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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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November 8, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
It hasn't worked AS well as I had hoped. Expensive. The cleanser runs out faster than everything else. Its nearly impossible to use a "dime size" amount like they suggest.
My favorite product so far, but still looking.
November 7, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I saw results almost right away - within the first week, most of my face had cleared up with the exception of a few pimples.
Cons:
Makes your skin REALLY dry. My face, especially around the chin and mouth, started flaking and it looks kind of gross.
Proactive is good for getting rid of pimples - but if you already have dry skin, like I do, it's tough to deal with the flaky skin. I'm going to try and use some oil-free moisterizer, but if it doesn't work, I'll come to the conclusion that proactive is only for people with oily skin.
November 6, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
NOTHING
Cons:
EVERYTHING
This stuff is pure CRAP. Its made my face 100 times worse, it's dried my face out, and irratated it to the higest level, my face stings constantly and itches, i've tried putting vitamin enriched lotion on my face to help it, but that doesnt work, it stings so bad, it feels worse than putting salt into an open wound, and I havent used this stuff in a couple days and my face still hurts and is bright red all over.
It is not worth your money.
The repair lotion doesnt repair it hurts, the toner is crap and the cleanser smells bad...so does the toner. It has made my small pimples into SCARS, no I havent popped them or anything it literally turned my small pimples into BRIGHT RED SCARS.
November 6, 2007
Pros:
Clears pimples fast, reduces redness, and doesn't dry out skin!
Cons:
All smells kind of funky...but you get used to it.
I am someone who has such sensitive skin that it breaks out simply by looking at it wrong. This product has made my skin look and feel so amazing without the usual adverse effects of drying, flaking, and being red and irritated. It works so well! I'd suggest using it in conjunction with the acne mark fading peel. Both together have made such a difference in my life. If nothing has ever worked for you, this one just may!
November 6, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
quite affordable the kit last me 3-4 months
Cons:
doesnt work for me, i been on it for over a year
i used it at the begining and notice a bit improvement but after a month i just get regual pimples and zips i call proactuve up and they told me to stay on it for 3-4 months and i did but still didnt work and i call them up again and the change my proatcive to proactive plus which is stronger for the same price and i stay on it for 5 months untill i finaly just gave up cuz it want working now i'm acnezine and havent notice a different after a month
November 4, 2007
Product used: Brevoxyl-4 (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Cream)
Pros:
despite beeing bp doesn't dry your skin that much, may be combined with other products, should help when having mild acne
Cons:
it may help reducing your acne, but won't stop forming all of the pimples
it's quite good
November 1, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
skin feels calm
Cons:
wont help you completely
although it did not treat my acne completely. But somehow it controls the acne from spreading. For me once my acne is under control. Its good. works for some people. You can try , it helped me..
November 1, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Makes your face worse
I tried it and it completly broke out my face. Made it worse then ever. After 2 months acne is still persistent and now my face is scared. I consistently break out and most of the time i will get painful deep pimples. I hate this and was hoping it would work.
October 31, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It can reduce the appearance of pores.
Cons:
It can really dry up your skin.I also became darker when I was using proactiv, eventhough I use sunblock when I'm outdoors.
No to sensitive skin.
Recommended only if you're not sensitive to benzoyl peroxide. Does not work for everybody. Not to me.
October 28, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
It really works well on sudden pimples. I don't know if it speeds up the progression of them so they heal faster or stops them before they're completely there, but it works.
Cons:
It can cause dry skin if you use it too much. What you have to do is use it consistently so that your skin doesn't flake, and use only a tiny dot and rub it gently over the pimple. It will be somewhat dry but won't flake the way it does if you put a
At least give it a shot. It's a bit expensive but I find it well worth it. One of very few Neutrogena products that agrees with my skin.
Pros:
Did help my acne. My skin is soft, smooth, glowy, more even. Even after oil control lotion, repairing lotion, and moisturizer my skin doesn't feel gunky. Contrary to other reviews this moisturized my senstive dry skin.