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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June 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Good for mild to moderate acne.
Cheap
OTC

Cons:

Doesn't work for severe cases.
Results do not last for long.

It works well for persons who suffers from mild to moderate acne. It is cheap and you do not need a prescription to get it.
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June 27, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

The product never irritates my skin and it keeps my face clear and acne-fee. Also, I love their green tea moisturizer--its light-weight, feels refreshing, and smells great!Along with the cleanser, toner, and repairing lotion, I also highly suggest t

Cons:

Yes, the product will bleach wash cloths, towels, and even your bedsheets, which I agree is annoying. However, the instructions CLEARLY warn of this (please read people). Most prescription acne cleansers and medications also bleach fabrics.

I have been using Proactive for 3 years now and I love the product! I use proactive twice a day, my skin is acne free, and is never irritated. I had been going to dermatologists (I tried several) for 6 years before trying proactive. ALL of the face cleansers and medicated creams given to me by dermatologists would always make my face burn and my skin was constantly dry and peeling--yet I STILL had bad, embarrassing acne. I was even taking prescription antibiotics daily for acne as well. On a whim, I quit all of my dermatologist crap, began proactive, and got results immediately. (And it was painless!) I owe my confidence to Proactive. Do be aware, Proactive is a prescription strenth product for people with really bad acne--if you just a few zits, buy something cheaper and gentler. (Proactive does not cause scaring. Acne causes scaring. If you have an extreme case of acne, your face may already be scared, but you will only be able to see the scares once the acne
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June 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

at first works good

Cons:

makes your skin wrinkle and leather like, dry and irritated, and after two weeks i broke out even worse than when i didnt use it.

this is the worst thing i've ever done for my face. DO NOT BUY IT. ITS A WASTE OF MONEY AND ITS A GIMMICK
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June 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

NONE!

Cons:

Where do I begin? Everything about this product is a con. It's EXPENSIVE, DOES NOT WORK, MAKES ACNE WORSE, and the PEOPLE WHO WORK THERE ARE TOTAL IDIOTS! TOTAL SCAM!!!!!!

I used Proactiv b/c I was at my last resort. After 6 months of use, my face was exploding w/ pimples, red, & blotchy! WAY worse then before I started. I tried calling the company & the people would always tell me something different- "You're not using enough." "You're using too much." etc. They always recommended the same thing though- keep buying the product. YEAH RIGHT! Proactiv is a TOTAL SCAM!!!! AVOID THIS PRODUCT AT ALL COSTS!!!!!
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June 22, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

This product offers temporary solutions.

Cons:

This appears to be a gimmick in order to increase trips to dermatologists. Stay away...

DO NOT USE THIS STUFF!!!! STAY AWAY!!! WHEN YOU STOP USING IT...YOU BREAK OUT MORE.
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May 28, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

This product is comparable to Proactive- without the high price and waiting for a shipment. It cleared my skin up, and keeps it clear. I occasionally get the "period breakout" but even that has significantly improved. This is a must try.

Cons:

Be sure to use an oil free moisturiser. (which should be used anyway- acne or not). No real complaints.

This product works well and I highly reccomend giving it a try. I should also mention I exfoliate with a gentle scrub every few days and use a clarifying mask once a week too. And as I already mentioned- I ALWAYS follow with oil free facial lotion to keep my skin hydrated and smooth. But this product line is great for clearing existing acne, and preventing new breakouts. If I get a breakout (yay for periods!) it might be one or two small pimples instead of a face full of acne...and they go away very quickly. I have gone from a face full of pimples into what I call "maintenance mode." Such a nice change! I recently purchased their "Scar fade and erase" system to use with my routine- it's been a week and I have already noticed some improvement- now I hope the scar treatment system works as well as the regular 3-step (cleanse, tone and repair) system does.
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May 25, 2007
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

acts like it works for the first week, good return policy i returned it after trying their whole 3 step system and the make up and all for 6 months

Cons:

absolute crap, ruins your skin, makes you get zits all over your cheeks and their make up and concealer just makes you break out all over in places you never had acne in before!

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. PLEASE. I wish I hadn't been conned into buying their crap for 6 months. I spent over 100 bucks at that darn counter and it resulted in nothing but a face that is MUCH worse than what it was to begin with. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't use their crap. I am 22, and I never had a zit on my cheek in my entire life til I used this stuff, now both my cheeks are full of them. And how do I know its Clinique that caused all this? I stopped using Clinique and switched to Sephora brand make up, and cheap drugstore cleansers like Cetaphil, and my skin is instantly clearing up!
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May 24, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

great commercial

Cons:

doesn't work

I never had acne, until I turned about 25. It started midly so I figured I'd just use Proactiv b/c their commercial was very convincing. It worked for the first year, then BAM.....stopped working. I continued with the system just like I had for the previous year, but it just doesn't work anymore. My skin is horrible now. I do not recommend this product at all. It is too expensive and doesn't work for the long run.
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May 24, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

This dried faster and is more effective than the cream I was using. I also like that it comes in a large size.

Cons:

Wish it also came in a small size for air travel since we can't carry on anything over 3 oz.

It's annoying that this isn't available in stores, so I have to remember to order it before I run out. But it works really well and has a good texture. And it's a GREAT value. I tend to be extra dry but this isn't too bad if I slather on the moisture.
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May 24, 2007
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

It is WONDERFUL!

Cons:

My aunt didn't use it correctly, used the amped up version (with 5% benzoyl peroxide) and it literally burned her face... Follow directions!!! And if your skin is seriously hyper sensitive, then stick to the 2% original stuff.

After trying everything everywhere, this is what finally worked in combination with the "Clear Skin Regimen" recommended on this site. My skin was awful and embarrassing, and whether it was oral or topical, OTC or prescribed, nothing else had worked til this. Thank the Lord! My skin is clear now. Don't know why it works, but FOLLOW THE DRECTIONS EXACTLY, and it will. Love it and recommend it to everybody!
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