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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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March 13, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Just about everything i can think of:
-takes too long (wash, toner and moisturizer)
-burned my face BAD
-doesnt work
-smells bad
-made me break out LIKE CRAZY!!
-extemely expensive for a poor product
-left more acne than what i had before
I tried this after seeing all those annoying commercials on tv saying it was a "miracle" product and how the people's acne on there went away in like a week. WELL, it was TERRIBLE on my skin. i broke out soo bad, i think it took me like a month for the acne to go away that formed from Proactiv. I can't believe I wasted 60 bucks on this junk. I definetely would NOT recommend this to anyone!!!
March 11, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Cleared my acne in two weeks!
Brightens the skin
Cons:
Definitely dries out the skin initially when you're trying to get used to the product
I recommend using the moisture surge gel after the three step process to lock in moisture
Don't give up! I almost did because my skin was hurting so much, but I didn't and now my skin is almost clear. I'm hoping this will hold out for me because I am so far satisfied with the results.
February 28, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
clears skin fast
Cons:
can dry skin
i have used proactiv for a few months now and i like it, not love though because i feel like if i want to take a break of it for one night, i will break out the next day. I also dont use it in the mornings because it will dry my skin out. Also, if you just have light acne i wouldnt suggest it because i personally think its pretty strong. Overall this does the job in cleaning my skin and clears it after the first few days.
February 15, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Absolutely none!
Cons:
Total waste of money
They make you pay for stuff you dont want
It doesn't work
1. It doesn't work, period. All those silly commercials are just misleading and honestly do not have an ounce of truth to them.
2. Costumer service. Terrible. When i realized that I didnt want them anymore, I called to cancel. They still kept on sending them and charging my account even when i sent the stupid shipment back. I called to cancel my account again and they told me 'well we have to wait for the returned shippment to get there, then it will be automatically cancelled'. Unfortunately for me, 2 months later, i get another bill. I call to find out why I am still getting it...guesss what? They hadn't cancelled my account because they claimed they got the shipment late in violation of the 60 day warranty. So they made me pay for a the kit a hadn't ordered, didn't want and which i had returned. Customer service hung up on me even when I was polite. Save your money. Go see a dermatologist. You will get long term solutions and results.
February 15, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None that I can really think of. Smoother skin? Used it for about two months in H.S. gave it another try post college to no avail.
Cons:
4oz bottles = month supply. Sorry Pro-Activ. This just doesn't cut it.
Smells.
Stains. (I know it has BP in it, and that tends to bleach stuff, but I've used, and am currently using BP without such horrid damage to my clothing and bedding)
Doesn't really work on acne. Overall tone and texture of skin improved, but acne flare ups worsened.
Not practical for body use (i.e., back, shoulders).
Too little product. Too much money. No results.
February 5, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
quick results
great " refining mask"
high quality benzoyl peroxide
Good proactive approach
Cons:
very expensive
tiny amounts
sporadic zits will pop out
toner is useless
All in All, Proactiv was quite good. The benzoyl peroxide was of high quality. The sulfur mask works wonders. But the toner is useless and it just dry's out your skin. 3.75 rating. Good as a first acne med. NOT FOR EVERYONE.
January 25, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
if you are using it the first days, your skin feels kind of smooth and clean
Cons:
didn't help at all
high recommended refining mask smells weird (if you are using the toner after the mask it smells even more bad) and also after letting it on the skin for a whole night it still doesn't work
got pimples and blackheads around my mouth
not for people who don't want to spent more than 5 minutes to clean there face
pro aktiv can maybe a could treatment for people who don't have really bad skin or only a few breakouts. I have the typical t-zone skin (oily forehead, dry to oily cheeks and large pores) I also have a very bad skin on my back. Pro aktiv didn't say anything of using it on the back or that it would work there but I used it there too, with no change. I am glad that my skin doesn't gets worse of this product. Like I said, proactiv is maybe not a bad product but I would only use it if you don't have bad breakouts and acne.
January 24, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
convincing
Cons:
didnt work at all.
dried my skin out and didn't do anything for my acne except irritate it
January 15, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Quality scrub
Cons:
Expensive
Too fragrant
Might not work
I am a 28-year-old acne sufferer. My breakouts have been under control for years now, but over the past 6 months they came back with a vengeance.
I started using Proactiv in college, and it cleared up my condition. I used it for years, until I was about 23. I quit b/c it was expensive and b/c I noticed that I didn't need it anymore.
I started grad school recently, and I think the stress made me breakout. Last month, after unsuccessfully using a variety of products (Burts Bees acne system being one), I decided to give Proactiv a try again.
I was using it for a couple weeks, and things seemed to be okay, but then my acne got WAY worse! It spread underneath my chin and onto my neck, something that has never happened before. The pimples were often huge and painful to touch. This went on for two weeks before I decided to stop using Proactiv.
I don't know what Proactiv did to their system, but it's just not the same. I used it for years before with positive results. My breakouts used to clear up in two weeks on it! I don't know if it's my age or what, but that shouldn't matter. This is supposed to be formulated for everyone.
I've switched to AcneFree Severe acne kit and it seems to be working. It's cheaper and you don't have to pay shipping.
January 9, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
helped a bit with acne
Cons:
made my skin so dry i had to stop using it. my skin was red and flaky for quite a while
I had tried this years ago and dried out but saw there was a new improved formula that was supposed to be gentler so i tried that. i didn't notice any difference. my acne did start to go away but it got so dry and red that I had to stop using the products. After trying absolutly everything out there i have to say that zenmed has helped me the most. If you have mild acne and really really oily skin this may work for you but if your acne is any worse or your skin is even normal in oilyness - try zenmed!
Pros:
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!