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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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September 9, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
slightly red face, gets a little dry if you don't moisturise.
Seems to be working good for me so far. Just remember to moisturise, any face moisturiser will do.
September 9, 2007
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Does a good job of cleaning, keeps acne away, has a good scent
Recommended by my doctor!
Cons:
The first week or two when you use the product, your body isn't used to it and it might get worse, but once your body is used to it, it works!
This stuff is great AND affordable
September 7, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
none
Cons:
Made my skin ichy and red. I had swollen eyes the next day!
Don't use if you have sensitive skin!
September 6, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
They have excellent advertising to get people to fall for this stuff...
Cons:
EXPENSIVE!! I got the "trial" and it still wasn't cheap.
For a mediocre product, it seems ridiculous to have to spend such a large amount of money on it. It kinda works, but not fabulously...I didn't really notice that it got rid of the MAJOR zits, just reduced the number of the smaller ones--heck, I could have just covered those up with makeup and saved myself a hundred bucks!
September 6, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Dries up throbbing, painful, full, huge pimples very quickly and effectively.
Cons:
Won't fade "dried up" pimples.
Not bad! I'm not too impressed, yet. Worth the money, a sure bet to quickly dry up big whiteheads, but there may be something better to deal with those tiny pinprick mild spots. Mild tingling after several applications.
September 5, 2007
Product used: DDF (Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% with Tea Tree Oil)
u can get it on amazon. search it
September 5, 2007
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
quick results for mild acne
Cons:
packaging is small
Did the job and was affordable.
September 1, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I felt like i was really doing something about my acne So i had confidence....
Cons:
It made my face worse and then SLIGHTY BETTER...
It felt like it was buring my skin off due to redness all over my face but i continued to use it as i thought that it would better with time.
This stuff is over rated! Jessica simpson and all these other celeb's that get paid millions to say they use it... Dont. It's not THAT great.
August 29, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
affordable, dont have to wait for it in the mail.
Cons:
made acne worse. The 'terminator" too strong.
dont use if you have sensitive skin.
August 28, 2007
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
cheap, dries out bumps fast, fades dark spots
Cons:
dry and irratating to skin on first contact
better than proactiv, or that 3 day daily wash thing by clearasil
Pros:
Face is smoother, blackheads and whiteheads disappearing, acne scars fading.