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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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January 20, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
It lost its effect after 2 weeks. After that point, it did nothing else. Nothing. It made my skin a little dry, and i had to stop using it.
I hav oily skin, and i hate it when my forehead gets all oily and this product didnt help me at all.
I thought i could trust this product, but, it didnt change my life, and it definitely made me lose faith in medications.
Acne has been ruining my life, and i hav lost my self-esteem and self confidece. I guess Proactiv was too light on my skin, being that its very oily.
But there IS AN UPSIDE!!! : i was walking around in WalMart, and i found this orange bottle thing. There was a 3-step in one of its products, it came in a box, and although it didnt do the job to clear me up, it did a much better work than Proactiv. Its called ACNEFREE, and its usually in orange containers. But what really worked, was the AcneFree TERMINATOR. Which i found seperatly. I stopped using the 3step, and i washed my face with regular soap, put some of that on, 2x a day.
Dude, it did hav an affect!
honestly, if Proactiv didnt work, move to AcneFree, sold in almost any store and cheaper than Proa
January 20, 2009
Product used: Reversion (Acne Control System)
Pros:
I thought the Reverison Acne kit worked extremely well! Really cleared my skin up and I have not had to change products. Sometimes with over the counter items....my skin would become "used" to the product..not this one!
Cons:
It does smell a little medicinal because it is anti-microbial. You do need to leave it on your skin the full 1 minute to get optimal results....may be a little drying....just use once a day if this is the case..or use an oil free moisturizer..
Great product! I love it! Like I said, if I get a little dry, I will just use once a day as it controls bacterial repopulation for 12-24 hours. The same company also makes an oil-free moisturizer called OPC reparative gel...this really moisturized my skin without any oily feeling! I only use the medication during severe break-outs...this will help prevent over-drying too! I would recommend this to anyone suffering mild to moderate/sever acne! I even found I could alternate between this cleanser and the theraderm cleansing wash to keep my skin in really great shape!
January 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The fine grit in the cleanser exfoliates well
Cons:
Moisturizer was useless, medicated concealer was most def. useless (and $17 bucks!!).
I came here before buying this stuff and felt that perhaps some people were not using proactiv properly. I wished I'd reconsidered. I started using it and it just plain doesn't work as well as the advertising says. I used it exactly as it says, religiously. I have been on it over a month and it has only gotten worse; I only had moderate acne to begin with. I finally went back to my GP for a stronger version and sulfur cream, combined with Doxycycline. I spent over $70 total for all the proactiv stuff and I wish I'd saved my money. I just couldn't believe that something like this could make it worse, even after adding the moisterizer and actively drinking more water and watching sugar intake. Unreal.
January 18, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
Cons:
Makes your face itch, delicate skin becomes itchy and red, blemishes return when skin adjusts to treatment.
The product intially works well, but any deviation from the regime usually means a new breakout, while you may continue to break out after a couple of months regardless of your usage. This product does nothing for dry or oily skin, and often creates flakey patches. Infection from blemishes disappears but the redness stays around for extended periods of time. I recommend the cleanser, but not continual use of multiple products.
January 16, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works great for awhile, but then my skin adjusted to it and I started to break out again.
Cons:
Expensive Regimen
I really like the Proactiv Solutiosn product line. I just wish the product would have kept working for me over the long term. I used it for about 6 months before it stopped working. Great detailed instructions for applying Proactiv Solutions the correct way can be found at: [link removed]
January 15, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
works so well on teenage acne, easy to use regimen and very affordable...after spending so much on expensive products, finding this company is heaven sent.
Cons:
none that i can think of.
easy product for teenagers to use, works well after a week or so and the amount of product you get lasts for months. package always comes with free samples and all the products i have tested so far have been really awesome.
January 12, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It clears your skin and makes it not as oily.
Cons:
I have dry skin and it made it hurt bad. It is super red and its only the third day.
It depends on the person really and the weather. It is cold and dry where I am at the moment so my skin jsut gets worse with the treatment.
January 8, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
It leaves my skin really fresh and clean with no signs of oil on my face.
Cons:
it could bleach your hair and clothes (very rare case)
this product is great! i don't have to spend a fortune on treatments because this is really affordabe and it actually works!!
January 8, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
keeps acne from coming back..............thats bout it
Cons:
not strong neough(i switched to extra strength), doesnt work on blackheads, took 4 months to see results, still had oily skin, sunlight killed my skin with sunscreen and even in short amounts
worked on pimples not on blackheads, takes awhile but works pretty good.
January 8, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
worked well
inexpensive
Cons:
dryness
use moisturizer
good product
Pros:
The three-step thing did nothing. But i did use the REFINING MASK bottle that came free with my first order, and that did work. Its the only thing from the whole order that worked. I wish it was available at a public store or something.I hate calling