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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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August 21, 2013
Product used: AcneFree (Terminator)
Burns!
Cons:
burns
redness
peeling
10% benzoyl peroxide was way too strong to put on my face. it burned my skin and made it red and painful. I'll never put it on my face again, if anything get benzoyl peroxide in a lower dose like 2.5% so you don't burn your face off.
August 5, 2013
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
It's the best if you're not going to use Dan's
Pros:
2.5%!!
Does the job
Absorbs relatively quickly
Cons:
Balls up when you moisturise
I live in the UK so ordering Dan's benzoyl costs A LOT (eventually I splashed out and I was glad I did) but a pharmacy near me that imported some stuff from the U.S. stocked this and I got it (the only other benzoyl I could find on the UK Market was Quinoderm 10% which I used for a couple weeks until I found this so the 'hardening effect' had already worked on me so I did feel the itchiness/burns/etc. from this stuff). It's a small tube and one lasted me about two weeks but it does its job. The only thing that's bad about ti is it kind of 'comes off' when you moisturise. It balls up and makes moisturising HORRIBLE!!
July 23, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Proactiv is bad for you
Pros:
Got to say I used Proactiv
Cons:
rebound acne and oiliness
BP contributes to red marks
expensive for stuff that doesn't work
I used this for about a year. The active ingredient in all their products, (even the moisturizer) is benzoyl peroxide which just dries out your skin. You might just as well throw some random chemicals on your face. It seemed like it work at first, then I got terrible rebound oiliness and a cystic acne. And the red marks turned into what seems to be permanent spots. That's why they offer a dark spot corrector!! I kept thinking I was doing something wrong! And it was a huge hairy deal to cancel my auto subscription.
July 15, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Very Good
I first started using this is because I have had acne for at least 2 years now,it has bothered me a lot,I am 14 years old.I have tried many things:THE BODY SHOP tea tree oil , Aloe Gel plain soap and water'''''all of these didn't really make much of a difference to my face,but then my friend told me about PROACTIV so I decided to try it,and it worked very well for me.Maybe this product might not be that affective for other people but it has helped me a lot,I have only used this for a few weeks and I love it!!!Family and friends all say that I have less acne now.
June 3, 2013
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Not happy
Pros:
none
Cons:
doesn't work
to expensive
I think this system is a big waste of money i after almost 2 months it made my break outs worst i would not ever try this product again
May 26, 2013
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Mild
No breakouts
Cons:
Didn't realy help with acne
Didn't really clear up acne but at least it didn't make it worse. No irritation, no dryness, no flakiness.
April 25, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It's not damaging to your face.
Cons:
Does not stop or prevent acne from forming.
I used Proactiv from age 12 to 14. It did nothing to help my acne once I started getting cysts.
This is a product for mild acne due to enviromental factors and not for hormonal acne.
April 17, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works, if you use it daily and moisturize your face after using it.
Cons:
Dries your skin out if you don't use a moisturizer afterwards. The payment may not be affordable to all. If you skip a day, you break out.
Only use it if you'll commit to it daily or twice a day like they recommend.
March 19, 2013
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
- benzoyl stays on face for a long time. Further killing the acne bacteria.
- Works quickly
Cons:
- Could be drying without a moisturizer.
I slept at a friend's house and noticed a few new spots on my face. She let me use the clean and clear cleanser . The next morning they were visibly smaller. Amazing product!!
February 12, 2013
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I've been using Carley's Clear and Smooth for years now. It clears up my skin amazingly. Anytime I get talked into using Beauty Control of Mary Kay and switch products my skin slowly gets worse and worse and I come crawling back to Carley's Clear and Smooth. It takes a month or two and my skin is back to being clear. I love love love the Seabuck thorn cream, it's amazing. I love all the free samples I get, and I love the bars of soap.
Cons:
I have to order it in and wait a few weeks for delivery as I live in Canada.
It's the only thing I've found that works. I love how fresh and clean this keeps my skin, I think it's due to all the exfoliating.
Pros:
none