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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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December 5, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Expensive
Skin become dry and peeling
Bleaching my towels, clothes and pillow cases
I had acne for many years and never gone permanently until I use this system. I didn't buy from Proactiv anymore, it's too expensive and terrible customer service. I bought from Ebay , much cheaper. Well, I can't stop using it.
November 28, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I have been using over the counter acne products for years, none of these even come close to Carley's products. Hands down no BS Carley's skin treaments work.
Cons:
None
So far the best acne treament product on the market today with the best prices.
November 27, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Good price
Fast results
Cons:
It dried out my skin...
I really gave up being able to have clear skin. I bought stuff to make my acne not as bad...but nothing actually ever got me clear. I came across this at a Walmart and I've been using it and for the first time since I was a little girl I have clear skin. I can't believe it... I would suggest you at least TRY it to see if it works for you. The only bad thing about it is it dries my skin... but my skin does feel cleaner and look healthier so I can live with the dryness. Lol. Btw I used the regular kit.
November 24, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Leaves face feeling clean
Doesn't make face oily
Clears face up quickly
Is clear, so it's great under makeup
Cons:
None!!!!
Some people may experience a really dry or flaky face when first using, but not me. I used a nice dosage of this stuff twice a day, and my face feels so nice! I haven't had my face this clear in ages! I'm 26 and have had acne pretty much since I was 13. It even stays un oily when I touch my face repeatedly (it's clear, I want to touch it cause I don't believe it!) In AZ, anything that will help with preventing oil is fantastic.
November 21, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Cleared up Acne
Cons:
VERY drying
I enjoy this product's effectiveness for a couple weeks, I noticed towards the end of the bottle that I was breaking out into a rash. I had gotten a spray tan during and thought that maybe I was allergic to the spray tan, so I scrubbed it off. My rash continued. So I bought Burt's Bees Deep cleansing wash and I shampooed my carpets, deep cleaned my bed and washed my dogs thinking it was something they brought in. My rash went away, all was fine. Well I bought this product again and two days after using I noticed the rash was back. :( I love the product, but it is too much for my skin. So I decided to go back to their original 3-Step System. My skin care relies on Clinique, I even only use their makeup. That's how dedicated I am to this line.
November 14, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Made my skin soft.
Cons:
Tried this everyday for about 2 months and it dint do anything. I just kept getting new pimples.
Not worth it
November 14, 2011
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Clears acne very quickly
Very inexpensive
Cons:
Drys skin a lot
Stains clothes
I've been using this product for a few months now and it's been amazing to my skin! Within a week after using it I saw a significant improvment with my acne. For the first time in years I have clear skin.
I use a small amount each night after taking a hot shower and it seems to work great. However, it dries the skin a lot. It's got to the point where I have to carry moisturizer with me where ever I go (which is not ideal for a guy). But when I miss just one night of using it, I wake up with more pimples. So I'd rather stick with it.
November 13, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Makes skin glow
Makes your skin smooth
Smells nice
Cons:
Doesn't clear hormonal acne at all
Hard to keep up with skin care routine
TOO MANY STEPS
Expensive
This did not work for me. I'm 20 years old and I've been suffering from acne since I was 14, this stuff is a load of bull crap..No matter how much I used it I still got bumps on my right side of my face. So if you have hormonal acne I would suggest you not use this..
October 10, 2011
Product used: Elette (Creamy Wash)
Pros:
Cleanse well, No redness, No new pimples
Cons:
None yet
I haven't been to my dermatologist for months because my mother wanted my face to have a break from any chemicals. Last week, I went back to my dermatologist, and saw posters of this product all around the office.
It's good for sensitive skin, and it doesn't irritate me like any other products. And so far, it's the only face wash that doesn't make my face extremely red.
It comes in this 6oz tube that is said to last you up to 3 months (:
Ask your dermatologist if this product is right for you (:
I've had acne problems since I was 11, I'm 14 now and my acne is horrifying. Every morning there would always be a new pimple on my face, and after using this, I don't see that happening (:
October 2, 2011
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
I like the metallic-like container :)
Gel-based, doesn't leave a residue
Cons:
Horrid smell
Doesn't go on to the face well
Extremely drying. The 2.5% Panoxyl was even more drying than the 10% Oxy brand.
I was originally using Oxy 10% BP for my acne, but it was cream based and left a white residue when i sweat (my country has a very hot climate) and hence i switched to Panoxyl as it was a cheap gel-based BP treatment compared to Benzac. However, even though I started off at a really small amount, Panoxyl dried up my skin a LOT even though I slab on tons of moisturizer (not Dan's though). It is really surprising how the 2.5% Panoxyl is more drying than the 10% Oxy. I guess a good thing about Panoxyl is that it doesn't burn my skin, although it dries it and causes redness. I wouldn't recommend this as I believe there are milder and better alternatives out there like Benzac and Oxy. It could be that Panoxyl has harsher ingredients. Oh and Panoxyl smells absolutely horrid.
Pros:
It works for me acne gone