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humane Maximum-Strength Acne Wash - 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment for Face, Skin, Butt, Back and Body - 8 Fl Oz - Dermatologist-Tested Non-Foaming Cleanser - Vegan, Cruelty-Free
| Brand | humane |
| Item Weight | 8 Ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.3 x 2.3 x 4.5 inches |
| Age Range (Description) | Youth |
| Skin Type | Acne Prone,Sensitive |
About this item
- Maximum-Strength Acne Treatment Wash: Formulated with 10% benzoyl peroxide, Humane Maximum- Strength Acne Wash is a potent face and body cleansing treatment that targets the primary cause of acne growth and combats excessive oil production. Helps to unclog pores and clear skin. Dermatologist-tested. 8 FL. OZ. bottle
- Treats Both Face & Body Acne: This non-foaming (SLS-free) cleanser can be used for face acne, body acne, back acne, butt acne, cystic acne, adult acne and teen acne.
- Unclogs Pores, Soothes Redness & Clears Skin: Helps clear up blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and below-the-skin cysts, while easing redness. Increases cell turnover, removing the mixture of excess oil, dead skin and debris that clogs pores.
- Simple, Clean, Safe & Effective: Our products don’t chase trends. Instead, we harness the healing powers of potent ingredients to get you real results with clean, vegan and cruelty-free ingredients. You won't find parabens, phthalates, sulfates (SLS and SLES), alcohol, paraffin, formaldehyde, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance/color, petrolatum, DEA, triclosan, GMOs or animal byproducts in our formulations. A proud member of PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies program. Made in the USA.
- Minimal-Ingredient Philosophy: In a world where a clean skincare movement has gained momentum, we noticed acne treatments were being left behind. The Humane Company was created to bring a clean, minimal-ingredient philosophy to acne treatment. We focus on powerful and proven ingredients while eliminating anything harmful, questionable or superfluous.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 2.3 x 2.3 x 4.5 inches; 8 ounces
- Item model number : Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Acne Treatment Wash
- UPC : 634543282502
- Manufacturer : The Humane Company
- ASIN : B00PO7GKLM
- Best Sellers Rank: #5,464 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)
- #105 in Facial Cleansing Washes
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For External Use Only: This product is designed for use on the skin only. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
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Customers like the acne treatment and effectiveness of the skin cleaning agent. They mention it works well for their chests and is absolutely worth trying. However, some customers have reported that their skin gets irritated pretty quickly. Opinions differ on skin dryness, cleanser quality, strength, causes redness, and value for money.
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Customers like the acne treatment. They mention it works to keep their skin clear and even smoother than it was. Some say they have seen an improvement in their acne and a huge reduction in the number of pimples on their chests. They also say it's a great anti-wrinkle serum.
"...apply and wash off your face, and most importantly, it has worked to keep my skin clear. I haven't had a single pimple while using this...." Read more
"Works as described. Feels better than done of the other ones in the blue and yellow bottle." Read more
"...continuously used over the past month and I actually have seen improvement in my acne...." Read more
"The Acne Wash is GREAT! I had a problem with the pump, the seller recognizes this in the enclosed brochure. Their Customer Service is OUTSTANDING!..." Read more
Customers like the effectiveness of the product. They say it works well for their chests and is absolutely worth trying. Some say it's expensive but well worth it.
"...peroxide, is easy to apply and wash off, comes in a large size, and it works!**..." Read more
"Works as described. Feels better than done of the other ones in the blue and yellow bottle." Read more
"...But the results are totally worth it! Start slow and don't leave it on for too long...." Read more
"Actually worked well. I put it on about once or twice a week and left it on for two minutes then washed off...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the skin dryness caused by the product. Some mention that they didn't get any skin dryness and it helped with the drying process. Others say it will definitely dry out their skin, so they need to moisturize after using it.
"...It lasts a long time, is fragrance free and it keeps my skin clear...." Read more
"...Cons:- Slightly harsh and can dry your skinPersonal Experience:..." Read more
"I’ve been using this face wash for years. It consistently keeps my skin clear. Doesn’t over dry...." Read more
"...This is the first bp cleanser to dry and irritate my skin and I have been using 10% for years...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the cleanser. Some mention it's great, while others say it burns and stains their sheets. They also mention it has a peculiar but not offensive smell.
