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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 4, 2006
Product used: DDF (Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% with Tea Tree Oil)

Pros:

Its not really creamy...I think you have to use it everyday and give it sometime...ive been breaking out lately so im eager to know if this will work

Cons:

You wont see results instantly i think it takes more then two weeks to see results...

you can find at Sephora....but I heard that DDF is having some distrubution problems so there not delivering much....I hope they dont go out of the market because I definetly recommend the DDF sulfur mask
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November 30, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Cleared my acne problem for awhile, after using for about 6-8 months, I began to have more breakouts. Cleans well.

Cons:

Very expensive. Bottles are small, when used twice daily, product does not last long. Irritates skin when begin using. Horrible customer service dept., frequently get orders and payments wrong, and takes FOREVER to correct probelms.

Not worth the money you have to pay. There are other products available over the counter with similar ingredients that cost much less. Not worth the hassle.
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November 26, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

cleans well

Cons:

irritates, inflames, causes hyperpigmentation,doesnt remove oil well, expensive, doesnt clear up acne or clear up pores

I have used the whole Proactiv system for the year of 2005 and I have to say it is a horrible system! Its main approach to battling acne is over-drying and blackening the skin. Its ingredients cause wrinkles, and increase sun damage (photosensitivity) and it so expensive it RAPES YOUR WALLET! 1) The cleanser 0/5 - very harsh, gritty and doesn't remove sunscreen/moisturizer very well. Leaves skin feeling "unclean" meaning it still feels oily. It cant be used over eyes or your EYES WILL BURN! It darkens acne marks and leaves skin red and inflammed. 2) The toner 1/5 - contains glycolic acid which sweeps away dead dry skin cells and also doesnt have alcohol. HOWEVER, it does nothing to clean up pores (lack of BHA perhaps) and it leaves skin sticky and feeling tight. 3) The Repairing Lotion 1/5 - Causes wrinkles (BP is very drying), darkens skin tone by increasing sun sensitivity and causing post inflammatory pigmentation! Makes skin rough, looking aged and doesnt clea
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November 20, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It will clear up your skin, but you have to wait about 4 months.

Cons:

Expensive and you really have to stick to the regiment.

I have tried everything, and was very dissapointed. This really is the only thing that works. But you have to remember to scrub your face for 2 minutes morning and night, wait for your toner to dry before applying the lotion, and also use the refining mask 3-4 times a week. Also I would reccomend Daily Oil Control if your face is oily!! It can be tough to stick to, but it's even worse being embarassed to show your face ! Remember to wait at least 4 months!
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November 19, 2006
Product used: Stridex (Power Pads)

Pros:

Works very well for what is supposed to do. Does not dry out skin.

Cons:

A little pricey, but hey, beauty aint free.

This stuff work great. One when I wake up, one after school. This stuff will work for you as long as it is used with other treatments. Also useful for trips or sleepovers where you can just stick one or two packets in your pocket and use it for later. Or when you have a particuarly bad acne day at school, you can go into the bathroom and use one. Use other meds, like dan kern's stuff and some 10% spot treatment, and some .5% Oxy Sailyic Pads
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November 17, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Not really any

Cons:

It works for a little but doesnt clear completely then it justs gets worse then when i started

I used proactive for a while then and my skin was starting to clear but and then my face just got terriblly worse more then 20 pimples and breakout red spots on each cheek and on my chin, dont buy it its just a waste just like clearicel and everything else
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November 15, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It makes you think it's working

Cons:

It doesn't really do anything at all

I have tried everything for my skin. My acne isn't too bad, just occasionally on my chin and forehead. I thought it might be working for a little bit, but reality is, TWO years later, my skin is as bad or worse than it was before. I switched to noxema and it's the best it's been in years. It's just a gimic.
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November 12, 2006
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Wash)

Pros:

Nice lather and nice scent.

Cons:

Does not work as well as it promised. Very drying also.

If you barely have acne, just a pimple or two at that time of the month than this product will work for you. However if acne is a consistent serious problem like mine than it won't do much to as to just clean or skin.
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November 12, 2006
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Spot Treatment)

Pros:

i first wash off whith oxy chill factor then i put this on this stuff works great for a quick fix

Cons:

but only for a quick fix i started getting acne when i was 14 im 16 now and still have acne it comes and goes this produckt only works for a little while

buy it it you need a quick fix but in the long run acne will come back
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November 10, 2006
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Great price! Works if you follow the directions and verify it is safe for your skin. My face is the proof and I am willing to endorse for free!

Cons:

I run out of the cleanser and the toner before the lotion finishes.

You cannot use a product for a 1-2 weeks and then complain it doesnt work! Common sense PEOPLE! Your skin needs time to ADAPT! And it is a proven fact (ASK ANY DERMATOLOGIST) that your skin will get worse before it gets better when you start a new regime!!! It is the products way of drawing out the impurities that already exist! Use it for a month and then make a judgement. If you know for a fact that you have sensitive skin, you need to gradually introduce the product to your face. common sense! I've had horrible skin for 13 years. I am 26 and you would think acne would be a thing of the past. I'm so mad at myself for not trying acne free before. I would have saved my skin from alot of scars!! I have always been queen of makeup; not because I was covering my bad skin but because I am also a makeup artist. I can finally go bare faced and not feel like everyone is staring at the bumps! I bought my first pack in Sept-06 it is now Nov-06 and my face looks F A B O L O U S!!
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