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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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November 22, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Cons:
dry skin
it works!!! my skin is clearing up and almost totally clear after a month of using it with dan's acne method
November 19, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
works at first. smells decent, lasts you a good couple months per package
Cons:
OILY SKIN beware! it will turn your normal skin into a pool of oil. i used it for over a year, the skin becomes immune to it and will break out if you stop.
proactive is good if you are 40 and have no other options left. try it if you have tried everything else. otherwise, teens, wait it out and use something cheaper and something that your face wont get addicted to and compeltely change the type of skin you have. i used to have problem skin, but it wasnt oily. now it is oily thanks to proactive.
November 17, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Make me free from acne, Clear the acne spot, and make my skin smoother.
Cons:
It made my skin a lil bit dry. Using It for a long time can make my face immune to this product.
It worked for me. I could see the result in a month. But I have to use it almost a year. Currently I can use another product for for normal or oily skin.
November 15, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Clears you up nicely.. maybe not completely, but its still the best I've found. Good for combination skin
Cons:
Makes the skin slightly sensitive and wouldn't use it if you are going to be in the sun.
I have used ProActive and it made my skin worse. I figured I would try this because I like acne systems, which seem to be better for combination skin. I had used it before and it worked well. It did make my skin sensitive for the first couple of weeks, but didn't dry it out-made it smooth and soft. The smell of the toner is a little funky, but the Retinal Renewer smells good. I found the package and the bottles give you different instructions for use, but I followed the ones on the bottle and it worked well. You have to shake the wash to get all the ingredients. I know other people say the consistency is different each time, but it was the same for me. I am hoping this works as well this time as it did last time!
November 14, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
~Makes skin feel smoother and cleaner
~Stops breakouts
Cons:
~Bit expensive
Try it for yourself.
November 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
proactiv leaves your skin feeling clean and smooth,easy to follow. skin left clear for short periods.
Cons:
while using this my skin did become dry, and when my skin did clear, it was for a very short time before my face became covered in whiteheads and cluster breakouts.
clear skin with proactiv takes a long time coming and leaves very temporary affects.
November 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Initially the product felt luxurious and left my skin feeling smooth, soft, and not stripped of any moisture. I noticed within days my pores became more refined, and my skin was softer and texture improved.
Cons:
And then- BOOM! What was at first a small breakout in my chin area became a festering cess pool of large pustules that spread onto my cheeks as well. Also experienced severe itching & dryness about 3 weeks into the treatment, and ceased use totally.
I've found products such as cetaphil or spectro to be less irritating and more gentle on my sensitive skin- unlike "proactive", which is too sweetly scented and has rough granules in its cleanser which irritate the skin over time... Bottom line? Save your money and don't bother.
November 10, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Less acne in one week
Cons:
After 2 weeks my face was extremely dry and full of acne
Worst thing ever!!! I used to have pimples in the T-area of my face so I started using this bp.
Even though I started slow, my face got really dry...but since it seemed like it was working, I kept using it but about 3 weeks later I got pimples and bumps all over my face!!. Yes, the pimples were smaller but it was terrible!!! I've stopped using it about 3 weeks ago but the pimples that I got using the bp didn't disappear yet and my face is still a little dry. It's so frustrating because I've never had dry skin or pimples all over my face before!!!
November 10, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Everything the product description says is true: it goes on easily, is completely invisible, doesn't clump up like the little tubes of white, paste-like Neutrogena often does.
Cons:
Unless you happen to be one of the poor souls with an intolerance to peroxide(s), I can't think of a single negative.
Bottom Line is it works for me when absolutely nothing else I've tried ever did. I've been using it everyday for over 3 months and my face only gets clearer and more stable. Things that used to set off breakouts no longer seem to affect me. By the way, I've found that once the initial acne is under control, I can actually back off slightly on the total amount I use, so, though I use it twice a day everyday, a single tube is lasting me about a month and a half. 2 tubes = 3 months for me! That makes an affordable purchase even more so when you compare to what little else is available "out there". I had no redness, no adverse reaction of any kind other than 2 spots on my face that hit rather hard and fast during the first week or two - after that, practically nothing at all. And if I do feel trouble brewing, I put a little extra on the problem area, and usually overnight suffices to stop it in its tracks. A clear face is confidence inspiring. What's it worth to you? T
November 9, 2007
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
This one actually works pretty well. Stay religious to it and it will work for you too(i.e. - 2 times a day). The mixture of benzoil peroxide and salycic acid works great.
Cons:
Face feels tight and dry after, but just use a small amount of moisturizer and you should be fine. Have slight spots that come up every so often, but no major breakouts.
I've tried proactive, murad and all kinds of bits and bobs of acne care. This one is the best of all of them that's why i'm writing this little message. I've never wanted to go to the dermatologist and never have; finding this product will keep me from going. Very happy with it.
Pros:
Helps dry up pimples and blemishes.. lightnes scars