Acne.org Products
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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July 25, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Cons:
none, it very slightly irritates my eyes but i don't really consider it a con because it doesn't bother me at all.
i've only just got the regimen products, and so far i love them. i like how smoothly it goes on my skin.
July 25, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
makes skin red and itchy
doesnt work
July 23, 2008
Pros:
To those who don't have sensitive skin, it's a great system, it worked really well for a friend of mine.
Cons:
However, it was because of this product that I found out that I have an allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide. If you have sensitive skin: STAY AWAY. I only used the system for a weekend and I woke up to find out my face was swollen.
I called up Neutrogena and they were great- they refunded my money back via a check in the mail, but as I was saying before in the cons: according to the Neutrogena rep I spoke to on the phone, this system contains a strong amount of benzoyl peroxide, so if you have sensitive skin, either don't buy it or you could use it every other day. In the end, I spent almost $200 going to the derm and buying the medications to make my swelling go down, as well as a topical lotion for my acne, and the gas to get to my derm (the nearest office to me was closed, so I had to go to their sister office, 60 miles away).
July 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I liked the way it made my face feel smooth the first couple of times.
Cons:
It made my face feel oily after using the 3 steps if I did not apply the mask..Mask was very hard to get off and made my face red..Does not work on blackheads..only moderate pimples
I have used this for about 2 months and the only thing it has done is made them come out worse and very itchy. Blackheads have not even cleared at all. I used store bought cleansing before and it always cleared my blackheads but not so well on the pimples. I don't know what to do..owell. I wasted my money and hopes on all the BS they feed you about the Proactiv product.
July 22, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Gradually almost eliminates spots over a month or 2. I only used it once a night, so doesn't make me look weird during the day. Better than more expensive products that only simply wash your skin
Cons:
May cause dry skin if you wash your skin a lot.
Give it a go for a month, and I'm sure you'd agree. My routine was to use Clean & Clear Deep cleansing cream wash in the mornings, wash face at night before using generous loads of Quinoderm
July 22, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
works!
Cons:
drys skin a little so you have to apply moisturiser but not straight after you apply it or it wont work as well! if you have sensitive or dry skin only apply it once a day, mine was perscribed to me by my doctor so i know i have the right treatment!
works well, just don't apply it as much if you have sensitive or dry skin!
July 22, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
clear blemishes
Cons:
Stops working after a while
The first time I used AcneFree it did actually clear A LOT of nasty pimples. So I decided to keep using it but noticed that it didn't clear my old acne. But it did indeed help my face get clearer. I'm pretty sure it will work better on other people. :)
July 21, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It rids ur face of pimples eventually. (3-4 months in my case)
Cons:
It gets worse before it gets better.
I used it, it cleared up my skin, left me w/ some scars. I wouldn't buy it again.
July 21, 2008
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
works immediatley
Cons:
there has to be something wrong if it contains so much bleach.as soon as i used it my face started to burn an my skin is NOT sensitive
im still givin it a shot diffrent skin types diffrent things. ive used proactiv after a month my face broke out .ima give this a month too.
July 18, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
This cleared up my skin COMPLETLEY i was amazed i used it along with the cetaphil for oily skin i have never been so happy i had suffered from very severe acne for a long time
Cons:
You don't get a lot but i have no problems making it last like 2-3 months and applying it everyday to my entire face
People asked how i got my skin to clear up so fast my skin is like perfect now i have no acne at all every once in awhile i get a small red spot or two but they go away within a day or two
Pros:
easy to smooth on skin, you get a lot of the product