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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.
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January 2, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
the cleanser is drying, especially in the winter. it's not as bad in the summer. effectiveness got worse after a while.
it cleared me up at first, but after a couple of months it stopped working. the bottle gets less and less effective over time, so don't buy the three-month supply, but get a new set each month. i noticed amazing results after opening a new set. sooo. it's pretty good, but it's not THE ONE, at least not for me. try it out, though, just in case. :)
December 29, 2006
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
works at first and will make pimples smaller over nite
Cons:
-doesnt get rid of black heads.
i would try it if i was you but it migth irratate your skin.
December 28, 2006
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It really seems to be helping with the acne. It clears the pimples up pretty fast.
Cons:
I have extremely dry and sensitive skin, and this makes it very dry and flaky, but I just moisturize all the time and it kind of helps.
This is a good product. I have tried seriously everything else (and when I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING!); Arbonne, Clearasil, Origins, Differin, Proactive, Evoclin, Cetaphil, etc. I am also currently on oral antibiotics. If you are wondering if you should try this or not, please do. I promise you it will help you. And to all the people that say that it makes your acne worse, DUH!.. anytime you start something new, especially something with benzoyl peroxide, it's going to clear your pores and bring everything to the surface, but soon kill the bacteria and make it go away. Try the product and be patient =)
December 24, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It has a nice scent and seems very convincing when you read the leaflet inside... the rejuvinating toner makes your skin tingle (which means its working) and the repairing lotion is very light.
Cons:
YET, it didn't work for me. Too pricey.
I have moderateish acne, but PERSISSTANT acne. gross. I thought, 'hey the ppl on the commercials say it works, i'll just try it'.. stooopid. It made my acne better but i still had acne, which i thought was a waste of money so i got off it. Then i got on dan's regimine. pshh.. no. didnt work. now im on benzaclin, yay!
December 23, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Gets rid of acne fast!
Cons:
Expensive?
Proactiv is the best..if you have acne PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE go buy it it helps your face look clearer in 3 days!
it works! i love proactiv!
December 19, 2006
Pros:
No RX required
Cons:
Expensive, Dried out my skin
I used this product for 6 months and it did nothing but dry out my skin. I suffered from moderate acne before starting the product, but it became severe by the time I was done. I have finally decided to see a dermatologist.
December 18, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
Doesn't work! I used it for over a year and nothing changed. I still have nasty breakouts, more actually and more acne scars. It's a rip off and they're using big time celebrities to trick people into thinking it works.
It's a waste of money !
Waste of money!
It's a big hype but does nothing but give people false hopes
December 15, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked great at clearing my mild/moderate acne. I was clear, never 100%, but that didnt matter, it cleared my skin and I was left with people telling me I had great skin (for a guy! ha)!
Cons:
Unfortunately it didn’t last, after about 14 months of use, my acne suddenly re-appeared and this time, worse than it was before the use of Proactive!! I now use the DKR system! The price is insane, but as mentioned, if it works at keeping you clea
Great, but maybe it stops working after a considerable amount of time. Whenever I did get spots whilst on this regimen, they were usually huge and a lot worse than the spots I had before I started with this product!
December 14, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works great, I can't believe how well and quickly it works.
Cons:
Cost........it sucks frankly. My daughter and I share a kit because it is so expensive, we can't afford two.
Great product.....but too expensive.
December 11, 2006
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
price, available at a store whenever you need it
Cons:
leaky packaging
Recently, my dermatologist put me on Tazorac, which was so drying I had to stop it after a week of use because my face was literally covered in flaking skin and would burn when I washed it or used an exfoliator. After stopping the Tazorac, I decided to try a Proactiv kit. My mom suggested that I try and find a more affordable (but similar) product before ordering, so I did a little research online and found Klear Action. Most of the reviews seemed to be positive, so we went out to Target and bought a kit for $19.99. I used Klear Action for the first time that night, and the next morning I was amazed to see that my pimples had already started to disappear! I've been using it for 3 days now, and though I still have pimples and scarring left, they are significantly less noticeable. The product is great, and it does exactly what it promises. I hope to see even better results in the week to come. I recommend Klear Action to anyone who has acne but doesn't want to pay for expensive products!
Pros:
this helped a LOT at the beginning, especially with small bumps on my forehead.