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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.
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September 23, 2009
Product used: Derma-e (DMAE Alpha Lipoic C-Ester Retexturizing Creme)
Cons:
there are better serums
It is a well documented fact that DMAE is found in Wild Alaskan Salmon; along with Omega-3 fatty acid which is a huge benefit to the human body, DMAE does in fact tighten skin and improve the texture of skin. What you put on your skin is just as important as what you consume in order to help your skin from the inside out. One thing I see over and over when reading facial cream reviews is women complaining about puffy under-eye area... one of the best things you can easily do to improve or even entirely rid yourself of this problem is CUT DOWN ON SALT. "If you have puffy bags under your eyes in the morning, you are almost certainly consuming much more salt than you need The best serum I use is the Made from Earth Vitamin Enhanced Face Firming Serum. It is the most cost effective DMAE source I have found and has worked to make my puffy eyes not puffy!! Also it contains a 3% DMAE concentration - I have used it for about 7 months now, and have now stopped because I have seen
July 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
was consistent, and works
Cons:
needed to use a lot more BP than told in instructions to work and wouldn't work if i didn't use too much BP. thinking of switching to regimen since you get more for less $
worked ok but was a little costly and i am thinking you will get better results with the regimen or cheaper immitations
June 22, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Dries out oily skin and speeds up the process of killing the pimples.
Cons:
Dries out your skin way too much!! it also caused major skin discoloration on my cheeks! :(
Don't buy this! its a waste of time, and money. and causes permanent skin damadge.
February 20, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Mothing
Cons:
I started from one pimple to a million little planets. my skin is terrible now. and my girlfreind dump me, because it spreaded on her face and became like mine!
I ALmost died!
February 6, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It's cheap to get and it doesn't dry out your face.
Cons:
Only works for a very short period of time.
I started using Proactiv in probably 6th grade. I didn't really have "acne" but it was getting progressivly worse. So, me being the spolied brat that I am, conviced my mom to order me proactiv. I got it and I loved it..for TWO months. About two months after I started, it got worse than before. Now I'm a freshman in high school and I've tried everything. I've tried Proactiv, RetinA, Clean and Clear, Veloicity, and a couple different pills. (menocycline i believe?) Now I'm taking Accutane and I think it is slowly working. I wouldn't recommend Proactiv..biggest joke on the market.
November 25, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Got rid of most of scars and acne in my butt
Cons:
i get bored applying it
try it
September 5, 2007
Product used: Solugel (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Gel)
Pros:
NOTHING! ABSOLUTLY NOTHING!
Cons:
EVERYTHING! ABSOLUTLY EVERYTHING!
THIS GAVE ME THE WORST RASH EVER! BUMPS AND REDNESS ALL OVER MY FACE! I WAS REALLY ITCHY TO! MY FACE FILLED UP WITH TINY LITTLE BUMPS AND IT WAS RAW AND RED FOR DAYS! DON'T BUY IT! I HATE THIS CREAM WITH A PASSION! >:I
September 17, 2012
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
None
Cons:
Did not do anything, very useless and waste of money
Dont buy it
April 12, 2012
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Effective at getting rid of spots
Cons:
Burning
Dry skin
Redness
This treatment is amazing, it gets rid of spots within a few days! I get maybe 3 spots a month i apply quinoderm to each spot individually I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS FOR PEOPLE WITH ACNE DESPITE WHAT IT SAYS ON THE BOTTLE. If you use this on each spot you can easily exfoliate the dry skin off sucessfully and reduce redness. Also if you have sensitive skin this treatment IS NOT FOR YOU. But for normal skin YES for acne ridden skin NO.
February 13, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Seemed to work
Easy to have shipped to you
Cons:
A bit of dry skin
Terrible, terrible customer service
Proactiv worked for me during the time that I used it, although I did get quite a bit of flaking/dry skin. I also started Ortho-Tri-Cyclen during the same time period, so I am not sure which was responsible for how much of the change. One point I thought I'd mention - when I wasn't contacting Proactiv, I was fine with it, but their customer service model is really awful. It took about 10 days for them to SHIP the product after I ordered it, which seems ridiculous given their whole business is based online. And cancelling was a nightmare. I cancelled because I am trying to save money, and with the BC, I don't really need anything this strong anymore.
Pros:
there are better serums