Acne.org Products
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:
Choose from 1 to 5 stars
April 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Dried out and irritated my face!!!!! Ruined my skin was ruined and made it worse!!!!!!
This product is the worst product i've EVER tried!!!!! Proactiv has benzoyl peroxide which dries and irritates the skin!!!!!!! My skin started to peel and look gross!
April 8, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Probably the no risk guarantee... quick email responses, but really nothing more!
Cons:
Worst acne I 've had in 2 decades!!!!!!!!!! Used for 6 weeks,and followed directions to the letter. Continually got worse daily. I didn't want to stop, hoping every day I would "cross the line" and start to see improvement. But it never happened!
After going into a state of depression, I saw a dermatologist, and started to clear up in time, only with the continuation of his treatment. I still have residual effects from Clear & Smooth that will take a while to fade. If you're a true risk taker, then go for it! But also be prepared for the worst!! This has made me gun-shy of ever ordering acne products online again. I have a hard time believing all the testimonials listed. BEWARE!!
April 6, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
I have very sever acne and its
Hard to look in the mirror and feel good about wat I'm seeing. Know with clear zit I can look in the mirror and smile and that's a gpd feeling. I would definently recomend this to anyone with sever acne. It really w
Cons:
It only dries out my skin a little so I use it one nite then the next nite I use a OIL FREE mosterizer. It works great.
I looove it!!!!
April 5, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Proactiv don't work worth a nothin'.
It was a disappointment and a waste of money.
April 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works if you do it regularly.
Cons:
Miss using it a couple of times, your acne comes back worse. Have to order from away.
If you are someone who is able to clean your face twice a day, and keep to a routine, then this is the product for you. If you have a funny schedule and sometimes miss a day of cleaning, you're bound to wake up with big boils. Also, I didn't like that you were not able to get it locally.
April 2, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
I am in my late twenties and was plagued by acne on my cheeks and chin. This product has eliminated my recurring acne, even premenstrual acne, and it's amazing how much better that makes me feel when facing the day.
Cons:
The bottles do not run out at the same time, so I have to buy the whole three-bottle package when I run out of one of the steps.
Also, Step Two, the alcohol-based "Renewing Toner" irritated my skin.
I have used this product for seven months. I use Step One and Step Three twice a day. Step Three, the leave-on benzoyl peroxide liquid, is the key to this treatment's success, in my experience. I apply Step 3 with a small facial buff sponge, which I rinse, air-dry and re-use. I recommend leaving out Step Two, which is alcohol-based. When I left out the "Renewing Toner" Step 2, there was a significant and lasting improvement to my skin. My skin gets a little dry from the treatment sometimes, but using a light facial moisturizer helps with that. Every so often, I will use a salicylic acid treatment instead of Acnefree as one of my two daily treatments. But I do not use Acnefree and the salicylic close together as that combo caused my face to burn. Overall, I am very satisfied with Acnefree.
April 1, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It really cleared my acne up fast!
Cons:
It has not helped with my blackheads
I would suggest this product to my friends. I got adult acne and tried everything, but this was the only thing that cleared it up.
April 1, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Clears up most of my acne and leaves my skin smoother
Cons:
-bleaches clothing
-does not clear up all acne
-it may burn your skin if it's sensitive
fairly good product
April 1, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked nicely to clear up my skin in my early 20's
Cons:
Doesn't work on my skin in my early 30's.
It's worth a shot since it's not too expensive. It really did work quite well for me 10 years ago, but not so much these days.
March 27, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Non irritating. Does not Dry Out Skin. Skin cleared up in less than 2 weeks.
Cons:
I wish the bottles were screw on and off lids with flip tops, so you could easily refill travel size bottles for trips.
This is a great product! I have tried everything imaginable for my acne from prescription products to over the counter and this is by far the BEST. I am keeping my fingers crossed my acne does not become immune to Proactive as it always does with other products. I would recommend this product to anyone suffering from light - severe acne. I would have purchased it months ago, but did not like the fact you had to purchase via television or mail and they automatically signed you up to receive more, automatically taking money out of your bank account. I buy mine in the mall.
Pros:
None.