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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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March 11, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Cons:
made my face red, dry, itchy in just 4 days of using it
don't use it if you have sensitive skin
March 11, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Best spot cream i've ever used so far. The only one on the market i've used that actually feels like it's working. It's also very cheap, picked up 2 tubes for only £6. Well worth the small investment.
Cons:
This product requires a lot of patience, it's the key to gaining the best results from the cream. If you have problems with self consciousness i wouldn't really recommend this as it causes the skin to become very dry and flaky during the first week.
Great effective product which is extremely good values for money. Avoid it if you can't stand the thought of the flaky, tight skin for the first week or so. Otherwise i would definitely recommend this.
March 10, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
I was getting clusters of red bumps on my face in different spots... i used this product yesterday night on only one spot to test it and woke up this morning with nothing on that spot. It's really good...
Cons:
it does dry the skin a little but it's no big deal once i used a moisturiser.
this product worked well for me. it works fast!
March 9, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Cleared skin quickly and left looking better after one use.
Cons:
Awful burning, iching, and dry skin as result of using this product. This does not go away after several uses and will get worse if even one day of treatment is missed.
NOT at all worth the price paid for it, nor the slightly clearer skin. You are much better off selecting a different product. I recommend Proactive, even though price is higher, it is a much more gentle treatment.
This treatment caused burning, itching, and severe dry skin on my face. I am not at all sensitive to Benzoyl Peroxide, however, this product was awful to my skin.
March 5, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
expensive and it didn't do anything
they should just stick to the make up. i had the oily/combination set and it didn't improve or worsen my skin. waste.
March 5, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Works pretty well. Very affordable. Easy to restock if supply is low. Very convenient to use. Not as many steps as the system cleansers like Proactiv; thus, it is easy not to forget to use it.
Cons:
Does dry out my skin. I use Moisturel lotion afterward; it works great for me.
The best choice I have found, with respect to price.
March 4, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
my bleishes and zits were gone within a week
Cons:
dried skin
AMAZING!!!
March 4, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
cleared up my skin
Cons:
you go through like.. a bag of cotton balls a week
i liked it. it worked for me. the only thing i didnt like was having to wait to put on the next step.
March 2, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it does feel like the pimples are going down
Cons:
extremely dry and sore
wearing makeup does not do anything because you're face is so dry. Looks flaky and doesn't give you any coverage from make ups.
i've used this product last year for two or three weeks and gave up because it made my face soo dry, around my nose and my mouth. Naturally w/o the help of proactiv, my face did clear up but after using the wrong foundation from chanel, pimples started to come back on my face so bad. Never broke out like that ever.
After talking to my friends about it - i decided to give proactiv another go. All my friends had great results from using proactiv (they all have extremly oily skin but I'm combination).
You're meant to use it once a day for the first week and twice a day after the first week - didn't know that before and used it as much as I can - and I'm trying my best to stick to the plan. I have severe acne on my face, and yes it does feel like it is going down a little (small pimples on the side of my eyes seemed to go down). And i'm still in my first week. I'll have to use it for a longer time to see the "success" of proactiv.
February 28, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
worked quickly and well, was skeptical at first but it really worked after 2 days!
Cons:
Need to use a normal face lotion after use to keep skin from getting too dry
Love it, recommend it, I seriously saw results for my moderate acne
Pros:
clears my face a bit