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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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March 1, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Not too expensive, helps pimples clear up a lot faster, one tube lasts a while.

Cons:

I haven't been able to get my face totally clear. Also, careful because it will bleach out your clothes if you get it on them.

I don't know what to say--apparently the regimen has totally cleared up most people's skin, but not mine. I've been careful to follow all of the rules as far as washing my face carefully, using a lot of bp, and not touching my face during the day. No luck. I still get frequent breakouts on my chin and forehead. The bp does help them clear up pretty quickly, though. 3 or 4 days whereas it used to be a week. I don't know, I have moderate acne so maybe I just need something stronger.
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February 25, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

Works in about a week =]

Cons:

Smell

Ive been using pro/active for over a year now and i still have complexion problem and have ance coming back..doctor prescribed apo-tetra which is a pill taken orally with water..but thas a real big committment, no food 2hours before or after taking medication and no milk either...so i bought clearasil ultra and it helped externally while apo-tetra works from teh inside to destory ance prone bacteria..bottome line..Buy this product, theres no harm in trying right. [just make sure you all know this will NOT work for everyone...we all have our own special skin type. =] Good luck:)
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February 24, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It smells good, and the refining mask works amazingly.

Cons:

It stings when I put the toner on, it also dries my skin out.

It's probally the best product out on the market so I would say use it.
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February 17, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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It cleared up my face pretty fast. I like it so far!

Cons:

It dries your face out! After I use the three step system I use clinique face lotion and that takes care of it.

If you have sensitive skin I would NOT recommend it, but if you dont got for it! I have noticed good results so far.
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February 14, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I have used it for over 6 months and no breakouts. A zit here and there but nothing noticeable. Even the proactiv workers asked why i needed their product... I use their salycic acid body wash and cream on my face. and benzyol peroxide toner

Cons:

I reccently went off birth control and I got a breakout before my period. Proactiv was not good enough to fight it off but it was my first breakout in half a year..... incredible!!!

Try it out..... it worked for me but it seems like not everyone. Don't get the benzyol peroxide one unless your skin is naturally oily. Salycic acid works for me and i have combination skin.
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February 14, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Clears acne quickly
Not as drying as proactive

Cons:

Made my skin very flaky at first
Run out of toner before cleanser and repair lotion

Overall I think this is a great product. Used twice daily, it can be drying and make your skin flake a lot, but I don't think it's as drying as proactive. Because my skin was flaking so much when I first started using acne free, I decided to try using the system in the morning only, and then use a beta hydroxy moisturizer at night. This works for me. My skin is less dry and I still have no pimples. I like this product and will continue to use it.
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February 4, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Works great! the only thing i have found to help me and i have tried almost every drugstore brand.

Cons:

Availablity and price. to buy out of shopping mall is very expensive, to buy online cannot just run out and buy when you are out, need to plan ahead more.

Terrific product! I am now into my thirties and i have never found a product to work this well for me without going to a doctor.
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February 2, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
I had an allergic reaction to the product. It made my eyes swell up after a month of using it. I think it was the Benzol peroxide. It's strange because before using Proactive I never had a negative reaction to Benzol Peroxide. I am not telling not to try it, but if you have sensitive skin you should beware.
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February 1, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
i cant live without PROACTIV now. i am 39 yrs old and i suffered from a real bad case of acne for 20 years. i started using PROACTIV in oct 2005 and now my skin is almost clear. no more bumps that i have to deal with. just some red marks which is fading day by day. i only use PROACTIV at nite and it seems to work for me. i swear by this product. u do have to give it time. at least a good 6 weeks. i dont have to cover my face with makeup anymore and if i do, i use only minimal amount. my pores have shrunk and my skin has the glow now.
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January 31, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

i love it! there's just a little fragrance so it's not irritating. lasts a lot longer than two months. the malls sell them so you can buy it whenever you want

Cons:

bleaches towels. i use the body wash before i sleep, it has a non-bleaching treatment. don't get just what you see on tv. the treatment is not the moisturizer

i've been using it for 4 years now and haven't used anything ever since. - if you're sensitive, play around with the amounts, everyone will respond to it differently. - don't use more then what's recommended, it'll dry your skin. - be consistent... it's just common sense. if you were on a diet and only followed the regiment half-heartedly you won't lose weight.. same thing here. - use the mask! it's your best friend, a smelly one, but a friend indeed. - use a sunscreen... it will subdue the "damaging" effects of benzoyl peroxide, not to mention wrinkles.
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