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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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August 7, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
After the first week it dried out my skin on one spot and not enough toner.
It started making the pimples not red after 4 days and I used a whole package and thats all it did.
August 6, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
IT WORKS!....Customer service is beyond amazing! They not only mail the products well packaged and promptly they also send a friendly email on how to use the products and include samples from time to time. Loyal customer for over three years!
Cons:
They are the only reason I keep my ebay account.
I'm 34 years old..My adult acne that I thought I was going to have to live with after trying so many other products has disappeared and has stayed gone for over three years'. which is the amount of time I have been dedicated to these products. I receive complements on my skin often. Their customer service is truly a rare find'
I was on eBay over three years ago desperately looking for something to cure my adult acne and I unknowingly ordered from a copycat company that never sent me my products 'PayPal was no help in recovering my money'..so I left them a really bad review'.I then received an email from Carley's Clear & Smooth explaining that the other company was a copycat company and that they would love to send me samples of their products for free to try out'they sent a gift package of their products which to my amazement cleared my skin and even seemed to erase the acne scars that had formed through the years! I cannot say enough good things about this company and
August 4, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
cleans skin
Cons:
extremely harsh cleanser, irritated itchy skin, overly drys skin, brown splotches
too harsh
August 4, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
i used 5%face wash and my clear'd up skin super quick like within a week i saw results.
Cons:
have to keep using it because if i stop i break out again.
evan though my face is not completely cleared up it has brought the others out. My skin is slowly becoming clearer and this is only week 3-4!
totaly awsome!!!!!!
August 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
the mask is AWESOME
Cons:
smell
inconsistent
drying
the mask is awesome and works immediately. I have been using this for about a year and it worked the first couple of months and then it stopped working. My acne never got worse but it didn't get better either. My face got VERY dry. Once i stopped using it and then tried to go back to it, it didn't work. In the summer after sweating and being in the pool, the product never worked again but the mask is definitely worth buying. I still buy it even though i dont buy the other products.
August 3, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
It is a simple skin routine with great results. My skin always feels rejuvinated after I use it, never dry or irritated. This is the only product that I've ever really enjoyed using, and it actually works!
I've been using it for over a year now, and have had varying levels of success from month to month, and I've realized that it depends on the makeup I use. Now that I've finally found some makeup that doesn't irritate my skin, my skin is very happy with Clear & Smooth. Now I don't even feel like I have to wear make-up. I'm glad I stuck with the treatments even though I'd still have the occasional breakout, because now I don't even break out. (It took me almost 9 months to get to the point of consistency.) IT was worth the wait, and I will never go without it.
August 2, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
It's a waste of money and time!!!!!!
August 1, 2009
Product used: Triaz (Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser)
Pros:
Used in conjunction with Benzaclin, Tazorac, and Aczone. Works well.
Cons:
Expensive, even with insurance.
Good cleanser, a little on the expensive side but works for the price which is good.
August 1, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It made my skin feel smoother for a while and it also cleared my skin- for a while.
Cons:
To be honest, it made my skin worse. I have had problems with acne for 4 years and I thought it would help but It didn't. It made my skin peel and even after I stoped I had to put up with peeling skin and a very red irritated face for 2 months.
Maybe it works for people with light or moderate acne, but it didn't work for me. I regret using it now. The process of puting the medication on every morning and night does take up time. It can be a hassle if your someone who feels uncomfortable puting a cream on top of a cream. Like I said it did work for a while. It was slowly making my acne clear up and then two weeks later, it came back twice as bad. If it gets in your eyes it does irritate it. I would never use it again, but I did get my money back.
July 31, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
You can see results within a week, the smell of the product does not stink and is actually refreshing, and it's reasonably priced.
Cons:
It dries out your skin a little bit and It will take a while for your skin to completely clear up.
Acne Free works really well! You just have to give it some time and your skin will clear up a ton, trust me. I've been using AcneFree for about a month and my skin is almost entirely clear of acne. The price of it is really reasonable too, especially if it works well.
Pros:
It wasn't expensive and it worked within 4 days on me.