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 16, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

As long as I use ALL THREE products it works like a miracle. The toner shouldn't make a difference, it should be about the BP lotion, but it isn't. You need to use all 3, but you don't have to scrub for 2 mins, 30 secs just to get your face clean.

Cons:

You have to be regimented, which I am not. I tried to cheat, use a different cleanser, skip the toner when I ran out, it doesn't work the same.

I used a prescription once which made my skin dry and flaky, I tried other things over the years, this stuff just works for me. I think the lesson here is that there is no one product that works for everyone and many products work for someone. This works for me, my skin looks great.
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August 13, 2007
Product used: Brevoxyl-4 (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Cream)

Pros:

does clear up spots quite well

Cons:

after a few weeks can become extremley drying and doseage may need to be lessened

works well, the best ive found, big shame about the drying!!
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August 13, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Got rid of a sudden breakout. I tried Aveeno, Noxema, and Cetaphil and the pimples didn't go away until I used the ProActiv

It worked wonders for my "unknown cause", sudden acne. The products really isn't that expensive considering you can get a shipment every 16-20 weeks @ $42.00 ...which is about how long my supply lasts.
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August 13, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))

Pros:

This product works very, very well. I have used 10% BP Clearisil Persigel which was very drying and irritating to my skin. This is much more mild. With Oil of Olay moisturizer, make up goes on very well-a must for work.

Cons:

You really should start with a very small amount to avoid irritating your skin. I used a very small amount on my forehead, nose, and chin and it has worked very well. Not really a con-just a recommendation.

This works very well. I've tried tons of other products, and this has worked by far the best. I use Dove white/sensitive bar soap for the first step, and Oil of Olay Moisturizer for the third step, but only if I have to wear make up for work. If you've never used BP, start off small because it can be a little drying and irritating, but it is just as effective as the 10% stuff out there, but not nearly as irritating. Moisturizing helps a lot, and my Bare Minerals make up goes over everything with no problem. Bare Minerals is great for your skin, and conceals blemishes like nothing else. You can get the starter kit for about $60, and it lasts a long time (still on my starter kit 3 months later).
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August 11, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)

Pros:

Clears up acne fast, fades red marks very well.

Cons:

Powdery, REALLY dries out skin, do not put on facial hair (including eyebrows). USE MOISTURIZER!

Been using for 2 days now, seen less red marks. Give time to work on whiteheads, its not instant. Make sure you really wash your face before you use it.
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August 11, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Dried out my skin so severely and had a major reaction to it... my entire face was bright red, insanely itchy, and my eyelids got swollen and puffy (even though I didn't put it anywhere near my eyes!)

HORRIBLE. Didn't reduce acne, though I only used it for a day because of the awful side effects.
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August 7, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Refining mask works well.

Cons:

Gave me very dry and peeling skin for the first week. For the next three weeks I got no results, in fact my acne slightly got worse.

Used it twice a day but it didnt work for me, but it may work for you.
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August 7, 2007
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Spot Treatment)

Pros:

So far the acne have not come back...It clears all the redness and keep the new acne popping out.

Cons:

It does dry out our skin but for me, I am ok with it coz my skin is full of oil.

Good for people who have really-really oily skin.
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August 4, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Reasonable price for the large quantity;
Gel Formulation is Unique and Different from Anything Else on the Market;
It works!

Cons:

Shipping fees a tad bit pricey

I am 38 and have extremely sensitive skin with a problematic, oily t-zone. I decided to purchase this product after reading all the positive reviews on the Acne.org and Makeup Alley websites. I have only used it a few days, but so far so good! I love the texture of the gel formula - it did not irritate my skin at all and is really gentle. Upon my first use, I could immediately tell this gel is unlike any other bp product I have tried in the past. I am using this gel in conjunction with Jan Marini Bioglycolic cleanser and Bioclear lotion. Very happy I tried it...hope it continues to work for me!
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August 3, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Hi im 20 years old.i have severe acne which i have NEVER had befor i started using proactive.all threw out high school i had maybe 2-3 zits a year! once i went off my birth control i had a little break out. I went one proactive BAAAAAAAAD idea.I had a REALLY bad allergic reaction.I got bumps ALL over my face and i just broke out over and over again,i woke up one morning with my cheek HUGE i had to call in sick for work..It was one of the worst experiences of my life.Im so upset about my acne i dont even want to leave the house.Now i am tring minocycline i hate taking medication like that but maybe ill get "ME" back.
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