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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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June 20, 2009
Cons:
gave me a terrible rash. my face was burning and developed a rash that was bright red and itched. i will never use this again!
save your face if you have sensitive skin.
June 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
* tingly feeling made you feel as though something was happening
Cons:
No noticeable reducation of pimples; very drying; bleached all of my towels and pillowcases; difficult to order from Canada (charged me for my order but I did not receive it for months... kept having to call and ask them to try and send it again)
This product's hype did not come through in reality for me. I followed the routine religiously, morning and before bed using the entire line of suggested products. I noticed no reducation of pimples, but my skin did dry out considerably (and not in a good way). Most disturbingly, the product bleached all of my towels (used to dry face with after cleansing) and my pillowcases (from sleeping with the moisturizer on skin). I've never had a skincare product do this before. If it is doing that to your linens, what do you think it is doing for your skin?? Bleaching your skin can't be a good thing. All-in-all, I had to try this product because of the incessant and convincing advertising, but now that I've tried it I know that it might work for Jessica Simpson, but noit did not qork at all for me.
June 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None!
Cons:
drys out skin horribly, makes acne worse! expensive!
don't get it! seriously if you where planning on buying it, don't! IT IS SH*T!
June 18, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
- Dries out pimples FAST
Cons:
Maybe a little drying if overused, but other than that NONE
Buy it. Ive tried other products, proactiv ect and they didnt work! This is the only spot treatment that has worked for me for years :)
June 18, 2009
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
feels great, works well, very cheap, same ingredients as proactiv, makes my skin feel good, and does not dry my skin at all
Cons:
none
i tried proactiv and it worked but it was to expensive then i discovered this. i tried this and got amazing results. my skin is basically glowing because of this product.
June 16, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Eventually works. Easy to use.
Cons:
Refining Mask does NOT work. Doesn't do anything, and occasionaly makes zits bigger. Dries out skin without moisturizer. It's very expensive.
It is very gradual...if you forget one night your acne will come back! Very expensive..but works pretty well.
June 16, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
It makes your face feel really fresh and it clears most of your red pimples/pores. just be aware that you must have moderate-severe acne.
Cons:
for some people, they can get irritated and cause dryness
for people who struggle with bad acne, like me
June 16, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Got rid of some of my acne.
Cons:
It's really expensive. It dried out my skin and made it red. I tried the moisturizer but it was still very dry. It burns really bad when I use it.
It's not worth the price. It did clear up my acne, but it dried my skin out and made my skin turn red. Don't get it!
June 16, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Bar)
Pros:
Could probably work for someone who breaks out on few occassions
Cons:
Drying, haven't really noticed much of a difference in my acne
Not very impressed. I'm sure there are better washes that are less drying.
June 13, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It worked well for about 2 weeks.
Cons:
It stopped working!
It might work for you and its pretty cheap, I prefer it to proactiv.
Pros:
not sure