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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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February 25, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
Ran out of toner and lotion within three weeks, yet one bottle of cleanser lasts months - cannot buy items separately
Took longer to take effect than promised
This system worked well for clearing the moderate acne that I had. It took longer to work than promised, but it gave me almost completely clear skin.
My only disappointment with this is that I had to buy multiple boxes when I ran quickly ran out of steps 2 & 3, when I hadn't even used half of step 1.
(The bottles are not equal if you are planning on using all 3 steps twice daily) (Items should be sold separately)
The product itself is very satisfactory! I'd recommend it to anyone who want's to clear their acne.
(It's worth having to buy a few boxes)
February 25, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Helps keep my acne away
Not too drying
Cons:
None
BP is the only treatment that works for me and I've tried them all -- retin a, taz, clindamycin, differing etc. I like that this doesn't dry me out. I tried Dan's BP and even though I use BP, it made my skin very dry and irriatated like I was having an allergic reaction. (Sorry Dan!!) Since I've used BP forever, I knew this wasn't true. I think I may be allergic to one of the inactive ingredients in Dan's. Boo hoo, because I love it here and would like to love it. Anyway, I mix it in my palm with my moisturizer so it dries me out less and apply it to my entire face before bed. That works at keeping acne away and keeping me not dry. I just recently started doing it this way...before I was using it straight (lol) and then applying moisturizer, but that still left me a bit dry. My new method really works for me. I also use Dan's AHA a few times a week to exfoliate.
February 7, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared my skin perfectly.
Cons:
Bottles are small. Have to upgrade to the bigger bottles, the small go quick
Ive tried everything, proactiv is the only thing that's has ever worked for me. After a awhile skin will get a little dry. Use their moisturizer, it's great. Then if you over due it and your skin gets oily, use the oil control. I love it, I stopped for awhile and my acne came back. Now I use it once a day, and the extras and I'm back to clear skin. Really does work
February 6, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared like some of my acne
Cons:
Dried out my skin
Made my skin itchy like crazy
Didnt even clear all acne
Made skin look dull and tired
Cleanser was a little harsh
I paid 50.00 for this stuff in a kiosk. 50.00!!!! For 3 bottles that last like 2 months. In my opinion thats not worth it at all. I dont see why people waist their money on this stuff, there are so many drugstore products that work just as well. Thanks!
February 2, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Didn't Find Any
Cons:
Didn't work, bad customer service.
I ordered 3 months supply early last year, and after one month use, didin't see any improvement, so I called then to cancel my further shipments, and then they just keep sending me packages. I called them again, they said I can return the shipments. I've spent about 50 dollars to return those two packages.
One year later, today, I've been asked to pay 99.84 dollars, because they sent my info to a collection company, and Proactiv's agent explains that my payment was declined. The fact is I moved to New York at May last year, which is one month after I return their shipments that I didin't want and told them to stop. I realy regrate that I didn't keep any record for the return, because I didn't know they'll bring me the problem after one year. I called them again today, they confirm my account is canceled, and they don't believe that I've returned their shipments. Be careful!!! I saw other similar complains on [link removed] about this company, if you want to return their products and want refund, better to keep your evidence at least for one year!
January 31, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
did clear up a little bit of acne.
Cons:
red, irritated skin.
peeling skin.
dry.
i have sensitive skin so i think that proactiv was way to strong for me. Even though i did see a little bit of improvement, it left my skin very dry, red and it started to peel. Maybe if i didnt have sensitive skin it would have worked great.
January 20, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-Smells fresh
Cons:
-Little supply
-Expensive
-Caused me to have bumps all over my face
-Bad customer service
Proactiv worked for me for the first two days, but after that it began to burn and now my face is all bumpy. Customer service sucks so I don't know how to handle it.
January 11, 2012
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
available over the counter, price, smell
Cons:
didn't really work that well
I used this for about a year, it seemed to work better than my spot treatments, but my acne wouldn't go away. I finally gave in and visited a derm. I wish I had done that sooner. If your acne is mild I can see how this might work, but if you try it for awhile and it's not working, move on asap and see a doctor. They can prescribe you more effective treatments.
January 4, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Worked for a short amount of time.
Cons:
Started breaking out more.
Increased redness.
Swollen face.
Burning/itchy sensation.
I used this product for a good 3 months , first few weeks of using this product my face was red and swollen.I did not stop knowing that BP usually causes those side effects in the beginning of using it.In about a month my face slightly cleared up,and so continued on using this product hoping to get a fully cleared up skin but...it got worst.My face would turn red again but even more than the previous times and I looked like a freaking tomato it was really embarrassing.I never really saw major improvements in fact I noticed more breakouts.Horrible expirience with this product
January 3, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Control Kit)
Pros:
Quickly heals blemishes, reduces redness, prevents acne.
Cons:
Rendered useless right around "that time of the month," and occasionally leaves my face feeling dry. Doesn't necessarily reduces oil in the T-Zone
I love this product line! Clean & Clean (specifically, the Advantage Kit) is the only 3-step kit that has ever made a positive impact on my acne. I've had acne since middle school, and am now in the middle of my third year in college. I've tried Proactive, Nuetrogena, Stridex, Zapyt, Biore, Aveeno, Clearasil, AcneFree, and even did two cycles of Accutane. The bottom line is: It seems that every product or kit out there has either made my acne worse or stopped working after a week or two. The exception to the rule is Clean & Clear Acne Advantage Kit, which has reduced my acne to one or two occasional pimples around my right temple (thanks, bangs) and jaw line (thanks, hair). I've tried the other, more expensive Mark Eraser kit that Clean & Clear sells, but it doesn't have the same effective results that this kit has given me since freshman year. I also use Neutrogena's Fresh Foaming Cleanser as an oil an makeup remover, before washing my face with the Clean & Clear cleanser ("step 1") and the other products in this kit.
Pros:
Clears acne!
Inexpensive - available