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 24, 2017
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Is the redness and itchyness part of the process?
Hi, I started using this 2 days ago. And my face turns so red and very itchy, but I can see that my acne did clear up. I'm just scared that if i continue using this product it might harm my skin.. is that part of the process or shud i stop using this?, Thank you
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queen XD
April 4, 2017
Same situation I had with dryness and itchiness so I just stopped using it
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February 17, 2017
Product used: The Regimen
Best stuff ever !
I've used these products all together for about 4 years now and I can confidently say it is the best thing ever for even the most sensitive acne prone and oily skin! The full regimen has helped transform my skin over the years and I keep falling more and more in love with time! Please get this and at least give it a month, Dan your a genius!
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February 11, 2017
Product used: The Regimen
I not so sure, help???
I'm into my 3rd week and my acne has been pretty much the same, if not worse. I have moderate acne on chin and forehead and have oily skin, and this product hasn't made my skin dry at all. It's like it's not doing anything. Should I continue or nah? I was also thinking of not moisturising at night so it can dry my skin out, is this a good idea?
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Smooth_As_A_Babies_Butt
March 12, 2017
No, keep at it 3 weeks is not long enough to judge this program. You are having some pulling of acne to clear all your pores. It is normal to see more pimples at first. It is purging you clean. This program works like magic. If you get too agrivated or dry or bothered then turn drown the BP to once a day or every other day until you skin catches up and regulates itself. Always moisturizer. Not moisturizing will not dry the pimple out it will dry out the surrounding skin and cause more acne. Plus you will flake and skin will be tight. Keep at it.
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February 5, 2017
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Could anyone help?
I have just recently started using this product. I heard many great things so I decided to give it a go. I have been using the regimen for about a little over a week now, and I have started to acquire a lot of dry skin. It has gotten to the point where it is all over my face and looks crusty and awful. I read some reviews on the treatment and realized some others have been experiencing this also. Does anyone know how long the dry skin on my face will last? Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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FlakyLipstick
February 9, 2017
I have only been on it for just less than a week but am also experiencing crazy dry skin. I think im going to try just the cleanser and moisturiser in the morning and include the BP in the routine in the evening. Good luck! x
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Lisarie
March 18, 2017
Are you following the whole acne.org regimen? Even though my skin is extremely oily, I always follow up bp with moisturizer: in the morning I use Cerave pm facial moisturizer mixed with a drop or 2 of jojoba oil. In the evening I follow up the bp with the Cerave mixed with acne.org's AHA lotion (following their instructions for adding it GRADUALLY or it will sting like the dickens! Following all acne.org's instructions worked great for me!
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February 4, 2017
Product used: The Regimen
The only product I trust.
I have to say, I've experienced with acne almost all my life!! Moderate, but still, acne is still acne. I've spend tons of cash on products that were all lies and well, this product last for about 3 months and I have better skin than when I was 15! I must say, this product sure works "if" and if you only stay on it. Don't quit! Get the clear skin you truly want: ) its worth to try. The first two weeks, your skin will be all dry and flaky, and maybe red if you have sensitive skin like I. The only one product I keep purchasing. Thank you acne.org❤ oh.. I brake out with any other moisturizer, not this one. Great for dry skin. I just dislike moisturizers..
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February 3, 2017
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Changed the ingredients
They changed the ingredients! It now has ingredients that might clog your pores!
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February 2, 2017
Product used: The Regimen
It actually works for me!
I was skeptical at first and I really didn't believe that this would work, it does. I first got my shipment and started using it with no problems at all. I noticed it would dry my face out or sometimes be too aggressive according to the instructions they provide. What works for me is: once per day using the scrub, more than that seemed to be too harsh on my face. **I swear the scrub is the secret to this whole system** I leave it on for about 10 seconds and rinse it away. Usually I will use the benzoyl peroxide 1 or 2 times per day. Sometimes a generous amount and other times just a light coating. The moisturizer is hit or miss for me, it is great but I really don't find myself obligated to using it all the time. My face is CLEAR and I hardly followed acne.org's instructions so that's proof right there that this system will work if done right. Thanks! It's great to be clear!
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March 7, 2018
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January 30, 2017
Product used: AcneFree (Oil-Free Acne Cleanser)
cheap & good
this face wash contains 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. it doesn't dry out my face as long as I use a toner & moisturizer afterwards. I used to purchase this when I ran out of the cleanser for AcneFree's 3 step system line.
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January 30, 2017
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Proactive knock-off for the win
I've been using this system for several years before the acne.org regimen and it works wonderfully. It completely cleared off my acne. I took off one star because I always run out of one of the products, then I have to go and buy another box. It's so annoying that they don't sell them separately. The system has never dried out my face.
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January 27, 2017
Product used: The Regimen
Works quick on hormonal acne!
I have been on this regimen for 3 weeks and it has cleared my acne, mine is usually on my chin, chaw line and cheeks. My skin is less oily, I did have add in Jojoba oil as it was causing some dryness. I mix the jojoba with the lotion and give it 5-10 min to soak in morning and night. In the past, the only thing that has helped with my acne, that began around age 20 was birth control. The acne.org regimen is wonderful! I also added in Evening primrose oil about 2-3 months ago so it may be a combo of all three. However, the biggest improvement began when I started this line. Worth every penny:)
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bemojarro
April 7, 2017
just curious, what birth control did you use? I'm wanting to switch mine soon
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