PanOxyl Bar 5% - 1 bar
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PanOxyl Bar 5% - 1 bar Details
Manufacturer: PanoxylBrand: Panoxyl
Customer Reviews of PanOxyl Bar 5% - 1 bar
Customer Review: Formula Changed Sometime in the Fall/Winter 2009
Summary: 1 Stars
If you see a rave review of this soap on here that's prior to the winter of 2009, then they are talking about the old salicylic acid version of the soap and NOT the new formulation.
I never really had acne in highschool but when I got college aged, I began breaking out on my face, chest and back. I went to a prominent dermatologist and this is one of the things he recommended I use. I'm in my 40's now and until recently I used this soap every day in the shower. I hadn't had any real break outs for years and years.
A bar of this soap generally lasted me a couple of months and I'd stocked up with several bars so hadn't bought any for approximately six months. When I ran out and went to buy more, I noticed the box was different but didn't think too much of it. Within a few days of using the soap in the new box, I knew something was very wrong. My face felt hot and itchy. It looked almost sunburned and the texture was sort of rough, like nothing I'd ever had before. I still happened to have one of the boxes of the old version of the soap and noticed the formulation was a 5% salicylic acid. I compared it to the new box and noted it's now made with a 5% benzoyl peroxide solution!
I called the company and was told that they had bought the Steiffel lab company in the fall of 2009 and would no longer be making the salicylic acid version of the soap.
I did some research and found that Clinique makes a similar .5% salicylic acid version so I bought two bars of it. I don't like it quite as much as my old standby but it's still very good and my face is back to normal. Unfortunately, it costs almost twice as much per bar but it's still less expensive than many other treatments out there, it's simple to use and it works so I feel it's a worthy investment.
I also found that Aveeno has a bar using salicylic acid called "Clear Complexion Cleansing Bar". It was very inexpensive and I noticed it's available in lots of different stores where I live. I bought a bar of it but haven't tried it yet. I'll try to remember to review it as soon as I have used it for a couple of weeks or so.
My advice: SKIP this new formulation of Panoxyl bar soap! It's harsh, smelly, and doesn't control breakouts. Honestly, this benzoyl peroxide version is the absolute worst thing I've ever used on my face. I didn't even want to leave the house for a few days after using this only about 3 times.
Description of PanOxyl Bar 5% - 1 bar
PanOxyl Bar 5 contains 5% benzoyl peroxide and is ideal for more sensitive or drier skin types. PanOxyl 5 is dermatologist recommended and is a unique, soap-free cleanser meant for the management of acne. Benzoyl peroxide also helps diminish excess surface skin oils, reducing skin shine. May be used for the body, as well as the face. Ideal for helping individuals prone to acne on the chest and back. Great for use in the shower especially after exercising.Health, Care, Beauty Products
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