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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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January 16, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
does not help you at all
dosnt do anying gives u more acne they even say it like wtf first 2 weeks u will break out then u got 1 week to see if it works or u cant return it dont even bother getting it person who *made this wonderful treatment* is a scam artist pored the last of my proactive stuff down the drane
just look at the coments on this page all u see is recommended : no no no no no no no no no no no no
January 14, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
I really thought it would work great, but it was much too harsh for my skin.
Cons:
I have pretty sensitive skin, so I never even used the full amount. It always burned, and I even developed broken capillaries on my cheeks from this product. If you have sensitive skin, it's probably best to avoid it.
I really like Dan's philosophy, and think it works great for a lot of people. But if you have sensitive skin, PLEASE avoid using the BP. You don't want to end up with broken capillaries like mine.
January 13, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
can buy at drugstores. affordable. the product doesn't required huge amounts to cleanse skin.
Cons:
made adult acne worse. the cleanser is real gritty and harsh when cleansing sensitive skin which caused breakouts.
i was sooo looking forward to using this product because i've heard a lot of good things about it. however, after about a week of using it my skin looked worse! by the next week i had large huge cystic bumps and smaller bumps all over my face.
January 10, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Keeps my skin Clear and acne free. The mask works great to quickly clear up acne. I Get complements on my skin.
Cons:
If you stop using proactive, your acne comes back with a vengeance. It's as if it become addicted. When I stopped using it I got horrible cystic acne. Which I had never experienced before.
I have used Proactive for several years and would like to switch to a more natural product that is less harsh. I didn't have horrible skin before using Proactive, but it was very oily and very prone to acne. Proactive made my skin look great and I was it's biggest cheer leader. As I got older and more concerned about chemicals and toxins, I decided to switch to a more natural skin care product. Wow, my skin exploded with cystic acne, concentrated along the chin line. As I did more research on this I found that I was not the only one with this problem when going off Proactive. It's as if our skin becomes so dependent on this product that when we stop, our body has no natural defenses against acne. I switched to other very good skin care products for three months but went back to Proactive because of the horrible acne. It took three more months using Proactive to get it totally under control. I have done more research and am determined to stop using Proactive.
January 5, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Reduced the size of my zit slightly
Cons:
Made the areas I applied it very red and irritated
Good price
Not good for people with even slightly sensitive skin
I had heard good things on here about BP being a good spot treatment so I thought I would try it. I only get a few zits here and there but they are usually big and gross so I wanted to try something new. My advice is to make sure your skin won't react poorly to this strong of a product. I know I have slightly sensitive skin but I thought it would be ok. It burned my skin literally and made it very red and did nothing for the zit itself. I wouldn't self perscribe this stuff, ask a derm first. Be careful. I recommonend using apple cider vinegar for acne. I didn't believe it either, but I tried it and my face has cleared up a great deal... only downside... it smells and can take a little while to work. If you are patient and stick to it, it really does work and it is super inexpensive.
January 5, 2009
Pros:
The cleanser cleaned my face pretty well.
Cons:
The lotions gave me the worst rash I've ever gotten from a product. Not only did it NOT moisturize my face, it made my face extremely rough and dry and irritable. Even a week of no use, my skin has not gotten back to its original state.
The cleanser is the only thing usable. Even though it's advertised to being better than Pro-active, it's not. I would suggest buying only the cleanser if possible because it works pretty well. In my 22 years of life, I have never had a bad reaction to an acne product before this one nor had my skin ever gotten as bad as it has after using the lotions. I'd say don't use it, unless you want to get laser surgery done after using it, to remove the dry/rough layer of skin from your face.
January 2, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
love this product worked on my blackheads , little zits and more.
Cons:
the smell of the mask and the three step is tiring! costs alot for three little bottles and the mask =(
gotta love this product.
January 1, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smoothed my skin, rid of pimples quickly
Cons:
Smells bad but not after it dries, expensive not 19.95 as it says on telivision
Worked weel for me, use it twice a day morning and night. Really enjoy using it.
January 1, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Can't think of any right now except its cheap.
Cons:
I have never seen my face look worse. Redness relief? Fights acne? I have never had this much redness or acne.
DONT BUY IT!! I bought this product last friday. After the first day I had developed 2 cystic pimples on my cheek. I stopped using the repairing lotion because I thought maybe it had been the benzoyl peroxide. As I continued use my face developed huge red splotches everywhere. Dry is not even the WORD for the skin that is falling off my face. The burning is unbelievable and I look as if i have been chemically burned all over. I haven't used this product in 2 and a half days and I continually get worse and worse everyday. Tomorrow I will certainly go see a DR to see what can be done. I also used a oil free lotion after I used the acnefree because I knew it could be drying. This is not drying of the skin. Its something far worse. This product is DEF not REDNESS RELIEF!! Buyer Beware.
January 1, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Shrinks your pores, reduces the oily feeling on my skin, and leaves skin feeling smooth.
Cons:
BURNS LIKE CRAZY!!! This product burned my skin, gave it a red appearance, left some discoloration, AND I just found out my skin is PEELING!!!!!!!!!!!
Its not worth the time, effort, money, or hope!!! The sides of my eyes are red and raw and beneath them they are peeling and have a lighter tone compared to the rest of my skin. Above my eyes are peeling too! People say this is the best product for oily skin, and I have oily skin and I say they're DEAD WRONG!!! The cons are worse than the pros, don't take a chance on this product!!! >:(
Pros:
got a ad that says great thing about it