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 15, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System)

Pros:

great cleanser that leaves my skin refreshened. day lotion got my acne away in as little as 3 days. and mosturizer helps when the day lotion drys out your skin [ which isn't often, you just need to know how to apply the lotion right ]

Cons:

weird smell, but i don't mind.

This is the first week i've been using it and I have seen it perform miracles. My skin used to be horrible. but now it is clear with only a few left. they'll be gone before i know it!! love it!!
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February 14, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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Green tea moisturizer made my skin soft except for the dry, peeling skin spots.....unfortunately that was the only pro!

Cons:

My acne got worse and it really dried my skin out even with the green tea moisturizer. Maybe it will work for some people but it sure didn't work for me. For me, it's not worth the embarrassment and the money.

Bottom line, it made me think it was going to work but then suddenly I started breaking out all over my entire face instead of just my chin like I was before I started using ProActiv. Then once I stopped using it my face became worse than it's ever been, even worse than it was when I was a teenager and my whole face was covered. Now I have scarring from acne that was caused by ProActiv and I'm still trying to get my skin back to normal. Good luck to all who try this product, but I really don't suggest it. I've switched to Exposed now and I'm praying that it will clear up this mess that ProActiv has caused me.
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February 13, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

It reduced the redness and size of my acne within three days.

Cons:

It's expensive and can dry your skin out if not careful.

This product is pretty expensive for us normal people, but it does work fairly well. If you don't use moisturizer, it WILL dry your skin out a lot. Also, I put it a little too close to my eyes and woke up the next morning with eyes swollen to the size of my fist. Be careful with this product and it can work.
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February 11, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

This product really helped my face clear up, when used correctly and consistently, it did wonders for my face, neck, chest and shoulders (when needed on body).

Cons:

Burning sensations can be severe - not sure what triggers this (make-up reaction, medication, etc - but burning is rare. Great skin but sometimes flare-ups occur around menstrual cycle. Time consuming & hate parts not sold individually for resale.

Great results. I just don't like they are sold in boxes as kits - I use more of the wash because I use it on my neck and body at times, but not necessarily the other products. I ran out of astringent first, and was upset I could not buy additional bottles but a whole other kit. This highly annoyed me. I noticed if you are not consistent with exactly how they tell you to use the products, you get mis-happened results (break outs, flaking, burning, etc). I would highly recommend to get rid of acne - if that is what you have this will surely clear it up, no bones about it. Which is what I want. Some things are inconvenient but any other acne treatment is going to have the same requirements. Sometimes I get the burning sensation bad around the sensitive areas under my eyes and it lasts a good 6 hours after application. I am not sure what triggers this or when I apply makeup after product I get some there and it reacts with my concealer, etc...
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February 11, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Quick results, lasting results, does not smudge off with makeup on top, time released, helps hormonal acne

Cons:

Lotion is a bit gritty

*I use the Severe Kit in the Orange bottles. I have had bad hormonal acne since I was 13. I'm now in college and I was desperate to seek a product that actually worked. As an estimate, I would say that my mom and I have spent about $3000 trying to "cure" my acne. Anything from Accutane, Proactiv, peels, facials, Benzaclyn, Differin Gel, Retin-A, you name it, I've tried it. This product isn't super harsh on your skin, and it actually cleared up pock marks on my skin from years of acne. My family and friends all ask what I've been using and it is honestly the best product on the market. I can still wear makeup on top of it, even in the heat of South Florida, and not worry about the product caking up. This is honestly a god-send. I tell everyone I see with acne about this product. I'm a true believer. Ps. Get it at Target, It's sometimes on sale, and comes with a bonus spot treatment for cysts at no extra cost!
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February 9, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)

Pros:

Works really well to clear up spots (had a whitehead in morning and applied it, was almost gone by evening). Very affordable (cost me 5 euro!!)

Cons:

Dries out skin a LOT if overused, can dye hair and clothes if used carelessly

After trying about 20 different products that I picked up locally, I found that this one was by far the best. Would not recommend for light acne, but works very well for anything worse.
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February 7, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)

Pros:

clears skin up extremely quickly, very very affordable at sites such as [link removed] triple pack for £8!!

Cons:

you need to follow the regimen closely when using this product, particularly the start off small n ramp your way up part as this product definately can burn and cause a lot of redness.

cheaper way of getting clear and works just as well as dans bp and a lot better than the oxy on the spot crap available in the UK.
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February 7, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Cleared my acne, Made my face sooooo sloft and clean looking.

Cons:

If you stop using it, your zits come back

I have used proactiv for about a year and a half, and it kept my skin clear. I came to teach English in Japan and since my face was flawless, and I started Yazmin, I thought, I dont need it anymore...Wrong!! I started breaking out here in Japan ... Really badly! ig cysts and deep white heads...fortunatly, they have proactiv in Japan but its DOUBLE the price and the ingredients are totally different. Japanese have sensitive skin, and benzyol peroxide and salicitic acid is not even allowed in the country lol! Anyway, I took the risk annd bought it. Its no miracle product, but I do so a difference in my skin. Although I still get annoying breakouts, I still have some hope....maybe..
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February 6, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

less inflamation and softer skin.

Cons:

soap was too soft, hard to contain, and it didn't control my acne at all.

it would probably work fine for people with less acne.
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February 6, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

This product has no pros for me.

Cons:

This product cant match up to proactive. I have undone all the good that proactive has done over the years just trying to save a few dollars. This product has given me ichy red nots all over my body, and it clears up only to come back in a month.

All I have to say is stay far away from this product. The money that you save is not worth it. Proactive may be a few dollars more but it works with zero side effects.
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