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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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December 17, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Cons:
DOES NOT WORK! I have 3 teens & this product is useless, it did not help any of them! They continue to bill you months after you cancel!
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
December 13, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
refreshing feeling
Cons:
makes my face look burned.
i use the product but i cant use it everyday or my skin feels burned
December 12, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Works very well,makes the skin soft & bright
Cons:
None
I have been using this for more than 2 years. It works and that's the reason I come back and buy this product
December 7, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Products have been recalled!
Pls check if your products are recalled & complain to customer service! Here are the links to check if your proactiv has been affected by this recall. I suggest you call cust right away. This is ridiculous that they havent gone public about this.
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December 1, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (Terminator)
Pros:
1. reduces pimple size, severity and redness.
2. prevents breakouts, tightens pores, and keeps smaller zits from turning into big ones!
3. works immediately.
4. lasts forever (4-6 months of daily use)
5. i can use it for a week or so and then discontinue and my acne seems to stay away for quite sometime.
Cons:
1. dries out skin badly if you use too much. (i recommend using every night/every other night very sparingly)
2. can make skin flaky and even with lotion is hard to get rid of once its started!! huge con.
3. burns
4. ugly name and ugly container. the name makes me want to hide it in my drawer-i don't want guys to see it. haha
1. it's my go to topical cream.
November 29, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Pros:
-Hmmm, it has a great smell which is something no one should really pay attention to but I find it if it smells good, it's one thing I like about it :)
-Does clear up a bit. I have tooken pictures ever since the day I got it and my redness is wonderful. Then I did like a week with my old face wash because I just got my 80% organic cleanser and my redness came back.
Cons:
-I was using SkinId for one week and I hadn't gotten my period, but once my period came my Skin Id did not help as I thought it should. It just made sure no more breakouts came, which I found okay, but I needed to treat my breakouts not let it stay there
-Caused me a rash-like around my eyes, excessive dryness, A lot of skin peelin in the beginning, but after a week, it was fine.
-no exfoliators or scrubbing pads included. i dont want to use my hands, its full of bacteria and can cause m
Over all, I like Skin Id very much. I think that because I'm still young and my hormones are up and about it (meaning it's a typical hormone mess up due to the changin of age, im 12), I shouldnt use Skin Id tho it has helped me. My skin later on was sofft, but had a bit leftover pimples.
For ppl over 15, i suggest that they get this bcuz their hormones are gettin a bit better and calm. Im afraid when my acne gets very SEVERE when im in highschool, it wont work :(
November 27, 2011
Product used: MaxClarity (Foaming Wash)
Pros:
easy to use
somewhat effective
Cons:
horrible bottle design
drys skin REALLY BAD
i was using this product for a few days and excited that my acne was clearing up, but i woke up one morning and my face was completely red, dry, itchy and a little puffy. Reason: i used too much of the face wash on my face because the bottle dispensed too much foam at a time... i couldn't properly control the amount of foam that came out and when too much came out, instead of washing it down the drain, i just put it one my face... now i have nasty red inflammation on my face and i have had it for 3 days now. the wash is fairly effective, but you should only buy this if you are willing to deal with the ridiculous bottle.. if you do buy it i hope you don't get the same rash that i did personally there are plenty of other acne treatments that can do the same for me with out inflaming my face..not worth it to me!!
November 21, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-none
Cons:
-leaves your WHOLE FACE with dry sky flaky patches
-makes acne way worse
-exspensive
-waste of time
DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY PEOPLE. effff proactiv. IT SUCKS.
November 20, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works for maybe a month at most.
You can adjust how much they send you/make you pay for
Cons:
Drying
Makes acne worse
Ruins skin
Expensive
Stains EVERYTHING
More sun burns
I tried using this for approximately a year because of those dang commercials that make you think it will be your acne savior. Sure, it works for about a month, but after that it just makes your skin worse than before and feel terrible. Expensive, not worth it, and all my towels are stained. On the bright side, they do have decent customer service and you don't have to do their monthly service. I adjusted mine because I wasn't using it as fast as they were sending it to me, which made the pricing not terrible as it would be paying for it monthly, just way more expensive than I would pay for something that doesn't work for me. Canceling was also really easy.
November 17, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
- Works fast
- Non-perfumed
- Good organised as a kit
- May reduce acne
Cons:
- Dries out the skin over time
- Turns skin into a sheet of paper
- Too harsh lotion
I was using the 3 steps about six months and at the beginning it was Ok, though it doesn't clear up my face but reduced the pimples, I had to deal with 2-3 a week. Over time my skin began to turn red gradually and after that I noticed that it is so dry that I need more of the 3 step which made my face glowing but didn't effectively moisturize it. After a few months my face felt as if I had leather instead of skin, and I began also getting bigger red bumps. Then I stopped it and decided to try another system. Unfortunately, now I have to take some break because of the overdriness and the destructive causes of the natural balance of the skin, because over time that's what this product has done. I now only wash my face twice a day with Cetaphil and treat the pimples locally, but I am feeling better, because after all I love my skin and want to give her love.
I recommend the product if you want to try the Clinique system, but I would not recommend it for long-term use and be kept as an effective regiment.
Pros:
none