PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength Antimicrobial, 5.5 Ounce (Pack of 1) Beauty & Personal Care

10 reviews for PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength Antimicrobial, 5.5 Ounce (Pack of 1) Beauty & Personal Care

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   KC – January 11, 2020

   I have been struggling with chest, neck, back acne and bumps on my arm. I have combination and sensitive skin. I have used this product for less than a week and am seeing tremendous results! After only three days I saw a great reduction. It is very affordable which makes this product that much greater! I usually rub my trouble areas as long as I can then keep it on there until I’m done shaving my legs.I am so happy I found this product. After recently suffering with lack of confidence this product has boosted mine up! Thank you!

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Shelby Crews – February 22, 2020

   I wish SO badly that I took before and after pictures. My chest suddenly broke out really bad to the point where I didn’t even want to go out. I ordered this and holy cow it’s literally life changing. I saw results almost immediately and after less than two weeks it was almost completely gone. It is a bit drying so be sure to use lotion afterwards and it bleaches towels so beware. I loveeeee this product!! 10/10 recommend

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   taylalacole – March 19, 2020

   I was graced with perfect skin app through puberty and high school, only to then suffer from adult acne the next 15 years. I have tried everything under the sun, including Accutane–which got rid of the cystic acne but didn’t leave my face clear. From trial and error I learned that my skin doesn’t react well to salicylic acid at all but did well with benzoyl peroxide spot treatments like Clearasil. I wish I’d known sooner that there was a face wash with such a concentrated amount of the stuff. I’ve been using for two months, and my acne is gone and my pores are smaller. Highly recommend!

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Sarah Schech – March 19, 2020

   Love this stuff, it’s made a huge difference with my body and face acne. One thing to remember, this stuff is intense so you really really need to work it SLOWLY into your routine. I’m talking starting out 1 time per week. And if your just starting don’t leave it on the skin for long at all and make sure to wash it all off because benzoyl peroxide does stain/bleach fabric.You want to go really slow but it’s really worth it. I’m up to the point where I use it every morning for my morning face wash and I use it on a scrubber for my chest, shoulders, and back when I shower but alternate with a salicylic acid wash. This took about 3 to 4 months to work up to for reference.If you get a lot of irritation when using this only once you might also want to look at the rest of your products. I recommend referencing Dr Dray on YouTube for using this product if you’re having issues.I am also very active so I use it in my armpits and on my feet once a week. Benzoyl peroxide is an anti bacterial so it helps cut down on body oder.Overall love this stuff but it needs to be used correctly. If your skin is already irritated from over exfoliating, no sun protection, harsh products and other irritants like fragrance, you’re not going to have a good time.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Amazon Customer – March 24, 2020

   I love this product. I use it at night on my face paired with the Ordinary hylauronic acid serum, Niacinamide, and natural moisturizing factors (moisturizer). I also use it on my chest and back when I’m in the shower. It makes my skin feel so soft. The blackheads on my nose have disappeared since this is an exfoliant and I haven’t had any issues with irritation. This is a strong medicated face wash so if you have sensitive skin, start by only using this product on your acne rather than your whole face. I would use it on my rash below my nose and use my Lancôme face wash for the rest of my face. I swear by this product and my skin feels amazing. 10/10!!

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Averielle Jackson – March 25, 2020

   If you’re skeptical I would say TRY IT. I’ve had back acne since around puberty and as i’ve gotten older it’s not necessarily worse I just get random painful zits or little sebum plugs. My back is generally oily, and I get acne on my face which is sometimes clear during the year and sometimes a few blemishes. Therefore, I have no need to use something this strong on my face. As for my back, I started using the product in fall of 2021 and at first I really didn’t know. Every time after using it I would itch like crazy, my whole body, and all over. This was so bad I was taking allergy medication every time after using it, which was once a day. After about a month or so, the itching went away. So now I use this 3x a week or once a week. And I still get back acne occasionally when i’m not using it but it’s way less quantity and less painful. When I use the cleanser, I can literally scratch and pull sebum plugs from my back the next day which I think is interesting (idk if it’s good or bad). But overall this product HELPS dry my back out, helps reduce inflammation and acne and now i’m just looking for a product to help with the old scarring.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   ASReader – July 2, 2020

   I have been dealing with the most stubborn hormonal cystic acne along my jawline and cheeks the past few months. I’ve tried Beauty Counter and a few other products but nothing seemed to work. I’m now on day 5 (?) of using this face wash and I couldn’t be happier. My acne has cleared up, blackheads are minimal and my confidence is now up!A little heads up just because everyone’s skin is different and will react differently: I have pretty normal to oily skin and I have some dry areas from using this product. It’s not enough to make me feel like I need to stop but beware around your eyes. I didn’t think I washed too closely to my eyes but probably from rinsing some may have gotten in the area so my eyelids have dry spots. It’s stated on the bottle to be careful and I thought I was but just beware!

