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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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June 15, 2013
Product used: The Regimen
amazinngggggg!!
Cons:
nothing:)
this cream is amazing,it really is! i was reading the comments about the burning and the redness,after i put the 3 treatments on nothing happens,if it hurts abit for you but sudacream on it,honestly really worth it,flawless skin so happy i can leave the house without wearing makeup all the day,totally recommand it,its changed my life, it could chande yours!
February 2, 2013
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Stops new spots from forming
Soaks into skin well
50g tube lasts long time, i only use once a day and 1 tube lasted over a month
Cons:
Stings a little (i like to think that shows it working)
Smells a bit
Stains clothes, pillows etc
Already formed spots makes no difference to it
All people are different, not one product will suit everyone.
43 yr old, acne since teenager and am talking BOILS or at least boil-like.
Been on antibiotics for 10 yrs which helps a lot but still get huge spots on face. Since using this for 1 month 1 app per day had 1 spot. The cream did't help that spot, no decrease in size or redness but am convinced it is stopping new spots forming. No miracle cure keep trying different creams till u find one that works. At present this seems to work for me
January 25, 2013
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Clears up acne pretty fast, also good for greasy face (Since all it does is just dry your skin, so use a moisturizer too) Cleared up ALL of my pimples and black heads in about a week and a half.
Cons:
Burns a bit and dries out your skin (which isn't much of a problem as long as you use a good moisturizer after applying it)
Basically a great cream, and one of the best if you're looking to get rid of acne fast, as long as you're willing to deal with a little burning and use it only once a day, you'll be happy with the results.
November 17, 2012
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
-Excellent acne treatment system, using the main components of acne care with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide
-Fantastic when used as a system
-Great tingle feeling after using this product
-If used properly, results seen quickly
Cons:
-Ineffective if not used properly or as directed
First thing you need to understand about acne is that everyone has different skin. Sometimes one like Neutrogena works. Sometimes people need to buy the expensive stuff to get results. I've had acne since I was in the fourth grade. I tried everything from proactive to dermatologist oral and topical medications. When I was about 12, my Aunt gave me clinique. At the time, it didn't work for my face. When I came back to it when I was 18 and in college, it cleared up my face a lot! If I would have just stopped using make up everyday, I would have a clean and clear face now. But that's my bad decision. I have acne all over my face, neck, chest, and shoulders. I went off of clinique for 2 years, because I had a baby (no salicylic acid while pregnant) and I have now returned. If you have bad acne, I would suggest getting the bar soap-not the foaming cleanser. If it dries you out, then use the foaming cleanser. I also suggest another product: clinique's blemish spot treatment. If you use this properly it will help target those particularly RUDE pimples. It gives you a nice tingle afterward! For the complete full system (not the starter kit, but the actual full-sized bottles and tubes) I paid $92 with tax at Macy's. But that was for that was for the 3-step kit, acne bar and blemish spot treatment. This tends to be a 4-6mo supply depending on how much you use. A little bit goes a LONG way with this stuff! So a monthly average is about $25-$30. NOTE: When you use clinique and you feel that tingle-that means the medicine is WORKING! Don't give up on this product! I have gone through many products when I was a teenager just because I was too impatient to let it really work on my skin. I suggest you use it for at least 2-3 months before really giving up on it. If your skin easily gets dry, then DON'T use this product. Go to [link removed] and take the test. BE HONEST! And you'll find out if this package really is right for yo
September 3, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-gentle exfoliating beads (you must be EXTREMELY light handed though)
-skin brightening
-noticably minimized pores after about 2-3 weeks
- i used to have disgustingly oily skin all over and now it's mostly in my "T - zone" and is still significantly less oily
- easy 1, 2, and 3 steps
- i still have acne but it's mostly scarring and usually have no more than 5 pimples at a time.
Cons:
-bad customer service
-scented (and not very nicely scented)
-extremely drying (my face flakes when not moisturized thoroughly)
-takes some time to complete
-if you have newly popped pimples the toner will sting a bit.
-takes a long time to see results.
- expensive
About 6 months ago my skin hit rock bottom and so did my confidence. I had new pimples on my face everyday (whiteheads and painful cystic acne as well). I honestly went through about 15 different brands of different cleansers/spot treatments/moisturizers in 2012. some were more expensive and some weren't but none of them worked. I tried drinking only water for months and eating healthy, tried natural AND more chemically products but never saw results.
I first tried Proactiv when i was 15 and it didnt do much for my acne and was very expensive and customer service is so frustrating to deal with, i too had the same problem with them sending me 3 packages and having a hard time to cancel. But I decided to give it just one more try (im now about to be 20) since I couldn't think of anything else to do and i'm so happy I did. I get it off Amazon though so i dont deal with the company. Proactiv has started working for me this time around however its a slow process and i didnt see results until after a month.
