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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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September 9, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Didn't clear me up fully. Expected a bit more from it.
I think it's an OK product but not necessarily the solution to moderate and worse acne.
August 28, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
everything. and im getting sick of reading people saying that this product is fake and all the good reviews are fake. im not fake. im real. i had acne for 12 years and its gone now. you have no idea what i went through. im 28 years old and finally am comfortable with the skin on my face. im going to freak out if people say that the good reviews for carleys is fake. carleys saved my skin and i will be a customer of theirs forever and im sorry for you if you think chemicals on your face will help
Cons:
can take up to 3 months to see results but why is that a con? anyone who truly has acne and has suffered with acne for over a decade would be willing to suffer for 3 months knowing that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. be patient. simple as that. nobody is patient anymore because everyone wants MORE MORE MORE NOW NOW NOW. well guess what? be patient and be gentle to your skin and you will have amazing results.
i will be a carleys customer for the rest of my life.
August 20, 2010
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
very very effective
cheap
widely available
Cons:
sometimes does sting a little
about 4 days ago i got this horrible cluster of spots they were big,red,painful and very ugly. i had previously used quinoderm but stopped when all my spots had gone, i decided to use it again and it had worked wonders, usually the kind of spots take 8-10 days to clear but with quindoderm it to 4 DAYS! i do not regret in anyway buying this, people say it dries out your skin but i always moisturise so i never notice any dry skin, i did notice that on big red spots when you put the quinderm on them they do inflame and get irritated but thats expected for acne spots. Overall this is the best skin product i've ever used and its great for everyone, if you have sensitive skin its best that you use the 5% one, quinoderm is the BEST
August 17, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
dried out pimples
flattenedd pimples
Cons:
didnt fully clear my skin
dried skin out
didnt get rid of acne scars like the commercials said it would
has a weird smell
i used the old proactiv and it didnt work to well. i think its my skin type, because some of my friends who used it it cleared their skin up completely.
August 8, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Nil
Cons:
smell is too overpowering
skin became very dry, flaky and reddish
Never ever waste your money on such products.
July 21, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Nothing!
Cons:
After one year of use it STILL didn't work! What a waste of money!!
I've been off of proactiv for almost two months. Once I stopped using proactiv my face cleared up! It makes me sick how much money I wasted on this stupid product!
July 20, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
After a few months the result is great
Cons:
dryness and irritation in the beginning.
Need discipline
NO effect on blackheads
Bleaches pillow cases
I tried everything from all the creams in the market to all other prescription treatments. Roacutan about 3 cycles, and at some point i just gave up. Now at 26, with over 12 years of acne,I decided to give a shot as my ACNE was worsening and some permanent scars were showing. It took two months to start showing result, but, man it did! MY pimples are almost gone and it is such a relief... The challenge is now finding a good sun protector
July 18, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Works well to minimize inflamed lesions
Cons:
Non drying
Not too great for blackheads
I used the BP about a year ago and I stopped for some odd reason. I am so confused why because it cleared me completely. I believe I was trying to get away from BP because of cancer reasons (which have been shown it does not promote it) so I am definitely going back.
July 15, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
-Saw an immediate difference in skin color, texture, and acne reduction
-Is a perfect balance for the skin (with additional light moisturizer)
-Zapped zits overnight, saw an instant lessening of acne the first day of use
-Great for very sensitive/acne prone skin that's afraid of burning their face off :)
-Make-up goes on flawlessly over
Cons:
-Starting out was a little pricey, but I bought an additional light moisturizer (must have for sensitive skin) and a different toner for sensitivity...details below.
I moved from a very humid climate to a very dry climate and was struggling with chin and forehead breakouts like never before...large, deep, cystic acne. I knew the climate change had a lot to do with it, since my skin was well hydrated and now terribly dry, it would over compensate with more facial oil creating more zits...it was a vicious and awful cycle to try to re-balance...but thank goodness Clinique saved the day! I heard that their new acne line was a lifesaver for people with sensitive skin who could not handle products like Proactiv and Murad, which I had tried both with very adverse reactions (terribly dry skin, burning, ect). So I decided to give Clinique a shot. The lady at the counter was sooo sweet and helpful, and after listening to my predicament she kindly offered a system that she thought would work. I use the 'rinse off foaming cleanser' (to remove all make-up first, it's fabulous!), then cleanse with the 'acne cleanser' (bar not foam), tone with the 'mild clarifying lotion' (gentler than the acne line), put on the 'acne moisturizer', then follow it with 'moisture surge' gel lotion for additional moisture. BADA-BING! Clear, beautiful, not dry, flaky, or broken out skin...I'm pretty much glowing which feels sooo much better! No burning, no flaking...nothing like with all of the other systems out there that I tried with no avail! It sounds like a lot of steps...but it really does not take that much time...and, for me, having clear/perfect looking and feeling skin is well worth it! Try it! Especially if you have sensitive/acne prone skin...you won't regret it...and their return policy is amazing if for some odd reason you do!
July 6, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
felt like it worked &
looked healthy- at first
Cons:
messed up my skin so badly!!
ur skin gets used to it so it doesnt work about after two weeks or so
do not recommend.my story is i had completely flawless skin, until my mom made me do it,(she has bad acne) and she just told me how it worked and how effective it was.and the results-ugh! now, i have papules and whiteheads all spread over my face!!)':
it has literally killed me! but in the previous months, ive tried something new besides proactiv......a gentle but effective cleanser- purpose
theyre moisturizer - purpose (spf 15(:)
and a presciption the doctor gave me. go to a derm., it will help alot. if youve been, then try purpose- ^ its derm approved to. if youve noticed, i dont see any of the big names being derm approved. u can find it at kroger beside all of the other face products((: good luck!(:
Pros:
It improved my oiliness substantially I think. But overall acne reduction was pretty modest.