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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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December 26, 2007
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
it made my skin breakout w/whiteheads and zits! So now the cysts are gone and instead i have to deal w/everything else!
I will never buy this product again...it got rid of my initial acne problem, but created a new one. it does make your skin soft, but it doesn't make it any clearer:(
December 24, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
refining mask does reduce redness, but takes a few nights to completely get rid of the pimple
Cons:
way too expensive and made my skin worse (gave me large, red and very painful cystic acne, which i never experienced before using the product)
its an expensive, endorsed (cough jessica simpson cough) product that costs WAY to much money and gave me a very sore face.
December 23, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
i used it for a year ... its good .. but sometimes i still get occasional pimples
Cons:
irratates at first .. makes skin dry so use lotion
helps clear pimples .. maybe not in 3 days but i does work
December 18, 2007
Pros:
very effective, not expensive
Cons:
sometimes leave white residue on skin if not rubbing it long enough
By far the best OTC acne spot treatment i've used. I've tried neutrogena before but it wasn't as effective with only 2.5% BP I don't agree with saying 2.5% is as effective as 10%. That is not true based on my experience. My pimples took longer to go away when i was on the 2.5% treatment. The only negative thing about Zapzyt is that after you put it on you have to rub it around to let the skin absorbs it or else you will have white residue left on your skin when it's dried. Also eventhough the tube looks like pretty big but i'd say half the tube was filled with air. Not a big deal since it's not that expensive. I gave it a 5 star because it really works on my pimples. Whenever i put this stuff on a spot, the spot either reduces in size later or at least it doesn't get worse (they usually do if i don't use anything).
December 18, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I am experiencing a breakout of new pimples the Zit, and its painful now,its stinging, with a dark skin discoloration
Cons:
A little improvement since I have just started using it like a week and a half.Let me continue using then I will update you,
I have a friend who used two packs of proactive, who recommended me to this regimen, she has cleared so far, To me what i have so far achieved is promising, but the problem with me is that the toner is too little that it gets finished before other products,and being very far it takes sometime to reach here, like 2 to 3 weeks which is also expensive when making an order like a single toner.
December 16, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
After only two days I did see noticeable results and my skin looked fresher and felt smoother.
Cons:
I had to stop after two days because the area around my mouth burned constantly and felt tight. For three days after discontinuing use, my skin peeled and felt like sandpaper. My olive green pillowcase was bleached yellow after two days of night-use.
I know my skin is sensitive, but the fact that it bleached my pillowcase scared me enough to realize that it wasn't "just me." Knowing something about chemistry, the pH levels of all three formulas is similar to a lot of the strong acids I've worked with. The product is harsh on sensitive skin and, from reading other testimonials, normal skin as well it seems. I will be sending the product back after one week of having it, and I hope to not get charged for another month.
December 15, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
It works for a month, then it gets worse and worse. It keeps you on a roller coaster ride of happy and sad!! The mask makes your face smell like sulfer. CS is rude and threatens you to keep your membership! Then keep charging your account!
DO NOT USE IT!!! You are paying for massive celebrity endorsments and not results!!!
December 14, 2007
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
used it for a week my skin feels smooth an clear lik a baby bottom
Cons:
i run out of it 2 fast
Definitly a must buy u wont be soorry u brought it my skin cleared in a week
December 12, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It does come all together in on package. I also like the fact that you can purchase wash seperate
Cons:
Did any one notice that the formula changed? The wash has large abrasive ganules. I can hardly get it to come out of the bottle.
I had a lot of faith in this product. It really seemed to help clear up my face. I have an OCD where i pick, and I relied so much on this product to help clear away my blemishes. I just purchased the 19.99 system and noticed a difference in the formula.. I am very unhappy now with the system. The wash was my favorite. I wont waste my money again.
December 8, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
With regular use Proactiv did reduce the number of breakouts I had and it did in fact make my skin appear visibly healthier
Cons:
It is slightly expensive.Also it was not recommended by my dermatologist who told me not to waste my money.Also there is a bleach containg agent in the repairing lotion that discolrs clothing.
It works pretty well
Pros:
I bought it to get rid of my cystic acne. My acne has never been that bad as far as whiteheads, zits, and blackheads, but I would always get those huge, painful cysts that leave the worst scars. It's the only thing that worked on the cysts...BUT!!!!!