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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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October 9, 2006
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Cons:
none
used this after proactive f-ed up my face...don't use proactiv please, when i first used it it was great, but then after like 3 weeks i started getting pimples on top of pimples it wassssss horrrrible....this helped clear me slowly
October 9, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
can't think of any
Cons:
didn't work for me at all - my face is always greasy now. red, dry, more zits
don't buy it.
October 8, 2006
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
This stuff is alright against acne, your skin will be better with than without.
It doesn't do a lot to prevent spots, but speeds up gttting rid of them.
Also, it doesn't burn or hurt my skin, unlike some other stuff i've tried.
Cons:
It's godawful itchy!
It's damn expensive,and theres more effective stuff out there.
It turned my fringe and eyebrows ginger! Horrible bleach stuff.
The fairly unremarkable acne-removing effects are not worth the price, and months of bullying. Why, oh why does "ginge" rhyme with "fringe"? Do not buy it.
October 6, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Not effective
This is my third time using Proactiv Solution. The first time I used Proactiv was for roughly 2 months. At first, I broke out in areas that I had never had acne in. Which was a downside, but I thought that I should be optimistic and try a little bit longer, but no improvements were made. So I stopped.
The second time I was reintroduced to Proactiv, I only used it for a month or so.
The third time I used it was this summer because I had a friend who swore by it. So my boyfriend I thought that we should give it a try, again. Now, I have been using it for a little over 3 months and I have acne like never before.
My skin was actually clear before I used it for the third time. Now, I have pimple everywhere.
I should have learned from my mistakes. Stupid me. I am only to blame.
As for my boyfriend, he has seen no improvement what so ever. There are time when he would not use it for 2 weeks or more and there is no difference.
Don't use it.
October 6, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works well.
Originally used the product once/day because my skin is very sensitive. Now hardly use it at all and I've no more outbreaks!!
Cons:
The customer service folks are a bit pushy and (obviously) don't like the fact that I don't use as much of it as they can sell me. I've cut back on my order; but then I'm not using it much any more...much to their chagrin!
This has helped me immensely - my skin was always hideous and I'd little luck even with prescription treatments(metrogel). Using a gentle soap helps along with the proactive. It will be interesting to see how my skin acts over the winter (began using it this summer). My skin is extremely sensitive to heat/cold and changes in temperature/humidity. I'm old and am worried about my skin drying out and appropriate moisturizers to use for this condition. When I use proactive (especially if I use it too frequently) my skin starts to dry out. I just cut back!
October 5, 2006
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
affordable
doesn't overdry the skin
Cons:
it hasn't got rid of my whiteheads or blackheads
Its a fantastic product, I still have acne, but its mild now and is controlled thanks to the gel. I used to be conscious of my skin but rarely worry about it since I have used the gel. I only use it at night because my clothes are bleached by the product, which is a shame.
October 24, 2013
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Burns!
Cons:
Burns
Burns
BURNS!!
All this did was burn my face. Nothing good happened when using this. It also stains things easily.
October 4, 2013
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Benzoyl Peroxide treatment
Pros:
It helps overnight!!!
You don't need alot! Just a little dot will do!
This is the best stuff ever! I don't use anything but benzoyl Peroxide treatment! I can't believe it's not in stores. It is the best. I never leave home without it. I won't live without this product! It's the best!!!!!!! I can't tell you enough IT'S THE BEST!!!
September 15, 2013
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Great product...
I would give this product 5 stars but it seems to have increased my likelihood of premature wrinkles...and it's not a very great product when you live in a place as sunny as central Texas. My skin is still extremely sensitive, almost 3 years after starting to use BP. The effectiveness is bar none though.
September 11, 2013
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Nope! didn't work
This didn't do anything for me and I returned it - the store was very gracious to take it back even though I had used most of it...but I was told I could return it if it didn't work so I did
Pros:
works!