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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 2, 2008
Cons:
It smells bad. It didn't do anything for my skin. I switched to it because it is 2.5%BP instead of my 5% Benzagel5 that I was using because the Benzagel dried my skin out, even though it made my skin virtually clear. I am switching back.
Smells bad, didn't help my acne (or bacne), but it didn't irritate my skin either.
May 19, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The products work well together
You can set your ship date / combination of products online
Refining mask is the best clearing mask and overnight zit reducer I have ever used
Cons:
If you don't pay attention to your usage and change online settings you end up with a few too many bottles=waste of $$$
I like the line. I do not have bad acne though, so it helps with my PMS breakouts and makes my skin soft. I am madly in love with the refining mask. It is a godsend for an emergency zit and for blackheads. Overall I have been on it for 2 years and have seen a big difference in my skin. I do not use the ritual they way they tell me to- I only do it once a day, but leave the cleanser in the shower so that happens twice a day. Otherwise it can dry you out.
May 18, 2008
Pros:
This stuff is great you can see a difference in 2 days I highly recommend this product!!!
Cons:
I wish they could make the bottle bigger maybe change from 1 oz to 3 oz.
It Just Works you just have to be patient.
May 18, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It helped a little, and I mean a little, for about the first month.
It did not cause drying, redness, or anything like that for me.
Cons:
Expensive.
Stops working after a month.
It is very time consuming to apply all 4 products twice a day.
more cons-
It does not reduce oil like it claims it does.
The refining mask that came free with mine does nothing but make a crusty layer of crap on your skin.
It made an about 20% improvement of acne, at its peak moment.
It took about a month to see any kind of results, not 3 days like on TV. Bottom Line- It works for some people. My acne was not extreme, but was still a problem. Did not work for me.
May 17, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
fills you with false hope
Cons:
I was on it for a week and started to notice the redness disappearing. However my shipments were always late and my skin consistency could never be kept the same with this product. My skin gets stung by the third product and gets really red.
It sucks.
May 17, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
good for immediate treatment of a breakout; calms down redness
Cons:
does not prevent it; must dish out almost 100 dollars for kit; causes a lot of dryness, flaking; refining mask smells awful
If you want a quick fix for a troublesome breakout, then spot-treating with the refining mask is great. For preventing and ultimately defeating acne, this is not the right choice (especially if acne is more severe).
May 11, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
See my review of Proactiv-Clinique's skin care line is the only thing that has ever helped me, and I spent so much of my life miserable and uncomfortable b/c of huge cystic acne and huge oily pores. Their stuff actually works, even if you're lazy an
Cons:
None, really. I didn't like the emergency gel lotion, so I use the salicylic spot treatement instead. Which is also a good cleanser if you don't feel like washing your face at night (feels like you just had a facial afterwards.)
These are my skin problems-which are happily in check- Clinique helped me with: Oily Oily t-zone prone to black heads and horrific cystic acne and occassional nodules and milia. I use the entire pore minimizer line, and the t-zone treatment actually for once controls the oil and makes your skin feel supple and clean. Acne spot solutions and the post blemish formula. And the #2 3 step solutions. The DDMG actually moisturizes w/out making your skin feel oily and makes it feel velvety.
May 8, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
It works! It's inexpensive, and the fragrances aren't irritating.
Cons:
None
I love this stuff. Been using all of their products for years.
May 5, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Love Proactiv! It cleared my skin up right away. It also makes my skin feel really clean after I use it.
Cons:
Too expensive and I don't like that they automatically enroll you and you have to pay for it every two months to get a good price. I can't use it that fast and end up with boxes of it lying around.
If you have bad acne and are willing to pay the price, I definitely recommend it! Make sure you use all three parts!
Pros:
Not much. Didn't do anything. My acne stayed the same as if I wasn't using anything on it.