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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 31, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Cons:
None
I've used this product for 6 months and my skin is beautiful!
August 30, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It took away all the little acne,
Cons:
but then i get these huge hard things. It made my acne worse. It seems to me that it may work for people but only for a short time until the skin becomes resistent. I would not suggest this product.
Don't bother, it is no miracle. Look for something else.
August 29, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
didn't really find any pros
Cons:
Didn't do anything to my acne! It didn't do anything to my zits and meanwhile my acne just got worse!
I wouldn't suggest this product to anybody
August 29, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It appears to work and feels great on your skin.
Cons:
Experienced really dry skin after usage...
It is a product that appears to work. I would reccomend people consult their dermatologist but yes, you should probably try this.... you never know, it might work for you.
August 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
leaves skin decently soft
Cons:
DOES NOT WORK!!!!! I thought if i use the system for a while it may start to work, I have used it for a year now and my skin still looks HORRIBLE. I still break out all the time. The product is only for people who have very MINOR cases of acne.
You should only use this product if you are someone who only gets montly breakouts -- a few pimples or something minor. NOT FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE ACNE
August 22, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Usually works well, cleans skin, non-irritating, reduces acne overall
Cons:
Doesn't always prevent breakouts, doesn't help with oily skin, EXPENSIVE, annoying to wait for mail shipments, can't skip a treatment
I had a pretty bad case of acne since middle school, and everything else I used just aggravated it. I tried Proactiv and it worked pretty quickly, so I stuck with it for years. It IS effective - just not all the time. Big zits still flare up pretty frequently. The only difference is that the product makes them go away a little faster than they would otherwise. I'm currently looking for another treatment to switch to. It's good stuff, but it's not the miracle that the infomercials say.
August 22, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Cheap & works at first. Easy to find at drugstores, or Costco for bigger bottles.
Cons:
BAD for sensitive skin even though it says otherwise on packaging.
I didn't think I had sensitive skin before I starting using this product, but now my skin has become very dry and my acne got a lot worse.
I have pretty mild acne, so when the stuff I used to use seemed like it wasn't working anymore I switched to AcneFree, thinking maybe I needed something stronger. I expected it to make my acne a little worse for a few weeks (it explains that on the website) but it never got better! I decided to wait it out a few months because of what I read on the website and other websites for similiar products, but now that it's been 3 months I'm DONE. I have a lot of little under the skin bumps on my temples, cheeks and chin now, and when I breakout I get large painful pimples. This product is just way too irritating to skin that is sensitive.
On the other hand, it has worked pretty well for other people I know.
August 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
packages arrive late
product doesn't really do what it says it will do, i used the product on a daily basis and never saw an improvement; for less money i can get something at my pharmacy that's more effective and i don't have to wait or pay shipping costs. I believe it's purely celebrity endorsement that has this product selling not it's effectiveness.
August 20, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Cleared my skin rather quickly
Cons:
none
Great Product!
August 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
skin feels soft and clear
Cons:
hate auto-ship, when i want more, i'll buy it
to anyone who has only used this for a month or less and sees no results, or it worsens, that is what happens with any acne product. it has to push everything out of your skin before it can heal and start to clear your skin. you have to give it time, just give it a fair shot, don't be so impatient!
Pros:
- Effective
- Inexpensive