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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February 28, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Works well, easy to use, works quickly, lasts long, etc.

Cons:

May get worse before it gets better.

Its a good product, really, but only for certain skin types. This product does NOT work on oily skin; a friend of mine has oily skin and this product didn't do such a great job. But I had moderate acne (hardly any now) and I think AcneFree is excellent! It doesn't burn my skin, it lasts a looooonnnnngggggg time (I've had it for about 6 months, used twice a day, only half is gone), and it clears up the skin and keeps it that way. Of course I still get acne on occasion, but, hello, TEENAGER. I can honestly say this is a great product for the right skin type, and it is really worth the money.
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February 28, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

easy to use, it does work right away in my opinion

Cons:

you have to follow the instructions and do it all the time

if you want your skin to be clean and healthy, just follow what proactiv solution tells you to do, and thats it ... proactiv does work ... just try it :) if you want more info, check this article i found online
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February 26, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Using for 1 day and face feels so clean.

Cons:

Don't have any yet!

So far I am very encouraged.
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February 26, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Cleared my acne, made skin feel clean

Cons:

cleanser is hard to get out of bottles

IT WORKED FOR ME!.. try it but give it at least a month..your acne will get worse before it gets better.. but i promise, if you use it properly it will work
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February 26, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System)

Pros:

Made my skin feel really smooth and reduced the minor acne. It also reduced the number of cystic acne bumps I had developing under my skin. Smelled nice. It was a manageable system to use consistently. Fairly cheap.

Cons:

The BP lotion ran out before I was even halfway through the lotion or the facewash.

You have to stick with this system. It says in the box what you expect to see after a certain number of days. Seemed to stop working after 3 months. It improved my general skin condition, but not completely smooth or blemish free. It may be a good system to start with and move up to something a little stronger or move onto prescription stuff. Made me face feel really smooth but the lotion seems a little too much. Made my skin red temporarily right after I would apply it and you can feel it on your face all day. Don't expect a miracle, just some improvement.
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February 25, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Dries, irritates & burns the skin.

I tried Acne Free because the ad stated you can compare it to ProActiv and the price was great. This product dried my skin out (I have very oily skin), irritated it and made by skin feel like it was constantly burning. I've been using ProActive for 10yrs (love it), you can't compare the two.
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February 25, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It clears up your skin if you have acne but not severe.

Cons:

You need a GOOD moisturizer, and you have to stay committed

I first started to use proactive about 3 years ago and I got beautiful results my face cleared up relatively fast. But then I went to the Dominican Republic and my nose burned off due to the fact that proactive makes u more sensitive to the sun which can be fixed with sunblock buti 'm an idiot. My mom stopped my proactive in about 4 months my skin slowly became more oily and i began to break out worse than i have ever had. I began to get cystic acne the size of quarters.. so i went back to proactive thinking that i would get the same results and it actually got worse BUT keep reading it gets better... i ordered the extra strength system and my face cleared up it jus took a little longer since i broke out a lot but the proactive lady told me on the phone that when u stop your skin sort of builds a wall to that amount of bp or something like that. SO IF YOU GO ON PROACTIVE AND UR SKIN CLEARS UP DONT STOP.. she said if ur skin stays clear for 6 months u can go to a lower forumla
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February 24, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

It doesn't irritate my skin.

Cons:

It doesn't do anything for my acne, it smells bad, and the toner dries out my face.

It doesn't do anything for acne.
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February 23, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Seems to be clearing up my skin nicely

Cons:

Does dry out the sensitive under eye area but since I don't break out there I will just try to avoid washing those areas

My OGBYN took me off my birth control pills and my beautiful clear skin went crazy. I got terrible acne on my chin and forehead. I tried many drugstore products and nothing worked so I broke down and bought Proactive at a mall kiosk. My acne is slowly clearing up but I am experiencing a little dryness. I use my own moisturizer but I think I'm going to try the green tea one they recommend. I'm also going to stop using it in the areas of my face where I don't breakout. But, moisturizing is the most important thing for everyone to remember to do. Good luck to all!
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February 23, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Seriously! it works! it really cleared up my acne! I still get the occasional blemish, but really it works! you just have to be consistent!

Cons:

-sorta dries out your face, but cetaphil cream moisturizer does the job!
- Skin is somewhat uneven and pimples are redded and enlarged after use, but just IMMDIATLY after use- skin doesn't stay like that!

I have moderate acne and im telling you what! proactiv really did the trick! i have like 2 pimples on my face right now and by tommorow they will probably be almost gone! The secret is to be paitent and consistent! none of these side affects occured to me accept dryness! But i didn't skip a day yet, but am FREAKEN AFRAID TO! Anyways, remeber, if you REALLY do have -ACNE -COMBINATION TO OILY SKIN -AND SKIN THAT IS NOT SENSITVE OR ALLERGIC TO BENZOL PEROXIDE then the product is right for you! And remeber this is was made by dermatologists, and designed specifacly for people currently with acne, not for people who want to prevent it! My sister 's dermatologits told her that proactiv accuatly is effective and works, and is a good product, but is not strong enogh for sevre acne! the people who write horror stories about it are the people who used it impropperly, have sensitive skin, and probably don't have "Real Acne!"
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