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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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March 2, 2008
Cons:
Made my skin breakout. No real noticeable difference in skin tone and texture.
Don't buy,
March 1, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It does work
Cons:
kinda smells like old people, makes the skin a little dry, Pain in the ass 3 steps
I'm 28 yrs. old and have tried everything over the counter and prescription lots of it worked and lots of it didn't. This stuff works!!! You must use it directly as told!!!!!!! Wash for one min. with only damp skin not wet... if you can feel the little granules it is cleaning. I don't use a cotton ball for the toner, just a little in the hand and rub it in. Just a pea size amount or so of the repairing lotion and you are good 2x a day. (USE THE REFINING MASK AT LEAST 2X A WEEK) and it can be used as a spot treatment. The spf lotion in this line is really good. I would give this product about 6 weeks and if you don't see huge improvements you probably aren't going to with this. I still get monthly period breakouts but nothing major. This is good stuff. Makes my skin feel so good no more chicken feeling skin!!!! Cost about $5.00 a week not to bad
February 28, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
gets rid of acne and leaves you with model looking skin.makes you feel refreshed. does not dry out skin
Cons:
slightly expensive. after the first week, acne comes back because the cleanser is getting rid of the dirt under the skin
I used to be made fun of for my "pizza face" in school. now people compliment me on my skin. i gave some to my friend because she gets the occasional pimple and oily T-zones, and now we both have soft, clear, healthy looking skin.
February 25, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Great clean feeling.
Cons:
Expensive.
Drying.
The three step system gets tiring.
I used proactive for almost 2 years. It worked well but after about a year the results started waining. Because it is drying, I had to use another lotion on top of the one provided so it became a 4 step system! I believe that it is much more complicated than necessary and unless your acne problems are severe (in which case you should just see a dermotologist) you should try something more simple. Perhaps a clean, gentle facial wash and always a lotion. (I recommend clinique)
February 25, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
made my skin super super dry and flaky seems to be making my acne worse where before I had none
I've been using this for two weeks and before I started mainly had a small amount of acne on my chin and my forehead was fairly clear. Now my forehead is covered in whiteheads and totally bumpy and oily and none of my other acne is going away either. Plus, it dries my skin out like crazy, to the point that it is flaking off in huge pieces. I threw out my receipt, so I guess I can't get my money back either. Paid over $75 for it too.
February 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Makes skin feel soft
Cons:
-Turned minor pimples into cystic acne
-Dryed my skin over time
-Never cleared up any acne
Buy this product at your own risk. It may help some people. But, for me all it did was cause more acne. I wish I could get my money back.
February 22, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Cheap and affordable
Cons:
Skin looks oily after using it and turns dry after a few hours. I didn't like the smell as well.
AcneFree didn't work for me at all. I had problems taking care of my skin while using it. I had to stop and switch over to ClearPores which was better than Acnefree in treating acne.
February 19, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Clears up the face very fast and effective
Cons:
...none?
I`ve tried %90 of acne products on the market and THIS IS THE ONLY ONE THAT REALLY WORKS!My face was a mess and this product and its soap made my skin clear and everyone was asking me how did I manage to do it!
February 17, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
loved it. cleared up my face in like 2 days. my fmaily saw differencs dramaticly.
Cons:
dryed skin,but with a good clinique moistureizer i didn't have many problems
works very good and clears up pimples. when u stop using it your face goes back to how it was but all in all it works great!!! =)
Pros:
Proactiv works really well. I stopped using it for some time & went back. My blackheads are completely gone.