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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July 11, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)

Pros:

Heals acne and old blemishes quickly:^)

Cons:

Can cause drying and redness:^(

This is the best item that i've used...I have tried many things while battling acne for over 3 years.
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July 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

- Cleared Pimples early
- Face feels good once it is used to it
- After a very long breakout after about 3 months my skin is almost blemish free

Cons:

- Dried out skin while I was getting used to it
- Expensive for a youth (me)
- Has a slight odour

For me, it works just as advertised, but as I see not for others. After a year I don't need to use it regularly because the proactiv helped control the oil on my face. I think ProActiv is a great product.
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July 7, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)

Pros:

Cleared my face up extra fast, in about three days, got rid of old dark spots from years ago, very affordable, better than proactive.

Cons:

cant use every day or it will burn, will make you peel

Use it! it works, I wish I had found this years ago, my acne is finally gone only use this every other day, and you will be fine, all of my old acne, dark spots from me peeling old bumps off are gone, this stuff is the bomb, I have very young looking skin now, very smooth and clear, go get it, only seven dollars at right aide : )
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July 1, 2009
Product used: Solugel (Benzoyl Peroxide (8%) Gel)

Pros:

i tryed it for a week now and i noticed a real change on my skin,

Cons:

the dryness of my skin,i have to use an other moisturing cream,
the bad smell

i recommend it for all because it's more affordable, and bring quik results
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June 30, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

IT WORKS! Its simple to apply - providing you follow the instructions which are really easy, its just the best treatment I have ever used!!

Cons:

Only one I can think of, if you don't wash it off well (as the instructions state) then it can stain your towels - but the instructions tell you this too so I can't really complain!!!!

It Works, I know I've said it before but after 20+ years with acne, finding something that does what it says is brilliant. I don't get through a lot of it as I only use it every other day as my skin is so good now I make it last. The soap that goes with the acne lotion has to be my favourite product, it makes your skin feel soft and supple and you'll notice the difference between using that and any other sort of face wash. The moisturiser is so light but effective that I use it every day morning and night. Clear and smooth has changed my life, I feel confident about myself and rarely have break-outs. Its really the best thing and I would highly recommend it, it took my about 4 months before it was noticably working so stick with it!
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June 30, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

In the first couple of weeks, it clears skin up great!

Cons:

leaves skin feeling itchy, dry and tight. Takes too long to go through the process, and the product is not worth the price.

When I first started, I had very mild acne, but a few bumps here and there underneath my skin. I tried the product and swore by it for the first few months (2-3 months). Currently I started noticing that I am getting big blotches all over my face that never used to pop up when I used cheap brands. It's still nothing that makeup can't hide, but it is safe to say that it works in the beginning, but then stops working. Please take into consideration the stress levels that are in your life when the product stops working...(for those that have similar stories to mine). I am going to keep using it until my stress level is down a bit, and if it continues to not work, I will switch. Hope this helps anyone!
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June 26, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)

Pros:

Clears skin fast, affordable

Cons:

Must be consistently used

I used ProActiv for 5 months. It cleared my skin sometimes, but I usually ended up breaking out pretty bad. I decided to try OXY as an alternative, and woke up to clean, clear and oil free skin. I don't have to wear concealer anymore. My friends compliment my skin everyday. A+++ If you want to feel good about your face, BUY THIS!! You won't ever have to worry about what your skin looks like in florescent lighting, ever again. :-) If you use the face wash, I'd recommend the OXY PADS and OXY ON THE SPOT TREATMENT too.
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June 25, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)

Pros:

already my friends said that they see a difference

they didnt even know i had it :)

Cons:

makes my skin scaly

its great
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June 24, 2009
Product used: Clearogen (3 Step Acne Treatment)

Pros:

Works beautifully on mild-moderate acne. (cystic acne too) I saw results almost immediately and have had one small pimple in the past three months of using this product. Cleanser has a light, agreeable scent.

Cons:

No sun screen, and the the scent of the lotion isn't to my liking. A bit drying if used too close to eye area.

This is an excellent product and highly recommend it!
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June 23, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

it worked really well,i used it last night and this morning my face was smoother and my zit is almost gone

Cons:

it dried out my skin a bit but it was worth it

Its good and cheap buy it!
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