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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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August 27, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Cons:
Can be irritating to sensitive eyes. Use small swimmers goggles.
I posted in January, and am still using the product. It continues to improve my skin 95%. Because the benzoyl peroxide can bleach clothing I purchased some bundles of inexpensive, white, wash cloths. I rinse my face and then pat dry with a wash cloth. Then I apply it to my dry face, work it in thickly everywhere I might breakout, wait a minute or two, and then wipe it off with a white washcloth. Then I rinse my face thoroughly with warm water. I moisturize with Cetaphil lotion afterwards. My eyes are sensitive, so I picked up a pair of small swimmers goggles to use. It is worth it to me for the improvement in the breakouts. My skin is older and I found using the benzoyl peroxide creams too strong and drying at some point. I went through all kinds of other remedies with poor results before finding this wash. Leaving it on for a minute or two is just enough to keep my skin clear and rinsing it off and putting on the Cetaphil lotion keeps my skin from getting too dry.
July 30, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Acnefree cleared up about 75% of my acne and made the other 25% smaller and flatter. It really helped me to deal with my problem.
Cons:
It takes forever to put on and dries out my face a little.
This stuff WILL help your acne alot, but don't expect it to completely cure the symptoms of acne.
January 12, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it works for me for acne, which i don't have as much anymore now that i'm out of my twenties. so i haven't used it as much as i did in the past.
Cons:
no cons
i have a question tho. i have this other skin problem now that may be rosacea, but i'm not sure. anyway i thought i might try proactiv again and see if it clears that up. has anyone used it for anything besides acne?
November 2, 2006
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
very good product, seen results in just 2 days. skin was almost completely cleared in a week.
Cons:
dries up the skin very much.
Great product, fast results, skin dries up but not terribly bad. DO NOT USE PROACTIVE, I USED IT FOR 2 MONTHS AND SAW NO RESULTS!! I USED THIS PRODUCT FOR 2 DAYS AND SAW RESULTS, PROACTIVE IS AN OVERPRICED JOKE!!
February 8, 2018
Product used: The Regimen
Amazing
I received my acne.org regimen kit in the post about a week ago and I honestly haven't seen my skin this clear in the past 7 years. I am one of those people that is constantly thinking and being conscious about their skin whenever I was out or even just in the house looking in the mirror on my own, i haven't had clear skin in the past seven years although I have tried everything on my face, from dermabrasia to all the antibiotics and creams from the doctors and I even saw a private dermatologist but nothing ever worked. I don't write reviews but I have honestly never been happier with a product in a very long time. I use the regimen kit exactly how the instructions tell you to, i also purchased the jojoba oil because my eyes are very dry, my skin is either super dry or super oily and not much inbetween unfortunately but this has done wonders! My skin is so soft and smooth. Honestly if you have been struggling with skin troubles for a while and nothing has worked please give this a try, I know not everyone's skin is the same but it's definitely worth the risk and the money!!
December 13, 2017
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Worse company ever
This is really bad company I ordered Proactiv last March and it said I suppose to get 3 installments and it's 75$ but however they send 3 kit by every other month and I thought I am done with paying with it but they charged money from my acc on August September and October I called customer care on September and I said I don't want items anymore and Plz stop charging my card and they said ok but next month they charged again and then I called my credit card and disputed payment and Proactiv start sending letters to me and it said I have past due of 75.36$ so however I had to pay double. Worse company ever I think I spent more than 200$ for 3 boxes
September 3, 2017
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Could've been better.
This was what I used on my breakout days few months back. I sometimes question if it actually works lol... But it does "dry" it out at some point. I feel like this product has a mind of it's own haha. Only chooses which pimple deserves to die though my friend likes that it works for her but hates the part that it leaves a dark scar on her.
June 29, 2017
Product used: Rodan + Fields (Unblemish)
AMAZING!!!
Nothing from my dermatologist worked on my cystic acne. These produces cleared it right up after about 3 weeks!!! I would deff recommend this.
May 7, 2017
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
AMAZING
I am so happy with this system. After 5 years of suffering with moderate acne, I have finally found something which keeps it at bay. My skin is not totally clear YET, but after 3 months of using this it is a hell of a lot better than it was before. It reduces redness and makes skin tone look more even and clear. I still get spots, but they seem to disappear quickly and rarely leave a scar. I recommend everyone to try it even though it is quite expensive, but if it works, it's worth paying the price.
December 17, 2016
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
DON'T DO IT!!!
I tried this product out last night and woke up this morning with my entire face being BRIGHT RED. I spot treated the cream on only a few spots on my cheeks and chin but by the morning everything was inflamed all the way down to my lower neck!!!!.!!?? It itches and burns like crazy! And even worse I feel acne bumps coming up under the already inflamed skin!!! So not only do I have a rash, but I now have even more/worse acne than before. How pleasant. Just be careful before using this product!! :/
November 26, 2018
Did your red and puffiness ever go away? I wish I would have researched before buying and using. I got a ugly red spot under my eye from this and its puffy.
Pros:
Clears up breakouts.