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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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February 24, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Dryness
I used this product a couple years ago and wasn't patient enough to let it work.. Now i'm giving it another go around and I love it. It's clearing up my skin very nicely. Only complaint is the dryness so after the repairing lotion I use my arbonne night cream (before bed) that helps a lot, plus the arbonne is an amazing cream in itself! I actually just use it before bed, and in the morning I have an oatmeal/honey/almond facial scrub I made which helps slush off the dry skin. My skin just looks better and better everyday! Hope it works for you!
February 23, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
It didn't sting my skin badly or cause lots of redness like so many other acne medications have done.
Cons:
It is not an overnight product, when it comes to how quickly it clears up acnce. Also, I don't care for its scent.
This is one product that I really tried to stay faithful to but couldn't. I like that it had a lower percentage of benzoyl peroxide. However, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide is a slow worker and I just am a bigger fan of higher strength benzoyl peroxide products than this super lower low strength instead.
February 21, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
i used this product for 4 months straight- it seemed to work for the first month- but after i was back to regular acne.
Cons:
stopped working, and you need a side moisturizer- because this product will dry out your skin. plus it burns a little.
I'm 18 with a hormone inbalance and weird cycles (cause my combonation moderate acne) + dry skin and it did not work for me... so i stopped using it and now use dove white bar soap = persa gel 10 by clean and clear and clean and clean moisturizer- and im noticing a difference due to the persa gel. Proactiv maybe it works better for others, but not so for me! its up to you to try it.
February 21, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It does get rid of pimples for the most part.
Cons:
It burns, it hasnt gotten rid of all of my pimples, my face is peeling like a lizard.
Its good if you dont have sensitive skin, you have to use it religiously or there's no point at all. It has gotten rid of 75% of my pimples and I've only been using it for 5 days. Im at the point now that my face burns BADLY from it and my skin is peeling. Im going to try it for about a month and if nothing changes from this point give up. Its worth a shot.
February 20, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Clears skin fast!
Cons:
None so far.
My experience with this product has been consistently excellent. It clears my skin fast and keeps it that way, even the blackheads are completely gone after just a day or two. I use it at night only. For some reason, this is the ONLY benzoyl peroxide product that really works for me. I have tried multiple brands and none of the other products clear my skin quite as fast as this one. Not sure why... Not complaining, though. :)
February 17, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
completely dried out my skin to the point i had blotchy red marks all over my cheeks, the driest part of my face. and constant stinging of the face with out even touching.
start with small applications to let ur skin adust to the amounts of acid, if skin is sensitive.
February 16, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
started clearing overnight redness and swelling reduced!
Cons:
the wash is kind of runny
its awesome
February 14, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
will make your acne worse!
i use to have a couple of pimples here and there on my forehead then i started using proactive...it cleared up my skin for about the first yr then it just stop working...i started breaking out everywhere!...i then ordered the extra strength package (big mistake) thinking i needed something stronger....i had a reaction to it and broke out horribly! i had about 30 cysts on my face...it made my life a living hell...i stopped using it and went to a dermatologist to get my face treated...its been 3 yrs now and i still haven't healed from the scars...my face will never be the same...proactiv ruin my social life...don't put dis crap on ur face...you'll be sorry
February 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
my acne didn't get worse...
Cons:
it didn't get any better!!
it didn't do anything, and for such an expensive product, it really should have!
February 7, 2009
Product used: Brevoxyl-4 (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Cream)
Pros:
cleared some of my adult acne, but I can't say more because I have been using it only for 8 days!
Cons:
The smeell is really annoying!
I have been using brevoxyl mixed with Avene diacneal (this was the prescribed tratment from my dermatologist) for 8 days now and I am pleased with the results. I don't really have that much acne, but the last months I had a hormonal break out, especially on my chin, which kind of weird because when I han real acne in my teens (I am 34 now), I only had ance on my cheeks. Anyway I was very depressed of my latest skin condition so after trying some products I finally decided to go to the derm. So far I am very pleased with the results. But I must mention that I do not use brevoxyl on its own but in conjuction with avene diacneal.
Pros:
Works really well, will clear up pimples