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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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November 20, 2011
Cons:
Slightly drying (as expected)
I have dry and sensitive skin with a clear forehead, nose and cheeks. But my lip, chin, and jawline would get terrible acne (cystic and whiteheads). My face was always blotchy, VERY sensitive and red, too. I've been using Clean&Clear Advantage for a few months, and it was alright. But THIS PRODUCT WAS A MIRACLE. I've only been using it for a little more than a week, but my face is smoother, better complextion, even skin tone, less redness, and most importantly diminishing pimples. I actually looked in the mirror today and said "wow, this is what I look like with nice skin". I cannot wait until the upcoming months when my skin is completely cured. Try this product, you will not be dissapointed!
October 13, 2011
Pros:
Reduces red marks, cysts, blackheads, oilyness. Actually works fast on pimples.
Cons:
Takes time to work for cystic acne. A little drying, but that's expected.
Amazing product. The first time I used it, it seemed to work right away, my little pimples were dried out and diminished within two days of use, and cystic pimples were reduced in size and redness. It worked for me for about one week then my acne came back. My big mistake was; I stopped using it, thinking that it's another product like Pro-Activ; once my skin is used to it, it will no longer work. But after about a month later, I decided to start using it again, and this time I decided to stick to it, and see how well it works. So I gave it solid 3 weeks for it to do it's thing, and if it doesn't work, then i'm giving up on this. So after about 2 1/2 weeks of use of this system, all of my pimples were gone, my cysts were almost gone. I was very impressed. So now, I've been using this acne system for 6 months, and my face 99% clear (the other 1% is the couple pimples I get during that "month" lol) After having acne for half of my life-time, sometimes I love to closely analyze my skin in the mirror and wonder if the product really is working, or if there are any pimples/cysts coming back lol. But really, it works for me. You just have to be consistent. It works to get rid of acne and prevent future breakouts too. After 6 months of use, if there are days i dont feel like using it, I dont have to worry about acne returning if i stop using the product. Because it's already gotten rid of the major cysts on my face that were spreading the bacteria and making my acne seem impossible to cure. But remember, acne is NOT a disease, so don't be fooled into medications and such, unless as a last resort. Take care of your body, and mental/physical health. That's the first thing. I'm so thankful for Neutrogena developing this product. I no longer have a "pizza face" haha. Btw, I have tried almost everything there is out there for acne besides Accutane.The key is to be consistent, and don't expect it to work right away.even if it does, don't stop using it. Amazon sell
September 8, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
My acne is extremely severe and this is the first acne medication that is over the counter that actually works. Cleared my face completely and acne does not come back at all.
Cons:
None! This is the most amazing product I have ever used. Much better than prescription medication. Does not dry out my skin at all.
Everyone who has acne must try this product. You will not be disappointed.
September 3, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The first week or so I thought it is clearing up a little.
Cons:
*Really harsh for you skin.
*Makes your skin so bad when you quit.
*Costs wayyy too much.
*Bad for the environment with all the harsh chemicals in it.
I kept doing the three steps twice a day with proactiv. I kept using it for about 2 months but my skin was just getting worse and worse so I returned the bottles and got some money back but I still had to pay overall like 50 nz dollars for delivery. After I had stopped using proactiv, my skin just got sooo bad. I started getting really harsh cystic acne everywhere on my face. I didnt use to get acne before i used proactiv, I just had few pimples here and there on my face. I remember when I was down about my skin before I used proactiv but the photo I had taken of my skin before the use of proactiv amazes me with how good my skin actually was comparing to my skin now. I truly HATE proactiv for what it has done to my skin. My severe cystic acne is so painful and embarrassing, I hear all the whispers people at school talking about how bad my skin has become and its so frustrating. I just wanted to let the people who are thinking of getting proactiv know what it can do to your skin. Lastly, paying 60 nz dollars to get severe acne was not worth it at all.
August 18, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Highly Effective
Very Easy (no hassle really)
Once a day use
Very natural ingredients
Nice, smooth feeling after use
Large Bottle, comes with free soap bar and sample moisturizers
Cons:
It's a scrub
Contains BP
Contains other (supposedly) harmful ingredients which some folk say can damage the skin
Only online
I am 23 yo, and male. I have trialed this Carley's treatment on a few separate occasions over the past couple of years. Each time it has nicely cleared me up. It is not like a prescription or an antibiotic (both of which I've used in the past) that artificially clears your skin completely, it seems to work very naturally in creating softer, clearer, and even slightly less oily skin. On my first trial it took about two weeks before I noticed the results and then my skin was pretty much clear from there on out. When I use it I don't "scrub" with it. I gently move it around on my face and rinse it off within a minute. It is just once a day, and in the shower works nicely. You may find that moisturizing is necessary as it does contain BP, so using it at night followed by moisturizer works well. Be consistent, be patient, and you will get results. I am currently trying to wean myself off of it simply because I've been moving towards an even more natural approach of not washing my face regularly and not relying on any particular treatment, in hopes that my skin will learn to somewhat care for itself. The other times I quit Carley's was simply out of unwarranted impatience. My skin would at times get break outs, which I now know were probably the result of my diet and lifestyle (excessive alcohol, smoking, lack of fruits/veggies, lack of sleep, stress etc.), so I would ignorantly stop using Carley's. However, every time my skin has developed difficult acne, for extended periods, I've gone back to Carley's and it has cleared me up. The magic of Carley's is its simplicity and its lack of irritation. 2.5 BP is in the scrub so you can just use it during your shower, you don't have to sit and rub cream into your face afterwards. It does seem to require fairly regular use, but missing one day, if your face does initially get irritated, won't hurt you. I am always very careful and gentle with it, and it has always been effective and c
August 7, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Reduces Pimple Size
Good for cystic acne or nodule
Cons:
Doesn't prevent acne
Very Drying
This product is good and reducing pimple size, but does not completely get rid of the pimple! It's very very VERY drying and it tends to itch, it doesn't dry clear so only use it at night. I would only use it as a spot treatment though not for your whole face.
August 7, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Exfoliating
Cons:
Doesn't work as well as expected
Expensive
Very drying
Don't waste your money. You will be upset. The best thing this product does is exfoliate dead skin cells, which may clear skin but so will a 3 dollar scrub. The BP is drying. It did not work well for me.
August 3, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smells good.
Cons:
Expensive!
Made me break out more
Dried my skin
NO RESULTS
I used this product, hoping for positive results (yea, I bought into the commercials) but got nothing. I broke out even more! Probably because it dried out my skin.
July 21, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Evens out skin tone, stops breakouts .
Cons:
Doesn't clear up new acne.
This stuff is not worth whats it's paid do at all. I had it for 2 weeks same acne still on my face from day 1!!!! Reduces pimple size but HELLO. it still hasn't left my face.!
July 14, 2011
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Clears up acne insanely fast--Over night.
Cons:
Stings and burns really bad when first applied, numbs after maybe 15 minutes. (maybe less or more pain depending on how sensitive your skin is, my skin is very sensitive.)
USE THIS IF YOU ARE HORRIBLE AT BEING CONSISTENT!
And don't waste your time and money at a dermatologist! Please just pay a few bucks for this and you don't even have to use it daily.
Pros:
Better complextion
Less acne
Smoother skin