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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January 23, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

large quantities
smooth and easy to apply
no visible white residue

Cons:

i was using 5% BP before this but when i started using this, i had lot of breakouts. It clogged my pores really badly.

it works for some but not for some. I guess my acne was quite bad as it was cystic ones. I'm sticking to the 5% and the jojoba moisturiser.
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January 13, 2012
Product used: Oxy (Clinical Treatment)

Pros:

Inexpensive
Actually does what it says
Reduces greasiness

Cons:

Strange smell
Stings a little

I have very oily skin, and I saw this at Dominicks for 6.50$ and decided it to give it a try. I know that the packages are small, but I looked at it more as a trial size because I hate buying full size and yet again discovering they don't work for me. BUT THIS STUFF REALLY DID HELP ME! I watched my lumps go down, and my acne dried out. I highly recommend at least trying this, because it really helped me. I have mostly whiteheads all over my face and my cheeks are just giant areas of red dots- not a black or whitehead, not a pustule- just dots. But this soothed them and took care of the bacteria. I'm almost clear!
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January 11, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

-Fast acting
-Good for spot treatment

Cons:

-Dries out skin

I'm a 27 year old male. For the past two years, my face has had more acne problems, and I've been left with some scars. I finally gave Persa Gel 10 a try, and a day later, I can already see good results. I get cystic type acne, and it has already made them smaller. Thanks, Clean & Clear!
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December 30, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa Gel 5)

Pros:

For a BP product, it does not dry too much
Use on large area or as spot treatment, depending on your skin.
No alcohol

I have used this for the better part of a week, followed up with Clean & Clear Deep Cleaning Astringent (Oil free). This is a nice strong product, but not overly powerful that it made my skin overly itchy or flaky. It has BP in it, so it's going to dry your skin somewhat. My acne has not cleared up yet but the spots look a bit smaller and less red, and no new zits have formed. Depending on your skin can be used over large areas or as a spot treatment. Too soon to say if this is a great product but for the price I would recommend it over Oxy pads and other BP products that I have tried (many of which contain lots of alcohol).
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December 26, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Works great!
Leaves face feeling refreshed.
Leaves me feeling dry but not too much and my skin feels great!
Leaves face feeling very clean.

Cons:

Doesn't lather too well but that's no problem.
Sometimes my face looks burned but it never feels that way.

No disrespect to Dan or his regimen, but my regimen I created worked better for me. In the evening I use just a regular oil-free and alcohol-free cleanser. Then I apply the Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser. I leave it on my face for 60 seconds, then rinse. For my 3rd step I use the Clean & Clear Advantage Fast Clearing Spot Treatment with 2% salicylic acid. Within one day I noticed clearing. Keep in mind in the morning I do not use the regular face wash, just the 2 Clean & Clear products. In the fall/winter months I get moderate acne, but in the spring/summer, I get severe acne. I started using this regimen for a month now and I am hoping it continues to work like this in the summer.
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December 26, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Cleanses skin perfectly
make skin nice and smooth
everything works perfect

Cons:

there is none

I am currently using proactiv and it makes my skin so soft and i saw results in just one day. If it makes your skin dry, try using a moisturizer (like the green tea moisturizer). Yes it does make your skin irratated, but if you READ it, it is a side affect and doesn't last long. I highly recommend this acne regiman.
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December 15, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

None really

Cons:

Basically everything...
Irritated my skin
left me a giant hole
Dried out my skin
The cost

I've used this so many times. When I was like in Middle school, then high school. I would go off and on for 5 months at a time, and try giving it another chance.. but it never worked. It ruined my poor, sensitive skin. This is terrible, terrible, false advertisement. Not to mention they get famous people like Jessica Simpson and Katy Perry to advertise -__- please.
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November 30, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It's less irritating for my skin than other programs I've tried.

Cons:

Over-drying, abrasive, has fragrance.

I keep coming back to Proactiv after trying other products because it seems to break me out the least. But it still breaks me out. It's impossible to use Proactiv while on The Regimen because the cleanser has exfoliating beads.
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November 29, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

None

Cons:

-Overdrying
-Expensive
-And when you try to cancel within 60 days they acuse you of lying about when you sent it back until you prove when you mailed it back!!

Proactiv is a very expensive system which is very overdrying and they are a dishonest company! If you return the product to get your money back within the 60 days....they do not process the return until after your return date and try to tell you that it is your responsibility to prove you actually mailed it - which thank goodness I have proof of mailing - other wise they just screw you!
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November 28, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

2.5%
light consistency
HUGE amount of product: compare to other brands!
great price

Cons:

the package design. Three words: Helvetica Neue Light. The classiest font in the world, in my opinion. Just have it in large font wrapping around the side in white against the black background. Just a suggestion. xD

I LOVE the new consistency. Almost weightless! I followed Dan's website from before he even made these products. He's come so far! The consistency back then was still great, but a little thick. It used to ball up with my moisturizer or it would make a weird film of the stuff on my face. Now it's light and fluffy. Way to go Dan, for perfecting this product! I must admit. In a weak moment, I did forsake the skincare bible of Dan Kern and try salicylic acid instead of benzoyl peroxide, But it's just not as effective! Not to mention that it's difficult to find products that are inexpensive and not tested on animals. I'm probably going to stray and try different products every once in a while, but I'll always come back to Dan's classic 2.5% BP treatment because my skin has always been its best with it.
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  1. Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
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