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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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August 6, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Tends to cause some dryness.
I love this product!!! It worked wonders for my face and I feel much more confident about my appearance!!!
July 28, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Helps clear acne
Cons:
bleachs, must use very strictly, takes a very long time to soak in(about 45 mins for me)
If you work hard and use this strictly w/ the DKR it should work great
June 28, 2007
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I get bad acne on my whole body with annoying combination skin and the Industrial Strength Kickass Teen Treatment gets rid of everything. It is really affordable so I can give every part of my body w/ acne the attention it needs with one product.
Cons:
I use the Industrial strength because my acne is really bad but it might be a bit harsh for someone with moderate acne so start out with the regular and then graduate to this one if there are leftover zits. Give it a month to work.
Follow the directions and do extra scrubbing for more stubborn acne and this stuff will work incredibly well. Give it a few weeks to work and be patient. You may start breaking out more at first or it looks like it isn't doing anything, but that just means impurities need to leave your skin and after that is done you get cleared up. More stubborn acne might require you to scrub for about a minute or to use a dry wash cloth, leave it on a little longer, or other variations-play with it a little and it will take the acne off. I have been using this product for 2 years. There were times when I went away for a few days and forgot to bring it, tried another acne product in its place. This never lasted more than a week because my skin goes back to the way it was and I have decided to use Clear and Smooth for the next 20 years because genetically I will probably need to and nothing has ever worked even 1/2 as well as this product. I order a year supply every year. Enough said.
June 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Jessica Simpson is a spoke model for them!
Cons:
Dried my skin out like crazy. Helped my acne for a week but then it got worse.
Not as good asother products in my opinion.
June 22, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
-Gets rid of the acne
-Doesnt bother my skin
Cons:
-Advised not to be exposed to the sun very long with it
I am 20 now and have been using this stuff for about a year now (i would have mild-moderate acne w/o it), and its still working for me. Im not sure how much longer i will have acne and have to use this stuff (i hope to hell i dont get adult acne) but I will stick with this product until it stops coming. I use this product daily and have had it lose some effectiveness after long periods of time so keep a backup product (i have another C&C prouduct that uses that acid that starts with an 's' when it i see some stuff propping up for a day or two. This product has kept me clear and all the signs of my old acne have almost all gone away. wish i found this stuff sooner- it has raised my self esteem and given me my confidence back!
June 18, 2007
Pros:
I like the Day cream it visibly shrinks acne.
Cons:
Cleanser leaks when left opened on counter. Works for awile then stops.
Lets get this straight, works for awhile then you get immune to it.
June 10, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
too expensive and doesnt work
My daughter is a pre teen and started having mild breakouts. She has been using pro active for about 9 months now and her forehead is broke out more now than before. She uses it every morning and every night. I was told it needed time so we decided to give it this long to see if maybe it would start working. It isnt we are switching to something else.
May 25, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I have used Proactiv for almost 5 years now and my face is clear and I get complements(I do get the odd pimple). I tried going off it twice because I thought my skin was naturally clear - but had to go back as I realized that it's really the Proactiv
Cons:
I have noticed that it can be drying but I think that is due to the dry climate, and over scrubbing and over-use of refining lotion. Also many of the odd pimples I do get tend to be bumps under the surface that seem to linger for weeks.
Proactiv is a good product and allows me to be stress-free about my skin. I recently went off it for the second time and realized how bad my skin is naturally, and that I am constantly worried about it and feel self-conscious. I recommend this product to anyone that continually has a pimple (or more) on thier face, and is tired of experimenting with the "cheaper" drugstore brands - it is not worth it! Just make sure to read the pamphlet as I failed to do so, and ended up scrubbing with the cleanser, using too much of all the product, and over-using the refining lotion (which dried out my skin - actually causing more bellow - surface bumps). I plan on sticking with this product because I know it works and experiementing to save a few dollars is just not worth the frustration and loss of confidence. I also tried to find a more natural product and realized that Proactiv actually combines the harsh acne-fighting ingredients with natural, gentle ones in order to balance and benefit the skin
May 16, 2007
Product used: Stridex (Day & Night Acne Medication)
Pros:
it seems to have cleared up my skin, and is an easy regimen to follow- I love the convenient packaging!
Cons:
It's made my face really shiny. The morning after using the night cream when I washed my face it felt like I had a layer of slime all over it.
It cleared up my acne but in exchange made my face look like I smeared it with vaseline- gross. It also is disgusting when washing you face in the morning because of the layer of gook the night cream has doesn't seems to absorb. Overall I did not like this product and I regret buying it. Even though the packaging is nice, and I like the idea of having two different acne solutions for day and night.
May 14, 2007
Pros:
its works fine for me has made 50% of my acne go away and still working
Cons:
the night cream does dry my skin out but i use the lotion in the morning it all works out
by this product it will do wonders for anyone dealing whith acne people go throuh acne i have it i feel bad sometimes but god knows what he is doing
Pros:
Cleared up my skin and got rid of the redness. Almost all of my acne is gone after about 5-6 weeks of usage. Great for my skin.