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 10, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Made my skin feel very clean and worked very well for the first 2 weeks.

Cons:

After the first two weeks my acne (which isn't bad at all) was worse than it has ever been. I had acne in places I hadn't before.
I am still working on repairing the damage it has done to my cheeks.

Product is not effective and is very expensive.
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June 9, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

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IT WORKS!!! IT ACTUALLY WORKS!!!!!! You dont know how HAPPY i am ! I COULD CRY WITH JOY!!!!!

Cons:

I do turn a little red on my neck,, but it goes away

I use it every other day and i will never stop using it. Pro Active??? HA i laugh at you. How you did me wrong ! I think they pay people to lie about thier product. It felt like acid. BUT Clinique feels great on my skin.
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June 8, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System)

Pros:

really easy to use
smells nice:)

Cons:

its making my skin really dry!!!!

i have had acne for a really long time and ive tired just about everything. i just started this last night and nothing really happend overnight except it made my skin a little dry, but maybe thats just me because i have sensitive skin. i didnt expect to see overnight results so im gonna keep up with it. wish me luck!
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June 8, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)

Pros:

Gentle, Quick/Easy to use, it WORKS!

Cons:

Drying, Runny

I am VERY sensitive to benzoyl peroxide but its the only thing that has kept my skin clear. BP creams/gels are often too irritating, leave me shiny & i have to avoid touching my face because of bleaching. This product is simple, i wash my face with it morning & night, then moisturize with cetaphil & i'm good for the day! I saw improvement within the first 3 days. My face is completely clear & my clogged pores are disappearing. I thought the wash wouldnt work because it doesnt leave the BP on my skin for long enough but thats proven wrong because i see a huge difference, Its gentle, easy to use and rinses easily and completely. There are minimal ingredients in it which is good because there is little to no irritation. The only cons is that its drying which is common with any acne product, but with a good moisturizer (which should always be used anyways) there is no problems with dryness. The product is a little runny which makes it rinse easily. With a pump dispenser it would b
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June 8, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Works for the first six months

Cons:

Stops working after you use it for a while, costly

In he end, cons outweigh the pros
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June 7, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Nice smell
Softer skin

Cons:

Skin got softer, but didn't clear up
Expencive

Didn't work for me, wouldn't recommend it.
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June 7, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

Got rid of my repeating pimples all over my face, really fast and kept them away

Cons:

My skin was a little dry, but nothing a moisterizer can't fix :)

I've used over 10 products for my bad acne, and this is the only one that has ever worked. :)
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June 6, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)

Pros:

It really helps reduce your spots in size, and I guess with the bleach the scar will lighten eventually.

Cons:

Nothing really its great, If i'd used it when I had my first ever spot, I would never have got any more. ahwell, today counts got to keep going, yeah only dries the area youve used it on very slightly though.

Why have people paid for it, my doctor prescribed mine. so it was free from the chemist.
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June 4, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

Variety of natural products - not just for acne sufferers, although I'd say this is their main product.
Exceptional quality, exceptional price, exceptional customer service.
Wonderful all the way around!

Cons:

The rose eye cream irritates my eyes but then I have sensitive eyes and this is not unusual.

Try it. Don't debate. Just try it. If you go to the website or to ebay you will see hundreds of testimonials regarding the effectiveness of this product and what a godsend it is for people. The price is much less than what you pay for most other acne products and it lasts a long, long time. This is an extremely good value for the money. While you are at it, don't hesitate to try their other products. My favorites are the anti aging products, especially the cream. My skin loves it and I look good immediately after application.
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June 2, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)

Pros:

works really well, very fast acting, peels off a layer of your skin to reveal glowing, noticably healthy skin

Cons:

since it strips ur skin it makes ur face tight, red, itchy for a while. I used the gel when my face was still stripping...bad idea. It felt like my skin was on fire and i cudnt go in the sun for 2 days.

fastest working product i have ever tried started working within 24 hrs. yielded beautiful glowing skin. NO more bumps. My spots are coming out. I feel confident and sexy again.
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