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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January 22, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Takes a month or so to start seeing results, I still break out. Not enough repairing treatment in propportion to amount of cleanser and toner.
It has somewhat helped me so far over the past two months I have been using it, but it is too early to tell because proactiv and pretty much any other acne medicine must bring acne to the surface first and then it works on destroying it. Hopefully I'll be mostly clear in a month.
January 12, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
It took about 5 days for my acne to clear using this product. I really love this!
Cons:
Makes my eyelids red and itchy.
Just try to leave the eye area alone!
This product is wonderful.
January 29, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
+Clears Pimples
+Reduces Redness
+ Smooths skin texture
+Stops new pimples from forming
Cons:
-Very drying
-White residue
I bought this product, because I needed something fast. I am always skeptic of clean and clear products for some reason, but let me tell you. THIS STUFF WORKS! My problem areas were on my forehead and I get oily, so when I applied this for a week, I could see a difference. It's been about 4 weeks and all my pimples are gone. I don't have any more acne on my forehead at all. I applied it every night before I went to bed, and my skin never became tolerant to it, so it worked. it's still working. However, I had light acne, so I don't know how this would work for cystic acne, but you can still try it! :) Good luck!
January 8, 2011
Product used: Solugel (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Gel)
Pros:
-Gentle as 2.5%, strong as 10% BP
-Cleared up skin in 2 days
-Nothing else worked (and I tried every practially everything otc) including prescription antibitoics
-Does not dry out skin (water based)
Cons:
-Absolutely non, but can be hard to find (only available at Shopper's Drug Mart in Canada)
Excellent product!!
January 3, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
clears skin for a few days
easy to follow labels and instructions
Cons:
drys skin after those few days making area of application look like alligator skin or chemical burn.
too pricey for a chemical burn...
I would not use this again, as it made my daughter look like she had burned her entire face. After a few days her skin did clear, but following the instructions only made her skin worse and now she looks just awful, like she has a burned peeling face and her acne is still present. Not worth the price you have to pay...IMO
December 27, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
-Cleared my skin.
-Simple 3 step system.
Cons:
-They don't sell the 3 month supply at Costco anymore.
For years, I would breakout horribly on my forehead, while my skin on the other parts of my face stayed smooth. It was difficult to find something that worked for my acne, while not drying out the rest of my sensitive face. I used this, and it worked perfectly. I had clear skin the entire time I used it. Even after I stopped using, my skin stayed clear for about a year. I've bought it again, now that my acne is starting to come back. I hope for the same, awesome results!
December 5, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Much less harsh than other acne products
Works quickly
Evens skin tone
Gel based
Leaves no residue and absorbs quickly
Cons:
Bleaches clothes
Not provided in local stores!
I've only been using this product for just over a week now... but I must say, I'm really quite impressed. I was skeptical to buy this at first as you never know how a new product will react on your skin. Also, I've used other BP products before and they were hardly effective so I was really wondering how this BP could be much different from all the other ones (e.g. PCA, panoxyl, benzac etc.). This BP is incredibly different and although it is only 2.5% it is certainly more effective than other 5% and 10% products I've used in the past. Before using Acne.org BP, I was on stievamycin for roughly 8 months while having also used such products as emu oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, hydroquinone, vitamin c, and aloe vera and for the most part my acne was kept under control, however, you could certainly tell I had an acne problem. By the time I started using Acne.org BP, my face was already used to harsh skin drying products, so I began with Dan's recommendation of using more BP instantly without using building up to it. Now, normally I'd hate to say something is an overnight miracle as I've tried dozens upon dozens of products... but this BP has really cleared up my skin, faded scars, and evened out skin tone (helped with redness). At this point, I've stopped using stievamycin and other prudcts and have only been using Acne.org BP, which is very surprising because stievamycin got my acne from severe to less than moderate. I still have some acne scars but they should fade quite well and soon :D I do, however, always use a gentle cleanser (my choice is cetaphil) and as much as I'm using 2-3 applications of the Acne.org BP as my regimen (once a day and once at night), my skin is hardly dry, unlike it was with most other products. In the end, definitely give this a shot!
December 5, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Easy to use
Effective
Soothing
Works fast
Cheap
Cons:
Leaves white residue if too much is used
Could be drying on unaffected skin
A great product that I recommend to anyone wanting clear skin in a short time!
November 27, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Feels great
Dries fast
got rid of Acne in 2.5 weeks
Cons:
Expensive
not that much product
time consuming to apply
OK - PLEASE READ THIS!! I have tried a bunch of Acne systems, and none of them worked. Dans DID work but it was very painful for my skin for some reason. Proactiv ACTUALLY CLEARED MY SKIN! people give this such bad reviews and IDK Why! I literally used this for 2 weeks and first it got better, then I had a LARGE breakout ( most likely purging existing zits) and now my skin looks as good as my 8 year brothers! so please, don't bash on a product you try for 3 days. it works... give it 2 weeks-1 month. thanks for reading my review!
November 26, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-skin cleared up a tiny bit..
-60 day money back guarantee
Cons:
-price
-makes your skin really dry
-still breaking out
-skin feels more sensitive
I've been using this for almost 2 months. I went through 2 weeks where I had one or two breakouts, but now it's all coming back again. My skin it dry, itchy, and the breakouts now are painful. This may work for some people, but it definitely doesn't work for me. I will be returning the bottles for my money back.
Pros:
Leaves skin feeling clean and not oily.
Visibly reduces size and inflammation of pimples.