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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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February 28, 2013
Product used: The Regimen
Hated it. It's too big and it didn't work at all. My skin was normal before, and after that it went worst and worst. I developed an allergy in my neck that took at least 6 months to go away. And before I received the product I had a bad customer service. Really hated it, please think twice before buying this.
October 16, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Quick-acting
Cons:
Very itchy, burning, dry, and red skin.
I used this product only once to try and clear up a few blemishes. Within 12 hours of application, my entire face was terribly itchy, dry, very red, and stinging (even though I only used 2 dabs in small and specific places). My skin also feels hot and bumpy to the touch when I run my fingers over it. I've always had very smooth skin, so I suspect it must be further reaction to the product. I will not be using this product again. I will just stick with my Noxema from on.
September 28, 2012
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
clears acne
Cons:
drying
flaking
sensitivity to the sun
doesn't clear at source
expensive
irritation/itching
tedious
you're acne is going to look better when your skin is dry and dead from this. I don't mind buying something this pricey if it works. I use a korean brand named laneige that uses water technology.
August 16, 2012
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Kinda works?
Cons:
Slow
Eh, it's alright. All these products work the same for me.
July 19, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
My skin is the clearest it has ever been...
Cons:
Pricey...
I love this product!!! Enough said...
April 3, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
It clears your skin up fast.
Cons:
It left my skin red, itchy, and swollen. My eyes were also really swollen (and still are).
If you have sensative skin, don't use this product. Or, if you must, then only apply to one small area on your face for a couple hours to make sure you're not allergic.
February 12, 2012
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
dries face
Cons:
EVERYTHING
over dries face
peels face
smells wierd
peels skin
It sucks
December 15, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
-Toner dries out zits well
-moisturizer feels nice and light on skin.
-didnt clog pores
Cons:
-waay too drying.
-The cleanser didnt really clean my face properly -toner is too harsh for sensitive skin due to the high alcohol content.
-moisturizer doesnt do much
-PRICEY
I bought this merely out of desperation, but i was really disappointed as i really wanted to like this stuff. The foam in the cleanser doesnt cleanse well since its too light.
The toner is really harsh and drying because of the high alcohol content and really irritates sensitive skin. Even using the moisturizer didnt help. Skin still felt greasy and flaky.
December 8, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Moisturizes skin
Cleared up bacne significantly
Lightened scarring somewhat left from acne
Cons:
I broke out initially (but that's to be expected when using a new product)
Didn't help with whiteheads
My biggest problem with my acne were whiteheads. Proactiv did not help with the whiteheads I had and didn't help to prevent new ones. It did however help with little bumps on my face. I would definitely recommend using it for bacne. I had body acne on my chest shoulders and back. In two weeks my chest acne had improved and is much better today. Everyone's body is different, this is just my experience. I would say try it. If it doesn't help for one thing, it may help for another?
December 8, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works OK for about a week
Cons:
Too expensive, not very effective, right when it seems like your face is clearing up you break out again.
Don't waste your money on this stuff, pay the extra money to go to a dermatologist and get a prescription; that's the only thing that works. After you first order it call them right away and cancel it because they will send you bigger bottles and more useless creams that don't work and charge you A LOT more than the $19.99 as advertised in their commercials.
Cons:
-Terrible smell of all 3 products
-Bad consistency of moisturiser
-Gave me an awful allergy on my neck, with at least 5 big circles that itched, burned and went really red and dry. It took at least 6 months to go away, it was really embarrassing.