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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August 9, 2009
Product used: Brevoxyl-4 (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Cream)
Cons:
it causes the skin to get very dry, itchy and i found out the results are very minimum so i would not recommend this product as i have been using this product for 3 weeks now and the acne still hasnt cleared im soo depressed.
i occasionally stopped using the cream for a while because the cream caused my skin to become tight and very dry and peeled my skin.
February 2, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
everything
sucks
October 3, 2008
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Males)
Pros:
The only thing that actually works is the benzoyl peroxide. The pills are a scam. The peroxide drys out and peels the dead layers of skin so it helps a little. I used it and it really effed my face up
Cons:
REALLY dry. Like, its a stupid idea to try in the first place, but if you do dont do the pills and use moisturizer
Dont, scam, lies, however you want to put it, just dont even try.
September 28, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Worked well for the first few months.
Cons:
After initial period, acne came back. And it's hard to pay for a couple bottles + shipping every couple months when you're in college... Also, what happens over the long term when your skin has been absorbing this chemical into your body?
I've been using this product for about 4 years. It's been great for the most part, but I still have a lot of acne AND my skin is very oily. I went to a different acne website and found that topical creams can be way detrimental to your system. And what's more; they just treat the result of not taking care of your body.
You have to figure out what toxins your skin is trying to get rid of. Food CAN DEFINITELY affect your acne, especially when you're eating lots of refined foods, sugar and not enough good fats. Many of us are veterans of acne. Topical creams might have long term effects we don't know about.
Try going natural for awhile and see how you feel inside AND out. (go to the acne is dead website!)
June 17, 2008
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
waste of money
Firt of those pills are just a placebo. THey are sugar pills basically. They will not work for your acne at all my dad is a pharmaceutical sales rep.He told me its just a placebo. As for the other stuff in the kit I don't know if that will work it might or it might not. I never tried it long enough to see. If you have bad acne get on bactrim of doxycycline. They worked great 4 me
February 21, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It has a sweet smell
Cons:
Expensive
Ineffective if discontinued
I used it for a month and during that period I could see my acne healing but all of a sudden I could see them growing back and this time really they looked bad. My friend advised me to stop it as this had been experienced by many and had recommend that I used Clear Pores. Indeed clear pores worked wonders and is pretty cheap and has a better healing effect than proactiv solution.
November 26, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
its crap!!
basically i had like barely any acne before i got this i had a small breakout no i have loads all over my right cheek im so cheesed off!! i hate you clearasil how does a product like this even get approved do not buy this PEOPLE!!
June 29, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
nill
Cons:
-will dry your skin out horribly
-doesnt prevent pimples any more effectively than sugar water
i started using this product in the hope i had found a cure for my acne, in reality all i got was dissapointment and horribly dry, and burning skin. i have used many products and never found one that was able to achieve such undesirable results. shame on you daniel kern!
February 2, 2007
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Spot Treatment)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Severely burned my face after just one application!!! The pain is so bad.
I will never recommend this to anyone. Too harsh and should only be available by a prescription. There are to many people out there (like myself) that don't realize the strength of the OTC medicines.
July 1, 2013
Product used: The Regimen
TERRIBLE PRODUCTS!!!!! DO NOT PURCHASE!!!!
Pros:
Acne went down a little
Cons:
Swollen face
Redness
Itchiness
I used Dan's products for only 2 days and my face became red, swollen, dry, and itchy! My eyelids became swollen also, and I'm not even sure how that happened?!? My face is very red and irritated right now, and I'm not even sure what to do. I thought that I wouldn't have such a reaction towards the products considering that I have used BP before. Another thing I don't get is why my whole face is red? I only applied the BP on my problem areas. If I knew that this would happen, then I never would've purchased these products in the first place!
Pros:
the product is fairly cheap