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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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November 5, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
Still get random little breakouts. nothing too severe.
Takes a while for skin to clear up (couple of weeks)
currently using the REGUALR Clinique 3-step (not the acne solutions)
I started breaking out real bad on my forehead in February. Then it spread to my chin. I started using the REGULAR 3-step and my acne is getting a lot better. It also makes my skin a lot smoother and healthier.
If the normal 3-step works well, Acne Solutions probably works wonders for even more severe acne
November 4, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Attacks acne fervently, is probably the most efficient spot cream in the business.
Cons:
Results may decrease after a month of application.
Starts off well, but soon loses its spice.
November 4, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
this really works!!!!
this product is amazing there is nothing quite like it, i love it and its the only product that works on my skin, i have spent lots of money on useless products till i found this, i would highly recomend this to anyone :)
November 3, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
This is the first product I've used in 15 years the consistantly clears up my acne and keeps my skin clear. Even little zits I feel coming on disappear almost overnight. I will NEVER be without this!
I have tried EVERYTHING short of accutane which my doctor suggested - the side effects freaked me out too much. Nothing else I tried worked - not pills, creams or anything you'd find in the drugstore. I tried Retin-A with zero results, Proactive with absolutely no change. I tried this as a last resort and after about 4 weeks of consistant use I was a believer! I haven't had a breakout or even a zit in about 4 months, my skin doesn't get oil-slick shiny half way through the day and my skin feels fantastic! So smooth and clean! Believe me, I know that nothing works for everyone, but if you haven't at least tried it, you could be missing out on the best thing that happened to me in a very very long time! My only issue is that with the packaging - the toner bottle looks EXACTLY like the cleanser which is irritating when you've taken your contact lenses out already and can't read the labels. A very very small criticism though. I LOVE THIS STUFF!
October 31, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
clears up skin
starts working really quickly
good results after 2 weeks
Cons:
smells but not that bad
cost too much
makes skin extremley dry and after a while your skin will look really bad!!! ACNE RETURNS!!! WORSER!!
dont get it!!!!
save your money people, go to a derm.
it starts working after like a week or 2 and like in a month your skin will look good but in between your skin get red and flaky and your skin looks old and dark cus of the sun and WRINKLY !! it looks hideos seriously the worse product ever!! but it does clear your skin for like a month and if you stop using it your skin will come bak worser like cystic acne which is ugly trust me.
October 30, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
-Get's rid of acne although not as quickly as they will have to believe.
-Relatively easy system and cheap
-Although the bottles look small they will last you
Cons:
-Smells like acne medication lol...
-Is very drying
-Takes a bit longer to work
This product did get rid of my acne but it took 2 weeks, not the 3 days they advertise. Your skin texture will improve but your acne will take a while to clear and the formula is very strong and drying. I would recommend using the wash everyday but limit the toner to your problem areas maybe a few times a week. The lotion is really thin and not very nourishing so unless you want dry dry skin I would invest in a better cream to put on top. It was cheap though and as long as you adjust to your skin type and get a better moisturizer you might find that this will be enough to get rid of your acne. I had terrible breakouts after I got Mirena put in and nothing would work to clear them. I never had bad skin until I had this thing put into my uterus! My face looked like a battle field but Acnefree has mostly cleared it up. Occasionally I'll get a pimple but it's usually tiny and near my period and it's no where near as bad anymore. So it's probably not the best system but it's cheap and easy.
October 29, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
smells better, makes me wash my face more
Cons:
turns my skin red between step 2 and 3...and so far all ive gotten was more pimples on my forhead, but imma use the whole bottle see if its just clearing things out...
it just takes time,
October 26, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it took care of some of the bigger pimples, but i still got breakouts.
Cons:
it doesnt work as well if you don't use it twice a day, everyday. it's kind of expensive and you have to have it automatically withdrawn from your account, which i often forgot about. plus, it bleached the tops of my eyebrows orange!
it seems to work really great for a few people, and adequately for others. i'd recommend just trying to buy something from the stores. its much less hassle with basically the same results.
October 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
got rid of my acne and acne scars, and blackheads are now gone. diminished all of my clogged pores, smoothed out my complexion and bumpy skin
Cons:
the toner burns for the first 4 days but then you get used to it
dry /flaky skin [but this is resolved by a good moisturizer ^-^]
my acne was light/moderate, and the acne & acne scars i got was really aggravating. then my rich cousin showed up at my door saying she got me proactiv. i was really skeptical at first but then i said oh what the heck, might as well, you know? nothing to lose. my skin is oily and sensitive, yet i experienced no redness from proactiv. the kind of acne i had was whiteheads, blackheads and small bumps. basically i didnt get cysts. after 1 week, my mom noticed that my acne was gone . i was so happy! the only thing that made me mad was the flaky skin it caused, but that was quickly resolved when i used aloe moisturizer from the mario badescu skin care line [a little pricey but it works.] so basically if you try proactiv, MAKE SURE to have a good moisturizer. cuhz not all moisturizers will work.. i had flaky skin for a couple days and it wasnt resolved by my usual olay moisturizer, sadly T.T; i think you should really try it. if you follow the regimen strictly then you W
October 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It cleared up a little. It never made me break out more. Dosent really sting.
Cons:
It dried my face out i didnt really like the smell. I mean it wasnt horrible. The face mask didnt work for me and the green tea moisturizer stung and made my face red...not to mention it dried my face out more. It cleared my skin up sorta.
If it works for you USE IT. But it didn't work that great for me. It made my skin look better than it did before but i still had large pores and little pimples and little red bumps on my cheeks. And when i used it on my body it made the acne red and splotchy. Plus when i used it sometimes my face would be red for a day. I dont know why. It also made any make-up i wore look crappy. I dont have bad acne so i dont know why it didnt work. But everyone has differant skin...
Pros:
My skin is less oily, and very smooth.
Cleared up most of my acne