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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 14, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
It does happen to get worse before it gets better when you first try it. dries out your skin (especially in winter, also depending on your skin type) the moisturizer doesn't help much, requires patience - could have more product for the price.
It clears up most acne i have had, chances are that if your acne isn't at a bad degree- this stuff will help you out. Sudden outbreaks may take time to disappear, for that i use their mask, which contains sulfer and is great for overnight treatments.
I would recommend using this system as instructed, but if you notice your skin is too dry, (depending on your acne & skin type) don't hesitate to use it once a day instead of twice a day and use a natural cleanser (like tea tree oil or a cream cleanser) to substitute. when you first try it your skin will be irritated and it will get worse before it gets better, stick with it (you might read a lot of reviews saying, "it stops working!") I find its pretty gentle after awhile once you deal with the dryness and learn how to work with it based on your acne and skin type. this system requires patience and is marketed to allow you to believe it'll magically make your acne disappear, it may well be the case but not for all faces.
March 13, 2008
Pros:
Cleared My Skin
I finally figured out as a woman in my young 30s that I am suffering from hormonal acne. After I had children I decided to get an IUD instead of BCP and for the last 2 years I have been suffering from breakout after breakout...mainly on my chin and forehead. I spoke with my female doctor a few months ago and he told me that the IUD I am on is "estrogen free" so he recommended for me to try an estrogen patch and that should help solve the acne problem. I was on the patch for about 1 month and noticed some changes but it gave me headaches every day so I decided as a last resort to try Nature's Cure bc I figured my acne was coming from the inside out. I stopped the patch and for the first month I was still having my usual breakouts. I was just about to give up and finally after 2 1/2 months of being on Nature's Cure I have noticed a HUGE IMPROVEMENT....now I get only 1 or 2 minor pimples compared with the 10-15 I used to get...I am so grateful and am glad I stuck it out!
March 5, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
worked for my husband
Cons:
Made my eyes red and itchy and my skin really dry until it adjusted. Seemed to work at first but then stopped. Bleaches towels.
Works for some, didn't for me.. Price wouldn't be a problem if it worked, I'd pay just about anything... I also think that if it is bleaching fabric it can't be great for my skin...
March 2, 2008
Pros:
Easy to use
Cons:
Dried out my skin, and acne got worse.
I have been using the product for just over a week and have not had good results. When I started using it I only had a few spots, now my whole face is covered in them, not to mention its all dried out. The only positive is its the only product that has managed to get rid of these little white bumps I had. Still I have worse acne then ever before
March 1, 2008
Pros:
It clears up your skin within a few weeks! It works wonders!!
Cons:
The sulfur in the product gives a bad odor even though it works great!
Its a great addition to the proactiv set! Thing is you have to keep using it even after your skin clears otherwise it will come back. ;(
February 29, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Cheap
Cons:
Facial Cleanser has an odd smell
Toner burns and leaves the skin itching
Rubbing stones against my face would have been more effective. The cleanser and toner is junk and what I would say that this entire product is a waste for treating acne. Acnefree sucks. I am now on Clear Pores and very pleased with the results.
February 27, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Worked for the first few months for me.
Cons:
Excessive drying. After the first few months my acne came back and then wouldnt go away at all
Try it if youve tried everything else.
February 25, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Its quite cheap and contains benzoyl peroxide as a key ingredient its a nice exfoliant
Cons:
its very watery so it feels watered down. im not sure for the cost if it would be better to just buy benzoyl peroxide. strong smell
It hasn't made my skin feel that dry but mainly because i use mosterisers and i only really use it before bed. its not that good for removing make-up because of how wtery it is. i have noticed it works almost imediatly
February 25, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Product lasts quite a while. Worked great for 1st year.
Cons:
Stopped working almost to the day after I had been using it a year. Lotion wasn't very helpful, has acne treatment in it which I think dries you out even more instead of helping.
My acne is always around my jawline and chin. I tried a ton of other products and then decided to try Proactiv. I was warned by several people that Proactiv works for a while and then stops, but I thought I would give it a try anyway. It worked so great for the first year. My face was clearer than it had ever been. Then after my first year was up, it stopped working. My face is now back to how it was before. I waited a long time and then tried Proactiv again, and still no luck. I think that you just become immune to it.
February 23, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
It totally works, it cleared out my few pimples I had since my job requires me to have a perfect skin I was desperate to find something that really worked. Thanks Neutrogena!!!
Cons:
None.
Buy it!
Pros:
clears most acne up (depending on the cause and degree of your acne) immediately, a good combination of products, the mask is great when used properly on larger outbreaks, Smooth face, gentle exfoliation, less inflamed acne, ance scar improvement.