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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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June 20, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
should be paired with a daily moisturizer to keep skin hydrated
I've had great results with Proactiv. It took several weeks to see a difference, but I use it very consistently, and my skin has been clear for about 8 mos. I've tried everything for the past 10 years or so...over the counter products, lots of expensive prescriptions from the derm, anything & everything. Some would work for a few months, but this is the only thing that has kept the acne away. I have moderate acne, sometimes cystic, which is soooo embarrasing. I've been reading a lot of the reviews, and see comments on the cost, drying of the skin, and the fact that you have to keep using it to keep skin clear. To me, a good product is worth the cost. Also, you should expect it dry your skin a little to keep skin clear...thats why you have acne, because of too much oil production! Just pair it with a good moisturizer. Lastly, of course you have to keep using it! If thats how to keep skin clear, then i"ll keep doing it. Everyone is different, but for me, its been worth every penny.
June 18, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Best over the counter value. Easy to use, easy to find in stores, no ordering online, if you don't want. Last me a couple months.
Cons:
I can smell the sulfur on my face if I use it in the mornings.
I am 30 and have had acne since I was 12. At 22 I went on Accutane, which cleared me up for a few years. After that it was back to pure acne hell. I tried everything all over again. My skin had become more sensitive than before. All the salicylic acid products burned my face. I used Mirad's 3 step system and the sulfur spot treatment seemed to work pretty well but again, the rest of the products were filled with salicylic acid. I found Acne Free's Redness Relief about 6 months ago and I have to say, it's worked wonders!!! I'm so thankful for this product. It was a bit drying and caused some peeling in the first week but after that, I can't believe how much my skin cleared. I now use it mainly at night because I can smell the product on my face during the day and because if I use it morning and night, it's a bit too drying. Using once a day I can say my skin is great, I don't even have to wear make up!! Highly recommended.
June 17, 2009
Pros:
-chewable, tasteless tablets
Cons:
-vanishing cream makes eyes water the first few times
-bad drying of the skin
-only worked the first week
It doesn't work. It worked the first week. The bumps were flat but then they came back later on.
June 15, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Makes skin feel very soft if you have green tea mouisturizer, Clears up acne a little
Cons:
Cleared up ALL of my acne when I received the 60 day free trial but when I bout the kit it didn't work anymore. All of my acne came back!...Skin will be dry without green tea mouisturizer, Isn't consistent, takes a long time to do this treatment
This is OK! Seems like the free trial did better than I actual kit! I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless you have the time & the money to constantly buy this every couple of months. Not worth the money and isn't worth the media hype in my opinion
June 15, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears up acne
Cons:
Dries skin
Very good products.I had a lot of painful pimples around my jawline and on my chin and now they're drying out. My my skin texture is overall bumpy but now its smoother. The blackheads on my nose are making their way out. I love the cleanser, love the toner, but be careful with the repairing lotion. Make sure to only apply it thinly to the affected areas. I put it all over my face but put too much under my chin and got raw and red. Its better after a couple days of moisturizer.
June 14, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works better on both of my teenage sons, when they us it. I do know when they don't use it.When they run out my oldest willlet me know. My boys just use the cleanser, they won't do all the steps.Works GREAT!!Better then Pro Active. Much cheaper too!
Cons:
Can't think of any!
LOVE this product!!
June 11, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
-clears up smaller pimples quickly
Cons:
-the first time i used it it burned a little bit, but thats no biggie
I am a 14 year old girl who has struggled with what i think was moderate acne for a few years. This has been the only thing that worked ! I have only used it for four days (once a day i apply it at night to the problem areas) and my forehead small white pimples have reduced size dramatically and some have dissapeared. On my chin i had 2 pimples which i usually only get deepish ones there, and those 2 cleared up. The deepish- skin colored ones have sort of reduced size, those are a bit harder. For some reason i have always stayed away from bp, and tried many different salicylic acid products, which never worked for me! I am so happy i found this stuff! (just be careful to not use it too much or it CAN make your skin worse...it says 1-3 times a day if your work up to 3, but i am sticking to once and the occasional twice. ) Good luck everyone !
June 10, 2009
Pros:
In just a very few days my acne was all gone, and before them I went through some really bad acne. It was so bad once someone thought I had fallen (because bloody scabs) so she asked how many fingers she was holding up - embarrassing for a 6th grader
Cons:
just the dryness of the cream, i never really used it anyways.
a little expensive for just a month. but it's well worth it.
June 8, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Bar)
Pros:
NONE!
Cons:
This product is horrible and overdries your skin. I would not even recomend this to my worst enemy. I was hoping that this product would be strong enough but so far its terrible
WAY To much overdrying of your skin. After I used it my skin was aching!
June 8, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
it made some of my very mild acne go away
Cons:
made my skin super dry and causes more acne wasnt scented which was good
dont buy it! makes you acne worse
Pros:
used consistently, it clears up skin very well and prevents future breakouts