Acne.org Products
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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July 16, 2013
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Go hard or go home
Cons:
Uncomfortable side effects for the first couple weeks / months of usage.
Need fo be consistent.
Makes hyperpigmentation last longer.
I've been using Dan's BP on and off since 2010. All I can say is, it WORKS. If used consistently, it will MURDER your acne. The big stuff, the little stuff, doesn't matter. That's a no-brainer. However, be prepared to fight through the side effects: the redness, the irritation, the itching, the dryness, the flakiness. Don't content yourself with using the Acne.org Regimen products either: find products that work for you... listen to your skin. In the early stages of the Regimen your skin is going to look awful anyway, so use the opportunity to experiment. After a while your skin will get used to the BP. Once you are consistently clear, it is up to you what you do from there: many people have success scaling back on the BP, or switching to a night-only application. Some people don't even have to use moisturizer anymore. Whatever you do, just remember to maintain some degree of consistency: don't drop the BP entirely, and don't do something stupid like stopping cleanser / moisturizer entirely and just using the BP to "spot treat" once a week. Spot treatment isn't going to do you much good; the BP, once you've been on it long enough, acts as a preemptive strike against acne, killing it before it ever surfaces. Some people will complain about using such a harsh chemical on the fragile skin of the face. I agree, BP is a harsh chemical, even at only 2.5% concentration. But you really need to ask yourself: how much does clear skin mean to you? I've suffered from this disease for going on eight years now. I've lost the best years of my life and missed countless opportunities thanks to these hideous pimples that have decided to make themselves at home on my face. At some point you need to realize that enough is enough, you DON'T need to be a slave to acne, you CAN kick its ass and this product will help you do it. Grin and bear it, fight through the side effects knowing that once it's all over and done with, you will be acne-free... do you know how amazing it feels to walk around being complimented on your complexion? You will!
April 9, 2013
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
cheap, no fragrance,works!
Cons:
bp can be drying, takes time (most acne treatment does) for some people buying online can be annoying. (i just stock up) ;)
i have been using this system for about 3 weeks and i know its a little soon but i wanted to share my experience so far. My skin started breaking out when i was about 18-19 i am now 23. It was mild to moderate. I have been to several dermatologist and i have tried oral antibotics, which worked great. i dont remember which one it was but my skin in 3 months was beautiful!!BUT i was sick and tired of taking pills. I just felt like the long term effects of taking antibotics would not be worth it. Long story short i tried numerous over the counter products because my acne kept coming back and getting worse and everytime i went to the dermatologist it was just medication after medication of things that just didnt work! i finally had did some research on bp and i started with clean&clear persa gel 10%. i went through hell for the first couple months from redness, dryness i mean i cried a couple times because i was just so fed up with acne. After my skin adjusted to the bp thats what i was using for about a year and it did help clear me up but my skin didnt look flawless and i kept getting new pimples from time to time. I finally stumbled upon this website and dans products. after reading these reviews i finally decided to give it a try. SOOO it has been 3 weeks and i must say i am starting to feel like myself again. i dont wanna jinx it but i am starting to notice improvements. before i started the regimen i stopped using the clean&clear for a couple days so that my skin wouldnt get too crazy. the first week of the regimen was a bit confusing because my skin in the first couple days almost instantly looked better. as the second week began i started to notice my skin purging. now i know nobody wants to deal with this stage but i figured my skin has been so clogged for so long that i just had to deal with it. the reason i didnt get turned off from these products at the moment was because i noticed the purging was mainly happening from the pimples already on my face so i fel
March 8, 2013
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Clears acne (takes about 2 months to stop breaking out completely)
Reduces active cysts
Minimizes stubborn blackheads on nose (nothing else has ever done this)
Cons:
Very drying
Redness
Seems to prolong/cause post acne purple marks
It works but its harsh, once you get the acne under control you can go a few days without using this to let your skin recover. (trust me you wont break out if you dont use this every single day)
January 23, 2013
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar Duo)
Pros:
It works
doesn't stimulate skin
Smells good
One tube goes a long way
Cons:
Takes a long time to see any effects
Relatively expensive
I have rather severe acne clustered only on my forehead, and the area between brows. I started using this product since the beginning of November. It's weird that I start to get acne at the beginning of November for two years straight now.
After 2 months of consistent usage of this product, I finally got rid of the stubborn forehead acne. I use this product twice daily in combination with La Roche Posay's Effaclar Duo cleanser and Neutrogena's Moisture (Oil free) lotion.
At the same time, I make simple honey mask every night before bedtime, and let it hang on my face for roughly half hour. And I highly recommend to eat extremely healthy for about a month just to remove the toxins in your body. Though you will not see immediate effects of eating healthy, but that will help with your overall body well-being, and after about a month since you start to eat healthy you will begin to see smoother skin that glows.
As well as a good sleeping pattern improves the way your skin looks. Make sure you re sleeping at a time when you usually sleeps, and no later after 1 AM(personally).