"...Now, only about 2-3 weeks in, my face is feeling the cleanest it ever has, with my face only at extremely light acne and noticing this diminishing..." Read more
"...While this wash doesn't sting or anything while using it, but after washing if off does my skin redden and have that stinging feeling...." Read more
"...My only complaint is that the Humane Benzoyl Peroxide wash dries out my face (not as much as Panoxyl, but more than Topix)...." Read more
"...Even when I shower ASAP, there have been breakouts. This cleanser does the trick...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the strength of the skin cleaning agent. Some mention it lasted quite a long time, while others say the pump came broken and it destroyed their lips.
"Pros:- Unscented- High quality and effective 10% benzoyl peroxide- Good consistency for easy application to the face-..." Read more
"...ingredients aside, the consistency is definitely runny and not like the previous version...." Read more
"...It lasts a long time, is fragrance free and it keeps my skin clear...." Read more
"...Lastly, it totally destroyed my lips - they got very cracked and dry, super painful and eventually dead skin peeled away...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the product's redness-causing properties. Some mention they didn't experience any redness or irritation from the harsh product, while others say their skin gets red and feels tight after using it. They also mention their eyes and cheeks were bright red. The next couple of weeks, the daily redness started to subside, but everyday they would wake up. It itches and turns red. Overall, some customers say the product doesn't work for their skin.
"...I only put it on at night before I go to bed, because it makes me face REALLY red (pictured). Looks like I have a really bad sunburn...." Read more
"...The next couple of weeks, the daily redness started to subside, but everyday I would wake up to a new pimple...." Read more
"...As long as I use it regularly now, I have no peeling, redness or irritation (I can skip a few days and it's not a problem)...." Read more
"...It does create redness and burning on my skin but the product is very concentrated. I feel that this is showing that it’s working now...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the skin cleaning agent. Some mention it's affordable and worth its weight in gold, while others say it's a bit pricey for the amount they get.
"...I don't have acne anymore. I'm saving a ton of money and just as importantly, if not moreso, I'm saving A LOT more time...." Read more
"...Better than panoxly or whatever. Its just so expensive for the bigger bottle." Read more
"...on amazon, I use Olay Regenerist, which feels slightly oily... But good price, has 15 spf...." Read more
"...I can’t recommend this enough! Well worth the money and less of a hassle than going to another doctor with no results." Read more
Customers dislike the skin irritation that the product causes. They mention it's very harsh on the skin, itchy, and develops a rash on their necks, chests, and arms. Within 2 weeks of using it, their skin was really broken out and painful. It also feels congested and is not a product for sensitive skin.
"...It burns a little and smells kinda minty but not bad." Read more
"...But it does burn a little on my back acne but I think that’s what it’s supposed to do. The quality is good and it’s easy to use." Read more
"This product is great and it works. Sadly, I took developed a rash on my neck chest and arms, it's so bad I had to take a Antihistamine...." Read more
"...My only real complaint is that I now have scarring from one especially nasty patch of acne; I'm not certain if the scarring is from the acne itself,..." Read more
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- Unscented
- High quality and effective 10% benzoyl peroxide
- Good consistency for easy application to the face
- Easy to wash off
- Large bottle with easy to use "duckbill" dispenser
Cons:
- Slightly harsh and can dry your skin
Personal Experience:
I am a male in my early 30's and have had issues with facial acne since my teenage years. I always expected it to just go away as I got older, but that never did quite happen. I learned to manage it over the years by trying to get good sleep, maintain stress, eat healthy, and to regularly wash my face. Over the years, I have literally tried over a hundred different products (face masks, creams, oils, retinol, glycolic acid, glycerin face washes, clay, tea tree oil, aloe, salicyclic acid, spot treatments, etc) from every imaginable brand in every price range. For years, nothing worked consistently until I came across AcneFree's benzoyl peroxide "Leave on Foam" that came in an aerosol can. It literally changed my life and was the single product that worked. Unfortunately, the product has since been discontinued and I was on the hunt again.
