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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.
Used Benzoyl Peroxide? Rate It:
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November 8, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
I'm not allergic to anything, (haven't been in all of my 19 years of life) - but Proactiv triggered something in my face to spread to my ear and made it smell horribly. I had to have a doctor go in my ear and have extreme water pressure to see if it was anything else. It hurt.
Don't use it, it's just like all the other face cream out there (and has all the other cautions the other creams come with) - only with a bigger price.
October 21, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Apparently this does work for some people
Cons:
Does not reduce acne
makes skin more oily for the first week or two
bleaches fabric
smells terrible
I heard that this was the most effective product to reduce acne, but I certainly hope not, because it did nothing for me except make my skin more oily and leave bleached marks on my pillowcase. It also is more expensive than similar products from other brands.
October 20, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Toner feels good and soothing
Cons:
Very drying
Expensive
I started getting acne in my late twenties and didn't have them and a teen. I have tried Proactive years ago and it wasn't as harsh as the new stuff is now. My face is so dry I am putting on lotion all the time to try and sooth it. I am usually a very oily.
I don't mind the toner at all. I have found that Neutrogena is good. Neutrogena Deep Clean with no medication in it all does really well for me and clears me up the best. It can be drying and it doesn't have Benzoyl or Sslicylic in it. I could just have a problem with those types of medications.
No, Proactive was not good on my skin at all.
October 16, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-Definately cleared up acne.
Cons:
- It dries up my face from time to time, but thats why you use a good moisturizer. Or even scrub very hard so it basically takes that layer of dry skin off your face. It's nothing difficult to get rid of!
This product actually works! I don't get why so many people are making such a fuss about it. Sure, it's not gonna clear things up within overnight. But then again, what does? Just a little dedication and a some patience, and this will do the trick!
October 7, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE!!!
Cons:
I was very disappointed after all the hype of the product. IT DIDN'T WORK AT ALL AND EVEN SEEMED TO MAKE IT WORSE.
Watch out. . .Cause they autmatically set you up for reordering when placing your initial order. Didn't pay attention when I ordered it and I got charged automatically. The same thing with the vitamins.
October 2, 2010
Pros:
WORKS! reduces pimples and redness very fast. Good for long term use as well.
Cons:
NONE!
Well i just wanted to let people know that now i dont have acne and its due to Zapzyt. Ive been using this for years and i only get a pimple or two once in awhile and Zapzyt works great. Only reason im talking about it is because it WORKS, it really does. Ive passed this down to both my brothers and its worked for them as well. Ive been using this product since it first came out, more people should know about this product if they are having problems with constant breakouts or acne period. If used properly it will work. I recommend this to anyone with zit or acne problems, you will be 100% satisfied!
September 26, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
I have been using it for two weeks now and it has worked good for me. I have had a couple of breakouts but nothing horrible. But i do think this is a good product.
Cons:
It makes my face dry and when I put makeup on their is a little peeling,
It is a good product. I think everyone should at least try it.
September 24, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-somewhat cleared up my acne
-easy to use
Cons:
- took me more than a month to see the difference
- to aggrassive
- stings
- expensive for such a harmful product
Alright, I bought Proactive because my best friend had clear skin after she tried it.
After I used it the first time, it stung badly. My face became very dry and flaky. It especially got worse in cold weather. I didn't see a difference for months! It cleared up some acne but also made non-existent acne appear. So I'm really unsure if it made my skin better or worse.
I still use it till now but I use the cleanser twice a week, the toner once a week, and the moisturizing lotion once in awhile. I've been using other products with it now...and my skin is soo much better. But one thing I hate about it was that I wasn't aware that they keep shipping more Proactiv every 2 months! My mother checked her visa and found out that Proactiv has been taking money from her account several times even though we never recieved the shipping. So we had a tough time with the customer service but eventually cancelled the product completely. TRY NOT BUYING IT ONLINE. But I still would recommend this product, because it depends on the skin type.
September 22, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
It works!
Cons:
Dries out skin.
It's cheap, effective and available over the counter. Use it long term and you can start to manage the dry skin. It's not a cure - it's just a treatment. I have recommended to many.
September 17, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
No pain
Holy macaroni -
Neutrogena's on the spot was burning the HECK outta my skin every night, then the moisturizing just made me want to DIE...
So for some reason, this finally comes in the mail, and when I go to put it on last night (wincing) there was no stinging! I was shocked. There must be some ingredient in Neutrogena's bp that was burning my already inflamed skin.
Looking forward to sticking to the regimen!
Pros:
Package was pretty, containers are pretty