Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Reviews
3.5
20781 Reviews
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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Note: Benzoyl peroxide clears the skin completely when applied correctly.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Side Effects
Low-Medium
Benzoyl Peroxide
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.
Benzoyl Peroxide
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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Compare To Other Treatments
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April 27, 2011
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)

Pros:

- Reduces amount of whiteheads and blackheads
- THOUROUGHLY Dries out the skin tissue
- Cheap (for a reason)

Cons:

- Completely Burns skin tissue
- Makes you look like you've had an acid attack to you whole face
- New acne formed with huge heads of which was beneath surface (UKNOWN ABOUT UNTILL THIS MORNING)
- No good for ANY skin type
- Has too good reviews on this site
- Not even worth trying longer than two days too much risk of permenant damage!
- Leaves White residue
- Flaking skin
- Extremely dry skin
- Slightly painful to touch the next day
- Contains sodium lauryl sulp

I AM AN 18YR OLD MALE AND GENERALLY I ONLY HAVE ACNE ON MY CHIN AND SURROUNDING MOUTH AREA!! THIS TREATMENT HAS DEVESTATED THEPROGRESS OF WHICH I HAVE MADE THROUGHOUT THE PAST TWO YEARS....I USED THIS PRODUCT BECAUSE OF ITS SEMI-GOOD REVIEWS AND ALSOI AM DUE TO GO TO A WEDDING AT THE END OF THE WEEK.... FRACTFULLY I CANNOT BELIEVE I GOT TEMPTED BY THIS HYPE... AND DUE TO THIS "ACNE TREATMENT" I WILL PROBABLY NOT BE ATTENDING MY FAMILYS WEDDING DUE TO THE SERIOUS BURNING A REDNESS EFFECT THAT THIS TREATMENT GIVES!!! I AM DISCUSTED THAT THIS TREATMENT IS STILL ON SALE!!
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May 28, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

the only reason it has a good rating is because it is the sites product

Cons:

it is bull

dont waste time and cash
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February 28, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

great customer service

Cons:

caused more acne
messy

I tried this product for myself the regular treatment and my son the teen treatment. It did not work at all!!!! My acne got MUCH worse and I really didnt have to much of an acne problem to start it was very mild, this product caused me to have cystic type acne that I never had before and it hurt very bad. When I received my package I felt like it was Christmas and I would finally be able to help my son, he told me this isnt going to work either and it made me sad since I have tried everything :{ product sucks big time!!
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November 20, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

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Cons:

Oily skin.
Cysts.
Pustules galore.

I have had moderate acne for quite some time but have been able to keep it under control with the help of BP. I became a little too confident considering I have not had a beak out in months and decided to order this miracle substance called Carley's. Worst. Decision. Ever. This product broke me out tremendously. I was useing exactly as directed, and my skin continued to get worse and worse. After three months, I gave up. I have not used Carley's for about a month and my face is finally starting to recover. To those this has "worked for," there is no need to put those down who it has not worked for stating "we must be doing something wrong." The fact of the matter is this product does not help everyone. And to those considering buying, I would like you take a moment to carefully read all positive feedback. There is something very similar between many replies. Almost seems info-mercial esque, and how the "whole family will only use Carley's now, and how this is the ONLY PRODUCT that worked." You'll catch on, ideally before you actually purchase it. Buyer beware. Just saying.
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May 18, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

EVERYTHING! Within 2 days I saw a difference in my skin, the first time I used it my skin felt good, pimples completely gone within a week. But if you worried about buying online or on the tv just go to the stores.

Cons:

Price

It really does work, I didn't think it would work I thought it was all a big con when I saw it on tv but I decided to get it and I notice a difference in my skin straight away!
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March 9, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

It looks good at first....in the bottle

Cons:

Makes son flaky and I look older plus bp is also bad for your skin it can cause some skin cancer

If you using this I think you should stop even though it might be working it's going to damage our skin in the future everyone try something natural...
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April 16, 2009
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females)

Pros:

it sucks

Cons:

it sucks

and again it sucks
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March 12, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Cons:

causes cystic acne, makes acne worse

This product is obviously a scam, and all of the rave reviews on here were paid for by this company. I don't understand why acne.org doesn't remove it!
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July 10, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
If You want a CHEAP BP that actually works go to rite aid and get the white bottle that says acne gel, It says rite aid on it as well. That stuff works amazingly.!!
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January 3, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

- The smell is not horrible
- The consintency is great

Cons:

- I was burning so much, felt like thousand wasps on my face
- My lips were a little bit swollen
- My face was super red
- I was peeling (but not EXTREMLY; just because i have been using this only for 4 days)
- I just felt like my face is going to "melt away"

I guess I am allergic to BP or my skin is just so sensitive. I wanted it to work! I am so unhappy now. I really believe it works (still), I guess I was just so unlucky. I would say, give a try! It will probably work for you, unless you have sensitive skin. If your skin tends to become red after applying stronger lotions (the ones that containes sal. acid, etc. - "strong" ingridients), you will probably react to BP the way I did. Be careful. And do a little research before trying BP. (The cost I wrote is for the whole kit)
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