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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 30, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
None.
This is a good product. I'm older (now 34) and have had acne problems on and off most of my life. I started with about 20 pimples on my face and some pretty clogged pores. This is despite the fact that I was regularly using Neutrogena and Clean & Clear cleansers. My acne is about 1/3 of what it was a week ago, My skin is becoming much smoother and the thick oils which clogged my pores is disappearing. I have pretty serious skin problems and I can tell you that this has given me a remarkable improvement. I experience a small amount of tingling when using this product, but that feels great compared to feeling the discomfort of chronic acne.
March 30, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
I burned my face. I stopped using it when I notice red burns around my face.
This doesn't work for everyone. I was very disappointed. I even tried the milder one. It stings and eventually started to burn my face. May skin became so dry and painful.
March 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
works for awhile.......smells really good!
Cons:
stops working after a few months
i liked it! it made my skin really soft. it stopped working after awhile then started again.
March 26, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
clearer skin in three days !
Cons:
burns a little
This product does work, and to the other people who thinks it doesn't maybe u should read the directions your suppose to use it 1-3 times a day and have washed your skin before using it ! it does really work
March 25, 2008
Product used: Brevoxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (4% or 8%) Creamy Wash)
Pros:
worse @ first but it's working rly good and i've tried more than a thousand other face washes!
Cons:
my face is stiff now and i can't move it after using it lol also it's got a little worse @ first
stif face but it workssss :D
March 25, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Easy to use. Friendly customer service. Some clearing on my acne.
Cons:
Drying and made my skin paler. You still get the odd pimple every now and then. Skin eventually becomes 'immune' to the benzyl peroxide.
Not worth the money. Your paying for the celebrities to say they use it and the infomercisals and the billboards etc. I'm going to use something else.
March 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I just bought this stuff off the website, and it works better than ANT ance medication ive ever used. i had mild acne before (pimples here and there, blackheads) and its left my skin feeling much softer, redness and discoloration is gone!
Cons:
it takes TWO weeks to start working (so the sales rep said) and i use the 5 step method ..which isnt the easiest thing to apply on a friday night when your tired from going out
it works.. ONLY if you follow the 5/6 step regime:
1)cleanser
OCCASIONALLY) refining mask, im leaving it on pimples when i go to sleep
2)toner
3)oil control (apply a really thin layer everywhere)
4)refining lotion (to problem areas like your blackheads, t-zone...)
5) oil free moisturizer (spf 15 stops any possible sun irritation or burning) it works like a charm and clear skin really does boost up your confidence, i stoppped using foundation and skin makeup 2 weeks into it ..which is a great feeling!
March 24, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
This is one of the best treatment for clearing acne. It is great when you apply before you sleep and the next day your acne is almost gone. I love it and I think it is great for acne clearing.
Cons:
The amount in a tiny bottle is to pricey. When you first use it or when you use it on a new pimple, it can be a bit irritation, but it's not that bad.
This product is great and I continue to use it. It clears my skin perfectly leaving no spots. I wish the container was bigger for a better price
March 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it started to clear up my mild acne for about three days when i first started to use it.
Cons:
i've used it for four months and my skin has gotten so so much worse. first i broke out in tiny bumps EVERYWHERE and now my face is just covered in small, red bumps. I've stopped using it and i'm just crossing my fingers that it will clear up soon.
if you use it, make sure to be very gentle with your skin - i think it's very irritating - and i've never thought of my skin as particularly sensitive. even just using the face wash made my skin break out terribly and using the other parts of the 3 part system made my skin turn into millions of tiny clear bumps that never went away. i hate it! it's horrible. i'm embarrassed to go outside. i had very mild acne to begin with and now, it's awful.
March 19, 2008
Pros:
This product did not help with my inflammatory acne while i was using it did it did however take away every pimple on my forehead and chin but my cheeks still got frequent breakouts.My face was still oily also.
Cons:
Left my face oily.Didnt get the full benefit of the treatment.
Its a good treatment for people with Mild to moderate acne.People with severe acne should give up on over the counter treatments and try to go sell a dermatoligist as soon as possible.
Pros:
Reasonable cost, easy to obtain and very effective for me.