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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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February 9, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Cons:
Only reduces acne slightly.
Been using it for a year and my acne has been about the same. Keeps acne at a controlled level but thats about it
February 6, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It keeps your skin under control. It might not leave your skin PERFECTLY clear, but it does a good job at keeping breakouts under control.
Cons:
If you over do it, it can dry out your skin and leave it a bit flakey. You need to consider the fact that your skin needs to get used to BP if it's never been exposed to it before. So it might me a bit red in the beginning.
It's not for everyone, my skin is looking alot better than before but I'm considering using other products since proactiv doesn't do much for blackheads/milia/scars. Usage: almost 3 years
February 5, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
dried out my skin
broke out even more than before
still breaking out even more than before 1 month after stopping product use.
i started using proactine to get rid of the occasional pimple. now i have even more than before. my skin looks ten times worse than it did before.i started using procative.
February 3, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Priced right. Did see a difference in a few days. Got a few new ones, but they were gone within days.
Cons:
The lotion seems to be somewhat griddy. I always use a Vit E lotion after the AcneFree lotion is absorbed. Have not noticed any dryness or redness. Has anyone lost eyelashes since using the lotion?
I should be past the acne stage of my life, but I am not. This product is finally making me acne free. I will continue using it and I would recommended it. I hope that others continue to share their experiences. It is a good tool for all users
February 3, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Light, non-irritating, very easily absorbed without the poreclogging ingredients in "vanishing" type creams, doesn't leave a peeling residue like other gels, CHEAP, not tested on animals, prevents breaking out!
Cons:
None.
Highly recommended for anyone who has acne.
February 3, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE!
Cons:
-Takes out all moisture in face!
-Burns like hell when you use it!
-Made my face really red!
I thought that Proactiv would really work for me, so i told my mom to buy me Proactiv 2 weeks ago. After i started using it, 2 days later my face got really dry and it got irritated to the Proactiv. EVERYTIME i used the cleanser it would dry up my face and when i put on the toner it made it even worse and worst of all it BURNED so bad, the repairing lotion was even worse! After about 5 minutes that the repairing lotion had been on, it turned my face completely red like i got a really bad sunburn. i stopped using it for about 3 days and my face is still red. it did NOT help at all and it was way to espenzive. i still have my recipt and i hope i can return it.
February 1, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Dries up pimples (especially whiteheads) very quickly. It took about two days of three applications throughout each day to rid my face of it's current and most visible blemishes.
Cons:
Burns a little, but not too badly. Doesn't get rid of bumps beneath the skin, rather, it deals with them once they've surfaced.
Works well on whiteheads, with fast results.
February 1, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared it in the beggining.
refining mask really does help.
Cons:
it gets immune to your skin at some point.
it makes the skin oily and darker.
even though it does itch, do not use another product, because it would be hard to return back to the original effects of proactive.
January 31, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
-It works well and quickly
-It didn't dry out my skin when I used it along with a moisturizer
-It didn't cost too much
Cons:
-It's kind of sticky and gooey
-It left my skin with white residue if I didn't use a moisturizer afterwards
-It didn't take away much of the oilyness of my face
It works well if your skin isn't oily or sensitive. If your skin is very sensitive, don't use this. And if your skin is oily, don't expect this to help it be shine-free.
January 30, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Great price, works quickly, easy to use, no smell, less drying then previosly used products.
Cons:
None!
I had mild to moderate acne on my face my whole adult life. Found this by chance on the internet. (My next step was going to be an expensive dermotologist.) I love this stuff! I don't find it to be too drying. I put it on after my shower, it dries while I do my hair, and then I mosturize and put make-up on. At night, an hour or more before bed, I wash my face with the cleanser, put BP on thick, let it dry, mosturize and go to bed. Won't stain sheets if you let it dry first! My face has not been this clear in years. It has really helped my to be more confident. Great product!
Pros:
Controls Acne, Does not get rid of it.