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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October 15, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
it drys up my skin .. nd i think its to expensive .. cuz u dont even noe if its gonna work or not ... and i dont like how they dont send u a confirmatinon email telling u that they r gonna ship ur system .. nd the toner finishes to quickly
so idk im still gonna use it .. its like im addicted to it cuz iii want to feel like this is going to help me =/ ... i hopee the bigger pimples go awayy ... butt it mightwork on ur skin so idk .. everyones skin is unique .. nd proactiv might work better f0r u .. so just try it .. nd if it doesnt work in 30 or 60 days return it
October 14, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The sulfer mask is pretty good.
Sounds good.
Cons:
Dried out my skin.
Didn't work.
Expensive.
I've had mild acne since I was 15 and I'm 25 now. I seem to always have one or two blemishes and I finally gave into the commercials and bought proactiv. For the first couple of weeks, it seemed to be working, then it started drying my skin. My skin become scaly and redder and worse, my skin began to break out the same as before using it. I stopped using it after a month of this and returned the product. I will sasy this for proactiv, they do return your money with little fuss. Btw: I started using Alpha Hydrox Souffle last week and I've noticed an improvement in pore size and my acne scars are less noticable, and my skin is smoother.
October 11, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
has none except for the nice smell
Cons:
everything
three words: F**k You ProActiv
October 10, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Absolutely NONE.
Cons:
Doesn't work, made my skin break out into a rash...
I had a few zits and some increased oiliness during my time of the month and decided I wanted to give ProActiv a try. I tried it for exactly 3 days. The first day I noticed a marked improvement in my blemishes dried out, became less red etc. On the second day I noticed a rash on my neck (where I also used the product). I thought in was unrelated and continued using ProActiv that night as well. However, when I woke up in the morning I had tiny, almost not visable bumps in every single pore of my face. I honestly can't really see them but I can definitely feel them. They are like little hives all over my neck and face. I threw my ProActiv products away and went back to drug store products this morning. I just washed my face about 30 minutes ago with a little cleanser and am already noticing an improvement in the tiny bumps. ProActiv is the worst purchase I've ever made.
October 10, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Absolutely None, PROACTIVE = SCAM
Cons:
made my skin get those reddish pimples everywhere, only used to have about 3-4 on the entire face, but the proactive results have produced acne everywhere except my forehead... rubbish product
AVOID AT ALL COSTS, i dont know whats out there that can fix my acne, but im sure as hell, going to only try what the chemist gives me, NOT GIMICKS OFF TV.
October 10, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it did work for a while
Cons:
it stopped working the second time I tried it
this product helped clear my skin the first time I tried it but the second time it just made it worst. Now, my skin is dry and I still break out. I have scars on my chin and cheeck from these new break outs, and I had never had acne on those places before. It's disappointing and, in all honesty, it makes me feel stupid for ever beliving it would work.
October 9, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smells good, but that's about it. Started clearing a little in the first week but then....
Cons:
...my skin started itching and it DRIED MY FACE OUT!!! They said it won't but it does.
This is at least not for people with very sensitive skin. I have that. I was super excited because I started breaking out bad on one side of my face and I figured, I've tried everything but this. Let's try it. It started clearing the zits but after about 4 days it started drying my face out really bad and it was red and itchy and flaky. You'd thought I'd gotten a bad sunburn!! It might work for some but definitely not everyone. I would recommend St. Ives scrub for cleansing normal to oily skin (like mine) and then I use Mary Kay moisturizer and It's working for me very well. This is just me though, if you are allergic to either, which I've met some who are, don't use it. But as for Pro Activ, they will not receive a cent more from me, especially because they don't cover shipping when you send it back.
October 9, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
can't think of any
Cons:
didn't work for me at all - my face is always greasy now. red, dry, more zits
don't buy it.
October 8, 2006
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
This stuff is alright against acne, your skin will be better with than without.
It doesn't do a lot to prevent spots, but speeds up gttting rid of them.
Also, it doesn't burn or hurt my skin, unlike some other stuff i've tried.
Cons:
It's godawful itchy!
It's damn expensive,and theres more effective stuff out there.
It turned my fringe and eyebrows ginger! Horrible bleach stuff.
The fairly unremarkable acne-removing effects are not worth the price, and months of bullying. Why, oh why does "ginge" rhyme with "fringe"? Do not buy it.
October 7, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Still trying to figure them out
Cons:
I now have massive bumps on the side of my face and neck that hurt like hell. I never use to have these before.
Proactive is no miracle worker. Its a gimmick like most other products out there. It may work for some but definitely not for me. My face is the worse its ever been since i started using Proactive. I have gone back to using my ever faithful neutragena products.
Pros:
umm .. well i have been using proactiv since july && its october now .. annd within the first two weeks .. all my small pimplse went away ... nd now i only have like 2 or 3 big pimples on me ..