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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 9, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
Only worked for a short period of time
I had high hopes for this product as I really like most Clinique items. Unfortunately this was not the case. It seemed to clear up some of my acne for a while, but now has come back worse than before.
July 27, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Makes skin soft.
Reduces pore size.
Clears blackheads and oils.
Cons:
Can dry out skin.
Doesn't work on a long term basis.
Made my skin break out even worse.
Proactiv isn't as great as the commercials claim. It works for a few weeks at best, then everything starts going down hill. My skin actually started to break out worse than it had before. This may work for some people, but definitely not for me. The only items I purchased that I'm going to keep are the Refining Mask and Green Tea Moisturizer.
July 17, 2011
Product used: Walgreens (Maximum Strength Benzoyl Peroxide Gel)
Pros:
It really seems to be working, i've been using it for about a week now... And is also cheap
Cons:
Leaves your skin very dry, but you can solve that using a moisturizer.
I really like, i hope to see even better results in the weeks to come!
July 17, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- cleared up skin in the first week
- smells really good!
- kept my skin really smooth
- comes with free stuff when you order!
- takes away acne scars within time
Cons:
- takes a while to ship
- comes with little supply
I love this! You guys should totally buy it! It's worth it!
July 16, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
- Softens skin
- Easy to use
Cons:
- No long-term benefits
- Didn't control oil on skin
- Pricy, depending on where you buy it
After Proactive failed to give me results, I thought I'd try AcneFree. It claimed it was around 60% more effective than Proactive. When I first started to use it, I enjoyed how soft it made my skin and how fresh my face felt. A week into it, I still saw no improvement in my *acne,* just my skin texture. Still, I was optimistic and soldiered on. A month later, not only was my acne unimproved, but the softness and freshness I initially experienced was long gone, just like my hope for this product. My skin is very oily and acne-prone, and AcneFree couldn't handle the oil and improve my acne. Just like Proactive, it started out promising only to taper off and lose all effectiveness. That is my little experience. I truly hope this works for others, and I know people with milder acne and dryer skin that benefited from it. But keep this in mind: if your acne is stubborn, resistant, and you struggle with oily skin, pass on AcneFree. The claims on the packaging may tempt you, but it doesn't pull through in the end. I've tried a lot of 3-step kits like this one, and unfortunately, you end up paying for more products that don't work. You'll find cheaper products that stand alone because they do work. I kept searching and it paid off. I'm currently using PanOxyl, which is half the price by the way. Hope I saved some one out there time and money.
July 7, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Cleared acne
Cons:
Drying
Ive used this product for about 6 months. Ive tried everything under the sun including the acne.org system nothing cleared it up completely until this. For the first few weeks it was great my face cleared up so much, but after that it did break me out again, but dont give up on it if you stay with it it will clear up completely. For me it does take time for this to work I would say around 1-5 months for ur skin to get use to it. I use to have really inflamed acne all over my face and now I only get maybe one to two pimples with in a few weeks and they are really small. At first I bought the 3 products this came with but I was having problems with the cleanser not taking all my make up off. So what I did was buy the acne bar soap and use that as the cleanser, It last soo much longer then the foam it takes off all my make up and its great for body acne as well. It cleared my acne that I have had since I was 15/16. Just make sure you dont touch ur face during the day. Also try a cream that has scrubbing beads(I use St. Ives Timeless skin, I dont use a scrub that has harsh peroxides for acne bc it drys the skin out more) maybe 3 times a week, but make sure not to put a lot of pressure when using it just a very light touch and rub it for about 5-10 seconds and rinse it off with warm water. The clinique system does not help with scars so Im still looking for a product to help with that, but at least I dont have all the pimples Ive had before! Try it and keep with it! I hope you have success with it as I have!
May 9, 2011
Product used: Stridex (Day & Night Acne Medication)
Pros:
It was the only thing that worked to clear uop my bad acne!
Cons:
They dont make it anymore.
Its worth the money and the time. If they brought it back id be the happiest person ever!
April 30, 2011
Product used: MaxClarity (Foaming Wash)
Pros:
i got this for free because my moms friend works there (not everyone will have this pro) It worked GREAT for my skin. But its not just the foaming wash you need, its only a part of a set (exfoliating solution, spot treatment) foaming wash takes off your makeup and cleanses your face. I also have a mia cleanser and it works WONDERS for me.
Cons:
hmm... your skin might get a tiny bit dry, so make sure to have a moistrizer around the house. also, if you use the foamiing was by itself, for me it had no effect and looked like i was breaking out a little more.
Max clarity foaming wash doesnt do much by itself, and might make you breakout a bit more. Bottom line, by the WHOLE set, not just the foaming wash and you'll be good to go! :) PLEASE NOTE: the price is not free for this product, however i have an advantage of getting them free, so please, dont follow my cost amount. happy trails to a clear new you!
April 12, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (Terminator)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
This irritated my face & brought serious skin discoloration to the spots where I applied it (RED)!....it burned and sting in the first 10 seconds of applying
Its new so they don't know if it works for everyone so WATCH OUT FOR THE NEW PRODUCTS ALSO FOR THE ONES WITH CATCHY APPEARENCES CUASE IT SEEMS THOSE ARE THE ONES THAT DON'T MAINLY WORK!..I hope I've saved you some money and disappointment from this product =)
March 28, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
made skin less oily ?
Cons:
made face dry..
didnt clear acne.
made worse..
this isnt a good product..
Pros:
Easy to use