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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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October 1, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
It doesn't help 100%
Billing is horrible
customer service is horrible
ok so in my opinion the older proactiv worked much better than their never version.
It has never dried my skin out and my face feels smoother overall. But I am still getting acne on my chin and forehead and I use this consistently everyday. I am disappointed as the older version made my skin so clear.
The biggest Problem with Proactiv is their customer service. I have never dealt with such unprofessional customer service. They are clueless and Never answer your questions. Billing is horrible. I have sent out 2 different checks which they claim after 2 months they have not received so I canceled one and then they finally receive it and try to cash it. I told them I was canceling it and now they have added another $5.00 for my bad check UGH! After a week of going back and forth with them I canceled my account. It is not worth the hassle. The charge more than they say and can never give me an itemized list of what I bought and payed for. Thankfully I have bank proof and also paypal receipts!
I like it but I will NEVER purchase from Proactiv again. It has been a nightmare.
September 30, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NOTHING GOOD ABOUT IT
Cons:
made my skin extremely dry
my skin is flaking and feels like its going to crack it burns my skin to use it and makes my face so red and itchy i cant stop itching even after moisturiser
i hate this stuff, its made me break out in pimples that i never had in the first place, over drys my skin and burns my face. horrible
September 30, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Cleared up skin significantly
Seems to be lightening up my scars
Cons:
Takes a couple weeks to work. Dried up my pimples, which was awesome, but they looked crusty and moisturizer didn't really work for that.
I'm 18 years old and I've been suffering with acne for like, 6 years. It's horrible.
I hated looking in the mirror cause I was so ashamed at how I looked, but this product has helped my confidence level so much. In the beginning, it made my skin look crusty and nothing took that away, but about 2-3 weeks later, all those pimples (and there were a lot) went away. My skin looks way better than before and I'm feeling more confident. I also have a lot of scars from previous acne and it seems to be lightening those up too which I'm SUPER excited about.
And my skin is very stubborn. It doesn't work with anything. I've tried almost every product out there. This is the first one that's really working for me. I would definitely recommend this product.
September 20, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It worked in the beginning very well
Cons:
after more then 1 year it stopped working
Don't get it, it will stop working! I regret buying it!
August 25, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Product lasts 3 months or so. It works great for my cysts and adult acne!
Cons:
Wish I could find it in the stores, haha!
Hands down, I've tried everything from Sea Breeze, Oxy, Proactiv, Seacret (has a nice facial mud, but it doesn't clear the pores as touted), Clearasil, Clean & Clear, and Neutrogena. None of these products come close!
August 25, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
+ Made my skin feel nice afterwards sometimes
+ Might work for people with moderate to very light acne.
+ I really liked the Refining mask.
Cons:
+ Very Expensive
+ Didn't really work after a while
+ My skin felt irritated when I put the
Toner on sometimes.
I have combonation skin. Oily everywhere else but cheeks. I used this when I was 12-13. It worked sort of. But that was because I didn't have very many zits. I would recommend this to someone who has very oily skin. I really hope I find something that works.
August 17, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
kept new pimples from flaring up.
Cons:
None.
the bottom line is that this stuff did nothing for my skin, but when i was using it i didnt get any new pimples on my face.
August 9, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The old Proactiv worked fine for me years ago. I had no problems with it as it wasn't too harsh on my skin back then. My skin wasn't sensitive though so that may be a factor as to why it worked so well.
- The old Proactiv would most likely help those with mild-moderate acne.
Cons:
DO NOT USE THIS IF YOU HAVE SENSITIVE/DRY SKIN.
- I stupidly used this when I was in an irrational mood...due to frustration with my acne and other personal stresses. The new Proactiv exacerbated my condition terribly. I never got indented scars before I used this earlier this year. But the cleanser was so drying that my face would peel horribly, especially my cheeks. And only a water-based moisturizer helped any.
- Not recommended for severe acne.
I dropped the Proactiv which screwed up my skin worse than it ever was after about a month. I didn't want tto deal with unnecessary permanent scars. I ended up realizing that stress was a major factor in my acne. I was sleeping way too late and I think soy milk which I switched to as opposed to dairy caused me to get ugly zits on my chin (I never broke out on my chin like this before) as well as my cheeks. It's been about a week since I quit eating meat, eating/drinking dairy or drinking soy milk, and pretty much sticking to fruits and veggies and I haven't gotten a single worrisome zit. Before I was getting a few every two days that would turn into cysts that would pop easily when washed with warm water. I didn't think stress was a factor at first but it really was. I thought my acne was bad before but after I spent weeks and weeks (embarrassingly...) crying about it, it got so much worse. Also, drink a lot of water and consider doing yoga/going organic/vegan. Although I do crave sugary foods, i feel so much more at ease when I eat natural food. And unless you have an allergy to it, it's very unlikely to break you out. So, I wouldn't personally recommend any benzoyl peroxide wash if you have sensitive skin with severe acne. I started using Retin-A (reluctantly, as I dreaded an initial breakout that may screw up my face even more) and after about 2.5 weeks, I'm already seeing a difference. I don't have a single ugly cyst on my face, only a couple of small whiteheads, and some Post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation...due to horrible stress. But if stress isn't the problem, and changing your diet doesn't help, along with Retin-A, yoga to calm you down, etc., then I still wouldn't recommend a harsh cleanser. See a doctor because it's most likely an internal problem that is probably fixable - hormones, organ function, whatever. Hope this helps someone.
August 7, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Clears acne, easy to apply, great for oily face.
Cons:
Doesn't work on blackheads, when raining or in pool the cream comes off face, small tube.
This product was what I started with for the 3 step Acne.org regimen by Dan before going to the gel. In just 3 weeks my face was clear using this product. Just follow the steps of the regimen when using this product and your face will most likely clear up, mine did.
August 7, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
-no yucky smell
-non greasy
-reasonable price (except for shipping and handling)
-can wear during the day because it does not make face super oily/greasy
-not tested on animals
Cons:
-only 2.5% bp (see comments below)
-VERY drying when i first started the regimen
Overall, this product is good. I started Dan's acne plan about 4 months ago. I had never bought ANYTHING online before, but i was desperate, as my acne had flared up (I was previously on accutane, and for about a year my skin was beautiful! but after that year, my skin went back to what it had been before accutane treatment). I did not want to buy this product, as it had only 2.5% bp instead of the 10% bp i was using. However, i did not notice a difference between 2.5% and 10%; both worked the same for me, and I bought this one because it was cheaper. This is NOT a cure to acne; I still continued to break out, but my pimples were much smaller in size and redness. I gave this item a 3 because it did not cure my acne; it helped, but I was very disappointed that it was not an acne "cure." Overall, though, the regimen is probably the most effective (and safest) acne plan I have tried.
Pros:
It's helps a little, made my skin smooth in some areas