get pimples, though not nearly as much, and doing the regimen kills them overnight.
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December 22, 2012
Product used: Brevoxyl-4 (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Cream)

Pros:

- clears skin within 2 weeks of use
- gets rid of up coming breakouts very quickly
- prevets breakouts

Cons:

- dries put skin especially around the nose area

This is a great product i love what it has done for my skin it is clean and clear. This is great for people with moderate or light acne. Start using in very small amounts so that your skin doesnt over react
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December 15, 2012
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)

Pros:

it WORKS!

Cons:

slightly drying

although this product can be a little bit drying, it REALLY works! i was using proactiv for over a year and my face was never this clear. i would definitely recommend it.
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December 14, 2012
Product used: The Regimen

Pros:

None, really..

Cons:

Leaves skin extremely dry ALL DAY
BP burns
Bleaches towels, clothes
Did not improve my acne at all

Just don't waste your time. I started off with light/moderate acne, and after about 3 months of usage I have been left with moderate/severe acne! I continued use because I assumed the worsening was the "purging" stage of treatment, and followed the instructions precisely, no- religiously. ProActiv & Murad worked 10000x better than this treatment. Now, I am left with a few cysts (I used to only have maybe one every few months), other pimples surrounding them on my cheeks (where I have NEVER broken out before), and a visit to the dermatologist next week. Specifically, the BP burns, moisturizer doesn't work, and left my skin seriously flaking off. I would've given this treatment NO stars, if that were an option. Please, just don't start this regiment. Especially if you have dry skin or light acne to begin with.
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December 13, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Product cleared my skin. Unbelievable results. Have tried everything literally...been to doctors, tried everything under the moon at drugstores and all the popular products that are celebrity endorsed! Nothing has ever worked like this! I can't stress enough on how important it is to use this as directed. I can not say enough positive things about this line. The lotion is amazing and is a must. The benzoyl peroxide is very drying the first month but honestly it's better than having acne.

Cons:

Dryness but honestly what acne product doesn't cause dryness. The lotion will really help with this. Please don't let the dryness deter you from this product. It's honestly works miracles!!!! It's the only thing that has ever actually cleared my skin!!!!

Best acne product I've ever used!!!! It actually works!!! Please please try this if you have acne!!!! It's honestly amazing and a game changer! I'm 25 and have had acne since I was 18!!!! I'm so happy that this product cleared me up. I hope it continues to work I've been using it for 5 months.
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November 26, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

-Makes acne worse
-EXPENSIVE
-Near impossible to cancel

When I began using this I had very light acne ONLY on my forehead, the rest of my face was completely clear. After a week of using it my ENTIRE face was breaking out, cheeks, chin, nose, and especially forehead. It also gave me terrible cystic acne (something I've never had prior) I've been off the regimine for a year and am still trying to get rid of the scars it gave me. DO NOT BUY.
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  1. Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
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