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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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April 13, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Cons:
I had mild acne before trying this product and purchased it on the basis of the many positive reviews on this site. Within a few weeks I had deep cystic acne on my jawline that I had never experienced before.
Please be very wary of the reviews for Carly's on this site. Although the product may work for some people, the claims of its effectiveness in reviews on acne.org are grossly exaggerated and likely false (as has been pointed out by others). The manufacturers are very defensive about their tactics and claim that the product is not a "scam" because it works for some people. However, any company that willfully deceives its clients into believing their product is much more effective than it is, is scamming them. I bought this product based solely on the reviews seen here and feel like I was duped. I know they have a money-back guarantee, but seriously I would have paid triple the price to not have experienced the break-out I had while using it. This company preys on the low self-esteem and sheer hopefulness that acne sufferers have for finding a miracle cure. Rest assured, this isn't it and this company is very dishonest in its marketing tactics.
April 8, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
cheap
huge bottle
Cons:
gave me more acne
feels grease
I wish I had read more reviews before purchasing this product. I had about five small pimples before I started using it and ended up with more than 10. I don't know if product is a scam or not because not everything works for everyone, but I know it doesn't work for me. READ ALL THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS BEFORE CONSIDERING BUYING.
January 4, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
NONE!!!
Cons:
Caused my face to get really swollen and red and itches everywhere I put the cream at
I do not suggest this to anybody unless the want their face swollen and as red as a firetruck!!!
December 5, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Did not work at all. Made my acne worse then it's ever been. I contacted Carleys through email and they told me to keep using it. I used it for 3 horrible months and it never worked. I really do think that they do some of their own reviews. I used all their products too.
Didn't work for me at all. I had high hopes for this product but it only made my acne worse.
January 15, 2008
Product used: Derma-e (DMAE Alpha Lipoic C-Ester Retexturizing Creme)
Pros:
None.
Cons:
This stuff smells horrible! I couldn't keep it on my face.
This stuff stinks!
June 21, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- The sales woman was very nice!
- I can already feel a different consistency in my skin. It's smoother and a few bumps have dissapeared.
- Free gift of mineral blush.
Cons:
- My face became swollen around my eyes and quite red and angry looking.
- I paid $140 for the basics and a night cream and a deep cleansing wash. Very pricey for skin care. The most I've ever spent.
I've only been using it for a few days but I can already feel a difference in the smoothness of my skin. It really gets deep into your pores but I found it wasn't a good make up removing cleanser and so I had to use both the Cleanser and Deep Cleansing Wash to get my make up off. Last night my skin was red and tingly, which isnt at all normal for me. This morning my face was still red but quite puffy and swollen around my eyes. I wonder wether it was an allergic reaction of if it'd normal for skin to have this sort of reaction. The price was reasonable if by chance this skincare works wonders, if not and there is no difference by next week, I'll definetely be asking for my money back.
February 9, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
available at Target...i guess that's the only plus.
Cons:
dried out my face
burned
left a "textured" rash-like feeling
I don't have a ton of acne, but recently I began to breakout a bit and my skin was extra oily. I used this once before for a breakout about 5 years ago and it worked great. This time it dried out my face after about 4 days of use (but ironically - it was still oily) and it's to the point where my face feels textured/rash like and everything burns.I don't even have sensitive skin! I want to get rid of this breakout but can't continue to use this product because I feel the results are worse than having the zits. My face feels like it's aged 10 years in a week and it's hot to the touch from this reaction.
August 20, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
i am a first time user
Cons:
i just wanna ask
so can i use the benzoyle peroxide cream facial wash then i apply panoxyl gel?
August 6, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
None
Cons:
I wanted this to work so badly, it seemed so promising, but I still had acne.
Didn't work for me, but perhaps it might work for you.
April 27, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
glowing skin
exfoliates
Cons:
lots of steps
takes a while to work
I have been using Proactiv for about 5-6 months now. Only recently have I REALLY been impressed with my face. I have mild acne, just wanted that perfect glowing skin. I've tried **everything** so I decided to try Proactiv. It takes a while, there are lots of steps every time you wash, and there are so many products it takes a while to find what works for you, but now my skin is really looking good. I wouldn't say my acne is gone, I still have the minor hard-to-see blemishes, but my skin IS glowing. I actually like the older version of the products, not the renewing. I wash and use the toner every morning and night, use step 3 only at night. My moisturizer is... on forehead: daily oil control (really works, I can tell if I skip that. On cheeks: skin lightening lotion - will probably switch to green tea there when this runs out it was a free sample. On rest of my face and neck: green tea moisturizer.
Pros:
None.