Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Reviews
3.5
20781 Reviews
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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Note: Benzoyl peroxide clears the skin completely when applied correctly.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Side Effects
Low-Medium
Benzoyl Peroxide
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.
Benzoyl Peroxide
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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Compare To Other Treatments
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August 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

you will never break out again and your skin will look amazing

Cons:

you must use it religiously to see results

I know first hand what some of you are saying about proactiv making your skin itchy, sensitive, red, etc... That used to happen to me too until i started incorporating a moisturizer into my routine... here are a few tips: Use proactiv night AND day EVERYDAY to see results. Use a moisturizer and sunscreen EVERYDAY OR ELSE YOUR SKIN WILL BECOME RED, IRRITATED, AND/OR FEEL REALLY TIGHT!!! that is the key to proactiv if you follow your regular routine with a moisturizer (i use olay regenerist) then you will see the full results! and SUNSCREEN IS A MUST! acne products leave your skin extra sensitive to the sun... BELIEVE ME I STARTED USING PROACTIV WHEN I WAS IN 6TH GRADE!! I AM NOW 18 YEARS OLD AND A SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL AND THIS STUFF WORKS!!! i also recommend you use an eye cream (I use olay regenerist eye) also don't expect to see perfect skin in a week it takes time but you will notice a big change by week 3!
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August 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Our son is 14, The product has helped reduce his acne.

Cons:

Proactiv damages clothing, sheets, towels and any colored fabic that it touches. The price is very high considering that you will need to replace clothing. Weaid $26 a month with about $250 extra by the time we figure out what was causing the damage.

Proactiv has rude customer service. Similar products can be bought at the local Walmart must less expensive. People should band together and file a class action law suite against these crooks. You are sent a 2 month supply that only last 1 month, but your are billed twice.
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August 10, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

clear up acne for a few days

Cons:

my skin stop responding to this product after that...

not a long term acne solution
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August 9, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

good cleanser

Cons:

Very dry skin, redness worse than ever, acne worst than ever, expensive.

It doesnt work! If you have sensitive skin like me ill make you worst than ever
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August 3, 2007
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

I can't say enough about this product. I was a skeptic but in the first few times I used it I could tell that it was amazing. It works fast!!! It is the cleanest feel I have ever felt. My skin is so happy!!!

Cons:

The only con is that I didn't find it before I spent thousands of dollars on every other product you can think of.

This absolutely works! I bought a whole line of product with their AMAZING soap, scrub and three lotions. They even sent me travel sizes for free along with extra soap. The night lotion is to die for. I wake up with beautiful skin. The scrub is totally addicting. You will want to use it more than the recommended once per day, but don't...just trust the product. You will find that your new healthy complexion will inspire you to clean up other parts of your body. You will want to take better care of yourself. I know this sounds like a lot to expect from a skin care product but when you have tried as much as I have and cried over terrible and painful breakouts with one disappointment after another in ineffective and overpriced treatments...you will know how this kind of exuberance can occur. Don't hesitate to try this! The company has been amazing with fast shipping and great communication.
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August 3, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

works, CLEARED UP MY SKIN IN 1 WEEK, i DON'T EVEN HAVE BLACKHEADS ANYMORE, GOES ON WELL OVER MAKEUP. i love this STUFF!!!! tHE NUMBER 1 ACNE PRODUCT EVER!!!!!! iT REALLY WORKS ii PROMISE

Cons:

NONE

IF YOU WANT CLEAR SKIN GET THIS PRODUCT JUST MAKE SURE YOU USE IT I KEEP IT ON YOUR FACE ALWAYS. I FEEL NAKED WITHOUT IT NOW
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August 2, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

It's much better than anything else I've tried.

Cons:

I was really hoping that using it religiously over time would clear my acne completely, but although there is a big improvement, it stubbornly refuses to clear totally.

I really wish it didn't cost so much (as it has to come over the Atlantic to reach me) and that someone in England would start to distribute it!
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August 2, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Is effective and works quickly (~2-4 days)

Cons:

Can bleach clothing

Best bang for your buck.
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July 31, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

the part of my face that DOESN'T have acne looks smoother than ever before.....

Cons:

my face feels irriated,dry and tight. my pimples aren't clearing up, but they are becomming bigger and redder!i have never felt this dry before!kinda pricy.

This not the miracle product that i thought it would be. I was shocked that it made my skin WORSE! i guess i'm a sucker for good commericials! The truth is if you're skin is sensitive or you have little acne, this is not for you. find something that will sooth and heal the skin, not attack it!! if anyone knows an acne product that will sooth and heal- let me know!!
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July 29, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Repairing Lotion 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide)

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After a month or two you get lots of complements about your clear skin. Pretty easy to use and not really expensive.

Cons:

You have to use it for a while, not just a week or two and then dump it.

It does take a month or more but once you've used it for that long i think it really does the trick. My face has fully cleared up and the pimples are not coming back while I still use this product. I have tried so many products, even really flashy expensive skin treatment lines and this has been the best by far. Will not ever go back to other products.
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  1. Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
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