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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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March 1, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Inconsistant in its promise to clear skin. Bottles too small, Expensive. Toner stings the skin, especially opened pimples.
I DO NOT recommend it. At first, I tried the stuff and it seemed to be working, but as soon as I forgot one day in the regimen, my face broke out all over again, and three times as worse. I started to get huge painful hardened puss-filled lesions on my face along with deeper blackheads and whiteheads that seemed to appear out of no-where, and still continuing the regimen as normal did nothing to clear them up. Extractment of the pimples has only led to scarring. I'm having my sweet 16 party soon and I was hoping for my acne to be cleared up by then but I'm very upset with the fact that this product has done nothing but make my acne worse. It might work for non-servere acne sufferers, but for people with moderately-servere acne like myself, this is not for you. Your doctor or dermatologist would be able to give you a much more effective means of treatment.
February 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I'm 59 years old and still break out like a teenager. Proactiv is the best treatment I have found aside from going to the dermatologist every couple of months. It gets rid of acne fast and helps keep my skin clear. I use it 2x a day.
Cons:
Nothing is perfect. I still break out on occasion. I always run out of cleanser but have lots of the mask left. I wish the cleanser were more economically sold as a separate purchase.
I've been fighting acne for almost 50 years. This is the best over- the- counter product I have ever used.
February 27, 2007
Pros:
It helped clear up my acne
Cons:
i can only use it alone, and not with the system. I use different face products and this BP
Its great but don't get the entire system because the bp and harsh chemicals in all the products screw up your skin. Use gentle products or natural products in conjunction with the ProActive BP. Overall its a great BP By itself
February 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
When I first started using it, it worked WONDERS! I was referring it to all of my friends. Seriously, it was amazing and I had really bad acne!
Cons:
I've been using it for around 5years now and I think my skin is becomming "used" to the product. My skin is breaking out like before. It really bums me out!
I would at least try it. Like the website says you literally have nothing to lose. You get a 2 month money back guarantee. However, DON'T STOP USING IT. REGARDLESS OF HOW CLEAR YOUR SKIN IS!!! That was my mistake and now I can't get back to the clear skin that I had. It also bleaches the colour of my clothes. Take that as you will. For me, it was a small price to pay to have clear skin.
February 24, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
takes out the blackheads & dead skin
Cons:
works well for 2 weeks and the rest is just no help. not consistent
I've decided to use proactiv when i was 14 yrs. old, I told my dad to buy it for me because at the time I had layers of dead skin on my face, and i was released by my dermatologist. First, it was great, my skin looked clean, and pores looked smaller. So, I used it for about 8 months but within those months my skin was never completely clear. So, I stopped, then go back again, then stop, then go back, then one day my parents decided to give me Murad, which made my skin worse. So I went back to proactiv, but decided to go to a derma and I used Retin-A, and tetracycline. But didn't really help.So, i went back to using proactiv, but in the end it doesn't really help. It gave me a lot of cystic acne w/c i don't usually have! WHY DOES ACNE GETS WORSE AS I GET OLDER? I am now 19 years old. And my acne has never been worse like this! But, proactiv works well if you have a good diet, I've tried the perricone diet while using proactive and it made my skin better. but it's hard to stick to
February 23, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
it really has worked just over night!!!!
Cons:
None yet
i was using another cream directed by my doctor
but didn't get fast enough results some of my acne lesions were huge..cause of all the infection in my skin...but using clearasil overnight and it's only been one day has shrunken each pimple Dramatically
i highly recommend this product just use it as directed ,if u don't than it might give little or no results *also I'd highly advise u to use CLEARASIL ® DAILY CLEANSE- DAILY FACE WASH from clearasil before applying the ultra vanishing cream for better results.
February 22, 2007
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Clears breakouts rather quickly!! I had horrible acne on my chin and it cleared it up after me trying EVERYTHING ELSE!!!
Cons:
Using it everyday DRIED my skin out horribly, my skin was red and itchy
I you want to clear up a bad break out than this stuff is great. However, I would not use it for my regular everyday wash, its just too drying!!
February 21, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Finally a bp gel that is big enough to last more than two weeks! Glides on clear, feels very nice on the skin, I even like the very faint scent! It dries completely clear, no white residue like my other bp.
Cons:
If I really had to pick something, I would say it takes a tiny bit longer to absorb than my previous bp cream, but I like it much better, so who cares? I guess it's kind of a pain to have to order online and wait for shipping too, but it's worth it.
As soon as I put this stuff on my skin I loved it. I've only been using it for a few days so I hope I don't have any surprise reactions to it, but I don't think I will, my skin hasn't reacted to any other product I've switched to for the regimen. I don't know why people say it's expensive to ship to Canada, I bought one bottle, paid $8.50 I think for the product and $3.00 shipping. Since it was such a low amount I wasn't taxed on it at all. $12 total for this stuff compared to $8 I was previously spending for a product that lasted two weeks? Definitely worth it! I'm not being biased either, the regimen really works. SO awesome.
February 21, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
it really does clear your skin!!
its quite cheap
Cons:
it makes your skin worse before it gets better
it has really cleared my skin! this is from a young girl who has bad skin! it didnt work really in 3 days but in one really there is a big difference. although it kind of made my skin reder in the beginning it really has helped!
February 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I'm not very pleased with this product. I wanted to try it out, coz i wanna get rid of my acne, and i've tried almost everything. This was the last product i wanted to try, and its let me down. So i'm gonna try out some ayuverdic remedies for acne.
Cons:
It dried out my face alot.
Kind of felt like my skin was burning, and i got these brown marks on my face from it(like you get from sunburning)
It's defenetly not a product for sensetive skin, and i do recommend you speak to your doctor or dermatologist before using the product, its not good for everyone.
Well wasnt good for me, and i have a very sensitive skin.
I hate this product, because its made my skin worse, even though i'm using it right(according to the steps and usuage).
I'm gonna return this product, and get my money back, and use something that doesn't cost so much, and isn't worth it after all.
Pros:
Initially: It worked and made my skin softer and clearer, It also smells good. The sulfur mask is the best part.