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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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July 5, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Cons:
You have to do spot treatment, i.e. blemishes only, else your face will be excessively dry and irritative, not to mention dark.
PanOxyl is worth using due to its affordability and availability. Most stores, even here in Manila has it. Despite the promising effects, it does not minimize future breakouts and it darkens skin tone. I suggest you using it only on eventual cases of big blotchy breakouts.
July 4, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
it works within 2-3 days
Cons:
for me theirs none
This is a good acne solution (also takes care of the greasy skin )
July 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works quite well if used properly and consistently. Face has a nice feeling after applied.
Cons:
Will initially break you out and is very drying to the skin. That is why i recommend using a moisturizer after the third step. I read that bezoyl peroxide can cause skin cancer. Not sure if that is true but would defiantly be a con.
The thing with proactiv is that it is very drying and has many different side effects if used incorectly. When you use it you should be VERY, VERY gentle (and I mean gentle). You should use only one finger to apply the first and last step. For the second part you can use just a cotton pad, but don't forget to BE GENTLE! Do not use in shower, after shaving or after sweating. Most importantly, BE GENTLE! cannot stress enough!!! check out "[link removed]" for all the information you will need to get clear with proactiv.
July 3, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
it really works well with acne, after a few days i could see my forehead clear up and most of my blackheads. I also have super dry skin and it is super gentle and doesnt dry me out.
Cons:
i still get few breakouts, its a little costly, but ts pretty much worth the price.
its good for acne and gentle on skin, i use it with the 7-day scrub cream and its great:]
June 30, 2009
Pros:
Nice packaging, smells good, cool to have a built-in scrub
Cons:
Too harsh for sensitive skin
I had oily skin when I started this product; it dried my skin out to the point where my follicles started churning more oil out to make up for the deficiency, resulting in oilier skin than ever before, with - get this - dry patches all over the place, because the skin underneath was producing tons of oil but the skin on top was still dry and dead from the topical treatment. The Benzoyl Peroxide also bleaches any fabric with which it comes into contact, which STINKS because it makes all your sheets look funny, and you have to be VERY careful when dressing and undressing. This product got rid of my acne for a little while, but the pain and dryness wasn't really worth it, and after about a year, just like Proactiv, my skin caught on to the game and the product stopped working.
June 30, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Temporary drying of pimples.
Cons:
To drying, irritation, just use 2.5% BP its just as good, or better.
It doesn't work, you may think Its doing something at the beggining but It didn't for me.
June 28, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Cheap, lasts forever, and WORKS!
Cons:
None that I can think of
When I moved from The desert to the coast, my skin freaked out. I tried spending obscene amounts of money at local boutiques, but nothing really helped. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but this is the only thing that has managed to clear up my skin! I love it!!
June 28, 2009
Pros:
unscented, not messy, helps fight acne from the inside out.
Cons:
dries out skin
i have started using this produst for a week now, i can't say if it's controlling my acne or not but i do see some improvements, i guess i have to be patient and see if this is great or not, but so far so good some of my huge pimples have faded a little but not alot.
June 28, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
works a little
Cons:
after a little while, it doesn't work as well. Leaves your skin dry. The toner can burn your skin. Takes FOREVER to do the whole process.
Proactiv helps, but not that much. It's not worth the price. It definitely does not completely clear your skin. Plus, it really dries out your skin. Using the lotion or a moisturizer makes your skin look oily. I'm surprised by those stories we hear about people who "used proactiv and now are acne free." Yeah right.
June 21, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Nothing really
Cons:
Makes small zits bigger
I think that it may be too highly concentrated in benzoyl peroxide that it irritates my skin a little too much. I put it on a small zit that was forming and now it's huge haha. It sucks. I'll be sure not to use this stuff anymore. It's all good it wasn't expensive. Maybe this stuff just isn't for me.
Pros:
It dries up blemishes, breakouts and zits very fast. Even big under-the-skin ones are done with in a day or two.