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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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April 18, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
-None YET
I'm 16 years old,I have been suffering from acne since I was 8/9 years old(I developed early).My acne type is blackheads,cysts and occasional whiteheads.I've tried almost every acne products you can think of.Clean & Clear,Clearasil,Neutrogena,Oxy,AcneFree etc,and while yes they are good brands,they just did not work for me.I told myself,I'm not falling for the ProActiv commercials cause I had a sister who used it and it made her skin worse.But we got a $5.99 deal in the mail and my mom ordered it.I have been using it for only two days.I do naturally have oily skin so that may be an advantage to using this product.Of course it does take 6-8 weeks for any skincare product to work,I just felt it was necessary to do this.The cleanser works well,the little micro beads exfoliate skin well,it's great for if you have blackheads or large pores.The toner is just there,but it does add that extra "umph" to the skincare routine and picks up extra dirt/oil.The Treatment is good.Simple.The Sulfur mask works wonders.Amazing.The green tea mask is good for dry skin/areas.
At this point I can not say whether or not I would recommend it,but I will be sure to update.
April 11, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Made me have a SEVERE allerigic reaction
I had a lot of pimples and I thought that buying this product would help me. I was hoping for results but the following morning when I woke up after putting just a little on my nose, forehead, and cheeks, my face blew up into SEVERE hives and the hives spread to my eyes so I could barely see! It was a HORRIBLE experience!! If you have VERY sensitive skin like me, please do not risk getting this horrible allergic reaction.
April 9, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Very gentle, lasts a long time, Works!
Cons:
I really can't think of anything.
I am 48 and have used Carley's Clean & Clear for about 10 years (at least). I get cystic or hormoanal bumps, weird rashes because of stress and just zits sometimes. This product handles all of that. My teenagers have also used it with good results. I tell everyone I know about this product and you can not beat their money back guarantee. What is there to lose? The price really can not be beaten either, as a bottle lasts a really long time. I can order it and have it in less than a week, plus they always send me free bars of wonderful shea butter soap that I love!
March 31, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Works great, easy to use...I have 3 daughters who continue to use this and I use it as well, sjin feels smppth and so soft
Have tried many products, this one continually works, seller is amazing and so are other products they offer, I REALLY love the Night Time Moisturizer
March 11, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
I really like this product.
The moisturizer really dried out my skin when I used it all over, so now I only use it on my trouble spots (my forehead). I have little to no pimples at all on the lower half of my face, so I only use the cleanser and a bit of toner.
The moisturizer dried me out so much I had to use a separate moisturizer (Cetaphil), which is a lifesaver. I am now waiting for future results!
My skin now feels soft and clean.
Cons:
I still have breakouts on my forehead and a little bit on my chin, but I'm going to continue using it for a few months to see any possible changes.
I definitely recommend it, although if you have combination skin, do not use the moisturizer all over your face.
The cleanser is lovely, it makes my skin soft and doesn't dry me out at all.
The toner is nice as well, I'm not sure what it's doing but I'm sure it's doing something!
The moisturizer is great on my forehead, but NO WHERE ELSE.
February 21, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
So far so good! I am not great at remembering to use it, but when i do the acne does go away! SOO MUCH BETTER THAN PROACTIV. The commercials make me mad and the price is ridiculous for something that doesn't work! I hope it continues to clear up my skin.
Cons:
May dry up skin, so use moisturizer.
It's worth a try! Not everyone is the same but It will most likely work on you! DONT WASTE MONEY ON PROACTIV
February 21, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
works well - stronger concentration of active ingredient than other more expensive items
It is an expensive, not frills competent product. I am a middle aged woman who has battled acne my entire life and this product has worked well. I rarely have a major break out or large pimple since I started using this product. Some reviewers mentioned that it dries. I am older and regularly use a moisturizer - especially since I am active ourdoors - so this has not been a problem for me at all.
February 17, 2010
Pros:
The cleanser is very light but I was suprised at how well it cleans and smells for that matter,I've used pro-activ before and it feels like your washing your face with sand and smells pretty strong so this is pleasant
Cons:
None so far I've read that a lot of people complain about the dryness and tightening of your face but i look at it as it working,I rather have it dry my face up then it be super oily like with pro-activ but that's my opinion
Its my first day using this product but so far so good.....will update my review in about a week so well see how it goes
February 15, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Dries out your pimples, makes them just fall off after 2 days or so. It does peel your skin and exposes new skin (can be good in moderation).
Cons:
Dries out your skin like hell! I have super oily skin and I had peeling and it was a bit painful to open my mouth because of cracked skin at times. Use ONLY as spot treatment.
Very effective for pimples, but don't apply it just like that, all over. Apply Clearasil only on pimples, not healthy skin. Also, start using that stuff gently (best on a Friday night), so it'll go through the slight reddening and irritation and be done with that by Monday. Don't use more than twice a day and use moisturizer! Don't forget the moisturizer part, please. Don't expect immediate results, but after a week, progress is probable. The tinting on mine was brownish and made my face look badly tanned, so I guess it was designed for slightly darker skin (Latinos and such), so if you are not so tanned, use it at home and only overnight.
February 2, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
this is based on the original proactiv system, not their new "gentler" version. I have tried Proavtiv twice. The first time it was so harsh on my skin and made my face so red. My skin was burning and peeling, no moisturizer would help heal it fast enough! The second time I tried it a few years later I started it very very slowly to let my skin get used to it. My face was not as dry but after months of using it my acne has not changed, if anything it was worse.
Maybe the new proactiv formula is better, but I wouldn't ever go back to it. Not worth it.
Pros:
-Micro beads in cleanser smooth/soften skin
-Sulfur mask works amazing on cysts)
-Minimized the appearance of my pores