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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December 30, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
It got rid of all my blackheads. The little pimples disappeared FAST but it takes a while for the big ones to go away. It leaves my face feeling fresh and clean.
If you have dry skin, after applying the 3rd step, put on a LIGHT moisturizer and you'll be fine. It worked for me. But not everyone will getfast results. If your pimples are BAD..you migh want to try something else. Try Proactive for about a couple months and if you see no result, don't waste your time or money on it! Good luck!
December 30, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
My Skin is not flaky. It was flaky to start with. I figured with BP and the "leather face" feel, that I would flake real bad, but I didn't
Cons:
The refining mask hasn't worked for me, I was beginning to get a zit on my forehead and I used it overnight, now I have a full on pimple! Other than not being flaky, I don't see much improvement.
I bought this product because I have blackheads, and even though its unsightly acne, it sucks looking like a strawberry w/out make-up. I hope this product helps, I have only been using it a few days. I was disappointed though, when I opened my package. If it works so well, why do they have a whole line of pimple fighting products. On TV they make it sound like 3 little steps...like that's all you need, then you open the box and they are selling you make-up, and face wipes, lotions, even dandruff shampoo. It makes me loose some faith in this product, I hope it works!
December 30, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
it works well sometimes
Cons:
it makes my dry skin more dry and flaky and tight. maybe this makes my skin more prone to spots???
i use it and reccomend it. it DOES work but i think its just my dry skin thats the problem.
December 29, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It worked for me, cleared my skin in about 2 months (nothing I tried before worked..). My acne came back though about 3 mo after I stopped using it. Now i'm back on it!
Cons:
I don't have sensitive skin, and I can still feel that it is a little hard on skin. Be careful using it on the face. It's ok on the back. A little on the expensive side.
Doesn't work for everybody, but try it if you don't have sensitive skin.
December 29, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It makes your skin feel really clean and healthy. It makes your skin tone more visibly even and healthy looking.
Cons:
It does nothing to help with your acne. It dried out my skin, and made it flaky. Acne still kept coming up, and it worked no better than the o.t.c. meds at Wal-Mart.
Don't waste your money. I was discouraged by these before I used it, and I ordered it anyway, and it did exactly what everyone on here said it did; NOTHING! Don't waste your time and money. Spend a little more and go to the derm. They will prescribe you with something that actually works! Good Luck:P
December 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smells good, cleanser removes dead skin cells, repairing lotion is so smooth and soothing. Repairing mask gets rid of imflammed pimples overnight.
Cons:
Expensive. Made my skin break out SO much more and hasn't improved at all.
It only works on some skin. I have several friends that sware by it and it has worked so well for them. However for me, it has not. I have dark acne scars from where the pimples were that I got when Proactiv was 'purging' my skin. I still use the cleanser now but i'm going back on my retin-a micro. It's a trial and error product so I would only try it as a last resort.
December 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smells good, gentle on skin.
Cons:
Only works for certain skin types. Did absolutely nothing for my skin after praying for results for about a year. Am 27 and have had acne since I was 13. This did absolutely nothing but make my skin smell good.
I would recommend that others at least give it a try. But if you don't see results within a few months stop using it. It's not worth the money to keep going.
December 28, 2007
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
It didnt make mu skin any worse.
Cons:
It was expensive, when I returned it the lady at the counter didnt want to give me my money back. There is also to many steps, but If it worked that would have been fine but It didnt work.
I wouldnt waste the time of money.
December 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smelled nice... seemed to work
Cons:
Expensive, needs continuous regular usage
Proactiv was controlling my life! AAH! In order for it to work for me, I needed to be so thorough with it. But the price was killing my wallet. I stopped using it and developed really deep, cyst like acne, something i never had before.
I'm not impressed.
December 28, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
stops acne from developing
Cons:
makes skin VERY DRY and itchy.
It works but after a week my skin got very dry and itchy. The lotion doesn't even mosturize it makes the skin dry! Not cool.
Pros:
It smells great and it really works!