My dermatologist simply stated that all benzoyl peroxides are the same, and the form of delivery is the only thing that really changes (whether it's a foam, spray, cream, spot treatment, or wash), but I came to suspect that this was only partly true. Your face can respond differently to the delivery system used, and companies can use varying qualities of benzoyl peroxide in their products. For me, benzoyl peroxide seemed to be the most effective active ingredient for my acne, so I proceeded to try product after product all over again that contained varying percentages of benzoyl peroxide (from 2.5% to 10%) in different delivery forms.
To be honest, I still have yet to find something as good as the AcneFree "Leave on Foam", but I was pleased to finally find the Humane Benzoyl Peroxide 10% wash. As of now, this face wash is 1 of three benzoyl peroxide washes that I have found to be effective for me. The other 2 being Panoxyl and Topix Benzoyl Peroxide. Panoxyl dries out my skin too much, so I have stopped using it. I am not sure if I like this better than Topix (also an excellent choice), so I will continue to see over time.
The Humane Benzoyl Peroxide is unscented (actually has a faint benzoyl peroxide smell, but it is not unpleasant), is easy to apply and wash off your face, and most importantly, it has worked to keep my skin clear. I haven't had a single pimple while using this. My only complaint is that the Humane Benzoyl Peroxide wash dries out my face (not as much as Panoxyl, but more than Topix). I recommend using a quality facial lotion shortly after washing your face with Humane.
Conclusion:
After trying nearly (if not over) 100 products for acne, the Humane Benzoyl Peroxide 10% face wash is one of the best and most effective. It uses high quality benzoyl peroxide, is easy to apply and wash off, comes in a large size, and it works!
** Helpful Tip: Some reviewers have mentioned that Benzoyl Peroxide can bleach your clothes, towels, and pillow cases. This is absolutely true. I recommend NOT using this in the shower because any left on your face will bleach your shower towels. Instead, I wash my face once in the morning and right before bed and use a white face towel to dry my face (a 30-pack is quite affordable at Costco). In terms of clothes, just don't touch your clothes until your hands are completely dry, and don't let the collar of your shirts touch what you wash off of your face. As for your pillow cases, as long as you dry your face well with the white face towel, you shouldn't have any major issues.
I apply it to DRY hands, rub it around on my finger tips and apply to my DRY face. I use only about the size of a large pea each time I wash my face; just enough to barely cover all my skin. I hit my problem areas first (chin, forehead), so those get a little extra time, finishing up with my cheeks and top backside of my shoulders (where I also get acne). The only thing I do different then the directions is I remove the product with a warm wet washcloth within 20-45 seconds of applying most days, making sure to rinse and repeat so I don't leave product behind. It still works great to keep me breakout free with the shorter time. I'd think most people with less sensitive skin could probably leave it on longer than me (as instructed). I use Humane toner and a fragrance free lotion (I use a heavier lotion at night to prevent drying, and a lighter aloe based lotion during the day to prevent oil).
Keep in mind that I have highly sensitive skin, so does my husband (also a redhead) and young adult daughter (also a redhead), and we all love this product!
As the instructions note, you have to get used to this product (as you do with any medicated product). But the results are totally worth it! Start slow and don't leave it on for too long. When I started using benzoyl peroxide (many years before I found Humane), I haf redness and peeling for the first week and almost stopped using it. I switched to every other day until my skin could handle it daily, then twice a day. After 2 weeks my skin looked amazing! As long as I use it regularly now, I have no peeling, redness or irritation (I can skip a few days and it's not a problem). People frequently ask me what I do to keep my skin looking so good, and this is it!
I absolutely love that this product is not only fragrance free, but it doesn't foam when applied. The foaming products drip all over the place and eventually bleach my pajamas/washcloths/whatever they drip on.
I was also shocked at how long a bottle lasted me! It was probably at least 4 months. Way more than the one month I was getting from the department store brand, saving me money as well!
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