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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.
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April 8, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
I have mild acne and this product only made me break out sooo much more than before. The cleanser is a joke, I would wash my face and would see the towel dirty after i wiped my face. Dries out skin to the point where it's unbearable + the breakouts!
It didn't work for me, only made things worse. I feel that the marketing propaganda is what really motivates you to buy this but in the end is not what they claim it to be.
April 7, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Sometimes clears skin of acne
Cons:
Harsh and drying
The first time that I used proactiv it was amayzing, I used it for about 4 months and I decided to stop using it cause my skin was really clear and I thought that it would stay that way (yeah right). So after a couple of months my skin was having really bad breakouts and it just look like hawaii. So I decided to go back on proactiv, the first couple days of using it my skin was really red and adjusting to the skin care again. For a while my skin was clear with the occasinal zit or 2. But thin like after 5 months of using it my skin looked horriable, it had pimples everywhere even on my chin where i never ever had them. So I decieded that proactiv just wasn't working for me anymore and started using Mario Badescu's various acne products and its so gentle my face is never red after washing it anymore. Once I was out I tried my leftover proactiv cleanser and my face felt like it was on fire and I will never use proactiv ever again.
April 5, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It smells like the old line of Keri lotions. It redused the redness and the Face the facts book provided me on tips of putting on makeup to avoid future breakouts. the scrub is wonderful!
Cons:
if you have pimples that you have popped (i know its gross), the second step kind of stings, and the mask does not completely get rid of your new pimples over night. At first you might break out just because you are clearing out your poors.
This program works well if you use it regularly, as it describes on the containers, and the amounts it tells you to take. If you have problems, most likely you got it wrong or you skin type isnt right for it. consult a professional before use! People with oily skin must use this product because the benzoyle peroxide does not dry out your skin, it makes it tolerable! I love this product and will continue using it. I recommend it to all with acne problems!
April 5, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
great at drying out the pimples, works well
Cons:
takes a while for your skin to get used to it,
leaves behind a white residue,
bleaches fabrics,
it works pretty well,
but it's pretty inconsistent.
April 3, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The gritty first step in the three step process gave me smooth skin on my cheeks but...
Cons:
It turned out I did not actually have acne. Instead, I discovered I had Papulopustular rosacea, which resembles acne vulgaris. Irritating the rosacea on my forehead with the abrasive cream made things worse.
Be careful that it's acne you are suffering from, not a form of rosacea. Papulopustular rosacea forms pimples on the cheeks, forehead, and chin. Check out [link removed] for a diagram of affected areas and descriptions of the various types. I picked up proactive thinking that I had an acne problem, when I really should have been avoiding skin irritants like the step one cream. Also, the acid in the treatment has been linked to rosacea flare ups (unfortunately for me!). Just a heads up so you don't get discouraged with proactive. It was recomended to me by a friend, for whom it works great.
March 30, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
LESS EXPENSIVE! It's over the counter, and it really does give the same results as other treatments, if not better.
Cons:
Caused minor irritation, drying and redness upon initial applications which was temporary in my case.
I was very impressed by this product. I was skeptical to begin with but upon using it I am very pleased with the results.
March 29, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Zapped my reoccurring zits i have been getting since I stopped using birth contorl.
Cons:
It does tend to dry your skin but for my skin is not that sensitive so I just balance it off with a moisturizer in the morning(with SPF15) and a regular one at night.
I will continue to use this. No bad experiences yet. It's been my answer to hormonal acne that I began getting since I stopped using birth control (Ortho Evra) about six months ago. Prior to this I use to NEVER break out. So thank goodness for this product.
March 25, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
At first I saw my skin looking better. It did not look as dry as before, I was happy. My skin felt soft.
Cons:
After using it for 2 1/2 weeks, my skin started getting red patches, and it was very dry and irritated, adn flaky. I got more pimples than I had before, adn really big ones. my skin feels rough and looks aged. HORRIBLE. looks like i have wrinkles.
( OH THE YEA THE MASK SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGG WHEN YOU CLEAN IT WITH THE TONER).
Im still using the product since i havent had the 30 days completed yet. Im hoping my skin will get better. the only way it looks good is if i wear makeup, which was the reason why i started using this product, so i can stop covering my face with makeup. after reading some review im gonna just use it once a day to see if those ugly red small dots in my skin go away. i honestly saw better results using NEUTROGENA oil free acne wash combined wiht clean and clear persa gel. if this doesnt work im going back to using my old stuff. i might try the murad thing at [link removed]. ggggrrrr.... >(
March 23, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Really clears up acne quick
Cons:
Can leave my face real oily or shiny looking sometimes
Proactiv solution works wonders for me, all I have to do now is get rid of some spots,lol. But I think the people who say it doesn't work aren't using it right, or often enough, or has severely bad acne.The price is a little much, but hey, as long as it works.
March 22, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Wonderful gel consistency - glides on smooth and won't irritate my skin! Also like that you can buy in bulk.
Cons:
Only available online.
My favorite BP product by far!
Pros:
They offered refund like they said and good customer service