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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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August 4, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Stopped working after a while and expensive.
In middle school I had a very oily face, which led to little acne bumps. Proactiv cleared that up, so I continued using it hoping to contr the acne. I guess my skin became immune or it could be because my skin worsened, because it stopped working in high school. So if your acne is light, it will probably work for you.
July 21, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Pros:
Works AMAZINGLY
Cleared my skin completely
I have no zits on my face at all, seriously...none
I love the smell
So easy to use
Cons:
I wish it was a little cheaper, but it was 100% worth it
I cannot express how much I love this product. I have had acne since I was 12....I am 18 years old and about to leave for college (exactly 25 days from now to be exact.) And I just could not stand the fact that i had to leave with such an ugly face! I would wake up with about 5 new pimple on my forehead, and maybe like 3-5 on each cheek and also my chin. So one day my dad was watching tv and said "hey have you tried skin id?" I hadn't but I have heard great things from friends. So i gave in and I thought "why not?". So about a week after ordering it (and by the way you MUST be precise when you take your evaluation) I opened the box up and gave it a shot. I got 7-40-32 which came with a cream cleanser, toner, anti-acne cream, spot treatment, and a body spray for acne. I love every single thing! The cream cleanser I use with a little rubber scrubbie cleaner because i feel like i save soap that way...and also I am not using my hands. After rinsing I use just one dab of toner on a cotton wipe and use it all over, it is not drying at all and I have combination skin! When my face dries I use the spot treatment and let that dry, and lastly I use the anti-acne cream. When all of that is dry I follow up with a moisturizer from ponds that come in a little tub, it is the perfect amount of moisture without making my skin oily. So after doing this day and night for about a month, I noticed that I have not had any new pimples for a while...and all of my old ones were either gone or almost dried up, my face was beginning to look like it did when I was little: smooth and clear and my freckles were visible again. But yes, of course I have scars but they are just light pink or close to invisible now and I use bio oil as my night time moisturizer to help fade them. Honestly I cannot promise you anything, but I believe that skin id was a miracle worker for me, the only time I got a pimple while using this was on my period...it was just ONE. Please give this a shot, I am so amazed.
July 7, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Wash)
Pros:
Clears Most of your Acne in about 2 weeks
The Foam is really cool
Not very drying
This is literally THE ONLY that helped clear my acne!!
And only use this once a day in the morning and at night just use a Spectro Jel Cleanser. Whichever one there all good :) The reason you should only use it in the morning is because otherwise if you use the Clean &Clear twice a day it'll dry out your skin a lot more that just using it once.
Makes pores smaller, your face less oily and your a
Cons:
I can't really think of any..
The pump is a bit annoying...
I've just been using this for a few weeks, once a day. And it's helped sososososo much!!!
This is the ONLY product that has helped me in my battle against acne. If you have a Combination/Oily skin this should help with your oily spots and it also makes your pores less noticeable, And makes your pimples literally disappear and prevents new pimples from forming!!
I really hope this has helped you!!
July 1, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
-very effective
-fast
-clear
-the hardest and biggest achne ever takes only 3 days!
I have this achnes, that making me worry day by day. because it become more big, many and making my skins look horrible aka monster!!!! so, i saw this product and said, why not? i have nothing to lose anymore. I put it wait for 4 hours.. well, it did not show any changes.but then i save my patience and wait for one day. and next morning it was smaller than yesterday. I keep using this product, until 1 weeks and now my face is getting better than before.. you can totally see the changes. and I TRIED IT!! Thank God! Yeah, you might feel a bit itchy, or uneasy first time using, or it might dried up a bit your skin, but, wuts the use of moisturizer.
June 25, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
fast shipping... (Not Really)
Cons:
Everything, it didnt work at all.
Now this is what i call sad.. NEVER worked.. made my face red.. never showed improvement. wow. i am very ashamed with you proactiv. What a shame.
June 22, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
visible and dramatic reduction in breakouts
improves skin texture
toner helps even skin tone
good line for people with skin allergies
Cons:
very drying
not for sensitive skin
only worked for about 7-8 months
did not completely clear my skin
The first 2 weeks I used this my face basically flaked/peeled off because I wasn't used to benzoyl peroxide. It didn't hurt or turn red but it was not very attractive. Once my skin was acclimated, my skin looked much better. I was breaking out a lot less frequently and breakouts cleared up much faster. It only cleared my skin up to a point though; it did not not give me clear skin. I think it's worth a shot if your acne isn't too severe.
June 16, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it may work depending on your type of skin
Cons:
Expensive for NO reason at all
didn't work
I endured hour long testimonials on TV consistently researching online, which finally led to a purchase.
Long story short it didn't work.
No life changing story here.
June 9, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
- Best absorption
- Most effective
- Best consistency
Cons:
- More expensive than drug store brands
I've tried a few drug store brand 10 % benzoyl peroxides, and this is by far the best. Most other brands are runny and sit atop your skin. They feel diluted. This is thick and rich, yet it absorbs the best out of all BP gels. I feel like it does a better job at attacking acne too, as it dries out my skin more than other BPs. The only con is that it costs sometimes double the drug store brands.
June 9, 2011
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Not too expensive
Does dry out spots
Helped for a few days
Cons:
Made more tiny acne come up on my forehead and I rarely get those. I usually get big ones, not really any small ones. Now I have a lot of tiny ones aswell as my usual on my face.
Drys my skin out too much
My face cracks, feels tight, horrible, burns
Worked for a few days then I noticed loads of little spots on my forehead started to form, I carried on anyways because it did take away my big ones and my face was actually smoother than it had been a long time so I thought the little ones will go away if I continued. Sadly they are not gone and I still have them. I stopped using it for a few days now and they are still there, now along with my usual ones, I tried to put it on my big ones only (a dab) it just doesnt work anymore. So I threw it in the bin. My face is super dry, flaky and feels horrible. Did not like this product.
June 8, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Works fast, they guarantee it so you really have nothing to lose
Cons:
Nothing
This is the best acne product out there. I have tried everything...prescription creams, antibiotics, proactiv, skinID, Aveda, natural remedies...you name it. Nothing seemed to work for me. I have been trying to find something that works like this for 12 years. I read all the reviews and decided all of that positive feedback might be worth a try. Boy, it was. If you don't use a moisturizer along with it, it will dry you out. I use Clinique's Moisture Surge and I only use the acne solutions clearing moisturizer at night. Well worth it, and now I finally feel comfortable in my own skin.
Pros:
Worked the first rime I used it, smells pretty good and left my skin feeling clean.