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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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December 16, 2007
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
The whole system DOESNT work.
I have mild acne on my T-Zone. Im 16 and I have had Acne, for about 2 or 3 years. I get painful cysts on my chin usually. I've tried everything from regular soap to presciptions. I don't there is really one whole product like out there that will clear up anyones face. I think I have finally found my cure. I wash my face morning and night with Cetaphil Cleansing Bar of soap, in the mornings i use my prescription of BenzaClin, then Clinique liquid facial soap extra-mild - it's not greasy and helps with the dryness left from the BenzaClin (which works WONDERS)... At night i was with the Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar of soap again the i use DERMAdoctor Ain't misbehavin' intensive medicated blackhead treatment (Sephora $50) This shrinks my pores and makes my face produce less oils and dirt which cause acne. So far this has decresed my acne by about 90%. Its not as expensive as it sounds eather, talk to your doctor about BenzaClin..
December 14, 2007
Pros:
makes my fave feel awesomely smoothe
last time I used this product, my face was absolutely blemish free.
Cons:
As soon as summer hit, the product made me break out like crazy. I would reccomend not spending much time in the sun or tanning beds for that matter. The product will work against you.
I used this product two years a ago and my face was all clear until summer came along. I stopped using it. But now that my skin has been in the worst condition it's ever been in, I'm starting to use it again and I remeber why I loved it.
December 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
dried up my skin and made me peel and made my zits worse
dont use it
December 10, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it takes some of the redness away and gets rid of black heads
Cons:
its dose not smell good an its almost like it just make your face look better but really it won't fix your face
its not really workin the best for me but i guess everyone is just not the same it works great for others an really bad for some i say try it what do u have to lose right but never forget its like any drug its a hit an miss it will work or it won't
December 5, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works really well. My face has seen a very good improvement. When i get a pimple and i use proactiv corrrectly, it either goes away within 2 days or it dries up and doesn't look so oily and noticible
Cons:
your face can get a little dry,but u don't need to buy the expensive proactiv moisterizer, i just buy the $4 clean and clear one evry 2 to 3 days and it works just the same as the proactiv moisterizer.
I have had medium to severe acne from 5th grade. I have tried many things, clean and clear, oxy pads, clearasel, etc, and none of them worked in the long run. They worked for the 1st 4 days and then stopped. Now i'm not saying that those products don't work at all but they didn't work for me. I have went to dermatologists and the stuff they gave me (pills, etc) would work for a month but then i built up an immunity to them. I now have been using proactiv for about a year and a half. i am a consistent user. Don't listen to some of the people above sayin it doesn't work when they only been using it for a month and most of them not correctly. Proactiv WON'T WORK IF YOU ONLY USE IT ONCE A DAY OR IF U SKIP A DAY. TT WILL KEEP YOUR ACNE FROM GETTING BAD IF U USE IT ONCE A DAY. BUT IT WILL ONLY KEEP UR FACE CLEAR IF U DO IT TWICDE A DAY. Now i still get pimples once in a while from stress, etc but my face is one of the clearest out of the people i know. Proactiv has greatly improved my skin.
November 29, 2007
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
easy to use. gives you a good clean feeling. works well!
Cons:
my face feels a bit dry.
I have been to a dermatoligist, and tried pretty much everything out there! i've only been using it for about a week and my face is already clearing up! i love it! i can't wait to see how much more my face is going to improve
November 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works fast at first, and then your skin get used to it and it stops working.
Cons:
Dryness
If you stop using it, your skin breaks out terribly.
Can't use it for the long term! I used Proactiv for more than a year. At first, it worked very well and my skin was clear for a while. But after a few months, my acnes made a comeback and no matter how much I applied I still had breakouts here and there, it was very stressful and also it made my skin drier and tighter. I decided to switch to other skincare products- the first few weeks after cutting off Proactiv my skin was breaking out like crazy...I didn't go back to it because I didn't want to grow a dependency on the products. After a few torturous months my skin slowly regain its balance but still breaks out especially during my lady days and other stressful time. Now I think I will give Dan's gel a try.
November 24, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
clears skin, great smell, works fast, overall great product
Cons:
expensive
I used this product last night, and this morning. thats it. i am already noticing a difference! all of my smaller bumps are gone, along with redness. the larger pimples are shrinking but not completely gone. it smells super clean and i love the smell. It leaves my face feeling super smooth and totally re-knewed. it made my face feel lighter, and healthy. I am 13 and have only used this product to times!!!
November 21, 2007
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
There is none
Cons:
Does not absorb into skin but leaves a mask ... can look like as if you are wearing make-up (not the done thing being male)
OMG IT WILL MAKE YOUR FACE LOOK LIKE A TOMATO
Was only using this product for 2 days - after 8 weeks on Brevoxyl - and my face was ruined. LOOKED LIKE RED PAINT WAS THROWN ON MY FACE. Red, red, red, Red, red, red,Red, red, red,Red, red, red,Red, red, red,Red, red, red ... u get the picture, its red. obviously i had a bad reaction to it and must be due to my skin type. So if you have normal to oily or combination ... pale, sensitive, and generally from the UK (white-british) avoid like the plague. Unless you like having a red face, wire in ...
November 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Softer skin
Cons:
More break outs
The areas where i used put proactive has cleared but its caused more acne on other areas of my face. The product does not do anything other than scrub your face down with all the cleansers, and lotions. Please dont buy this product! Go to your dermitoligist and consult with them before using this.
Pros:
I only use the Liquid facial soap. It's not oily or greasy, prevent dryness.