Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Reviews
3.5
20781 Reviews
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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Note: Benzoyl peroxide clears the skin completely when applied correctly.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Side Effects
Low-Medium
Benzoyl Peroxide
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.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
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This is an over-the-counter treatment. Here are some places you can find it online.
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February 10, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

ben6zoyl peroxide really gets rid of stubborn blemishes... have a nice translcent glow.. to my skin... soft

Cons:

it takes about 1 mnth for ur skin to start to clear.... durign the month you break out horribley.. it lifts up all the impurities.
skin cam get flaky if overused.
once u stop usage you get really painfull under the skin lumps which really hurt.

its okay.... i ts really hard to say that it works or that it doesnt.. itsepends on the person.. iwould not reccomend it if you have acne.... if you have a few zits or blemishes.. then sure.. but not if you have oozing acne... it worked for me... but now i feel that i am obligated to use it for life.. becasue when idont.. i break out.
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January 12, 2007
Product used: ZAPZYT (Maximum Strength 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel)

Pros:

I've been using ZapZyt for almost 6 months now. Zapzyt was the first product in a long time that i was able to see a decrease in my pimple size by the NEXT DAY! It really is a Great drying lotion.

Cons:

i didn't like how it smelled, but oh well.

Definitely works better (and cheaper) then the over-rated Clearasil!
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January 10, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Great product for me. Cleared up all of my acne, outbreaks became more infrequent.

Cons:

Can be overdrying. I only used cleanser/step 1 and quit using the toner.

Great product, although can tend to overdry skin.
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December 31, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
it's pretty good i guess
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October 19, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

NONE!

Cons:

It dried out my skin, making it flaky near my chin, I had a few legions on the sides of my face from my football helment that were promlomous, but after using this stuff for about two weeks, I broke out all over and have inflamed cysts and scaring.

Dont buy proactive, only thier refining mask. Im going to try the regimin this site has offered soon.
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March 6, 2013
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Caused my cystic acne.

Don't buy.
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December 21, 2012
Product used: Rodan + Fields (Unblemish)

Pros:

from bad

Cons:

not healing

severe acne
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December 4, 2012
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))

Pros:

None

Cons:

- Very small tube
- Overpriced
- Cannot be used for the whole face
- Makes your skin dry as a lizard esp during winter
- Doesn't eliminate acne

Do not use this item if you want to get rid of facial acne. It does not seem to eliminate it, I used it for 2 weeks, it made no difference to my skin but I got an eye infection after it badly irritated m eyes and made my skin really very dry. It sucks!
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July 11, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Doesn't really have a scent
Works fast
Leaves skin smoothe
Cheap

Cons:

Cleaner doesn't lather

I've been using it for two days and my skin is so smooth. I don't have acne, just some rough skin and uneven tone. I have combination skin and I feel like carefree covers it all!
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February 20, 2012
Product used: Spectro (AcneCare)

Pros:

- Helped drying out and reducing acne on my problem areas
- Cleared areas with light acne
- Reduces redness and inflammation.

Cons:

- Did not prevent acne
- If you put too much there will be white residue
- Very small bottle for the price
- Flakiness
- Not strong on papules and cysts.
- Does not do much on hyperpigmentation

I've been using this for over two weeks as recommended by the Regimen. This product definitely worked but I'm going to try Clean & Clear Persa-5 with 5% BP because I feel 2.5% is not strong enough for cystic acne. If you have light acne you should try it out. I don't rate it more than a 3 because I still break out.
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