Acne.org Products
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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January 27, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
It completely dried out my skin! It also made my face so red, that it looked like I had sunburn. I've never even had bad pimples. I'm now trying the Mario Badescu skin products. They're very non-irritating!I love them! [link removed]
WASTE OF MONEY
January 25, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Plan and simple, it works.
Cons:
It can sometimes dry out your skin a little bit and if you don't use it consistently your acne will return.
This product works great and is very easy to use. It has a simple 3 step system and all you need to do in addition is buy some cotton pads to apply the toner easily. I'm 16 and I use AcneFree twice a day and my acne has dramatically improve. I'm more confident and enjoy having my picture taken. One thing I did notice is that you must use it twice a day everyday or you'll immediately see your acne return but that's no big deal. Try not to even skip one day at all. Once you get into the tourtine, everything will be fine.
January 22, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Amazing product- best BP in the world, and very good price for its size
Cons:
None whatsoever, except that it's not sold in stores
Get this product. I was kinda skeptical at first because I had second thoughts about dishing money over online for acne products. However, this stuff is amazing. I am 99% clear and women are actually asking ME out on dates. Get this because you have nothing to lose.
January 16, 2007
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Not good at all. Burned my skin.
Cons:
Expensive. I am going to try and return what I haven't used.
Don't bother.
January 9, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
Drys skin, breaks you out worse
Bottom line is that this product is a joke. Any celebrity can promote any product for a fee. Dont believe everything you see or read. ON top of the product not working, The company itself is rude and not willing to help. Watch out for the billing cycle. I cancelled the product over a month ago and they are sitll billing me!! Stay away from proactive and just quit drinking soda's!
January 7, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
if you put this on after popping open a white head, it disappears by the next day.
Cons:
doesn't do much for those big cystic acne pimples though
put it on your smaller pimples for faster healing time.
January 6, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
it dried out my skin and made my acne worse... i didn't have terrible acne before it and it was much worse after.
Acne free is better and less expensive. Proactiv is a waste of money.
December 24, 2006
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
i LOVE how its not tested on animals (unlike other skin treatments) doesnt dry skin out no matter how much u use.
Cons:
sticky. takes a while to get absorbed into skin.
doesnt work well for me. waste of $$$$
December 23, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
the moisturizer. (deluxe set)
Cons:
it doesnt work. the toner actually makes me break out more and the repairing lotion makes skin soooo dry.
not worth it at all.
December 15, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works for me!!! I've been to dermatologists here and there but nothing really worked. With Proactiv, my skin looked way better and I can use it everyday! And I've got lots and lots of compliments now! It works!
Cons:
It's expensive (but I saved more than going to dermatologists).
My mom wakes me in the evening since I sleep early and reminds me to use the product. My sleep's disturbed! hehehehehe... but it's ok! You have to use it religiously!!
I'm a medical student so you could just imagine the stresses in my life!!! One of the stresses is my pimple problem. I used to have very flawless skin but because of stress (and hormones), I started to have pimples. I've tried so many products and have gone to dermatologists. But by using Proactiv, my skin really improved! I wish I'd get my flawless skin back. With Proactiv (and proper management of stress), I'm hopeful I'll be flawless again.
To the haters, I think you should read the guide. It states there that acne cannot be cured unless you get to the core of the problem. You have to balance your activities! You have to manage your stress and diet. If you can't manage stress (all types), then no matter what product you use or how religious you use a certain product, you will always get flare-ups!!! TRUST ME!!! And do have patience when you're using a certain anti-acne product! Patience is a virtue!!!
Pros:
none