Acne.org Products
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 17, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Made face so irritated, red and itchy that it was flaking off. It looked like i had exzma on my face.
So sore that i couldn't even show basic emotions because my face was sooooo dry.
I was using the proactiv system twice a day and the exfoliating wash was so irritating that it stripped my skin of everything. It stripped it of its natural oil barrier (acid mantle).
Although benzoyl peroxide in the topical cream form i find ok, but with the harsh cleanser and toner aswell, it just reaked havoc with my face. WAY TOO HARSH!!
December 14, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Treats acne to certain extent
Cons:
Can be harsh on skin. Does an OK job of preventing breakouts. Should be less expensive.
Not as effective as claimed. Do your own research -- there are other products (including retin-a, etc.) that are much, much better.
October 9, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage 2 in 1 Acne & Mark Eraser Kit)
Pros:
Clears acne (mostly)
Controls oil
Quick absorbing moisturizer
Feels lovely on face
Cons:
Pre-cleanser needed
This product is a life saver for me. Its cleanser is a cream cleanser (10% benzoyl peroxide), with that scent that says "I'm medicated, and the target's goin DOWN", but in a good way. If you use a small amount, it gets bubbly and lathers, but too much and it doesn't lather much. You need to use a cleanser beforehand to rinse out pores and clean the skin, so this can work to maximum potential. At first, it's got a pleasant burn/cool feeling that means it's working, but over time your skin adapts and you don't really feel it. With use of the product, twice a day, my skin (newly broken out from a horrible reaction to Aveeno tinted moisturizer) cleared up quickly, my pores got smaller, and my skin less oily. However, without the included moisturizer, your face will be some kinda dry. The moisturizer is spf 15, oil free. It doesn't clog pores, controls oil, absorbs quickly, and counters the drying effects of the cleanser. Don't slather it on though! Then it'll be ick. Treat it kind of like sunscreen. The cleanser and moisturizer, with Olay oil minimizing toner, have my skin clear the majority of the time, not usually oily, and my pores are nonexistent. As for the two scar treatment products, they contain salicylic acid, which I'm allergic to (but didn't know for sure at the time). When I used them, they did seem to fade my scars, but I started reacting, so I quit, and I cleared up. I've used several other salicylic acid products, and every one has broken me out, so I'll give them the credit of fading scars and disregard the breaking out. Overall, I use the cleanser and moisturizer religiously and I wouldn't use anything else! For those who aren't sensitive to salicylic acid, the other kit is the Acne Control kit, with the 10% BP cleanser, a salicylic acid moisturizer (broke me out, of course), and a spot treatment (also salicylic acid). My best friend uses it, and her skin is an object of envy! Porcelain perfection!
July 18, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Skin very smooth
Cleared and kept acnee away
Cons:
Not a fan of the toner or lotion, or the price
I love love love proactive wash, we have started budgeting so its outta oir price range now and i am really having a hard time finding some thing comparable to it. I dont like having to use toner and the lotion is kind of drying but thewash is amazing
July 4, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
will clear up some mild to moderate acne. will leave you with glowing skin if it works for you.
Cons:
Can be expensive in the long run. I ordered the 90 day supply kit. With 2 additional products.
This product did help clear up my acne. It did dry my skin out a bit but nothing that a good moisturizer could not fix. My skin is clear and glowing. This product can be quite expensive in the long run but since it worked for me I will continue to buy it. This product is a 50 50 product either it will work for you or it wont. Their are other products out their with a better percentage rate of working for the general public.
May 31, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
none
Cons:
made my skin read and flaky for about a month and never helped my acne
I really had high hopes for this product. It left my skin red and flaky and even swollen! It was embarrassing and quite frankly painful as well. My brow lady even felt sorry for me and gave me free moisturizer. This never helped my acne.
February 14, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
it burnt my skin like crazy there was dark skin peeling off my face it made my skin look horrendous in strong lighting
i would never us it again.
January 29, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
CLEANSER IS GOOD,FACIAL MASK IS SUPERB
Cons:
NOT GOOD FOR ACNE
I HAVE USING 1YR BEFORE IT REALLY CLEARS UP MY FACE,NOW I HAVE NO MORE EXISTING PIMPLES.BUT IT DONT WORK AGAINST ACNE
September 26, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Easy to use.
Cons:
I started breaking out a lot so I decided to use a more expensive product than what I normally would pay for.
I would have to say that it did not do anything for my skin. I still broke out all the time and the product ran out really quickly. I've been using the product for 4-5 weeks now and I do not see any difference at all and I'm still breaking out. This is the worst break outs I've had since middle school.
August 6, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Slightly improved skin
Cons:
Dries out skin
Itches
Burns eyes
Proactiv didn't work for me years ago when I tried it but I thought I'd give it a shot when they said they'd improved it. They didn't change the formula at all, they just got more specific with how much you're supposed to use. Even when I used it just once a day, or even every other day, I would have to wash my face and pray to fall asleep before the itching started. It really made me want to claw my face off. The slight results are not worth the itching, dryness and burning that comes with it. For those still looking, I've been using the new clean and clear package you can buy at walmart for about a week with great results and NO itching and burning! Not saying it'll work for everyone but it's working for me.
Pros:
None