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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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May 16, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Cons:
Itchy skin for first 2 weeks
shipping is EXPENSIVE
it's not a bad product, it works better than the other products i've had. although after 2-3 weeks i started breaking out again, that could result from using too much bp or too little. BE VERY CAREFUL AROUND THE EYE AREA, woke up one day with red skin around the eyes. it's worth the risk to take, but be careful with the amount, to little and to much can hurt the skin. if you want your skin to clear up, you have to be gently with the the bp and not touch the face, trust me, it helps.
May 5, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
WORKS! give it time and hopefully it will work for you too. Easy to use, cheap, and quality ingredients, not full of harsh chemicals. Love the moisterizing cream!
Cons:
cleanser can bleach fabrics like many acne products, kind of a pain in the butt routine when you are feeling lazy, bar soap dried my skin out a little at first.
I have been suffering from moderately severe cystic acne for the last 10 yrs without any really successful treatments. I went to a new derm in 12/09 and he made me feel the worst anyone ever has about my skin. Part of the problem was he said the only hope I had was accutane. I was determined to prove him wrong and stumbled on Carley's in a search, with nothing to lose I ordered it. It help clear up my skin some within the 1st few weeks but not amazingly. I figured I would use up what I had bought and move on. After about 3 months I am mostly clear! I still have a few breakouts but not the painful cystic ones and not enough to change products again. I'm finally happy with my skin!
April 23, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
THIS STUFF WORKS. i'm asian, and i have oily, acne-prone skin. I've used everything, literally. I've been depressed over my acne, and this stuff WORKS. There's slight drying, but it WORKS. Trust me, my acne has improved and i've had optimal results. It's great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cons:
initial drying towards the beginning of use, but your skin will adapt to it and the conditions will alleviate
If you have acne and you're struggling with it, GET THIS . 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, hands down.......it works. Miracle in a bottle.
April 13, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
clears acne fast
Cons:
dries skin alot
buy it
April 11, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
After trying many products, I bought this system, I live in the UK where it is called 'anti blemish' solutions. It is lovely to use, makes my skin so soft and spots appear flatter, I have noticed a difference in the oil production on the surface of my skin, and its definitely made my acne less inflamed. I also the sacyclic acid spot treatment gel on a couple of the big spots I have and that leaves a nice tingly feeling. My skin is definitely clearer and I've only been using it for a week.
Cons:
Smells a bit strange. but nothing to bad.
This has definitely worked for me, and it was well worth the investment in my opinion.
April 9, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
clears acne fast
smells nice
easy, convienent, and cheap
Cons:
made skin a little dry, but can be fixed
i've read a lot about people's skin getting really dry with the severe system, but these can be easily fixed by wearing a moisturizer, i recommend either clinique or clean and clear brand. this stuff cleared my acne, and i don't break out anymore. however it did not shrink my pore size, but thats not what its meant to do anyway. this product is amazing!
April 1, 2010
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
I've only used this once and I can already see a difference! Redness and size of pimples have gone down, and little ones even went away!
Cons:
My skin is a little flaky and dry..nothing an exfoliant and moisturizer can't take care of.
Tingly feeling that makes your face itch.
This is awesome so far! Can't wait to use it longer and hopefully see more results. :)
March 24, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
made my skin really soft and feeling clean, a little dry. clearing up the first 2 weeks. cleared up black heads real nicely.
Cons:
breaking out every now and and then. didnt clear up everything. just spots here and there.
ive had horrible acne for 2 years and started lighting up on me in janurary, i started proavtive to speed up the prosses and i DO have clearER skin, but not perfect skin. i still break out here and there. im on my 3rd month useing it and i still have atleat EIGHT ZITS ON MY FACE.but ill continue to use it till may 1st. if not clear by then im moving on to something else. if you dont give something at least 4 months your wasting your money. period.
March 17, 2010
Pros:
Cleanser is exfoliating.
BP is a great texture.
Sunscreen/moisturizer isn't oily.
Found at drugstores/grocery stores.
Cons:
A little pricey.
Run out of cleanser waaaay before BP and lotion.
This is the one acne product I've found that actually works for me. I will eventually get tired of paying the $20 a month for it, but when I try something cheaper and break out again I always go back to this product. I think it's well-made, travels easily, and is an overall great product.
**Plus, most of the boxes I've purchased have coupons inside to save $4.00 on the next box you buy, so that helps.
March 16, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Clears acne, smells nice, clean feeling
Cons:
well it has BP in it so starting off be careful not to overdo it.
I few people here said the "tingly" feeling meant it was burning your skin. But don't worry, that isn't true.. if you will read the ingredients it has MENTHOL in it. If you have sensitive skin dont start off using this twice a day, just once and work your way up. But it did clear my acne in about two weeks and has continued to keep it clear. I'm very happy with this product... never been happier actually. I also used to have INCREDIBLY oily skin... after an hour my makeup would be coming off because of all the oil but now all day long i'm good. I just occasionally pat it with some toliet paper at work on my forehead but that's it. I use this twice a day, in the morning i put it on my face in the shower and rub it around like usual, then I let it sit there for a minute before washing off. At night.. i put it on and use a washcloth to exfoliate then i wash it off. I then apply a layer of it and let it sit for a bit like a mask.. then wash off. This is my method that works but may not work for everyone.
Pros:
some red marks start to fade on first week
less breakouts
removes blackheads
whiteheads are disappearing
pimples disappear faster