Acne.org Products
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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February 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
I wish this product could smooth out the scarring and reduce the redness of the scars. I hate being under certain lighting because the scars are so visible.
I contiue to use Proaciv just because it keeps the pimples away. My skin feels smooth to touch and there is no irritation. Try it. Start out slow and have patients. Proactiv works!
February 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
This product is inexpensive, gradually clears up acne and is easy to use.
Cons:
Causes skin to become dry which may be uncomfortable.
I've used this product for about a month and have noticed a positive change in my skin. My acne has decreased and is much more tolerable. The product leaves my face feeling clean and fresh. My skin tone has also evened out since I've begun using it. I believe that acne medications are different for everyone depending on the ph and hormone levels in your body. I tried this product a few years ago an it didn't work. But, now I have a great improvement.
February 21, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Smells Nice
Cons:
Need to carry on using it to get desired results.
Using this cream is a costly affair as you need to keep on using it until you are satisfied and once you stop, they are back... Didn't work for me at all and I ended up spending a good amount which went down the drain. Thanks to Proactiv which came as a blessing for my acne.
February 18, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
It does what it says, cleared my acne right up (used in regiment). It works well with my oily skin.
Cons:
It's white and sticky. You only get a very small tube for the price.
I will continue to use this product until my shipment of acne.org supplies arrive. It is effective and I have not had any unexpected side effects.
February 17, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Inexpensive, large tube, odorless, thin gel....not chalky
Cons:
Dried me out terribly even with moisturizer way more than neutogeana spot control 2.5% BP, my face looked parched actually had a bumpy red rash from it......unattractive!!
Will be going back to Neutrogeana, do not care about the price difference when it comes to my face. I am shocked that I did not like this, i thought it was a no brainer. I have very high expections and having less acne on crusty, parched red skin is no bonus to me. Even using it every other day once a day did not satisfy me. Beware of high reviews from people who are also on antibiotics because that is what is helping there acne, not the gel. Not for me....
February 15, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Dries up everything, little and big spots
Cons:
Some drying of the skin if you overuse it. Worst bit - does smell a bit strange, but nothing to worry about - had to find something bad about it!
Very good product. Loads of rave reviews, and thats no coincidence, this really is the best treatment i've ever tried. Everyone says they've tried everything, i'm the same, and i came back to quinoderm because it works the best! Dryingis only an issue if you use too much in my experience, but if for you it does dry, an oil-free moisturiser works perfectly well without contradicting quinoderm.
February 15, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Buying in 16oz quantity made it a worthy buy.
Cons:
Had to pay shipping. Dries out more easily than Kaiser Permanente brand.
Found that I did not need to use as much as I started with. This helped with the drying out. I use Neutrogena wrinkle-free blemish free cleanser, and olay regenerist hydrating cream. These do not have pore clogging ingredients in them.
February 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
What a waste of money........
Cons:
A big waste of money....
Id love to see the 'people' who do the Proactiv ads, get right close up to them when there is no makeup on them, fancy lighting, cameras etc and see what their skin really looks like.
Proactiv did nothing in improving my skin, the toner burnt my skin, made it red and itchy.....my skin broke out more. I tried using it twice...in a 2 year period...did nothing. This stuff sucks and is a big joke.....waste of money if you ask me!
February 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Improved my complexion and the smaller bumps but the larger bumps were still there.
Cons:
After I ran out the acne came back worse than ever.
The toner and "free" sulfur cream is the best part, the rest is just for show. I recommend to anyone with minor acne, not major like mine.
February 12, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it helped a lot when i first used it! acne went away in less then a week!
Cons:
stopped using it for around 2 weeks and it doesnt work as well.. takes a lot longer to clear my face
if you choose to use this product i strongly suggest you stick with it. otherwise your screwed.
Pros:
I'm 45 years old and have had an acne problem since 15. I heard about Practiv a few years ago and tried it.The BP was irritating at first so i reduced the usage and continued to use it with great success. Where was this product 30 years ago?!