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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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October 22, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
This product did not leave me acne free. It caused my skin to become more succeptable to inflamation, my face didnt do that before. My face was covered with red pulsing cysts.
This product will likely be exellent for faces with light acne. Unfortunatly NOT very effective on faces with moderate to severe acne. I even tried AcneFree SEVERE, still with the same results.
October 21, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Works particularly well on "bacne" - or body acne. Clears up skin effectively and works pretty consistently. Doesn't dry skin out like some products. Leaves skin normal, not flaky or oily.
Cons:
It takes a couple of weeks to really work. Needs to be used with natural soap. Have to avoid other acne-fighting products. It can only be purchased online.
I've been really happy with this product. I love that it is natural, it leaves my skin feeling great, and it's affordable. I've tried a lot of other products, and this stuff works better than anything else I've tried. It really controls oil without drying out my skin. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone with moderate acne, and anyone with body acne.
October 16, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Made my skin feel smoother, Cleared up existing acne around chin.
Cons:
Drying, but bearable. Doing nothing to help me with my scarring!!
I don't have alot of acne, just very persistant and constant since I was about 14. I've tried alot of drugstore brands, plus tersasceptic, clindoxyl gel, and differin and nothing helped. I finally broke down and got this clinique system, and I think that it's working more because I am using it twice a day regularly. I hope it continues to work because I am enjoying it's results!!
October 14, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smelled good, affordable, and i love the face mask.
Cons:
It didn't work its just that simple. It made my skin dry and itchy also would make my face burn at times when I applied other creams (sunscreen etc.) also caused redness.
It doesn't work on me.
I know people who have tried it and had'
wonderful things happen but for me it just made my face look and feel like a stinging itching red mess.
October 13, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
works extremely well, works quickly, not expensive at all! amazing. like a miracle cure!
Cons:
if you use too much it drys your skin a little. nothing too severe.
the only product i use for on the spot acne treatment! it clears up skin in a matter of hours!
October 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smell was nice
Cons:
It didn't get the make-up off of my skin so I broke out more using Proactiv than other products.
It made my skin REALLY dry and itchy
It works for some people but not for everyone.
October 12, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It reduces SOME acnes.
It doesnt work the first week or so. I've been using it for the past 3 months and it looks completely the same.
October 11, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Made skin worse
not worth it
October 6, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
good scent
Cons:
SUCKS!!!
I used this product for 2 years, and saw no results. In fact, my acne got worse. I spit on ProActiv. I am now using the clean and clear advantage kit and it is cheaper and it actually works. F**k ProActiv! Do not buy it. You are just wasting money. It costs $50 per shipment, so it's not worth it.
October 6, 2008
Pros:
Worked well at first,smells nice, easy to use.
Cons:
After ther first week I didn't see any improvement, it dried out my skin, and it's expensive
It helped a little bit, but it wasn't worth the money.
Pros:
Produces the same results for moderate to severe acne as Proactiv would.