4 Acne Creamy Wash, 6-Ounce

Recommended by my PCP for bacne! Works great, haven’t tried on my face

Good scrub.

I never write reviews but I know how hard acne has been for my son . I hope this review will help other teenagers who struggle with acne and it’s unpredictably. My son is 17 a junior in high school and has battled acne since the 9th grade . We have been to dermatologist who recommend antibiotics and topicals with major side effects that outweigh the benefits . They have even deemed him a candidate for accutane. We choose to use the topical antibiotic prescribed that does clear his skin somewhat not before the breakout gets worse and then at the cost of leaving his skin very red and visible dry and chapped . So there is not big pimples but his skin still isn’t clear . Fast forward to two months ago , he plays basketball and requested a creamOr wash for his acne on his back and shoulders which is far worse then what is on his face . So I went online and ordered this product with not a high expectation as I have bought every over the counter medication scrubs and washes you can buy with no luck . About two weeks later I looked at my son one day and said “wow , you face looks super clear and early good “ he said “I have been using the wash on my face that you just bought “ I was in shock! I haven’t seen his face this clear and not irritated in years . I highly recommend this product for face and body for major acne . It totally works . It’s unbelievable.

I use a nickel size amount when used. Works well, but not my favorite product.

I suffer from adult acne and was previously using another brand seen on TV that cost roughly $45/monthly. That other brand worked, but didnt exactly work with my budget. So I googled "good acne treatment wash" and came across this product for a fraction of what I was paying and decided to give this a try. The first few months were horrible with this product. My chin area was so dry and red and peeling. I began to break out more. But I kept using it, hoping it was just my skin getting used to the new wash and also just bringing pimples to the surface. I decided to only use it once a day, in the morning, and not use any near my chin. Eventually, this product starting working, and working well. My chin area was no longer red and peeling and my whole face has cleared up. I maybe get one pimple here and there, like one in a 6 month period....definitely doable.

I'm 36 and struggled with acne for 25 years now. What works best for me is a benzoyl peroxide wash once per day (typically night, after makeup removal), and salicylic acid wash as an exfoliator the other wash (morning). I use a 1.0 retinol 3x per week now, for fine lines and scarring, which is why I stick to a 4% - to avoid excessive peeling. I encourage all friends - especially teens - to try this cleanser because it quickly takes care of the acne bacteria and prevents breakouts. It's a foamy wash so a little bit goes a long way. I think it does still bleach towels despite a reformulation but it's a small price to pay for clearer skin. NOTE: when you start a cleaner like this for the first time, you may actually break out worse because it is so effective at bringing out all the bacteria and acne-sebum. Be patient and gentle, it will go away! If you use the 4% for more than 6 months and find breakouts aren't completely eliminated or dramatically reduced then I suggest the 10%. It's too harsh for me at this point in my life but I sure wish this stuff had been OTC when I was a teen!

I bought PanOxyl on a whim in a state of desparation. My (adult) acne has been getting out of control and I needed something that would provide results. I have been using this about every other day for a month now and here is what I have experienced... First off, it doesn't dye your skin, your hair or your towels. I use it in the shower so I can apply it and rinse it off completely without worry. It took about a week for me to notice any results (but that's better than waiting a whole month right?) My current acne started to reduce redness and irritation. My skin, particularly on my forehead was less oily but one major CON to this, is it WILL dry out sensitive areas of the skin. For me, it was around my mouth and chin. Very dry, chapped, irritated skin for about 5 days. Aweful. To remedy this, I simply stopped applying the PanOxyl to my mouth/chin area and continued to use it in the problem areas, and about 3 times a day would moisturize the irritated are. Worked like a charm and I'm back to normal. Overall, this stuff is great. It does what it is supposed to. Just know what areas of your skin are sensitive. The areas that are usually dry and flaky, avoid those areas. Or just use it every other day or so. It worked very well for me and I feel much better not having to hide my acne blemished face.

As many people have said before me, yes, this is a new formula. I had tried the old formula a few years ago, around 2015- it was thick and creamy and would lather when mixed with water. The new formula is light and more comparable to a gel like cleanser. Though it is different, I feel like it is just as effective. When I would use the old formula, it would dry my skin out like crazy and I would get red irritated patches around my mouth and cheeks. It kept my acne under control but my sensitive skin just could not handle it. Though I did like the old formula, the new one does not irritate my skin or make it dry whatsoever! Woohoo!! It is such a relief. I am able to use it on my face, chest and back without the dry, tight feeling the previous formula would leave me with. I would recommend this to anyone looking to keep their acne under control! It is not harsh and does what it is supposed to do. I feel that it could work well with all skin types whether you are normal, dry, oily or combination. What do you have to lose?? Give it a try!