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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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June 7, 2012
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Cons:
Vastly drying.
Hard to wear makeup over the top without looking like a cakey flaking mess.
This stuff is quite amazing I use it regularly as part of my Regimen. I've been using it for about 6 weeks and it really has made a difference especially to my t zone area which flared after I started working nights at a rock club. However you will need to use a decent oil free moisturiser with this one as it dries you out something chronic! I recommend Dermalogica Active Moist as it delivers enough moisture to get rid of flakes (and allow foundation to be applied over the top) but without being a massive clogger!
Back to Quinoderm 5, it's readily available at Boots or [link removed] where you can bulk buy :D Which is good news for us Regimen users in the UK! I wouldn't get the full strength Quinoderm unless you have real tough skin like a baby rhino cos that stuff is way too harsh to use with the Regimen!
May 15, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It worked on reducing the acnes. That was true.But it just let u happy for this several months then horrible thing just starts!!!!
Cons:
I used them for around 3 to 4 months. It did work during the second and the third month. But it dried my skin hella horrible. My face got peeled. So I had to put some lotion on it. Then my skin just felt so oily and kinda liked breaking on drying. Then I stopped to use them. After one week, I went to play sport and sweated a lot. Then I felt my skin so sensitive. When I got home to stand in front of the mirror, my face got 10times worser in one day. I just tell u guys before to buy this products
This product is going to make ur skin super super sensitive. Oh my god. It would work on ur skin in the first two or three months. But after these months the horrible thing just starts. It will make ur acne to be worser 100timez. Now I just wanna destroy this company.
May 13, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- refreshes skin
- feels fresh after using it
- heals my acne
- 60 day money back guarantee
Cons:
Nothing
This is how acne products work, they dont just clear your skin right away, in week 1-2 you seem to think its getting worse, but really its not, its just making all your pimples pop out, than it clears them after. But ya for some people it works, for others it drys there skin out.
April 3, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Fast results
Not harsh on your skin
Cons:
Doesn't work on oily skin
Stops working after a while
After about a month, my skin didn't improve at all and started going back to the way it was.
April 2, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Very effective
A fresh, mint-like scent
Cleared my acne in two weeks
Cons:
Dries just a little bit, nothing major though.
This is the best cleanser I have used. I really does what it says. It has really kept my acne down. I don't get acne that much because of this product.
March 26, 2012
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Easy to apply
Smells good
Relatively inexpensive
Cons:
DRYING
Doesn't work (if it does, very slowly)
I have very light but stubborn acne that's very difficult to conceal. This product only made my acne redder, and stopped it from forming, didn't treat it. I would recommend this product for harboring future acne, if it weren't sooooo drying! I have very VERY oily skin, and go through much make-up and oil sheets a day and this product managed to extremely dry it out. Even with a lot of moisturizer (applied almost hourly) the areas where I applied the spit treatment were so flaky, concealer couldn't cover it, and water couldn't sooth the burning. Furthermore, I've tried almost everything, from prescription to store-bought to online orders, and there are MANY products with a higher amount of benzoyl peroxide that are much gentler than this! I highly recommend Clean & Clear spot treatments. They are more specific to YOUR problems, not only fight acne but prevent it and fade past marks, and work much better and much faster for a much smaller price.
February 24, 2012
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
-Helped with some acne
Cons:
-dried skin out like crazy
-uses benzoyl peroxide (free radical)
I'm 15, I have combination skin, and light-moderate acne.
Benzoyl peroxide is just about the worst thing that you can put on your skin. You're skin actually can get addicted to it. I used to use it and when I stopped my skin freaked out, and it took 2 months to return to normal. Have you noticed how all the drugstore stuff has stopped using it and switched to salicylic acid? Benzoyl peroxide is and causes free radicals on your skin, which causes premature aging. I'd take these adolescent, temporary pimples over nasty wrinkles in my 20s any day.
February 8, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I don't understand what these other people are complaining about it works great give it some time to work and when using the cleaner don't scrub your face off lightly massage it on and if your skin is oily or combination for gods sake use the daily oil control and oil free moisturizer it helps big time!!!!
Cons:
When buying this system don't think cheapest think what will work right and better for your skin..
Bottom line it works great
February 7, 2012
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Affordable
Cons:
Red dry skin, didn't clear acne, started developing cysts.
Did not clear my acne even tho I used It twice a day while in the shower for 4 months. Everyday I still woke up with new zits. After using this I started developing cysts. Will make your face red as a tomato, people thought I was blushing on certain occasions.
February 6, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
NOTHING
Cons:
Dried my skin
Free radical
Doesn't cure the problem just masks it
I had a a bad breakout and resorted to benzoyl peroxide as a quick fix. It only exacerbated the problem making my skin so dry I couldn't even move my face, the skin started uncontrolabley peeling and became red. NO moisturizer helped I couldn't wear make up because my skin would flake off... I deeply regret this and now use tea tree oil on spots and it dries them up fast without overdrying the surrounding skin..,manuka honey and a sea salt scrub is an awesome exfoliator and moisturizer. benzoyl peroxide is a harsh chemical and although I will not deny that it works, the side effects are way too extreme. They are more holistic ways such as tea tree, mauka honey, vitamin supplements, diet change, and saw palmetto for hormonal acne. Give a more natural attempt a chance it's better for your overall health!
Pros:
Helps with acne in time.
Especially effective in the T-zone (for tiny frequent spots)
Quinoderm 5 is the most ideal thing for the Regimen in the UK I feel.
Vastly reduces the frequency of larger cysts and inflammatory spots.
The cheapest thing ever!