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 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I've seen it on tv

Cons:

It stops working after a few months.

I used this product for about 2 months and my acne became worst.It was so terrible that I didn't want to go to school for a whole week.Don't waste your money on this product.Try Murad acne complex.
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June 21, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I have less breakouts after I started using it. I used to need BP 10% over my T-zone which is very drying and causes my skin to be red, but now I only need to spot-treat with BP 10% with an applicator.

Cons:

It dried out my skin around my chin, so now I only use it on the oily parts of my face (T-zone), and that works well.

It works well in combination with spot treatment with a stronger BP cream (I use Clearasil). I skip the cleanser because I want to avoid susceptibility to sun damage - caused by BP in areas that are not oily, and daily microdermabrasion, whose particles are too coarse than what I use normally.
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June 20, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

water based gel, absorbs quickly, cheap, convenient and results in smooth acne-free skin

Cons:

Seriously.....I had none.

I still thank God for the day I came across this BP gel.I've been using it for a year now and my skin is 100% clear of the acne I had. The trick is to come up with the right amount and frequency to apply and keeping your skin moisturized so that it won't peel-off and become red or itchy. Infact, these days I don't even use it consistently and apply it whenever I think my skin needs it. But to clear my skin, I religiously followed the acne regimen and I guess its really worth all the effort if you want clear skin. be patient and you will be rewarded. BTW, my skin started to clear up within 3 weeks of using the product. Good luck.
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June 18, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

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WOW - this stuff is great! I've spent years trying many other products looking for something that actually works, this is the product. It leaves my sking soft and smooth, not to mention zit free. My 16 yr old son now uses it and is working for him

Cons:

Lot of cons about the soap smell, not an unpleasant smell just different

I have recommended this product to several friends who have commented about my complexion being clearer and smoother. I have been using this product for over 3 years now and and would be lost without it
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June 17, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))

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works well first couple of days

Cons:

started to not work as well after 2 weeks or so. EXTREMELY expensive!

This product is definetly not worth the cost. Instead, I use CVS's acne treatment, which is compared to neutrogena on the spot acne treatment. it's less than $4 and just a great product if used right!
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June 17, 2008
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)

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This product seems too be Ok to clear up the acne. But...

Cons:

Than, even though I used it as directed, It caused my face too have a visiable burn patch that was quite uncorfortable stinging & burned feeling as well as hitchy

Messed my skin up prettey bad...Where I had to purchase other products too releave the burn & pain from the side effects of this produact.
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June 17, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Good exfoliant, does work to some extent. Also, the toner shows you how much of your make up you miss when you just wash your face with soap.

Cons:

Time consuming to use, the benzoyl peroxide bleaches shirts and sheets.

I used the products regularly for a while and I felt that it helped, but after a bit I got lazy because I felt like I spent all this time but my face still wasn't completely clear. I would use just the first part, the wash, and then go to bed. Now that I'm back to using all the products regularly I really don't feel like it's doing much. I've heard that it stops working after some time.
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June 17, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Face feels clean, doesnt dry out my face.

Cons:

Does not work. Would be fine for maintenance, but doesnt work for full blown acne.

Dont buy this item if you expect it to be a miracle cure. It just isnt what it claims to be. I used this product for almost 4 months every-single day, twice daily, just as recommended, and it did nothing for my skin. I bought a second kit because they claim it may take up to 8 weeks to work, I used it for longer than 8 weeks(about 14 weeks), and saw no results.
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June 16, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

the wash and toner really help if your skin agrees with the product

Cons:

huge allergy to benzoyl peroxide- swollen face and I could barely open my eyes. the face wash smells gross and bleaches your eyebrows and other facial hair (only plus for me). the lotion is super grainy, it also smells gross and EXTREMELY drying.

it worked initially before my skin decided that it was allergic to it. the lotion dried out my skin so much i had to stop using the system and i only used ponds cold cream to try to regain some moisture. i tried to go back on it after and my eyes totally swelled up. it was a nightmare!!!
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June 16, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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Cons:

Dries out my face like crazy.. The dryness doesn't even go away after applying moisturizer 3 times.. Its crap, don't buy it.

Don't buy it.. its a waste. Its way to expensive.
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