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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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August 14, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Nothing is wrong with the products themselves, but they are a bit pricey. OH, and they make your skin sensitive to the sun, so make sure you get a good sunscreen lotion or something.
Try it. This seems to be one of those products that can work wonders for one person but have no effect on another person.... so you never know.
August 14, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-clears up existing acne well
-skin feels smooth
-easy to use
Cons:
-doesn't prevent breakouts well
-exspensive
-once you start you CAN'T stop, or you'll break out worse than before
I have really oily skin so this works well for me, but I have friends with normal skin who use it and it dries out their skin and causes peeling. Best for bad acne, not great for occasional breakouts.
The most effective product at clearing acne I've ever used. But you have to use it forever once you start, can't skip even 1 day.
August 13, 2008
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works well!I have used this for several years and it the only thing that keeps my skin clear. I have tried other treatments and they work at first but with in a few weeks I break out all over again. The price is excellent!
Cons:
The toner runs out before the other products. When you first use it your skin gets irritated. I recommend to use it once a day until your skin gets used to KA.
It works well and is affortable.
August 12, 2008
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel)
Pros:
It is definately working - it has been 3 weeks now and all the pustular acne has gone. It is gradually clearing :)
Cons:
If you touch your skin it peels but that's probably a good thing as it encourages me not to touch!
If you use too much too soon like I did- severe chemical burn (like a bad sunburn) and hideous peeling
Overall I recommend this product as long as you start with a little then gradually use more
August 8, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Healed the bumps on my face, cleared my forehead
Cons:
Left the red marks, and left white patches and discoloration on my skin! Also dried my skin and made it even more sensetive
If you have tough skin, it will probably work for you, but if you have sensetive skin, this product is much to harsh.
August 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
This product gets shipped right to you, you don't have to go out and buy it whenever you run out and it is unscented.
Cons:
It makes acne worse, there are 3 steps, you have to use the first step for 1-2 minutes, it makes skin oily, and it is expensive.
This product doesn't work and it is too expensive and you have to pay $40 every two months. It makes acne worse and it doesn't help at all. I hated this product. It is too much of a hassle to do all three steps twice a day. It also mad my face feel oily.
August 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
i started to see results immediatley and it kept my face not COMPLETELY clear, but clear fo the most part.
Cons:
you start to break out if you go a day without using it, and to see results, you have to use the products together
I really like proactive. I've been using it for about 4 years and i use it twice a day. I have really oily skin, so i've recently started using the daily oil control and i can really tell a difference. My face still has a little oil but not near as much.
August 5, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
worth a try! not expensive, strong enough
Cons:
Did not "see results in 3 days!"......just over two weeks, and I am starting to see progress.
I waited for the two week mark before posting a review, but I can say I am glad I kept with it and did not give up. It did make my skin worse before it made it better, and I ended up picking at one problem spot, so that may have delayed the results by a day or two... BUT, at 2 weeks and 1 day I can say I have NO NEW acne, and everything is becoming more smooth and less red.
August 4, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
I love this stuff!!! I have tried over 15 face washes in only 2 years... Nothing worked for me... But This stuff started working for me the 1st day I used it!!! =]
Cons:
It doesn't really work for all the acne on my face... But the major ones, slowly go away...
I'm 14 years old... No one likes having a dryed up acne covered face... Which is why you should buy this... It's awesome! And it really does work!!! xD
August 3, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
worked well at first
Cons:
stopped after a while, acne got worse
if you like a small pimple to go away in a matter of days, use this product. if you have your whole chin and forehead broken out in pimples like me, dont use it. it makes it better then you dont use it in two days, it get two times worse...
Pros:
Saw results in a week. It works.