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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 12, 2006
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
I have tried this product for about 3 months now. At first, it dried out my zits after a few days, then I had a HUGE breakout. The BP is supposed to draw out the impurities from under the skin. But give it time, it will go away. The only problem I have is the red hyperpigmentation it leaves behind. I use differin gel every other night (along with the acnefree face wash ONLY) to help with the scar fading. It does dry out my face, but that is what oil-free moisturizer is for. Overall, I would say it is worth trying this product. Proactiv is twice as expensive and the grainy material in the cleanser irritated my face very badly.
October 12, 2006
THiS WORKS GREAT!! iT HAS iMPROVED MY FACE ALOT! i FEEL BETTER AND iM NOT AFRAiD TO GO OUT iN PUBLiC ANYMORE! iT WORKS FOR ME, BUT NOT FOR EVERYONE i FEAR TO SAY. i LOVE NATURE'S CURE. JUST TRY AND SEE HOW iT WORKS FOR YOU!
October 11, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
everything
three words: F**k You ProActiv
October 8, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Burned my skin
Do not use without consalting a doctor. I've burned my skin badly. Red spots appeared a week later and now it itches a lot. Do not use!!!!!
October 18, 2006
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
noticed immediate improvement, helped fade existing scars
Cons:
Hard to get last of creams out of bottle
I am in my early thirties and have had mild acne for as long as I can remember (3-5 blemishes at any given time). My big problem is that when the blemishes themselves resolve, I am left with dark spots of scarring on my medium toned skin. I have tried many different products through the years, but nothing with much success, so when I saw the AcneFree trial pack at Wal-Mart for $2.47 I figured what the heck! Boy, am I glad I did! After just one day of use, I noticed a difference in my skin--it felt smoother, looked more even-toned and there were no new blemishes. After a week of using it, my skin is completely free of acne and my scars have lightened up significantly! I am going to try the AcneFree scar treatment in conjunction with this to see how that works... For the price and the ease of use, I wish I had discovered this years ago! I highly recommend this for anyone with skin like mine--oily with moderate acne.
October 18, 2013
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
AWFUL
Pros:
None
Cons:
Bleaches your skin
Makes you go red
Hurts like hell
do not use this cream it has bleach in it. I used it and I woke up the next morning with my skin bright red and puffy, IT BLEACHED ME, I am in a lot of pain and have to go through utter embarrassment of a red swollen up face for two weeks, due to this cream, I strongly recommend NEVER TO USE IT.
August 29, 2013
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Made it worse
Cons:
Made it way worse!
slimy texture
smells
i have moderate acne and used this for more than a month. Have put up with terrible acne for weeks after using this and will stop immediately!
July 18, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
refining mask
I have only tried the refining mask and if i dabbed a bit on a spot and left it over night it really helped to reduce the size and redness!
June 27, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
I Love Proactive 3 Step Acne System
Pros:
It results in some days
Surprising results from proactive
natural ingredients
Cons:
High price
NA
nA
I Love Proactive 3 Step Acne System ! I've Been using this system since 2 years and my face now is 90%clearer.I'm 29 Years old and i've been struggling to get rid of these acne marks.I tried so many products and this is the only product that actually helped my face.My advise is just keep on using the Proactive 3 Step Acne System best results.
June 10, 2013
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
10% Benzoyl Peroxide Lotion/Cream Treatment (store generics)
Pros:
Reduces Inflamed pimples
Great for mild or occasional breakouts
Affordable
Cons:
Not always effective for those with moderate to severe acne (get Accutane!)
May dry or burn face for those with extra sensitive skin
1-5% of this treatment will do nothing. Get 10% only.
This is not a cure for acne. In fact, I only recommend this product to those experiencing mild to fairly mild breakouts or those who very rarely get any breakouts. Great for spot treating those extra inflamed pimples. I HIGHLY recommend the 10% version of this. You can get it for under six bucks if you spend a couple minutes digging for it through the store's generic brands.
Pros:
has none except for the nice smell