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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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September 7, 2010
Product used: MaxClarity (Foaming Wash)
Cons:
The foam you put on at night BURNS
it dried out my skin very badly the 1st few weeks,but the drying means it's drying the pimples but still.I have to use a mosturizer
The wash it comes with didn't last me a month so I had to use the bodywash/scrub it came with
The bottle broke when it was still half full
I've tried everything from home remedy's,drugstore items,to Proactiv, I've had bad acne for 5 years and this is the ONE thing that's actually worked! it was relatively cheap as well.I'm so glad I bought it!!
Everyone's skin is different.
Work past the burning feeling when you put it on,that means it's working, and it worked so fast for me!
October 6, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
- gel based
- not white film
- works fast
- last a very long time
- very cheap
- actually works!!
Cons:
- at first it can be a bit drying and irritating
- online only
This stuff really works, I started with the on the spot with i thought worked pretty well and it seemed to clear me up somewhat. Though when i bought this BP i am hooked and it made the on the spot seem so horrible and drying not to mention the white film it would leave behind. This bottle will last a veryyy long time and i am on my second one=] Though i did go through a tough time with this.
At first it seem to work great, but after a few weeks my skin seemed to get allergic to it. I was so upset that the only thing that worked for me, i wouldnt be able to use it anymore. I stopped using it for a couple of weeks and noticed how my acne was coming back. Though every time i tried to use it my skin would become very very red and it would swell up and get itchy and just horrible. I finally decided i would rather be swollen and red, anything but have acne again, so i decided to change my moisturizer to see if that would help. To my surprise i was right, the cetephil was too strong and horrible, and complex 15 although i love for under my makeup was just not enough.
I received carley's midnight moisturizer for acne prone skin as a sample when i bought the scrub and it Worked!!
I love that moisturizer with this BP, i only use it at night so that im able to slather i mean realllllly pack it on a little too much but better safe than sorry...lol.. Well i hope this will help someone out, if they are having any trouble with this or any BP.
August 29, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-Clears up skin quickly and gently
-Prevents new breakouts from forming
-Alot less irritating than most medications
-Offers a variety of great and effective products
Cons:
-Instructions can be vague and unifaceted, so you have to adapt according to your skin type
-Like other Benzoyl Peroxide treatments, can be slightly drying
-Have to use it often, so it can be tough at times to stay consistent
I tried Proactiv mostly because of the great things I heard about the refining mask. Now I don't even use it, only the three step system, and it has worked greatly for me. I feel like celebrities who advertise it almost turn people off from the product because we tend to believe they are in this for money, which is probably true. But that shouldn't turn you off from the product, because it really works, and works consistently. I'm not here to say Proactiv is magical, refreshing and perfect, but if you can adapt the product correctly to your skin type, you can get very close. The skin care advisors are a great help in doing this, there's really no need to rush off to Skin ID to pay extra money because your skin is so "special". Just because the medication is uniformed, how you apply it isn't. I highly reccomend at least trying it, you have 60 days to see if it works. If you're willing to work with Proactiv, I promise Proactiv will work for you.
August 27, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
You could really feel this cleanser cleaning away at your skin. Personally, I love the cooling after-effect.
Cons:
After washing, I'd get this crazy oil build up in matter of minutes!
This cleanser is not built for overtime usage. I've come to realize that my skin after 2-3 washes, would get immune to this product. So it no longer works. Sure, at first, my skin adapted great, aftwards......It just built up more oil! And my acne would get red as well.
August 21, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
It much gentler than others out there, and the ingredients are much, much healthier for your body.
Cons:
None.
It's a great product, and it's so much more natural and gentle on your skin than anything else I've used or researched. My skin is very sensitive-- or moody and picky-- and if my skin changes (like with the seasons), I adjust my usage of this product. It's very good, and works even better when you know how your own skin works, because everyone is different.