I was scared about using exfoliating beads on my face but you just have to be extremely careful to not pop any pimples on accident. I also use a LOT of the treatment lotion and the refining mask works well (i put a lot on every night) because i found that the mint mask i used to use works better on my cystic acne blemishes and is too harsh for clusters of whites heads (it'll harden and i have to scrape it off = popped pimples).
My skin gets flaky sometimes but i'd rather deal with that then cry everytime i go out without make up on because i feel like people are staring at me. My acne made me so self conscious i didn't go to college for 2 semesters and dreaded going to work and this was the last attempt before going on Accutane. I'd say its worth a shot even though its expensive and takes a long time to do in the morning/night. But if you're acne is as severe as mine was then at this point the cost or effort doesn't matter i'll do anything.
January 9, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
the box was organized well.
it would be a pro not to waste your time with this company, you will get pimples from the stress they put on you.
Cons:
this has been the wost experience since i bought from proactive. 1) they do no tell you that you are charged 40-30$ a month and sent new boxes. 2) the return directions are vague which adds another 6 weeks on to no refunds and more charges. 3) customer service sucks! you call them and they act like your the idiot, they make you want to cry more.
bottom line is, DONT ORDER PROACTIVE! all they do is rob you and stress you out. cut your losses and go to a dermatologist.
September 19, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none!!!
Cons:
dries the skin, burns, way too harsh, pimlpes appeared around my chin and jaw line and the spots just will not go away....
this product does not work. PLEASE READ: It has been since March since my face was damaged by proactive (i had almost no acne before use) for my great surprise, the spots just aren't going away, even though i stopped using the product five months ago. I think my face is permanently damaged by proactive. money stealers...I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE KEEP MAKING THEM RICH.
August 19, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
It works! I seriously think this stuff is liquid gold!
Cons:
Dryness and skin irritation as your skin gets used to the treatment.
I waited 6 months to write this review so that it would be as accurate as possible. About me: 25, female, always had acne-prone/combination skin. I was always a picker, and I'm sorry to admit, that when it comes to my skin, money has never been an object. The story: I had just started working a second job, and was extremely tired and stressed. Oftentimes, I was working 14-hour days, and I was just plain tired. Around this same time, I was due for my Depo shot, and skipped it because I couldn't find a time to get in. I had missed a few shots beforehand, so I do think that hormones played a role in everything that was going on. All of a sudden, and seemingly overnight, my one or two regular blemishes turned into way more. My jawline had painful ones, and my forehead developed these strange, under the surface bumps that couldn't be extricated. I TRIED EVERYTHING. Anyway, to keep this short, after every high-end/luxury brand acne treatment I could get my hands on DIDN'T work, I gave in and ordered this. And my life changed forever. Within a week it cleared up the bumps on my forehead completely. And I would safely say that everything else was gone within two months of consistent use. My regimen: Cetaphil cleanser morning and night + Acne.org BP Treatment morning and night + Philosophy HIAJ moisturizer morning and night = the best skin I've ever had. At the beginning, there will be a bit of irritation. Take it slow, invest in a thick moisturizer, and let your skin adjust. I know that there were nights that I skipped treatment because my skin was just too sensitive. It never seemed to hurt the results. Just pay attention to what your skin is telling you. If you have problem skin, RUN don't walk to get this. You won't regret it.
August 18, 2011
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
It reduces acne size
It lightens acne scars
It prevents new acne from growing
It's suitable for oily skin (mine is oily/acne prone skin)
Cons:
It may be stingy and at times it irritates the skin especially during a hot day (well, it's hot every day in my country :p) and in contrast, it may also not suitable to be used during cold weather because it will make the skin too dry. But it's still recommended though.
I've been using this face wash for one year and three months already and quite satisfied after using two bottles. It was my dermatologist who recommended this brand to me as you can say that I'm a very acne prone skin and my face used to be insulted everywhere as I had severe acne on my whole face which was embarrassing. My face used to be very oily but now it's better. The only problem I'm having now is just that I don't know how to tighten my enlarged pores caused by my acne before. But overall, oxy is the best acne cure I've found so far.
July 24, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none.
Cons:
the cleanser was really rough on my skin and within 2 days my skin was flakier than ever.
the products are also really expensive and was a waste of money and time.
The cleanser dried out my skin too much.
The toner wasnt too bad but stung a bit.
Overall these products are a waste of money.
your skin dries out really fast and creates pimples if you dont consistently use this product.
I recommend Neutrogena products as they may be a little more helpful.
Pros:
flawless skin
confidence back
feel bettter