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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December 28, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

perfect!!! i love it, this is the best BP gel ever and it is so affordable...my skin feel soft after I apply it, and it doesnt irritate my super sensitive skin. I've had pimples for more them 10 years and this is a product that ACtually works!thx dan

Cons:

none

please do your self a favour and try this product. it is so cheap compared to all those other brands, think practiv (doesnt work and irritated my skin like hellfire)! think lancome, vichy, biotherm! those are all over $30!! for a small tube and does not work at all! bottom line is, this is a gentle BP gel that goes on smoothly and doesnt dry up ur skin, works like a charm.
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December 24, 2007
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)

Pros:

Excellent product! I started with Panoxyl 2.5% and it cleared up my skin, but it was really sticky. Was a bit hesitant switching to Benzac since it's available here only at 5%, but I was glad I did! Works well, texture is like cream & absorbs faster.

Cons:

Makes my skin a bit red. Didn't experience peeling though, maybe because I already went through that with Panoxyl.

I guess it really depends on your skin type & how bad your acne is, I have oily skin and I've had moderate-severe acne since I was a teenager. Went on Roaccutane and that sort of cleared and dried up my face for about a year, then I started getting mild acne. I'm so glad I found this site, first time I ever considered applying medication on my face. I haven't seen any drugstores here selling Benzac 2.5%, it starts at 5%, that's why I started with Panoxyl. I guess since I'm using this now I shouldn't go back down to 2.5%. Been using this for about 2 weeks now and I'm very happy with the results. Don't forget to moisturize!
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December 23, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Deppite a sharp learnig/adjustement curve it does work

Cons:

Too harsh on skin and shipments take 2 weeks to arrive

Well first I had to adjust the shipping times so that i would get my shipments evenly, they take 2 weeks to arrive so if you want it on december 14 you have to ask for it to be shipped out december 1st they dont tell you this and by the time you get it, its december 30th. Second, the toner (2nd Step) is useless, dont bother. Replace the face wash (step 1) with an over the counter acne wash because theirs is too rough on the skin. and thirdly they say you need a dime size amount of the lotion (step 3) you actually need a whole lot more to work effectivaly especially if youre uisng it twice a day like they suggest. The whole proactiv process is just a pain in the ass. But with a whole lotta work it does clear up your skin, as long as you do it twice a day and dont get lazy, but id try otc stuff first
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December 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I've only had it for two days and my face feels great, fresh, clean, smooth and soft. I haven't been using it long enough to know if it works on acne yet but it seems good so far. I haven't had any reactions, hasn't made my skin itchy, red, or flaky.

Cons:

Too expensive, $70 here. I think it would be better and easier if it were sold in shops for like $35 at the most.

It is a leading name in acne control and it makes your face feel beautiful. After only 2 days of using it my skin lookers healthier and younger, fresh and clean.
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December 16, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Easy to use
Works partially

Cons:

Works only partially
Ruins the collars of good shirts and pillow cases
Expensive, for my budget at least

I am going to try something else. I had high hopes for this, but I am not seeing enough improvement.
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December 6, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

It cleared up my acne! and it's cheap

Cons:

It takes time to massage it into the skin

I've had bad acne in high school and mild acne in college. I tried everything: Proactive, Exposed, topical treatments, pill (Diane and Tri-orthocylen) and natural stuff but nothing never cleared my skin for more than 2 weeks. But Daniel Kern gel did. It's been 4 weeks now and I don't have any zits or read mark. And I'm confident my skin will stay beautiful! You should really try it... and if you live far like me, order a couple of tubes at the same time to save on shipping!
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December 1, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

i didn't use it but my brother did a few months ago. after that his skin cleared up soooo fast!! i'm jealous of it and i'm 12 years old and he's 17. his girlfriend used it--same reaction except every once in a while she has 1 or 2 on her cheeks.

Cons:

umm i don't have any

it works. he hasn't used it for months because he only used it until he ran out (he didn't have a great job to buy another) but even still his skin went from HORRIBLE to AH-MAZING. but i don't know--these other people's stories kinda turned it against me.
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November 29, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

NONE.

Cons:

NONE.

IT DIDN'T WORK. I TRIED IT ONCE WHEN I WAS 13, IT DIDN'T WORK. SO I WAITED SOME YEARS, AND RECENTLY TRIED IT AGAIN NOW THAT I'M 22 AND NOPE IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. IT SAYS THAT PROACTIV WORKS ON SOME 85% OF PEOPLE...I GUESS I'M SOMEWHERE IN THAT OTHER 15%.
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November 26, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

can burn if you have dry skin. put less on then.

Cons:

It works. Use up to 3 times a day or once every second day for sensative skin.

I've use this since I was in High School. 8 years later I still use it.. Every second day to control mild breakouts. It can burn if you put ALOT on. It depends on your skin type. If you have very oily skin it won't burn because the cream soaks up all the oil like it's supposed to do and your skin simply makes more oil and keeps things balanced... Dry skin people it can burn.. use moisturizer after applying. Bottom line is it works. Use it daily or every second day and you won't have any pimples. For mild to moderate acne.
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November 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

None

Cons:

Overpriced , over rated junk promoted by Celebs who don't even use it.

Don't buy this overpriced overrated junk. Go to your local drugstore and buy Clearasil Ultra vanishing cream with 10% benzoil peroxide. It WORKS. Benzoil peroxide is the ONLY thing that has worked and continues to work for many many years now for mild to moderate acne treatment. A few days to a week with Clearasil Ultra and you will see results..
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