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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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November 19, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Cons:
Doesn't stop new acne from forming, takes along time just to kill one zit
I've been on the regimen following it exactly how i'm supposed to for a month now.overall my acne is alittle better but the red spots remain and seem to almost be redding even more. i still get new acne almost everyday. Now they say give it aleast 8 weeks or so but to me it doesn't make sense. if new acne keeps forming almost everyday when in that extra 4 week period is it going to magically stop the new acne from forming...If its not doing it now how does it randomly start working like everyone says it does? i don't really get it.
November 12, 2008
Pros:
Clears up acne prone areas fast and makes zits go away faster than usual.
Cons:
Dries certain areas of the skin out
i saw results in the first few days! dryness is the only problem but it can be fixed easier than acne. i'm going to keep using it and its very affordable so its worth a try to anyone who is scared to be themselves because of their acne.
November 11, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
less blackheads and less whiteheads
pimples clear up faster
easy to use, takes 3 minutes
Cons:
can make skin look shiny, its not oil not sure what it is
can burn open skin and bleach sheets and pjs
requires daily use to keep up benefits
I have been using this product on and off for 12 years. It always works well for me. I agree with other statements that when you go off it you start to break out again. I cannot use it in the summer because I work outside and it makes skin VERY sensitive to sun light! I only use the products at night and that seems to cut down on the shiny skin look. It BLEACHES everything it touches, sheets, pillowcases, pj, towels, so only use white ones! I have used several other acne products, all the drug store brands (oxy) and they really make me peel and burn when applied, department store brands (clinique, estee lauder, lancome). This is the best I have found. My acne is hormonal so I have no problems for 2 weeks and then wham my face get blackheads, whiteheads and sometimes painful cystic pimples. My current dermatologist said to use works because she is out of ideas. You can get it on QVC cheaper, it is much cheaper if you get the kits. The silver tube (advanced treatment?) is my favorite.
November 10, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Made my skin feel clean and smooth, less oily.
Cons:
Never completley got rid of my acne. Totally unconsistent. Dries out face horribly for the first week.
Don't use it. This really does not work consistently. It only began to actually CLEAR my face after I'd been using it for a month and now it's gone to pot again. Also, the "moisturizer"is so small and I had to buy it again for $16!! And it is the key ingredient because when I ran out my face was horrible. I would say only to use this if you have light acne.
November 10, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Acne free used to be a great product but the company kept messing around with the ingredients. The old, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide formula was perfect! Then they changed to 2.25% BP. Made me breakout. The new formula has tea tree oil. WATCH OUT!
Cons:
Want the old formula back, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide.
This used to be a great product. The 2.5% benzoyl peroxide was great. Then Ã…cneFree changed the formulation. They changed to 2.25%. And get this, it was 2.25% on the bottle but not the box. I brokeout. Called the company and indeed, they were trying a new formula. I ordered 7 bottles of the old formula and have been good for a while though now it's running out. So I'm out looking for the old formula again. Now this new formula has a bunch of new ingredients including tea tree oil. If you're sensitive like me, WATCH OUT!! I broke out very badly from this. Highly allergenic ingredient. AcneFree needs to go back to the original formula. They should know that anyone with acne problems probably also has sensitivity issues. Where's the research guys? PLEASE GO BACK TO THE 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORMULA FROM A YEAR AGO!!
November 10, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
None!!!
Cons:
This stuff is a bunch of bullspit! I got laughed at at school the day i used it, it peeled my skin and made it ITCHY!!!
I was calles Spongebob AcnePants.. :(
DO NOT USE THIS UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED AS A PIZZA!!
November 9, 2008
Product used: Brevoxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (4% or 8%) Creamy Wash)
Pros:
Its very drying, clears up all acne.
Cons:
sometimes the sides of my nose crack
it does what its designed to do
November 8, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Dried out my skin. Didn't clear spots at all.
Rubbish.
November 6, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
did not help a bit
Cons:
this product dries up your face and makes it worse i would reccamend neutrogena acne therapy system works like a charm gets clear in just 3 days awome but not acne free........=)
don not reccoment i reccamend neutrogena acne therapy system
November 5, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
took away most of the pimples from my forehead. my skin is a bit more smooth now i guess
Cons:
made my skin more oily, doesn't prevent new pimples like it said it does i still get new ones, seems not to be working anymore.
it's okay i guess. it really depends on the person using it as to whether or not it will work. i am going to keep using it with the hope that it will eventually work and get rid of all of my pimples.
Pros:
none