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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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March 7, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
-will dry skin, and cause breakouts at the beginning of treatment: explained below.
-price is high, but not compared to products like murad, or dermalogica
Proactiv works but you have to give it a chance. Since most cleansers aren't all balanced to the same PH levels you going to have reactions when switching. I used the product for over a year and loved it but stopped and began breaking out again. So I've started again even tho the price is so high. This product cleanses deep, removes impurities below the surface so breakouts are going to happen at the beginning of treatment, once you get past this bump in the road you'll see clear more even toned skin, if you have moderate to oily skin.
March 3, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Ships to your house
Cons:
Everything
Waste of money. This product made my eyes and neck swell up like a balloon, now I have wrinkles under my eyes that won't go away and I'm only in my 20's. Doesn't work at all and they kept sending and charging me for the product after I called and canceled.
March 3, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It does make my skin feel smooth. I had a few pimples before using it, but they went away the next day (seriously no lie)
Cons:
my skin did start to burn/itch. Burned badly around the corners or mouth and nose
To prevent the burning/itching, i didn't put any of the product near the corners of my mouth or nose (I remembered an experience I had with clearasil where the same thing happened). However, I haven't experienced any dryness yet, and I use everything as directed.
That is probably the main problem with the people who are using it. If you do read the directions it says apply a THIN film on your face. Not a big thick layer, of course you would get adverse effects...DUH!
but then again, I've only been using it for about 1 week, will update again after a month if anything has changed
March 3, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Very easy to use, I just use the face cleanser and it works wonders! Very cheap brought mine on sale at Target for $12.00!
Cons:
Skin is a little dry so I use another moistorizer at nighttime.
Very good, much cheaper than skinid and proactive. Works great, cheap, and no cheesy comercials with jessica simpson! lol :)
March 3, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The infomercials and testimonials are so convincing, it made me give it another chance...4th time user and still not convinced.
Cons:
It's a waste of money, the guarantee should last a year, 60 days is not enough to see the damage it creates.
After a month it feels nice and shows improvement, and now at my fourth months, my skin is worse than when I started. Many little new bumps all over, blotchy redness, an embarrassing mess on my face that even makeup cannot disguise. My skin feels like sandpaper. I'm back to step one, with many months of hope gone to waste. I tried Proactive in 1998, 2001, 2004 and now again in 2008 - the last time ever. I've struggled with severe acne for 10 years and still haven't found a product that works.
March 1, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
cleared up most of my acne in a matter of weeks. reduced the swelling and redness. took care of those extremely painful pimples that are buried deep within the skin. also, i love the way the products smell.
Cons:
dried out my skin which then caused it to become flaky.
because using it twice a day was too much for my skin, i began using it at night time only. because of this my acne began to reappear again. i stopped using it because my skin couldn't handle it. i would recommend people like myself who had the same problem the gentle formula proactiv has created. i never experienced the "bleaching" problem which is just fine with me. also, use a sunscreen because that's the main thing that causes dryness for proactiv users.
February 27, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
At first, the toner would make my skin glow. Didn't last long though.
Cons:
It's only made me break out more. I have had the worst pimples in my life since using it. I've even developed a few very painful and large cystic pimples that now have scared my face.
I ordered this product hoping to clear up simple problems such as clogged pores, black heads and the occassional pimple but ended up getting opposite results.
I understand that some acne products/medications tend to make your skin worse at first and then will eventually clear it up....that didn't happen in my case. It just keeps getting worse.
I canceled my membership w/ Proactiv this week and I'm hoping that my face can just go back to normal. I rather get the occassional pimple than scars.
February 26, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
All natural. Healing properties. Lasts at least 6 month's for only $19.00. Natural soap is awesome!!!!
Cons:
None.
I didn't have your typical acne. I had large cystic acne from the age of 22, now 37. I have been using this product for about 6 month's mow and I am always being stopped and asked what am I doing to get such a great complexion. I share. This is it for me!!! I also use all their moisturizer's. All wonderful. This is a no nonsense company and they are very personable. I email a question and within 5 minutes, I get a response. This product and all other products they offer has dramatically transformed my skin. Their natural soap is great for whole body.
February 25, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
The price of the starter kit is on par with other similar products, and if you purchase at Clinique Bonus time, free gifts are always thrown in. My skin is very oily, and it reduces oil in just one day. Everything is clearer within 2 days.
Cons:
I wish the starter kit lasted long than one month, but that's not really the product's fault.
The package says to use it in the morning and in the evening, and that's the best way. If you use more frequently, you'll get dry skin. Less frequently, and it might not work for you. Do not put the toner or the lotion near the eye area - dryness will occur, and they weren't really intended for that area anyway.
February 25, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Only stuff that'll work at all with my skin
cheap
fast
Cons:
dries white
doesn't clear my acne completly
everything else has made my skin worse.
oxy is the only thing i've found so far that works.
i use this after i wash my face at night (with regular facewash follwed by oxy face wash)
then again before i go to school.
you cn tell when i dont use it
Pros:
Product works, but like some stated above "it's not a miracle product" and is in fact one of the Best on the current acne prevention market.