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 2, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Price
It works great so to me it's worth the money and the price is nothing compared to what it costs to go to a dermo and the price you'll pay for their medication.
I've only been using it now a little over a month. My face is so soft! It's was patchy and a little rough before.
My husband and my kids love touching my face because of how soft it is.
The refining mask is like a miracle in a freaking bottle! At night I put a dab of it on a problem zit.. in the morning it was practually gone. Much better than poking at it. It helps the temptation of doing such also.
I have tried many acne products.. and while some may have worked they always dried out my skin and irratated it.. so itchy and dry. Some just didn't work at all or the moisturizers made my skin oily.
I love proactiv! I never wanted to spend money on it but finally my husband just bought it.. and I'm so happy he did! : )
March 2, 2011
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Does the job nicely
Can see results the next day
Cons:
Leaves the skin dry
Stings a little after applying
Leaves redness after about two days of using
Gets rid of spots right away but I guess I need to keep using it fot about another week or two. Leaves the skin dry so I think its best to apply at night, go to bed and when you wake up put some oil free moisturizer. As others said apply to all the affected area (I just put it on my whole face cause I have spots on my chin, cheeks but close to the nose and nose aswell and my forehead.) I would recommend this to anyone having tried everything cause I find that those fancy ones don't work like Clean'n'Clear.
Wash your face before applying but DON'T use soap. I found it only worsens spots as it has oils in it. I just splash some water on my whole face.
One last thing: when you see some whiteheads DON'T pop them as it will leave a mark for about 2-3 days.
March 1, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It really works for face acne
Cons:
Not so much for back acne...
Other Proactiv products with salicylic acid doesn't really work for me
I have been using this product for 4 years now. I should say that I could no longer live my life without it. Thank you PROACTIV. I have had acne for more than 10 years. I've been through a lot of treatments but nothing seemed to work. It was only after I used the proactiv system that my acne has cleared up. Other Proactiv products like "Concealer plus" & " Body lotion" or anything with salicylic acid content doesn't really work for me. Neutrogena with salicylic acid doesn't work for me as well so I suppose it's because of that active ingredient. By the way, Proactiv product doesn't really work for my back acne... I have been using it for 2 years now. Or maybe it's not acne, it could be some some allergies from chicken or other fried foods.
March 1, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
This product is amazing
It cleans your face
It makes your skin soft
And clears up acne
Cons:
Absolutely nothing bad about this product
And money is no object
I have used this product "the three step" for about a week. It really works I couldn't believe it. It's like magic to me I've tried everything like proactive and clear and clear ect. Also dint use home remedies like baking soda and tooth paste it just dries out your skin more. The first night I used this I used all three steps + the " yellow" moisturizer surge ***because the step three kinda dries out your skin*** and when I woke up it was amazing it was so soft and cleared up a little it prevented more pimples from forming . The first step really helps with cleaning your skin and the second step really helps make your skin soft and the last step helps misturizes your skin. A week later my skin is clearer and no new pimples have formed it's great my face is literally almost clear it helps with everything and is really quick.
I am a 14 year old boy. I know that clinique is for girls but I had no other choose. My mom went out and bought it for me and I'm glad she did. If your a young boy and have any type of acne go gets this or have ur mom go get it no one will now you r using a kinda girls face soap I use it and no one knows not even my family but the only thing they do noticed is my face clearing up. So go get it my acne use to destroy my life I use to not want to leave the house because of acne and now my probes are gone. And now I can be around my family, friends and my girl friend with out them looking at my acne. My girl friend use to hate looking at my acne and she wanted me to do something about it and I did and now she never wants to leave me alone And remember acne is known to strip paint off the wall!!!
February 28, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Affordable, especially for the amount you get, plus they often include samples of lotions and masks if you want to try their other products. It exfoliates beautifully, clears up stubborn white heads (esp. on chin and sides of mouth) and doesn't make my skin peel or feel tight with dryness. The soap, included with every order, is phenomenal. Although not intended for, I must add Carley's also helped clear up my mild dermatitis.
Cons:
If you leave it around for 5+ months in a hot shower, I think it looses its potency a little which makes sense because all the ingredients are natural with few (also natural) preservatives. Carley's does warn you there's an expiration date.
Totally worth it. No gimmicks, no special "system" to use or several products in a certain order. Simple, once a day, and best of all, it works! I've been using it for over 2 years now and my skin hasn't become "used to" the ingredients, like with Proactiv.
February 28, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
IT ACTUALLY WORKS!
Prevents pimples from actually coming up, instead of just being a "reactive" treatment once they already appear.
