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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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January 2, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Cons:
not sold in stores
dont make the mistake of passing this up.
December 31, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Makes skin smooth to touch, easy to use, the mask shrinks zits FAST!
Cons:
DRY DRY DRY SKIN! If you're looking to dry out your skin, this is the product for you. My eyes looked all burnt around them. Toner smells like poop.
I've only been using proactive for about 2 weeks now.I don't by any means have acne, but I had a couple friends with nice skin who use it because it apparently made their skin EVEN BETTER. My first few days were painful and itchy. My skin looked leathery and kinda wrinkly for about 4 days. I started to use it ONCE a day, and my skin calmed down immediately. JUST REMEMBER:ALWAYS moisturize after your repairing lotion drys (with an oil-free moisturizer ofcourse). If not, your face will look VERY irritated.
As of right now? My skin is feeling smoother, smaller pores, still a bit red and kinda shiny. I don't know what to expect in the next couple of weeks, but I hope it works. At least I can say I tried.
December 31, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked for a few weeks.
Cons:
It STOPPED working& made me break out WORSE than before. I got acne in places I HAVE NEVER HAD THEM! Mostly on my cheeks. I was dumb enough to buy this a second time until I found out that it makes you clear then breaks you out just so you'd buy more
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. It's pathetic that people come to there "great" product to find help. Yet they screw you over!
December 30, 2007
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Great results, clearer skin...After 3 weeks
Cons:
Availability in stores, skin may become dry. For African American skin use cocoa butter to soothe dryness.
Product worked better for me than meds and Proactive. I finally have clear skin after suffering for years with acne.
December 27, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
IT ACTULLY WORKS NO MATTER WHAT; AFTER ABOUT A WEEK I COMPLETLY SAW A MAJOR DIFFERENCE IN MY SKIN I LOVED IT!
Cons:
KIND OF DRYS YOUR SKIN;; JUST A LITTLE THOUGH
IT W0RKSSSSSSSSSSSS;; Y0U SH0ULD DEFF. TRY IT!
December 24, 2007
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Spot Treatment)
Pros:
It can help decrease the inflammation of a new zit and prevent it from growing huge. I love to spot treat with this! My zits seem to go away a lot faster.
Cons:
Do not overuse--it can be very drying.
I love spot treating with this!
December 23, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Goes on nice and smooth, helps keep skin balanced.
Cons:
It is a little expensive for the size tube.
Great product, can be found just about anywhere.
December 21, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
works incredibly well and quickly. Gets rid of the small pimples and greatly reducing the bigger ones.
Cons:
Extremely Drying before moisturizer is put on. but once skin is moisturized, not a problem-- although there some irritation.
Something about the fact that this is a thicker cream consistency as opposed to a watery gel make it seemingly more effective and potent. I tried Dan Kern's gel and it dried out my skin tremendously, because it was a gel and it required so much of it. A cream just works better for sensitive skin in general.
December 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The refining mask does reduce redness the next day,
Cons:
My acne got worse with proactiv. At first I thought it was pushing the bad out but a month and a half later it was still getting worse.
The product did not work for me, and when I went to cancel any future shipments I found they had shipped an order earlier then they had stated. They had shipped it a whole 2 weeks early. And the customer service people where very rude, and unhelpful. I recommend just going to the doctor to get real help with acne.
December 16, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Kills only acne on surface, deep cysts will not go away
Cons:
Made me break out more, SUPER DRY FACE, very itchy
if you have sensitive skin, do not buy this. it is way too strong and dries up face. I had to use this every other day and it is still dry, try 2.5% or 5%. it is just as good as 10%
Pros:
the best benzoyl peroxide ive ever used