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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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August 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
It's kinda expensive.
Proactiv really worked for me. I wouldn't stop using it for anything in the world. **Advice to some people. Proactiv is not an overnight miracle thing. It takes time. And you have to use it everyday!! If your skin gets dry and flaky...that's normal. Thats why they also offer moisturizers. I think everyone with acne should give it a try.
August 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
umm, it worked for like the first few days and it smells goood
Cons:
not consistant. created redness. doesnt clear it up. burns and doesnt work as well as commercials say it does..
it didnt work. do not use it. it is exetremely tough on skin but it doesnt actually work. very bad choice. NO.
August 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works at first. Skin felt extremely soft and smooth after first use.
Cons:
Dried my skin terribly, so I switched to just using it once a day. Then I ran out of the lotion way before the other two bottles were empty. It did not clear my skin, and was very time consuming.
I tried it for a month, and I didn't see enough improvement to try it again. I'll try something else next time.
August 22, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I've had acne since I was 10 years old and I'm now 55. This is the best product I've ever used. It is not tested on animals and uses no animal product. My skin is about 99% acne free.
Cons:
Can't think of any.
When starting with the product, your acne will flare. Just keep using it. It took 4-6 weeks before my skin improved. I use the other products from Carley's. I have oily and very sensitive skin. The Kukui nut body moisturizer is amazing. I had a severe inflammatory reaction from another product and used the moisturizer at night. By morning the inflammation was gone.
Another anti-acne tip: switch to mineral makeup. I use Bare Minerals. Carley's and Bare Minerals changed my skin forever.
August 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
skin isn't dry, and soothes my skin instead of irritating it.
Cons:
I just don't like using a cotton ball for the toner but that's about it.
My face had cleared up and the trick is to only wash your face day time and night. That was my problem before because I had such dry skin in the past.
August 21, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I'm surprised at all the comments about drying of the skin, which I've never experienced. I especially like the toner. Overall the system has worked for me, and when I've stopped using it to try something else, I've regreted it and gone back.
Cons:
Previously the line was limited, tho now I'm glad to see there are eye creams, make up removers, and a salicylic night cream, as well as limited make up items (powers, concealers), available thru QVC.
I like it and would recommend it.
August 21, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
The face wash is excellent! It cleared up my face and works very well with Clinique's dramatically different moisturizing gel.
Cons:
Bleaches towels (but then, so do pretty much all the strong acne face washes).
When I first tried this I used all 3 steps and my skin became extremely dry and started flaking. I've since realized that this is because of the step 3 that they call a moisturizer. It doesn't really moisturize, only further dries out your skin. So I would recommend starting with just step 1 and using the other steps (sparingly) only if the first one isn't strong enough for you. I started by using the face wash 2x/day and have gone down to just 1x/day. For the second wash of the day I use carbolic soap (found at local health food stores), which is much milder but good for acne-prone skin. My acne has pretty much completely disappeared.
August 19, 2008
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Wosk really fast!
Cons:
burns at the begging butn not after about a week
Works great. and for the price its a steal!!
August 17, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It DID work very well
Cons:
I used this product for many many months and after about three it stopped working, so i was still spending $10 for 1 oz. but i was not getting any results and it started overdrying my skin
for light acne its great but if you have anything heavier than that it will stop working. it will overdry your skin.
August 16, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
that it works for some people
Cons:
i am still repairing the damages it has done to my face
I decided to try Proactive because I would get the occasional breakout on my forehead. At first it dried up my face completely. After about a month of using it consistently my face got really greasy. I had a ton of blackheads and these huge red pimples around my jawline that I have never had before. I kept using it because I figured it was just bringing everything to the surface. Well, it was not going away. By this time I had been using the product well over 3 months. I still have these aweful red pimples around my jawline. I'm using a product by clean & clear, but it's not working.
Pros:
It makes your skin look and feel amazing!! Beautiful clear skin.