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 16, 2008
Product used: Stridex (Day & Night Acne Medication)

Pros:

It worked really well on my face and was simple enough that I didn't mind using every day.

Cons:

It made my skin feel dry for about ten minutes, but that always went away. My biggest problem is that I can't find it in stores anymore.

If you can find, I suggst you at least give it a try...it definitely worked for me.
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June 16, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
it worked for me first then it stopped working and nothing works on my face now ..... I Use this product for few months it clear up my skin good ..i used the step 2 completely...thn i wnt to buy new one ... thy said thy have new gel soap insted of bar soap... so i said let me try ..... in just few days i had horrible breakout all over my face.. so i wnt bk to bar soap step 2 ... it didnt work for me even if i try the bar soap as it worked before for me ... so i wnt to step 1 ... it didnt work ... nothing worked for me... i even bought the stop treatment and many more product from cliq nothing wored for me so i switch to so many diff product and so far i have not found anything that works for me ... i guess useing the cliq gel soap was the bigest mistake ... that i have horrible acne all over my face ......
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June 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

none (for me)

Cons:

Dried out my face too much

I've heard it work for other people but when i tried it I noticed it did nothing to improve my skin (perhaps even made it worse). Dont be fooled by the celebrity endorsements, the ingredients in this product are not revolutionary or unique.
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June 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

soft skin after use, repairing mask works OKAY.

Cons:

expensive, doesnt clear up acne, just doesnt work.

it just doesnt work. i used to every night for 3 months and it didnt do ANYTHING. My skin felt a little softer after use but in the morning my face wasnt clean and soft. The repairing mask isnt a miracle worker either. It takes the redness down a little but it doesnt really clear it up. Ive found more effective results in the aspirin mask and that only costs about $5 or less. DONT GET PROACIV !
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June 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I like the moisurizer

Cons:

Did not work at all.

I used for 3 months straight and didnt miss a day. Did nothing for me.
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June 12, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Very affordable and consistent. Works great.

Cons:

None.

Best Benzoyl Peroxide product available.
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June 10, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Works somewhat

Cons:

Makes my face feel oily, rough, and opens my pores to the point where have huge craters that were not there before using the product.

In the beginning the product was working but about 3 weeks into using it I was getting more acne and my face was feeling rough with huge open skin pores. I just thank god I was able to get rid of the craters, but the product may work for others it just was not right for me.
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June 9, 2008
Product used: ZAPZYT (Maximum Strength 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel)

Pros:

Works very well. Highly concentrated. Inexpensive.

Cons:

Dryness on some parts of my face.

I have some acne (mild/moderate case), which worsens when my hormones kick in. I like using zapzyt because of the high concentration of benzoyl peroxide. The product itself is very strong, so people with sensitive skin shouldn't use too much. I mix it with my cetaphil moisturizer and rub it in twice a day. That keeps it from drying out my skin. I only use a small amount each day, so a tube lasts me a long time. The product smells okay, and the packaging makes sure that nothing goes to waste. I would definitely recommend this over anything else in the drugstore because of the price and the effectiveness.
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June 9, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

-Does significantly help smooth out skin and clear up acne

Cons:

-Makes even oily skin extremely dry and flaky for a few weeks/months

I have been using Proactiv for over a year, and it has helped my acne quite a lot. While it isn't magic - I still get breakouts near "that time of the month" - it noticably decreases your acne, and helps even and smooth out your complexion. HOWEVER, my skin was extremely dry for about two months, so much so that my skin could only handle being washed once a day. Once my skin got accustomed to it, though, it really started to work. It took about three months for me to start seeing results, but my skin has been for the most part very clear and smooth ever since.
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June 6, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Its a great product!It starts to work right away.And the refining mask is awesome!! Shrinks pores fast & makes your face smooth.

Cons:

After 2 days I got a red itcy face..but I was overdoing it with the repairing lotion,my skin was sooo DRY! They don't tell you on the advertisments to use a regular moisturizer over the repairing lotion! WHY DONT THEY TELL YOU ThIS??? LOL...

Be patient,it took some time to get the pimples,its going to take some time to get rid of them..Stick to it, 2x a day every day! And read the books that come with the kit..and one one little page way in the back..It will say that you are allowed to use a moisturizer overtop of the repairing lotion.I think MANY people have just given up on it, because of the dry skin..If more people knew that I think there would be less complaints. A tip for people just starting it: depending on your skin type you most likly will have some sort of reaction to the repairing lotion,its pretty common & will go away.. just use it once a day & ALWAYS use your own moisturizer over top! Hope this helps..
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