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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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November 23, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Cons:
$20 plus shipping
wish it was a little cheaper but if it works i'm willing to pay
Try it. It can't hurt and it has worked for my skin when nothing else in the last 11 years has.
November 19, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
nice packaging and smell
Cons:
everything - expensive, not easy to acquire, irritating
This stuff was horrible on my face and did nothing. Not only that, but the lotion made me into a complete greaseball and just added to my problems....blah, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, there are such better quality products out there for your face for much cheaper.
November 17, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
It cleared up my acne really fast and good. It only took one day to show results and I was very pleased with the results until....
Cons:
panoxyl mad my face peel really bad around my nose, mouth, and chin..it looks horrible and it burns and itchs. Plus, it is leaving dark spots where my acne was.
If I could of not used panoxyl i wouldn't have. It mad my face worse then it already was and now I have to cover my face at school.
November 14, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Product works great!
Cons:
None
Customer service is wonderful! I had an incorrect shipment sent to me and they forgot to switch a toner for a repairing lotion. When I called they said they would ship me the missing product free of charge. They were kind and easy to work with.
November 14, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Works great. Cleared my skin up. Inexpensive!!
Cons:
You can't use any other acne product and you must use the natural soap with it. Makes my skin a little dry.
I have been suffering from acne since I was about 13 years old. It got worse as I became an adult. This is the only product that works for me. I have been using it for about 2 years now and I have completely clear skin. Occasionally I will get a pimple, but it goes away very fast. I love how smooth my skin feels too. I use Oil of Olay moisturizer everyday to keep my face from getting too dry.
November 12, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Very quick working, inexpensive, a great product overall
Cons:
Slight burning when first starting usage, cannot go out in sun without sunblock, may irritate slightly before working, bleaches hair and fabric
I started using this a couple months ago, once a day or every other day, and my acne was nearly gone. But if you slack for a couple days (like I did), the acne can come back (that's to be expected, though). You notice results within half an hour or so, pimples will appear smaller and less red, and will be significantly better than before only with one day. Repeated use a couple times a day will probably clear one's face right up in a couple weeks. The drawbacks are that you have to pull back your hair if you have dark colored hair, or it may bleach it (I have blond hair, so I don't really have to worry). You also need to put sunblock on your face if you go outside. I don't know why, but I'd do it. Don't get it on fabric, either, or it will bleach the fabric (if it has Peroxide in the chemical name, I wouldn't take a chance on getting it on your hair or fabric). Overall, this product will astonish and amaze you at how quickly and effectively it works. A much recommended
November 9, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
WORKS!
Cons:
NONE!
After one week, my face is completely clear! I noticed results after only one day. I recommend using moisture surge with it because it can be drying. Also to decrease the drying effect, I only use it in the morning and it works great!
November 6, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
it made my skin less red and the acne less noticeable, albeit the acne never actually going away.
Cons:
the acne stayed, if not more appeared, and it made my skin dry and blotchy, staying even when i used the dramatically different moisturizing gel as others have recommended on here.
i suppose its only my skin, because some positive reviews are on here, stating the miracle like results from this product. overall, it doesn't seem to be working for me, but i will continue use and if my skin quality seems to change, i will post another review stating so. i suggest the trial kit first, and stick with it for the entire month, because it does take a while to start working.
October 28, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
My skin feels very clean and fresh after I wash.
Cons:
Not cleared up yet.
I feel like I have to stay loyal to this product for more time. So far it has been a little over a month and I feel like my skin in purging itself. Is that possible?
October 26, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It kept new zits from forming.
Cons:
Overpriced. It didn't take all of my pimples away. They stayed there for a month and its still there. Whenever you stop using it for a day, you break out even more. I only used it on certain parts where i broke out, and it stretched out those pores.
Don't buy it. It is overpriced and is horrible. The clay mask has SLS in it. There are too many chemicals. I've had pimples around my nose for a month, and all proactiv did was keep them down but it never went away. For the areas on my face that I put it on, my pores are now visible. I used it for about 8 months. The first starter kit lasted me 4 months, my face was pretty clear but I had a pimple or do. I stopped using it for a couple weeks and I bought the bigger bottles. It was a waste and didn't work for some reason. Its one of those things where you cant use longterm.
Pros:
cleared up my adult acne (cystic) when nothing else did. I was on antibiotics and tried what seemed like everything out there and nothing else has worked this well or safely. Soap makes my skin smooth and works on body and even hair!