They have other products that caters to sensitive skin and skin that is irritated by using benzoyl peroxide. ie. Green Tea Moisturiser.
Proactiv actually works if you are consistent with your skin care regime and are committed to clearing up your skin.
Do not need to go to extremes such as hormone medication if the Proactiv works for yo
Cons:
Benzoyl Peroxide can be irritating on the skin, so usage needs to be gradual over a few weeks before you can use it every day, but this is for all BP products.
It takes 3-6 weeks to see the best results, because it is a "Proactiv" treatment, not a "Reactive" treatment. It takes 3 weeks for pimples to develop, so anything that would have come up already will still come up in the first month or so.
Proactiv is not a cure, but it doesn't claim that it is. It helps prevent pimples
Proactiv is a great product, but you need to use it properly and consistently. I purchase my Proactiv from a kiosk (not online or on tv) in Australia, and the customer service there is better. My consultant recommended the products that were right for my skin (not just the 1,2,3) and taught me how to use them properly. She also gave me her direct kiosk line if I had any questions or concerns. I have been using this product for three years, and I've probably only had 3 pimples per year in the past two years. I use the cleanser, toner, lotion and green tea moisturiser. Also, they launched the "New" Proactiv in Australia in January 2011 and I have been using it and it feels gentler on my skin. In the catalogue it says that due to "micro crystal technology" the benzoyl peroxide penetrates into the skin faster, without sitting on the surface of the skin which results in irriatation.. therefore, less irritation! $ is in Australian dollars for the full size bottles and the green tea moisturiser (these last me about 1-2 months and usually come with a free product or gift from the kiosk)
February 28, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Cleared up acne/acne scars
Expensive
Cons:
Made skin dry (however, I now use it with the acne even better moisturizer and love it.. stays nice all day)
Product works. It is pricier than most Drug store products, however the results I received with the product was well worth it. I stuck with using it and am so glad I did. It cleared up my acne, and I have been using the Even Better Moisturizer (to even my skin tone from old acne scars) and I just love the results. Well worth it. The starter kit I started with was 40.00 (for the trial sized bottles)... however the 1st step ran out kind of fast (I like to really lather..). The full sized bottles individually are about 18-20.
February 27, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works AMAZINGLY. Noticably cleared my skin in one day.
Inexpensive for a complete kit.
Easy to use
Cons:
Dries out your skin a bit...if you use the moisturizer you should be fine though.
Being a teenager, I've had bad acne before. I get blackheads and oil pockets, which NEVER seem to go away, and to top it off, I pick at them, which leaves scars. We went to Target and as soon as I got home I tried it out. The next morning, my skin was smooth and some of my forehead acne had been removed completely. I kept using it and ALL my acne, and scars, are gone! This product is amazing...highly recommend it.
February 27, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Works extremely well
Easy to apply
Part of The Regimen- has precise instructions for effectiveness
Cons:
Takes SO long to complete the Regimen (25 minutes after a shower or 15 minutes if I'm just washing my face over the sink)
Shipping is costly, $14 if I buy two or if I buy the 32 oz bottle
Everyone should definitely give this product a try. It really works and I love it. The Regimen has completely cleared my skin in about a 5 weeks! Nothing else has produced these results, especially since I suffer from great stress and lack of sleep. While I complain that the Regimen takes long, it is so completely worth it. The price is still not great; mostly the shipping is not very reasonable. I do not want to opt for the $5 Autoship option because I have found a great cleanser & moisturizer to substitute into the Regimen. Also, the reviews on Acne.org's new moisturizer are not favorable. I use Neutrogena's Oil-Free Foaming Cleanser for Acne prone skin & DML Moisturing Lotion. They work great.
February 26, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Helps bring pimples that are deep in the skin to a head.
Works on face back and chest acne
Good for use on popped pimple
Doesn't sting
Helps remove acne and acne scars
Cons:
It can leave a white reside, but when used at night its not a problem
I am 15 years old and used to have moderate acne but with the help of this I would now say I have light acne. I am going to a school dance and when I was going dress shopping I noticed I had about 25 pimples on my chest. Every night I applied this stuff on my chest and face for a week. Now my skin is 80% clear!!! This stuff was my last resort to clear my acne so I look good for the dance and it worked :) I used it as a spot treatment on all my pimples including chest ones. It didn't bleach my shirt towels or sheets. It can be drying but the flakyness is what helps remove acne. If my face got really dry I would moisturize my face first then apply the treatment and in the morning use a wash cloth to get the dead skin off. Bottom line this stuff saved me
Pros:
It isn't heavy on my face. Very light and smooth. Smells great and feels great.