December 16, 2012
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Improves acne
inexpensive compared to other products
Cons:
did not help my acne forever
I have a feeling some of these reviews are negative because they did not use this product in the best way,I had good luck using it like this; wash and tone face like normal then put on a nice light moisturizer after that cover the infected area (for me almost my whole face) in a thick layer of cream and leave on over night. The first night I tried it this way I was amazed because all my acne dried up. I have had to switch it up because I have extremely stubborn acne but I bet other people with lighter acne will have a lot more success. Its the same idea as "the regimen" but a lot cheaper
December 8, 2012
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
-effective
-clear skin
Cons:
-very dry skin
-time consuming
The Acne.org regimen works. I've tried so many other products but this is far and away the most effective system I've ever tried. My acne started to improve in 1 week. After 2 moths I barley break out anymore. I used to have what seemed like constant breakouts on my forehead but now i almost never do! The regimen has made me feel so much more confident about myself. The only down side is that for the first month my skin was extremely dry, but after the jojoba oil helped that immensely. My sister has been dealing with acne for a couple years and nothing worked for her. When I started the regimen she commented on how good my skin looked and I introduced her to acne.org. The regimen also worked great on her skin. Thank You Dan!
November 9, 2012
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
IT WORKS!.
Cheap.
Clears acne over time.
Minimizes pores.
Controls oil.
Fades acne scars over time.
Cons:
Can be drying.
I've tried EVERYTHING. It took my awhile to find a good regiment for my face, a couple of hits or misses I feel this is the most important step to take to clearing up your acne. I suffer from ADULT ACNE I am 27 years old and the break outs and acne scars was just embarrassing for me I did not want to go out. I tried everything from the salicylic acid washes, to gentle washes like cetaphil, to the expensive benzoyl peroxide washes like Panoxyl, Panoxyl worked for me but it costs about $10 dollars more! I really feel this works better for me, I also tried prescription medication like Retin-a aka tretinoin which works but if you can't get an Rx this is the best alternative for ADULT ACNE like mine. I use this in combination with LEMON JUICE once or twice a week before bedtime. I've noticed my face feeling better in 3 days, lass oily face peeling which equals acne scar fading. In 2 weeks i've notice significant improvement in my face, and for real results use it for 8 weeks. Remember was only twice a day morning and night, combined with LEMON JUICE mask maybe once or twice a week, and use a gentle moisturizer during the day only when you go out, you will notice significant improvements be patient stick to the routine, it saved my social life!
August 8, 2012
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
Controls acne
Inexpensive
Manages the irritation caused by the BP
Cons:
Takes time and effort - but it is worth it!
I've had acne since I was 12 years old, and my dermatologist could do nothing for me;everything she recommended was expensive and did not work. When I was 21, I started researching online and found this regime. It is the ONLY thing that has worked for me. The BP is drying to my sensitive skin, but the regime works to manage that. It is still gentler than any other topical I've tried. I've been on it for over 2 years now and still going strong!
I use a little less BP than Dan recommends - maybe my face is smaller, and my skin dries out very easily. I find this still works for me; I just never worked up to the full 2 pumps and stopped when I found the amount to be effective.
And I can't say enough about the psychological benefits of finally controlling my acne. Nothing will "cure" acne, but this gives you a fighting chance at clear skin!
July 29, 2012
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
-FAST Results
-Cheap
-Gentle
-Cleared my face completely
-Not drying
-Nice Packaging
-Easy to use
-Feels clean on your skin
-Cleared my entire face in less than a week
Cons:
-The smell is different, but nothing you don't get used to.
-The consistancy is pretty liquidy but for these great results, who really cares?
I've used Clean and Clear's Acne Advantage cleanser for about 3 years now, but when I went to 4 different drug stores I came to the conclusion that it wasn't in prpuduction anymore. Well, obviously I had to find a substitute and FAST because I have just about the most sensitive, break-out prone skin in the world. I saw this in a local Grocery Store, saw it contained 10% Benzoyl Peroxide and decided to get it.
Let me tell you, BEST decision I've ever made. My face is the smoothest, most radiant it's been since I was really little. I went out of the house without face makeup on for the first time in years, and felt as confident as ever. This stuff is a miracle, I absolutely love it.
Honestly, I'd say to ignore the bad reviews because they're just not true. This stuff is AMAZING. I highly reccomend it.
July 23, 2012
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
Its a miracle it Totally works!! I am 38 and suffered from acne since high school. I have never seen my skin so clear and am so happy. Thank you dan kern for figuring out a solution.
Cons:
Skin is dry and itchy in the beginning but this is subsiding after few weeks.
I wld recommend this regimen to anyone with acne. It has cleared up my skin completely. Affordable too.
Pros:
Kills acne. Cysts, whiteheads, doesn't matter. Makes your skin nice and smooth.
Prevents new acne from forming after you've used it long enough.