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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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June 15, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
non-lathering, does not shrink pores, exfoliating beads in the cleanser can be quite painful, weird sulphur smell in the toner, repairing lotion makes your face look shiny, dulls your complexion, bleaches EVERYTHING.
works for clearing of zits, doesn't solve other skin problems such as large pores. In fact, I think it might worsen other skin problems. I think it's less effective on asian skin.
June 13, 2007
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Works on my moderate acne! Leaves my skin soft and doesn't dry it out! I am very fair and allergic to everything, but Carley's has never bothered me!
Cons:
Be careful - it bleaches towels, clothes, etc - but eveything with benzol peroxide does!
I've used this product for over 5 years! I first found it on ebay and have been a faithful customer ever since! I have moderate acne that is exacerbated by hormones. Carley's is the only treatment that has worked over the long term! I got my mom to try it a couple years ago and now she hooked too! She's in her late 50s but still gets occasional breakouts on her nose and chin (probably hormonal too) and says this stuff works better than all the expensive stuff she's tried! Who cares about a pretty bottle - this stuff works! I absolutely recommend this product! I tell everyone about it!
June 13, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Please don't waste your money on this. If you have moderate acne of worse, this DOES NOT help at all. I even used the Max. Strength and that still didn't help.
Proactiv is a huge waste of money. The only thing that kinda helps is the Refining Mask.
June 13, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works a bit in the begining
Cons:
Doesn't work that well
I has high hopes for this product knowing it was America's #1 selling ace treatment, so I bought the 3-step treatment.
I used it for a while and it seemed to start working, but a few weeks later I broke out in like 20x worse than I thought.
When I ran out I broke out even MORE!
I was frustrated, and I am still on the search for another working product.
June 12, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Everything! Controls acne and red marks fade amazingly fast.
Cons:
None
Acnefree was able to tame my acne when nothing else would, and has been able to keep it under control for a year now. I still get a couple pimples, but definitely a lot less than I used to. Also, a MAJOR bonus: any new red marks I get fade within DAYS. Most of the red marks I got before I started using the product are gone, except for a few that are still fading. But, like I said, new red marks fade within days. I love this product.
June 12, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
the best i have ever tried
Cons:
none
it works and to me its the best for people with low budgets.... you can't go wrong... give it a try.
June 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The commericals are convincing....
Cons:
It took forever to get the products. My face broke out more! I thought it would get worst before better, but I'm still waiting.
I guess I just have to find what works for me. I will attempt to use this out until. I'm almost nervous to wait til it runs out in fear of my acne would be worse. I have very little acne, I had it bad during my adolescent years but since using this product it seems like I'm 13 again....
June 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It helps get rid of blemishes and keep most from coming back, it does what it says
Cons:
it dries out your skin in some areas around your face, but thats about it
I brought my own oil-free moisturiser to put on after doing the 3 step process and my skin is fine now! i guess that it just depends on the persons skin type and background with acne etc!
June 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
This acne system didn't dry out my skin at all, and it was easy to use and keep up with.
Cons:
Proactiv is kind of expensive, and if you have it automatically delivered, it doesn't come nearly often enough. It also didn't seem very effective, my acne stayed the same over the six months I used the system, at times it was even worse.
Costly, a hassle to obtain, and for someone with moderate to sever acne, not worth it.
June 10, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
at first it seemed ok
Cons:
now my face is so dry especially inder my eye's I'm going to stop using this ...
I have mild acne and I'm going to stop right now before it get's any wore's I will find something else for my ance less drying ...I just hope it's not to late for my face ...
Pros:
clears and prevents zits, non-oily formula