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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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January 9, 2012
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Cons:
Leaves your face a tad bit dry but not bad
This is the best acne treatment I have ever tried. It gets rid of acne very fast!
October 26, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I"LL CONGRATULATE THIS PRODUCT.IT IS DO SO WELL FOR MY FACE
Cons:
ONE THING IÃM EXPRENCING,IT IS MAKING ME DARK
IT IS A VERY GOOD PRODUCT
September 27, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Cheap for the quantity you get
Cons:
made my skin ultra oily
did not absorb..... ever
I really wanted to be able to use this product but it never absorbed into by skin and made me look like I had a super shiny face. Even after hours it just seemed to sit on top of my skin like a lovely coat of wax all dry and shiny. I am returning, and continuing to use Neutrogena's on the spot treatment that seems to do a much nicer job.
September 3, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Easy to spread because of gel-like texture
2.5% benzoyl peroxide is milder than 10%
Gets rid of smaller pimples like white heads or bumps
Cons:
Drying
Makes skin flaky until your skin gets used to it
If you're not allergic to benzoyl peroxide, this might work well for you. I didn't follow Dan's regime as closely as I should, but at first I used this as an acne spot treatment instead of all over my face since my spots are often concentrated in one area. It takes a few days to get rid if the small ones, but I couldn't really prevent cystic acne or treat it any better than my old treatments.
After trying to put this all over I noticed my eyes started watering like crazy and the following day I had red stripes right below my undereye circles. I put this all over for another couple of days then stopped b/c I wanted to see if this was the culprit. The redness was completely gone so I'll have to give this up. I've decided to make peace with my acne and moisturize more so makeup actually looks good when I try to cover it. All these years of trying to treat it only dried my skin out and possibly made it worse.
July 15, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Cleared up acne within a few days
Cons:
Left my face real dry ,
When I first started using this product I stared clearing up my acne pretty quick , which I thought was great but after using for a few more days it started drying up my face really bad ,and to top it off I started breaking out more . Like I constantly got breakouts . So I just decided to stop using it and now am going to give proactiv a try let's see how that works
April 16, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Cheap It was 20 dollars for a bottle, but the bottle lasted a few months.
Cons:
didn't work
time consuming
I didn't like the smell
I used this for about 6 months. I stuck with it because it warns that it will make you break out at first. But 6 months after starting it, my face was the worst it had been in the last 8 years. Including BIG pimples that I had never gotten before, and now have a problem with after using Carley's. It DEFINITELY didn't work for me. But it seems to work for plenty of other people, so maybe it's worth a try??? But I wish i wouldn't have.
October 18, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Cleans skin for a day or two, then stops working
Cons:
Burns
Drys skin
A lot of redness
Painful
Irritation
Do not buy it. I used it, and for the first day or so it got rid of a few blemishes, but the redness and irritation it caused was not worth it. It stopped working after a week and it still burned.
October 3, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked
Cleared Skin
Even Out Skin
Cons:
Little Expensive
When I was 19 I had mild acne to the point I started to not want to go out when it was bad. I tried proactive and it worked. In a month and a little it was almost all under control. I then slowed down the use because my skin was looking great. I had the odd break out here and there. Then I ran out of the product and used regular $7 face wash to control the acne. It kinda kept the acne away... for awhile. Now I'm 21 and the bad break outs were back again. Not as bad a before but enough to be embarrassed. Fed-up I thought I would try pro-active again...expensive. BUT in less then TWO weeks my light acne was gone. I don't have to wear make-up to bed at my new boyfriends house anymore because I feel comfortable again. Yes it dried out my skin if I used it to much. My solution? Skip a day or use it with a lotion. I used the 3-step guide twice a day. I have to be consistent with it even when the acne starts to disappear. There is no cure but this definitely prevents acne for me with proper use.
September 1, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I liked the smell, and it did leave my skin feeling clean but thats about it.
Cons:
Everything! It did not clear up my skin, in fact I feel it made it worse at times even though I was very consistant with using it and did everything I was supposed to. This was my 2nd time giving it a try, and never again will I waste my time and money!
Bottom line is that not only is this a bad product, but the customer service I received was extremely poor as well. After only having the product for less than 3 weeks, I noticed I had already been charged again for a new shipment when the bottles I had were still more than half full! I proceeded to cancel my enrollment at that time and send the new package back, and again 3 weeks later noticed another charge from proactive on my bank statement, because they had not received the returned product yet! Also when they do receive it, I will not be refunded the shipping and handling charges so that is almost $10 I am out.
Anyone considering proactive I strongly suggest not to bother with it. You can find similar products at the store that won't cost nearly as much or take as much time to use.
August 5, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Helps slightly after like 5 months.
Cons:
COMPLETE RIP OFF
RUNS OUT SO QUICKLY
I hate it.. SUDOCREM IS THE ONE TO BUY.
Pros:
Gets rid of acne everywhere you put it. It does not smell bad. Gets rid of acne fast