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   B-Diddy – August 13, 2020

   My dermatologist has long recommended a 10% benzoyl peroxide wash. It used to be Rx only, but eventually became available OTC. I’ve used a 10% bp wash for many years.I’m in my 40s, have oily skin, and left untreated can develop acne ranging from small white heads to painful, cystic acne and folliculitis. It took me 20 years of adult life to eventually find a daily routine that generally keeps my skin clean, clear, and free of painful breakouts. The cornerstone of that routine was the Neutrogena 10% Benzoyl Peroxide wash that I found to be strong enough to serve it’s purpose but still gentle enough to not cause annoying side effects such as irritation and over dryness. Unfortunately that face wash appears to have been discontinued.PanOxyl was a product I had tried before, years ago (before I discovered the other parts of my routine which I suspect played a bigger role in it actually being effective – more on that below), and I believe it was the actual brand recommended by my dermatologist once 10% bp became available over the counter. So I knew it was a good product, and similar to what I had been using- both in price and effectiveness. So it was an easy first choice for me in trying to replace the wash I’ve relied on for some time.I’ve been using it now for a few weeks and I haven’t noticed a difference in my results, thankfully. It seems to be very similar to me and hasn’t dried my skin out completely or irritated it in any way. So for now, I think this is the one that will become my go-to. I’ve also purchased it for my 18-year old who was similarly concerned about the Neutrogena being discontinued. Seems to be working for them as well.I mentioned above that for me, there were other factors that helped make this product work better. Those factors are:*Exfoliating/washing before I shave – without doing this, shaving dirty and oily skin seems to lead to more breakouts.*I use a little silicone face scrubber to apply and scrub with the PanOxyl – after shaving -which helps clean follicles and wash away little hairs- it seems to really help avoid ingrown hairs and folliculitis, which has been awful for me at times.As I mentioned, I have found a routine that works for me- so for anyone looking for help developing their own routine to treat acne, in general, some info about me and my routine is as follows:Male, 44 years oldFull beardBald (I shave my head and around my beard approx 2-3 times per week).Shaving Days (all in shower):1. Wash face, head, and skin under beard with an exfoliating face wash (there is a Viking Revolution micro dermabrasion wash I like for this purpose, but there are a lot of products meant for pre shave wash).2. I shave using a concentrated shave cream (Cremo is what I like the most).3. I apply a nickel sized amount of PanOxyl to a silicone face scrubber, rub it around to cover it, and then gently scrub/massage it into my skin- head, neck, face, etc. in small circular motions. If I have any acne starting to form, I might seperately apply a little additional face wash to that area and scrub a little extra as well.4. Importantly, I take the time to rinse well, as the Benzoyl Peroxide can stain towels or clothes if it’s not appropriately rinsed.5. I wash my beard with a beard wash.6. I generally do not moisturize over the winter unless I start to feel dry- but everyone is different. When showering twice a day if working out, etc, I will use a mild moisturizer, but generally my skin is best balanced at this point without. When the weather is nice enough to be outside, I use a daily moisturizer for sensitive skin with sunscreen in it. If I’m going to be in the sun for extended periods, I’ll also apply higher spf sunscreen. I like Neutrogena triple protect for men as the daily.7. I see a dermatologist, and I have two prescription creams I use in tiny amounts for any flare ups. It’s pretty rare that I have to use them, and it’s usually if I am lax with my routine at all. One cream for morning and one for night. Epiduo Forte and Aczone.8. Non-shaving days I use a similar amount either in my fingers or with the scrubber to wash my face, head, neck, etc. And that’s the only product I use.If this helps anyone in any way, then it was worth putting it out there. Bottom line, this PanOxyl wash works well for me as part of my routine. I added the above context because skin types vary greatly, and it took me a lot of trial, error, research, help from a dermatologist, and persistence to finally get my acne in check. I used to think I could just use a benzoyl peroxide face wash once a day and that would be enough. For some people, maybe it is- but for me personally, I have to do a few other things to maximize it’s effectiveness.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Camron – August 24, 2020

   I NEVER write reviews- but this product deserves one.I’ve used this for about a week and a half (not expecting much because of the low price), but after watching reviews and researching other face washes, and because it is best for teens w/ a neutral skin type (oily and dry), it seemed like it could work quickly.Using it:In order to let the benzoyl peroxide activate, I gently rub it on my face while listening to any song by harry styles- typically meaning I leave the product on my face for at least a few minutes while singing in front of the mirror. If you wash this immediately off, you most likely won’t see improvement.USE A GOOD MOISTURIZER–ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE SENSITIVE, DRY SKIN.Optional–Additionally, I would recommend taking Zinc and Vitamin C for extra clearing-up and removing dark spots/scars.Pros:Surely, within a week, my skin has been so much better. I’ve used so many other washes and this one is the only wash that showed significant improvement on my skin. I had cysts and breakouts right before I started, and it cleared so quick. Not only that, but I’ve only had one pimple show up since I started using it. ONE. and it’s very small too.Cons:To me and my skin specifically, there are no cons. Although, it could be a different experience for you, especially if you have dry and sensitive skin. If you do, I would use the 4% Benzoyl PanOxyl version. (it’s less harsh). You also need a good moisturizer so it doesn’t dry out your skin, although I haven’t had any dry skin since I started using this wash.Also, I’m sure you’ve seen the other reviews, but be careful not to get this on fabric or towels. It can possibly bleach them, so just watch out for that.k bye 🙂

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Khan_Family – September 29, 2020

    This is a dermatologist recommended face and body wash for acne scars and acne on your face/back/chest. It works great over time (takes months for the scars to recede). The 10% strength is very strong and may not be ideal if you have sensitive skin. You can start by using it once a week and increasing if it works for your skin. You can also get less strong version with other brands (CeraVe makes a 5%).One thing to keep in mind is that this *will* bleach your towels and clothes. So it’s best to use a white towel or old towel after washing with this face/body wash. It also will make your skin more sun sensitive so using sunscreen when using this wash is absolutely necessary.