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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May 6, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Doesn't really help the deep down acne.
I like the product and it has cleared up my skin quiet a bit. I'm just waiting for some of the red/brown marks from past breakouts to fade.
May 4, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked well for small white heads.
Cons:
Doesn't work well for larger pimples. Dries out the skin. Smells funky. Doesn't lather
Within the first couple weeks I totally broke out, but I expected that since people typically break when trying out a new product. I've been lead to believe that an initial break out means the product is working. Proactiv worked on small white heads that I had on my forehead and chin area, but didn't do anything for larger pimples that I had on my cheeks.
I think this product will work well for people with mild acne and it is a good skin regime, but for people with a little more severe acne a face wash just won't cut it. You need something more like medication (pills or creams) in addition to Proactiv.
May 4, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It cleaned my face very well
My acne is slowly drying up and going away
Cons:
I think I'm getting cyst acne on my neck, and this product doesnt feel as nourishing and cleansing as others.
It makes my face shine, but I dont feel like i have healthy skin
It is uncomfortable but regardless will make your face look good
May 4, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
At best works OK.
Cons:
Expensive and doesn't work as well as advertised.
This product is not a acne cure like they say on the commercials. If you do a little research you can buy almost exactly the same ingredients they use on this "solution" individually for way less. Didn't do much for me and when I bought it and I have a mild case.
April 29, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Um, for starters, it cleared up my face as promised. I will cry if this ever stops working! I've tried everything and this is the one product that "came through"
Cons:
Mildly drying, but that's fine with me for the trade-off.
I love it. I finally like my skin! It looks great, clear, dewy (with a good moisturizer)- I practically don't even need foundation anymore, I'm just using to it even out blotchiness from old acne scars.
April 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It cleared up my acne for a little while.
Cons:
After a little while, I began breaking out a lot and it dried out my skin.
I would not recommend proactive to anyone with sensitive skin, or anyone who wants long term results.
April 25, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
soft skin
Cons:
more breakouts, gave me horrible cystic acne
I have sensitive skin, somewhat dry and used this line religiously!(everyday and night)thinking it would clear my breakouts and just made my skin 10 times worse. Not I have cystic acne. I even tried bareminerals thinking it would help but it just made me breakout more. so i stopped everything and tried clean and clear products and that hasn't worked either! so now i'm going to try the gentle formula from proactiv since i've heard good reviews about it.
I guess it just works for some and not for most.
April 25, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Nice clean after feeling.
Cons:
Made the acne worse.
I tried this product because I saw it on an ad in a magazine and was interested. It worked the first few days I used it, but afterwards it started to irritate my skin and my break outs got worse.
April 24, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Worked pretty well but by no means a miracle worker
Cons:
Made my face extremely red, itchy and flaky no matter how much moisturizer i put on
I think i may be allergic to it since it has caused me so much crusting on the face but i also have used proactiv which is also 2.5 % BP.
April 20, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
i didn't feel any burning that most people here are complaining of. also proactiv sells a concealer, to cover up all the pimples that will still be there. thats all i can think of
Cons:
will dry out your face in the winter without a moisturizer. but the same could be said of most other acne medications i've used
i gave this stuff 3 months, hoping for at least some improvement, but no, nothing. i've had moderate recurring acne since i was 13 or so, and that seems set to continue. definitely not worth the price.
Pros:
I don't break out nearly as much as I was.