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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 19, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
rash
I used this product for quite some time, and out of nowhere I started to break out with this rash on my face. At first I had no idea what it was from. So I started to monitor everything that could of done this. From washing all my sheets to what I was eating. later the rash was gone and finally decided to put this product back on my face, and the very next morning (4 hours later) my face started to Irritate, and notice some red coming out. Now I know for a fact it wasnt anything I came across, it was this product i was putting on my face. DONT USE. . . . this product's price might be a lower cost than proactiv, but poractiv is more consistant. and doesnt have the Symptoms of irratating your skin.
December 18, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
none for me
Cons:
made my face leathery, dry, scaly, broke me out like crazy
I definitely did not see the promised results in 1-3 days, as advertised on the box. I expected it to dry my face out, but not to the extent that it did. Honestly, I'm not going to stick with a product that made my face so flaky and scaly that I couldn't tell what was a whitehead and what was dead skin. I broke out, getting five or six new zits EVERY DAY! My usually controllable zits turned into monster cysts that took another week after I stopped using this product to start to disappear. No matter what moisturizer I used my skin still itched and burned. After eight days of this torture I switched to just cetaphil cleaser and aveeno moisturizer, and face face is no clearer than it was before acnefree, but I feel so much better in my skin.
December 17, 2009
Product used: Brevoxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (4% or 8%) Creamy Wash)
Pros:
None
Cons:
After a few days of use, my jawline felt abnormally tight, but not necessarily dry. A few days later the area I was washing began to peel like a snake shedding its skin
I was very optimistic trying this product after reading so many good reviews on here. However I had an awful experience with this stuff. My skin peeled so badly that my face was red and raw. I used cetaphil cream (the heavy stuff) and that helped a little. I was using it once a day. I have since switched to Epiduo and have seen great results
December 1, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
At first it made an amazing difference and my skin was clear.
Cons:
after months it stopped working and acne came back ALL OVER my face neck chest and back
dont buy it, it will seem to work then it will get worse, not worth your time money or skin.
November 25, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Helped clear acne for a short while. Cleanser exfoliates.
Cons:
Dries out skin. Doesn't clear acne. Lotion is chunky. Toner is useless. No spot treatment in set.
My skin is the driest it's ever been. I've discontinued the use of the toner and have started using an additional moisturizer yet my skin is still peeling. My acne is getting worse; many whiteheads, cysts, redness, etc. Maybe I've just been using the same product for too long but it's definitely too pricey compared to how it's helping my skin. I'm going to switch to Arbonne Clear Advantage!!
November 17, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It is rather affordable as far as acne kits are concerned, they have awesome customer service, and it works WONDERFULLY!
Cons:
I can't think of any!
My friends recommended Proactiv to me, they have used it for two years now, and their skin is AMAZING: absolutly NO breakouts, even tone, smooth, just plain beautiful! I have sensitive skin, so I use the Rare Minerals mositurizer by Bare Essentuals morning and night following the Repiaring Lotion. Also, I use Rapid Clear spot treatment for the occosainal zit, rather than the Refining Mask, becuas it is slightly gentler and it's clear so I don't leave my pillow case white! Overall, GET THIS PRODUCT!!!!
October 30, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Cleared up my skin in firts week.
Cons:
Dried out my skin so bad it made me look like I was peeling. Not to mention I looked like I had Rosecea becuase my skin was so red and itchy. I did use a moisturizer and it didnt even help a little.
May work for people with oily skin but not for normal to dry skin people.
October 28, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
IT DIDNT DO A DAM THING TO MY FACE AT ALL!
IT SUCKS DONT BUY IT
October 26, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It worked very well for me for a while with consistent use. If I skipped a night or two, I would get breakouts.After 2 years of using it I started to break out more frequently.
Cons:
Drying, but all acne medication is.
Never visited a dermatologist until recently. (in late 20's) After going I was informed that there are much cheaper (if you have insurance) and much more effective solutions avaliable if you go to a dermatologist. Wish I had done it sooner. But if going to a doc is not an option, pro activ is not bad.
October 22, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Not too many
Cons:
Didn't work better off with a different spot treatment or BP product
Maybe becuase I purchased it at the dollar store, who knows... It really didn't work very good at all... Especially not if you plan on trying the Acne.org treatment using this as your BP cream...
Pros:
for little