Acne.org Products
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.
Used Benzoyl Peroxide? Rate It:
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June 18, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Cons:
None so far
I just bought this at my local pharmacist. Quite pricey, but I just started using it so I'll see how it works! For a cleanser, I'm starting to use Spectro Jel Cleanser for Combination Skin. Hope it works!
June 10, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Reduce Redness
Heal Fast
Cons:
Dry and may irritate the skin for first time user
I just bought the Neutrogena On the spot Treatment for less than one week, i can see that the pus came out after two days of applications, which is more effective and faster than other medicine i tried,
However, skin may be dry and flaky, thus moisturizer is recommended to use.
June 7, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
great value
Cons:
peely when dries
It works fine, but I'm going to opt for a more expensive option for daytime. Once I moisturize, this turns white and peely. I'll still use this at night though.
May 31, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
- works! I think.
- gentle...because of the 2,5%
Cons:
- nothing yet
Used severall of products...you can name it, and I used it. This one is working! It's not irritating, attracts good and the smell is not very bad. Im using it for one week no, so I cannot say a thing about long term. I will give a update about one month. I have bought the big kit, with the cleanser, treatment and the moisturizer. Price is with shipment to the Netherlands.
May 30, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-Works Great for first two weeks or so
Cons:
-Burns skin
-Stings
-Super expensive
I loved this product at first, it cleared my skin instantly! But, after the first two weeks I noticed my blemishes and breakouts were coming back! I had still been using the product consistentley, but the "acne fighting ingredients" Stopped working! I WOULD NOT suggest you to buy this product.
May 26, 2011
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Acne Foaming Wash)
Pros:
Definitely helps treat acne
Cons:
A bit overdrying at first
A great addition to my acne regimen. This is indeed overdrying, but applying cetaphil lotion right after use does the trick.
May 20, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Good value and quantity.Love the smooth light texture. Absorbs quickly. Works to control acne!!
Cons:
Can bleach stuff, clothing and bedding as well. Can cause burning sensation on sensitive skin around eyes.
For years I've suffered with adult acne. I found relief in using Proactiv, but it was expensive. Then I found acne.org site and was turned on to the regimen. It's basically very similar to Proactiv, the key is the 2.5% BP applied to clean skin. I only buy the BP and use OTC cleanser & moisturizer. My teenage daughter also started having acne and so we started on this at the same time. We buy 8oz size and share, this lasts us 6 months. The way I figure it up, I spend $40 over 6 month period for all our products, a $10 sav'g over Proactiv and I now get enough product for 2 people rather than just myself. I love, love, love it!!!! And so does my daughter!!! It really works!!! NO MORE ACNE! I use moisturizer before applying BP and now don't have issues with spreading BP into sensitive areas. Avoids the burn and still same great effects.
May 6, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Excellent product, lasts a long time so great value.
Cons:
None
In my opinion it's the best product around for acne. It also leaves my skin smooth and feeling extremely clean. I reorder when required and would never use any pharmacy brands ever again.
Cannot believe the negative responses are entirely truthful, everyone is different fair enough but the product is way more effective than anything I've ever used before, over many years, which is why I keep reordering. And the soap is (I think) chemical free so excellent for washing face, hair and body day to day. This works for me!
April 9, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Gentle on your skin
Cons:
expensive
not potent
I started using pro active years ago, and it seriously use to be really good. in the last couple years though they changed their formula to "New Proactive" and it totally screwed everything up for me. Those of us who used old pro active probably remember it PREVENTED acne super well, not so much got rid of existing acne, but if you could get your face clear, and use pro active every day it stopped acne in its tracks. Heres what noticeably changed about proactive... the toner use to be extremely potent and strong, it use to tingle and sometimes burn sometimes when applied, but it went deep into pores, giving you a refreshing feeling, as well as giving your skin a certain glow, now the made the toner significantly weaker due to people who complain about it drying out their skin... also the repairing lotion, which use to be more of just a bp ointment, is now actually more of a moisturizer with bp in it. So before i stopped doing proactive it would leave my skin extremely oily - no longer gave me the proactive skin glow - and had even less power than it had before (It was already never good at getting rid of acne, just good at preventing and now its preventive power was significantly weakened).
April 6, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Very Effective
Fully Absorbs
Invisible
Light Weight
Cons:
Price & Availability
Bleaches clothes
I am a 30 year old male who has finally gotten his acne controlled thanks to this web site. Here is my regimen. I am not sure which pieces are making the difference, but I think it's how I wash my face and the acne.org treatment cream. Morning:
Wash face in shower with Cetaphil Anti-Bacterial Face Bar. Evening:
Using wet fingers, but dry face, apply Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser to face. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, I usually watch a bit of TV. Wash off, dry with towel, wait a couple minutes. Apply generous, nickel to quarter size dollop of Acne.org treatment to face. You can see it slopped on there for about 10 - 15 minutes, eventually it absorbs. Go to sleep. That's it. This improved my acne 90%. I used to always have a big zit or two on the horizon, now it's rare. At first I also used Witch Hazel wipes occasionally Clean & Clear Dual Action 2% Salicylic Acid Face Moisturizer during the day but now I don't and I don't see a difference. As an older guy, I have more oily skin so don't seem to need much moisturizer. When I feel dry, I use Cetaphil face moisturizer.
Pros:
Doesn't tighten skin