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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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January 12, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
You have to be consistent.
This is the best product I've ever used, and I've used MANY products. My skin is not perfect, but it is closer than its ever been and I feel beautiful. I've used it for a a month and on my teenage skin it still works.
January 11, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
You can pick this up in a drugstore to use while you're waiting for your delivery of Dan's bp gel to arrive.
Cons:
It doesn't glide on or soak in as well as Dan's bp gel. It balls up. It tugs at the skin, thus irritating it.
Holds you over until Dan's bp gel arrives.
January 10, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
glides on smoothly, unscented, no white flakiness like clearasil, affordable, earth- and animal- friendly.
Cons:
none!
this works wonderfully with the rest of the regimen at keeping my skin clear. i'm so glad that i discovered dan kern's products... i was still breaking out at 32 y.o., but got it under control with this bp gel and the rest of the regimen. this is the best stuff that i've ever used. thank you, dan!!
January 10, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears up some acne. Affordable.
Cons:
Takes too long to apply.
Hearing of the problem with people having dry skin, I got the oil-free. I've only been using it for about 5 days, and I have seen changes, though no results. I had a lot of little pimples. They have gotten smaller but in their place, large pimples have developed (even though there's not as many). I really don't know if it's good or not.
January 8, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it helps ,and it leaves you feeling clean
Cons:
my skin feels hard and dry and gets flacky in areas
fromwhat i read it works for some people but not others
January 8, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smells great, cool packaging ;)
Cons:
Stops working after the first couple of weeks, after that your acne becomes worse.
Didn't work for me.
January 7, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Works!
Cons:
None, really.
You absolutely need to moisturize after using this. Even if you don't think you need it.. or even if you feel like your skinny gets too oily - you NEED non-comedogenic moisturizer to balance the over-drying that will inevitably occur if you use the bp gel according to the regimen.
January 5, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser has worked great and has improved my skin 95%. I have been so relieved at the improvement. Because the benzoyl peroxide can bleach clothing I've come up with a routine that works for me. I purchased some bundles of inexpensive, white, wash cloths. At the sink I apply it to my dry face and jawline, work it in thickly everywhere I might breakout, wait a minute or two, then wipe it off with one of the white washcloths ' sometimes dry, sometimes moistened with warm water. Then I rinse my face thoroughly with warm water and dry with another clean wash cloth. I moisturize with Cetaphil lotion afterwards. If I am showering, I wash and condition my hair first, then I dry my face, neck, chest, and shoulders with a dry, white washcloth., apply the cleanser thickly everywhere I might breakout, let it sit while I finish washing up, wipe the cleanser off with a washcloth, then rinse thoroughly in the shower.
January 3, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It is a rather good treatment for minimal acne. It works fast, and can personally applied anytime.
Cons:
It definitely smells bad and when used incorrectly, can severely dry out your skin, cause cracked lips, and bleach your clothes.
It's a great way to treat and prevent acne and pimples, but I've found the fact that I sweat, as do most people, the product runs down my face and onto my clothes, thus bleaching it and ruining it. I only use it at night, too, because it dries out my skin. Other than that, Clearsil Ultra with the tinting is awesome, and always clears my sporadic breakouts within three days, or less.
January 2, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works! I've actually found that it is very inexpensive because even though I use it twice a day, I only need to buy the 3-piece system every 5 months or so. The only thing that has ever worked for me...and I've tried everything for so long!
Cons:
The toner makes me break out, so I no longer use it--they just ship me a customized 3-piece pack that doesn't include toner. I still get occasional acne, but all in all my skin looks much better and I'm very happy with it.
Give it a good honest try--at least six months. I noticed a difference right away, just after a couple of days, so who knows. Best product out there!
Pros:
Clears the skin quickly and consistently. For severe acne it reduces it greatly, while for normal acne it can create perfect skin. Pores are minimized and redness is reduced. I've never had skin this clear.