August 17, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- doesn't dry out face
Cons:
- pricey
- 3 step system= time consuming
-doesn't clear up acne
I had been using Proactiv for a little over a month, and my face hadn't cleared up. Actually, it made my acne worse! I had HUGE pimples all over my chin and it had never been that bad before! After I had used it for a month, I thought that if it was going to work that my face would have already been clear so i stopped using it. It literally took me about a couple of weeks to get rid of all the huge pimples that kept coming up.
Don't waste your time and money on buying this product! I have bought better products at Wal-Mart that have worked much better and controlled my acne pretty well.
August 16, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- helped get rid of acne for about a month
- not too too pricey
Cons:
- it's the "best selling acne system in America" So it Has to work right? ....Get real...
- red, irritated skin
- you NEED to use this consistently to get decent results
- painful, and drying
I used to use this when I first started getting acne in gr. 6....worst idea of my friggin life. In the first few weeks the product seems to work just FanTastic! (but most products are like that right?) but after a good month of use my skin started to break out worse than before...so I stopped using it...second worse choice of my life
I broke out even WORSE after that. I have sensitive skin too, so my skin goes red very easily, and having acne in gr. 6 just sucks...really. especially when you don't get in control of it until 12th grade...ugh So basically, it wont hurt to try >.> maybe, but you have to be willing to stick with the routine to only god knows how long... if all else fails, go ask your dermatologist about minocycline and tazorac...accutane can be pretty harsh on the body so I really don't recommend it..
August 14, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Cleared up my acne!
Feels very different from other bp (in a good way)
Leaves my skin really smooth
Not drying at all (for me at least)
Cons:
Makes me tear up after applying
Pump will not get all of product out...you will have to cut it.
This really works and I'm really thankful for this product. It has cleared up my acne and people now compliment my skin. This bp is not chalky and white like our bp products. It's actually gel-like and leaves no white patches on your face. It was not drying at all for me. In fact, I barely use moisturizer with it. For a minute after applying, though, I tear up and my eyes get red. It goes away after a minute or 2. The pump will not get all the product out but I still think this is a good deal since you get so much bp. Much much much better than crappy neutrogena bp or persa-gel.
August 10, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Pros:
works, price isn't too bad
Cons:
dried out my skin, had to retake evaluation like every 2 months
good product not a miracle worker worked on my skin but left it flaky and dry and does nothing for scarring. overall ok product.
July 27, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
immediate results
cleared skin
smoothed out tiny bumps
makes skin really soft
Cons:
dries out skin, but reveals beautiful skin underneath!!
This stuff worked for me! I was really, really skeptical of Clinique as an overhyped brand from my high school days, but at some point in the last few months, I was trying just about everything because my skin had gotten so severe. My dermatologist prescribed me everything from Finacea to Tazorac to Clindamycin and nothing was working. I have tried everything on the block other than oral meds, which I can't take for health reasons. Finally, I decided to try Clinique's regular skincare line for oily skin, I think the #2 line. I had a good experience with this line, but not amazing. It made my ragged-looking skin (from all the over the counter facial products I had been desperately trying on it) very soft, but it didn't clear my acne. Encouraged, however, i decided to try Clinique's Acne Solutions skincare line.
I saw IMMEDIATE results. Let me just start out by saying that my skin was pretty bad. I had breakouts all over my cheeks, my forehead, temples and chin. Right, pretty much everywhere. And I always had a few "new" pimples on my face. At least two "active" ones at all times. My skin was really red as well. I also had tiny bumps on my cheeks that I think really made my skin look the worst. I could cover the pimples with Laura Mercier foundation (which is a great foundation if you need heavier coverage) but I could not hide the tiny bumps on my skin which if the light shined on my face a certain way, (usually from overhead) made me look terrible because they were pretty much all over. I did not experience a "purge" period. The first couple of days, my skin dried out, but I expected this, as almost every product does this when I first start using it. But I felt and saw my skin getting better every day. Even though it dried out though, I could tell that my skin was already feel softer and more smooth. The tiny bumps flattened out, the redness went away, and the pimples started to heal very quickly. This worked for me. I hi
Pros:
Only product i've used that actually worked! (I'm acne free except for the occasional pimple/scars)
I noticed a difference the 2nd day!Been using it month and a half
Foam is nice and light