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 27, 2012
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

-cleared up my skin after about three months of continued use

Cons:

-expensive
-can look weird on your face when dry, so I only use it at night and switched to something else during the day

If I had to do it over again, I would've passed over this and looked harder for a gel.
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December 26, 2012
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

it simply works and really good price

Cons:

I have to get it from USA, cannot get it here in Sweden!

Great product, and good price!
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December 20, 2012
Product used: Carley's Clear and Smooth (Kick Ass Acne Treatment)

Pros:

Exfoliates, clears up acne, keeps skin looking fresh and pretty

Cons:

Somewhat time consuming to wash the RIGHT way - but totally worth it!

I have recently transitioned from moderate/severe teenage acne and oiliness into hormonal "Adult Acne" - AND I have sensitive skin (I'm about to turn 30). I've tried Murad, Proactive, etc., then tried every organic, all natural remedy I could get my hands on. Carley's is the ONLY thing that has kept my skin consistently clear - or as clear as I can expect my skin to be while using birth control and with a tendancy towards cysts. I have started using my clarisonic brush with the soap step in the cleansing, and that has cleared up my skin even more. Bottom line: I've been dealing with acne for almost 20 years, and this is the best product I have ever used!
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December 15, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

I can't say enough about this product. It clears up my cystic acne.

Cons:

Drying.

After many derm visits, wasting a lot of money, and trying a lot of products, I took a chance ordering this product and it is the only product that has product has cleared cystic acne! I only got cystic acne in my chin, but after using this product, I barely get any. So happy I discovered this product. I've been reading reviews that BP is bad for your skin, but i haven't experienced any discoloration on my eybrows. Only bad this is the dryness, which I'm handing with a good moisturizer.
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December 11, 2012
Product used: The Regimen

Pros:

- EFFECTIVE.
- Viewable, measurable results.
- Worth the dry, red skin, the time, the patience, the effort.
- Effective, this sh*t works, what more can I really say?
- Did I say effective?
- Skin is not dull, but radiant. Don't see why people complain about dull skin :/.
- Products smell and feel nice compared to others.

Cons:

- Expensive shipping.
- I really should stress how horrible the scaly, red, tight, dry, flaky skin is. I understand why people quit early!
- Embarrassing packaging on products haha.

I got this last week. Before I was using cetaphil cleanser, brevoxyl (4% benzoyl peroxide), and a boots extreme dry skin moisturizer. I've been doing the regimen since the 5th of September with those products. It took 2.5 months for my skin to get used to just half the amount that's recommended because of the high percentage benzoyl peroxide, but my skin was 75% clear. Last week I took the plunge and I ordered Dan's products. F**k...F**K. My GOD. In just a WEEK my skin is 99% clear, just a little flaky and red when I put make-up on. I'm so happy. It's not just my skin though. I can see my f**king face completely. I haven't been this pretty in my whole life...or at least I haven't felt this pretty. People are stopping and staring at me in the street. I was approached by a model scout this Saturday. I feel great. I would've paid millions if I had it for this experience, but only paid 50 odd euro and it's truly a miracle. I've had bad skin since I was 12, I'm 19 now, so this means a lot to me. I'm not just gushing, I mean every word. Thanks Dan. Your products are AMAZING. Bring down the shipping prices and I can't wait to see what the Jojoba oil and the AHA cream is like :).
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December 2, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

It works. clears acne in a couple of days. it prevents acne. it doesnt irritate as other produts do.

Cons:

got to be patient. it is no a wonder product, take 3-4 to work complety

i have been using for 1 month and i only see 2 new pimples or else i usually had 3-4 pimples in a week.
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November 28, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (Sensitive Skin Formula)

Pros:

Helps
Convincing ingredients

Cons:

Strong smell, gave me head aches
Toner is useless
Not as good as other systems

I used this system for about three months, within the first month my skin was SO clear. But the drying was bad, and since it didn't come with a moisturizer I didn't think it'd be wise to use one, therefore the dryness was bad. Kind of scaly actually. The smell of the cream began to give me headaches, and i believe that toners are useless. :b So i kind of dwindled off this product, and i know that the Regimen will be more effective, so i won't miss it. But those things are personal and might be different for others.
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November 17, 2012
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)

Pros:

-Clears Acne!

Cons:

-usually runs out before you get a new stock

It worked wonderfully for me. I've had acne for four years and this has been the only thing that worked to clear my acne, and today I found out that they're discontinuing it; so I need to find something new and similar QUICK! My regimen was 07. 32. 38.
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November 17, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (All-Day Acne Control Leave-On Foam)

Pros:

Great application
Effective
Soothing

Cons:

None

Love this. My favorite Bp, and I've tried them ALL. Literally disappears into your skin. So effective. It prevents and clears up acne so fast compared to other types of Bp. The foam is really great. I think it makes it penetrate the skin more, instead of sitting on top of the skin in a gross thick layer. Will last a long time bc you need so little. Got rid of a painful pimple overnight. Less drying for me than gel Bp. I seriously hope they never discontinue this.
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November 12, 2012
Product used: The Regimen

Pros:

Really starting to see results now after about 3 months of regular use. Smooths out complexion, evens out skin tone and unblocks pores

Cons:

Iritates at first, takes time, but be patient!

I am pregnant at the moment and there is nothing I can take for this acne. The AHA and the jojoba oil have really helped me a lot and have balanced the oil production in my skin. Cannot use the benzyl peroxide while pregnant but the AHA has helped immensly. I am looking forward to having this baby and using spiro again in combination with these great products, I am certain my skin will then be clearer than ever!
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