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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.
Used Benzoyl Peroxide? Rate It:
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December 25, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Cons:
burns the tiniest bit the first time you put it on
One of the best skin treatments I have used in my life. I'm 13 years old and have tried everything from proactive, to SkinID, to Neutrogena, I mean EVERYTHING. And this is by far the fastest, most potent thing I've used in my life. I have terrible acne, but after 5 hours of using this, my acne has drastically reduced!!! =D Finally!!! Nothing has ever truly worked well on my skin, and I love this product!
Thanks Clearasil! =D
November 29, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel)
Pros:
- Gets rid of acne
- Dries out skin so my face doesn't look oily
- Tube lasts ages (I don't know why people say it's too small - you probably use too much)
Cons:
- The 2.5% Benzac doesn't dry or redden my face, but the 5% makes it peel
Lasts me about 4 months so it doesn't really cost that much (I just ran out of my 2nd tube)... $15 every 4 months isn't that bad, actually pretty cheap.
November 8, 2009
Pros:
Made my skin REALLY smooth, and cleared up almost all of my pimples and large blackheads!
Cons:
The smell is kinda gross, but that is the only problem!
If your looking for a quick way to smoother, softer, better looking skin, use: "Acnce Vanishing Treatment for Sensitive Skin". When I first bought it and put it on, within hours my skin looked great! You can also wear it underneath your make-up, which is a bonus! Plus it is inexpensive & you can get it almost anywhere in Canada!
October 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE!!
Cons:
EVERYTHING, IT MADE MY SKIN WORSE. THERE WAS NOT GOOD THAT CAME FROM IT!!!
IT'S CRAP!!! AND I HEARD WHEN YOU TRY TO CANCEL YOUR ORDER- IT'S IMPOSSIBLE. MY FRIEND HAD TO CHANGE HIS BANK ACCOUNT, THAT WAS THE ONLY WAY TO NOT BE CHARGED.
September 8, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works really well, my acne was gone within 3 days of using this product!
Cons:
smells kind of funky and adds 5 minutes to your routine every morning and night, but well worth it
This stuff actually works and i would recommend it to everyone, all of my friends use it too.
September 5, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I have used proactive for about five months and still have not seen any results.Proactive is a waste of money.
Cons:
It actually made my pimpiles more irritated.
Does not work at all.
August 11, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
Pimples can stay on your face for weeks. This product dries them out almost instantly. It bloody works!( read that last sentence a ziljion times!) I tried clearasil crap before i found this product. Didnt work at all.
Cheap
Cons:
well ye it dries your skin and stings a bit. It really doesnt matter for me though? if it gets rid of acne i'm happy.
Acne returns when u stop using it. I sometimes wonder will i have to keep using this stuff untill the day i die?
Used everything ! Nothing helped untill i found benzac 5. It completely cleared my skin. After using it 2 years i decided to stop using it. As i never had any pimples anymore. My skin was beautifull for 2 years in a row without a single zit. After that I didnt use any products for about 1 year. The acne is coming back.. Allthough i must say it's obviously a much milder form then what i had before. When u are used not having ANY acne for 2 years, even a few zits/unpure skin is completely unacceptable. So I started using it again a few days ago. My skin is on his way again to perfection. The question remains.. Will I really have to use this product every freaking day of my life untill the day I die ?
February 25, 2009
Product used: Clearogen (3 Step Acne Treatment)
Pros:
works quickly, doesn't dry out skin, doesn't take much
Cons:
not the greatest smell
I am in the week before my period. My acne should be the worst that it's been all month, but my face is completely clear. I have used the Clearogen treatment lotion for 6 days. I use Murad cleaner and toner. I can still see some bumps under the skin, but they haven't developed into anything. I am also taking Saw Palmetto and Zinc orally.
January 20, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None to speak of.
Cons:
Waste of money.
At first it started to look like my skin was clearing up. Then my acne started to develop even more and it got worse the more i used it. My skin started to get dry and flaky so i stopped. My skin then started to clear up a bit and wasn't oily. If i were you i would not even try proactiv out unless you can get it for $19.95 or whatever they advertise it for i TV.
March 25, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Great for treating persistent body acne.
Cons:
Smells horrible, bleaches hair and clothes.
For body acne, I recommend washing affected areas with a gentle soap-free cleanser, then applying a layer of Persa-Gel to the entire area before bed. I don't use this stuff on my face, too irritating. BP actually kills the bacteria that cause acne, so it's a great treatment to clear up skin. Persa-Gel is also a good spot treater for individual zits.
Pros:
Fast, easy to apply, works AMAZINGLY