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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 13, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
dries out skin badly
doesnt clear stubborn pimples
i still breakout
this product seemed to work the first few weeks and then it was just ineffective
November 12, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- cleared excessive acne on my face
- started to show results within a week, after initial use
- help to dull the redness on my cheeks
Cons:
- used it for 6 years and it didn't completely get rid of my acne
- after awhile, it started to stop working, acne started to reappear, but not as severe
- it felt like my skin relied on proactiv (as if it was a drug), when I did not use it for a couple of days, my acne would come back worst then the initial start
- created a lot of scars on my face
- very expensive
proactiv works to reduce the severity of my acne, but it is clearly not a LONG TERM FIX! My acne never went away. I finally stopped using proactiv and my acne is coming back a lot worse then when I started the proactiv treatment. Those 6 years felt like a temporary fix to repress my acne and now it is finally showing itself.
November 12, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it works pretty well
Cons:
Be very careful when you order on line! It says it costs 29 dollars on the front page, but it actually will cost you $90.Fine print on second page tells you they will be sending 2 more $29 shipments No way to order it off the web any different.Have to send it back to get your money back. Rip Off!!
If the system costs $90 dollars it should say that in big letters on the FRONT page instead of zapping 2 more 30 dollar payments out of my account! Especially since i called them and told them to stop!!!
October 26, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Advanced blemish treatment somewhat improved spots
Green Tea Moisture was a nice balance
I received a first time user discount
Cons:
My face is dry and flaky
Bleached clothes, towels and sheets
Hasn't cleared up my acne
Expensive
I have two additional kits unopened since I was suckered into signing up for a monthly subscription to save money since its so expensive. When I called to cancel they told me to try theory gentle formula which still doesn't work. I am canceling it and will never get the money back I wasted on their product or the money for the items it ruined such as clothes, towels and sheets. The bleaching is so bad I'm embarrassed to stay at other peoples houses knowing I will ruin their stuff as well. It's sad that the two products I like are an additional fee from the three step kit. As a mid 20 year old I'm hopeful to find something that actually works!
October 16, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
Expensive. Doesn't work. Bleaches towels and pillowcases. It seems to be impossible to get off their mailing list even if you make numerous calls to customer service asking to be removed.
Used Proactiv for 2 years and was not acne free the entire time. If you want to control acne, go to your docter .S/he can prescribe something that actually works.
October 14, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Goes on clear. Easy pump dispenser for larger bottle. Works wonders.
Cons:
Stinks a little and bleaches clothing.
I have (had )mild acne with the occassional cystic zit here and there. I have been using this product for 8 months now and during the first 2 weeks it cleared up my face so well and is stayed clear for another 2 weeks after that. After the 4th or 5th my face started breaking out again. I wasn't expecting this and got very discouraged but kept with it. My face is flawless now. It's a very slow process and expect a few set backs along the way. I don't need to use much of the benzoyl peroxide anymore to keep my face clear. Acne is frustrating but have faith in this prodcut.
October 5, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Clinical Treatment)
Pros:
It works PERFECTLY
Cons:
3 Pack is a Rip-Off
There are three steps to this new Oxy Clinical treatment. The Salicylic Acid 5% Face Wash, the 5% BP Treatment & the .5% Salicylic Acid Hydrating Therapy (Moisturizer basically). I would recommend u use all steps. I usually have a greasy face and think I don't need the moisturizer but this moisturizer does a good job of actually leaving the face feeling not so greasy whilst also not looking greasy. I use it only once a day (night time) that's the only time I think it would be needed for someone with an oily face. The Face Wash right away makes ur face look AND feel smooth and clean. Then the treatment does a great job of reducing the size of ur pimples as the day progresses. 1 Pimple stays on my face no longer than 1-2 days, then it's gone. Buy all items separately because buying the 3 pack, you will go through everything in 2 weeks, just not worth it in my opinion, get everything separately for a estimated total of $20-$25 for 6 weeks. Get this system if ur suffering with acne, it worked for me and it might work for u as well. I am a 18 yr old male with moderatly severe acne as well just in case you wanna know. Last thing, it seems to be ok for you to wear makeup cuz b4 I would breakout after applying makeup but now the makeup does not make me break out so all I cover is the acne scars of previous acne without getting new pimples. Seems like the BP does a great job of working underneath to make sure the pimples decrease no matter what. Again, try it, could work very well for you I know it worked for me!
October 4, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Clinical Treatment)
Pros:
Clears up acne, very strong, keeps working, cheap.
Cons:
The 5% Benzoyl Peroxide will burn or sting at first, but your skin gets used to it. Some redness is still there but got rid of most of it.
Best bang for your buck system.
September 25, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- all 3 products; cleanser, toner, moisturizer had very mild, pleasant fragrances
- the BP lotion has a very smooth consistency
Cons:
- the proportion of the BP lotion to the cleanser and toner is much too small; the quantity of the cleanser and toner are both twice as much as the lotion
- pricey
- excessive packaging = a lot of waste: despite the small quantity of actual skin care product, the containers are pretty big; every 2 month supply kit comes with a plastic extrusion to hold all the bottles in place, and a copy of their product catalog
I've been using Proactiv for about 4 years. I have moderate acne (a couple cystic ones every month or so, a good handful of your typical whiteheads all the time) and combination-type skin. It took about 3 months for me to see results, and for a good while, I was pretty satisfied with the results. I still had a break-out from time to time, but it definitely stopped the cystic acne. During the last year of use though, for some reason (perhaps stress), my acne worsened, and I was almost back to pre-Proactiv use. After struggling for a few months, I decided to stop using the Proactiv system and I ordered Dan's BP, and bought a mild cleanser and moisturizer from the drug store. Since then, my acne has cleared up significantly, and overall, my skin tone is more even. Proactiv seems to be pretty variable. Some people have lots of success with it, and others don't, and the success also seems to variable with respect to time. If you want to give it a try, give it at least a couple months, and be liberal with the lotion (even though they give you a disproportionately small amount). I find the toner to be completely useless; I spent a few months not using it, and no changes. The cleanser is an exfoliant. If you're washing your face with this two times a day and you have drier, more sensitive skin, this will probably be too much of an irritant. The BP is excellent, very light and with minimal fragrance, but the quantity is quite small. So what's the bottom line? For me, I found it to be too expensive for the results I was getting. Dan's BP is the same concentration as the treatment lotion provided in the Proactiv kit, and is cheaper. The BP products across both systems are very comparable. For my skin type, I found the cleanser to be overly irritating, and the toner didn't have an effect either way. For a BP treatment regimen, I wouldn't recommend Proactiv.
September 13, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
-Reduced my acne quite significantly
Cons:
-Very drying. Made my face red and itchy (although I expected this to some degree)
-Did not like the white residue it left (although this went away after I applied lotion, it would come back if I would sweat)
-Super expensive for a very little tube
Ok, I thought this was God sent until I tried Dan's BP...oh my goodness that stuff is wonderful!! I could never go back to using neutrogena on-the-spot after using acne.org's treatment gel. Although, it did do its job well and I could always easily pick it up at the store if I suddenly ran out of Dan's BP.
Pros:
reduces redness
inexpensive