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Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Benzoyl peroxide clears the skin completely when applied correctly.
Topical Antibacterial
Acne.org’s Real World Take
It’s been a staple of acne treatment for decades for a reason. When used properly it can completely clear the skin. It is widely available and affordable. Comes with side effects for the first few weeks and can bleach fabric.
Topical Antibacterial
How to Get It
This is an over-the-counter treatment. Here are some places you can find it online.
Used Benzoyl Peroxide? Rate It:
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July 5, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
It just did not work for me! At first it seemed like it was ok but then I got this HUGEE allergic reaction to it and my face was really red and puffy for 2 days. The acne also came back after about a week.
Don't buy it it's a huge waste of money. I guess it works for some people with severe severe severe acne but if you have mild to medium acne, don't waste your time with this worthless product.
July 4, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Dried out my face so bad my skin turned black, (not brown but black like leather). I cried for 2 days.
Dont buy it. You will grow out of it.
July 4, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
idont kno makes the pimple dry but leaves a scar.
Cons:
leaves red spots and scars and gives u this burning sensation.
DONT BUY IT! the 10% benzoyl peroxide hecka burns ur face and leaves SCARS! its because it dries out the skin.
July 4, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
easy to apply, smooth, unscented,
Cons:
doesn't work on blackheads, peroxide makes your skin susceptible to burning,
I love this product! It works great to dry up oil on your skin, and reduces redness and swelling in about a day. I have not seen any effect on blackheads however. I put it on every night before i sleep.
July 1, 2007
Pros:
None as yet
Cons:
None as yet.
My skin is worse for using Proactiv after 1 week. I need help to clear these pimples - worse than ever.
June 30, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
i have use proactive for about 50 days no good results
Cons:
more blackheads and acne scares
proactive has not worked for me,what do you recommend i do.
June 29, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
it worked very well at first but now it sometimes getes rid of the pimples but it takes a couple days.
June 29, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
I've been using it for a little over one week and my face is 95% cleared up! Every day I wake up and it's better than the last.
Cons:
The first two or three days that I used it, it made my skin feel a little bit itchy after I used it.
I am SO glad I bought this stuff. It worked really well on my face. It didn't dry my skin out which was great because I have very sensative skin. I only used it at night instead of twice a day. In the morning I used Dove Cool Moisture Foaming Facial Cleanser and then Dove Deep Moisture Facial Lotion, and at night I used the Acne Free Treatment. It worked really well, and was definitely worth the money. Within the first two or three days I saw a difference in my face, it's now been over a week and my face is almost totally cleared up.
June 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked for a little while.
Cons:
Stopped working. Dried my skin out like crazy, left it leathery and red, but still zitty. "Clear Skin Club" is a total crock.
I do not recommend this product... Really drying, stinky, time consuming, ineffective. And to top it all off, there is no way of purchasing it without joining their little club, so after you realize it doesn't work, you have to CALL and BEG THEM to stop sending it, and you will probably have a shipment or two that you're not going to use just sitting at your house, cause they send it to you (and charge you) whether you want it or not. Maybe they realize that if they don't make you sign some agreement, you will never buy a kit more than once... if they get you to sign up, they can at least milk another sale or two out of you. This stuff sucks.
June 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I've used proactive on and off for the past 5yrs. the first times I used proactive I noticed a difference after 30 days. My skin was clear,I was confident again and wasnt embarrassed or ashamed of my skin.
I stopped using the product after 4 mo.
Cons:
for me the only thing con is patience. However you must be patient and you will see results.
I like the product and think that when using proactive if you remain patient. You will see a difference. theres so many pruducts on the market right now and its hard to find one that works. many times I've stopped using proactive when my skin clears and resumed using when my skin problems occur. I think I will just keep using the product and with good eating habits and exersize things will be fine. Proactive does work well on the outside but whats going in the body matters too. Drinking plenty of water, and balanced meals helps. Exersize ties in to.
Pros:
It doesn't smell bad