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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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June 27, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (Terminator)
Cons:
-doesn't smell good
-very strong
-can dry out skin if there are no pimples on it
It is a great product for teen acne. If your skin breaks out on a certain area, use this and it will immediately clear this up. I tried it on big individual pimples, and it was really slow.
June 2, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Made skin oily
Made skin burn
Didn't work
I went online and took the quiz to see what kind of products I needed. I used it for a month and my skin was so oily and it burned so bad. Don't waste your time.
May 30, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Didn't clear my skin at all, broke out worst. Proactiv worked better for me
I will not buy this product ever again.
May 12, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Everything really. I personally like that they're a small company and not owned by P&G or Unileaver.
Cons:
A bit pricey, but worth it. You may just have to sort through their products and see what works best for you (which is easy because they'll send you heaps of free samples with every order).
I've tried nearly every one of their products and really it all comes down to what works best with your skin. In all honesty, the only thing I really like and keep coming back for is their bars of soap. I've tried the face wash and the benzoyl peroxide irritated my skin and killed my towels. Their lotions are nice, but the oils in them made me break out a bit more. All in all, what I do now is just simply use their bars of soap to wash my face and I've been nearly zit free for years on end.
April 6, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works, simple
Cons:
A little bit drying on your skin
Ive used it for over 5 years. I am middle aged, but still had the occasional breakout. This is the best thing that has worked for me. You can manage your shipments, and change them at any time. I get a shipment about every 3 months for about $49, with 2 cleansers and one toner, and it lasts me well. I wish they had this product when I was a teen. Everyone's skin reacts differently, but this is at least worth a try for you I think.
April 1, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-It feels nice on your skin
-It gets rid of small pimples fast
-Refining mask is great! I put it on big pimples over night and they look better in the morning.
-I can see a difference in my skin already :)
Cons:
-Dried out my eyes and area near mouth.
(be sure NOT to use around eyes and mouth!)
-Made my skin bright red the first few days, but it goes down.
-Gave my cystic pimples but those also went away fast.
-Dries my skin out.
I like proactiv. If you use the product correctly, you will be rewarded. If it makes your skin too dry or red when you first start it, it's because your skin needs to adjust to the BP so you should only use it twice a week until your skin adjusts (thats what happened with me). But if your allergic, thats a different story. Anyways, it's working for me.
February 24, 2011
Product used: Dermalogica (Special Clearing Booster)
Pros:
Quality Ingredients
Sped pimple drying
Cons:
Dried skin
didn't prevent future breakouts
I love dermalogica products and really wanted their acne line to work, but while using the Clearing Skin Wash, Oil Control Lotion, Overnight Clearing Gel, and Special Clearing Booster, my acne continued and the only difference I noticed was increased dryness between breakouts. Fortunately this final acne line made me desperate, so I googled 'acne' one day and found acne.org. I've been clear of acne for FIVE MONTHS!
February 4, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- the mask -
Cons:
- toner was to harsh
- dint work fast
- expensive sh*t -.-
- not worth it
ok 1st of all this sh*t is for acne and they tell us 2 use the scrub wtf -.-
and have u seen the size of the bottle =.= its just not worth it
i used it for a week then threw it some wer
i saw justin bieber and all saying its works and me like a fool ordered it -.-
oh but i like the book the gave
December 21, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Smooth,takes away acne,fres,makes me feel much better,works majic,you can try with small bottles as you wish,makes you looke great,poeple com to love you...
Cons:
A good thing can somtimes come at an expensive lesson at first!
I love it and all aroun me think of this product and all other from clinique at highly and would recommend for evereybody at averey age to use.. GOOD LUCK!
October 24, 2010
Product used: Brevoxyl-4 (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Cream)
Pros:
When i use this cream my acne tends to rage for 5-10 minutes until the cream takes effect and reduces redness and angriness of it.
Cons:
I started out with moderate acne and began using this cream to find my acne had got severe, also it tends to make my skin very dry and itchy.
I did not find this cream helpful at all really, it made my acne much worse than it was!
Pros:
-clears out break outs fast