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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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May 30, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
still saw bad acne, and didnt help at all the second time.
The first time I used it, I was impressed at the results. Some of my acne was gone while some of it remained, but I was just happy that it was finally clearing. I stopped using it for about a week, because I ran out, and when I started back it made my acne worse. :(
June 3, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Great cleansers
B.P. is a gel, so you can blend it in without it being visible on your face
Toner helps even out skin tones
Cons:
Mostly only works with people with mild acne
Expensive
Okay, i've used Proactiv off and on for a while. Probably close to 4-5 years now. I have never had severe acne, but I did have moderate acne for a while. I tried using Proactiv for my worst acne period and it really didn't help too much. Where people get confused is when it comes to the B.P. in the product. B.P. is meant to PREVENT breakouts, which I feel Proactiv does pretty well. However, if you have severe breakouts and are expecting Proactiv to magically make them disappear, this isn't the product for you. Unless you want to prevent future breakouts. If you have severe acne problems, you need to look for a product that will TREAT your currently existing acne. I ended up seeing my doctor to get some prescriptions to treat my acne, and I feel that it is now under control. I am back to using Proactiv solely to help PREVENT breakouts from happening. It has been working great and I love that they've updated the bottles as well as the B.P. It used to be a clear gel but now it's a thicker, whiter lotion-type texture. You can still rub it in without it being visible, though. I feel that this updated formula has helped it be more effective. So if you're looking for an acne system that really helps cleanse your face and leaves it smooth, Proactiv is for you.
February 23, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
All natural. Fast shipping. Quick refund and responses to questions.
Cons:
Made the new zits that I would get HUGE. Way to harsh for my skin type.
While I do believe this product can actually work for some, it did the opposite for me. I have very sensitive skin and I think the scrubbing was just to harsh for me. The new zits that I would get would get so large, they would take forever to go away. I still have scars on my face from some of them. I don't think that this company is a scam. I just think that this product will either work for you or won't at all. I have since switched to Dan's regimen and have been clear ever since.
November 19, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
Will make you breakout like crazy!!!!!
Won't want to leave your house!!!
I bought this product after reading all the great reviews about it and let me warn you.......it was the worse thing that happened to me. The morning after I first used this product, I was shocked to see myself in the mirror. I had broken out all over my face and not only did I breakout but I had horrible redness as well. I asked a personal friend of mine who sells beauty products and they said you would have to be crazy to put this stuff on your face. All it does is clogs your pores. DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 31, 2011
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
its workd very very good
Cons:
i don't see any changes
is this crap
October 7, 2009
Pros:
i wouldnt kno but i will find out because im using it as we speak...haha...ha
Cons:
we will see muthageese..haha..ha
the bottom line is that i hope this works..if not i will glady take this back to walmart and throw a freggin temper tantrom because im sooooo fed up of all these darn acne products that do absolutely NOTHING for skin!!!!! :)
May 22, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Lightened Up skin Tone
Gave me Normal Skin
Cons:
Dried Up Some Other Parts Of My Skin
Only Worked If I Used EVERY DAY
It did work for me. But just on my pimples.
I have been struggling since 12 years old.
I now have scars but i use this just for pimples.
May 4, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared my skin quickly
Cons:
Expensive
a bit drying
It worked really well for me. im definatly going to re purchase it once it runs out. If it ever runs out, for the amount you use per day, one bottle of each product is going to last me like 6+ months.
February 27, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
- Claims to be 'natural'
- Prompt delivery
- Through instructions on use of products
Cons:
- Caused increased amounts of clogged pores (white and blackheads)
- Caused occasional inflammatory acne or papule
- Carley's does forewarn you, but it definitely does bleach towels you use to cleanse your face with (and also the towels you dry off with EVEN after you throughly cleanse off the BP with the soap they recommend)
Seemed like a good alternative to a lot of the other mainstream acne systems (Proactiv, etc.). I tend to have sensitive skin and the product claimed to be good for all types of skin. I would usually only have a couple of clogged pores/whiteheads, but during the duration of properly using this product (about 2 months or so), I had multiple inflamed acne and an increased amount of clogged pores. Like some of the reviews, I thought that maybe this was just a process my skin had to go through to ultimately become clear, but my skin only got worse. Ultimately, I decided to discontinue using this product. I am positive that is product was the cause of my increased acne because within a few days if it's discontinued use, I have less clogged pores and my skin is slowly clearing up. Carley's was just not the right product for me.
January 26, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
None.
Cons:
Did not work.
I used this consistently as instructed, but honestly, there was no change. I stopped using benzaclin to use this and my acne just went back to how it was before I started with benzaclin. I used this product until the bar of soap ran out and at this point, something should have happened regarding my skin, so clearly this product is not going to work. My skin gets slightly dry after use, to which I apply moisturizer, but the dryness does not help my acne. All in all, this is a waste of money and does nothing.
Pros:
Got rid of some light acne at first.