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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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March 25, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
MY ACNE STEADILY BECAME WORSE. moderate became cystic, which ive never had. it was absolutely terrible wish it worked for me.. i gave it 8 weeks. when i returned back to traditional cleanse + tone + treat + moisturize regime, my skin has cleared up dramatically.
March 25, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Cons:
None
I never had acne as a teen but as an adult I have had my fair share of breakouts. This product is the only one that I have purcahsed that does a good job clearing up breakouts as well as keeping them from happening in the future. Ive tried numerous store bought products as well as infomercial cleansers that just dont do the job. I recently moved and ran out of this soap...needless to say I look like a 16 year old working at McDonald's. I just reordered and will never allow myself not to have this in my shower again. I would defintily reccomend anyone who is an adult suffering from breakouts to try this soap...whats the worse that can happen...your out $20...a cheap amount of $ to spend for a chance at clear skin!!!
March 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
This stuff does not work
it is expensive
They use lots of advertising to make it look appealing. They say it is the most purchased acne product but the only reason for that is all the advertising and celebrity endorsements. I used this for a while and it did not help me at all. Trust me if you have mild acne stick to a typical Benzoyl peroxode product. I use Oxy Maximum Strength 10% bp treatment 2 times a day and it works better than anything else. I also use Zap Zits for my T- line and for spot treatments.
March 21, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
3 steps twice a day.. sheesh - and it made my skin SO DRY!!
It did nothing for me but dry up my skin so bad I could barely move my face! But did nothing for the acne!
March 21, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Its amazing, Dramatically increses skin visablility and reduces pimple visibility!!
Cons:
Stains clothing and dries face out extremely!!!
Shirt of while applying, in the morning wash then moisturize !!!!
Get it! you wont regret it!! Works anytime all the time. On the go, at night, in the morning, at the hotel ;)
March 19, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Afforable, smells good, clear most pimples on 2nd day of use,
Cons:
none yet
I was thinking about buying proactive but when i saw this in CVS i decided to give it a try. And to my surprise it was not smelly like evryone says it is. They now have a new line with a 4 step routine. You would use three products in the morning and 3 at night. And they intorduce a new line for scars which consist of a scar medication and a mositeriser sf 15. Is worth the try
March 19, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It arrived just a few days after I ordered it.
Cons:
It dried my skin out, it smelled bad, it was really expensive.
It dried my skin out so bad that it was painful, and my face started to flake off, my cheeks turned bright red, and I actually looked old because my skin looked like leather. It felt like I had a really bad sunburn. I ended up going and buying some lotion and new face wash. Just a suggestion but I got Neutrogena Healthy Skin lotion spf 15 ($10.00), and pHisoderm ($4.00) (it's in a mint green bottle with a gold lid) you can get them at wal-mart and my skin has cleared up in about a week, dry skin and all for anyone who is still looking for something that works, maybe this will help you out. I used pHisoderm all though school and it has always kept my face clear. I will never suggest that anyone uses Proactive it was horrible!!!
March 17, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Very easy to use~~
Cons:
Might be a few flaws with the system...
I am just 16 and I heard about the Clinique 3 Step System..
I have quite oily acne skin and I tried the Clinique 3 Step (Oily Formula) and right now, I have to say that my acne isn't really going away...But I have only used it only for about a week or so...So I would have to wait alittle more to see full results...But I have to say that I am hoping :)
But my skin always feels good and smooth after use of the 3 Step System.
March 15, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works in two weeks. I am having my wedding in a month and wanted my skin to clear up asap.
Cons:
I used acne free 3 months ago and stopped because it started to irriate my skin and started to get more acne. Once I stopped using it, my skin went crazy. I guess it was working, but no longer as strong.
This is my third week using it. I only have 3 old acne left. I have a few new tiny pimples, but it goes away fast once I put my clay mask on as spot treatment as night. I also uses a moisturizer after the reparing lotion both day and night. I find that help with the irration a lot.
March 14, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
It kills your bacteria, and it reduces the skin inflamation.Really cheap.
Cons:
Dry the skin a lot. Scars and redness can only heal by the skin itself.
It works, its cheap, and you only need to know when to use it, and what to use to not dry your skin too much. i used it for like 3 months and it works great.
The scars and the reddness of the skin will only heal with time, since this product is mostly for the bacteria and inflamation. It takes like 3 months for cleaning your acne, and more 2 months (i belive) to your skin to heal itself from the scars.
Pros:
Works Great and feels refreshing!