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.
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September 16, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Cons:
Developed a huge allergic reaction, after I started to apply 2/3 finger length of the ointment to all the face area. I wasn't have allergy for BP by applying almost same amount of Neutrogena's BP for several months, but now I have it.....I am even allergic to Neutrogena's BP now.......
Watch out the amount of BP you tried to use, maybe just try to apply the medicine on the spot rather than whole face.
September 4, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (Terminator)
Pros:
Goes on clear, other ingredients soothe the skin, smells good, just feels nice to apply and I look forward to it!
Cons:
Too damn expensive! AcneFree please make a larger cheaper size!
The best BP treatment out there, and I've tried THEM ALL!
September 2, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- it doesn't smell bad
- easy to use, 1, 2, 3 steps
Cons:
- expensive
- harsh
- burns skin
- etc.
I stopped taking the birth control pill and started getting pimples in my hair line and on my chin (I always had clear skin before that) so I decided to start using Proactiv hoping it would prevent getting more pimples. I started using Proactiv Monday night (today is Thursday), morning and night as suggested on the product. I also dabbed a little bit of the refining mask on the big pimple I have on my chin before going to bed. I noticed that it went down in size a bit, but it obvisouly didn't disappear like they say on the commercial! But I wasn't expecting that anyways... What it does is drying it out and then you are stuck with a nasty scab. Anyways, last night I noticed that a rash started on my neck, cheeks and forehead, which is very itchy. It doesn't really show but when I touch my skin it is very bumpy. I noticed it after I had washed my face already so it started to burn really bad. This morning I decided not to use Proactive again but right now my skin is still burning. If the product gives me a rash and burns my face after only a few days, I don't want to think about what my face would look like after a month. It might be an allergic reaction though...who knows? I think the product is very strong and is not adequate for everybody. It even says on the bottle that the product might bleach your hair and clothes... Skin is a very sensitive organ and I think we should all avoid using harsh products and Proactiv is definitely one. The cleanser is an exfoliant and most dermatologists recommend to use exfoliants only 1 or 2 times a week. I do not suffer from severe acne and I am probably not as desperate to find the miracle product, but I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone. I don't think that a miracle product to cure acne exists and I don't think it will ever exist - therefore I think Proactiv's commercial is far-fetched and gives false hope.
August 29, 2010
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
cheap
it works
Cons:
quite drying
I was spot free until I came off the pill and my skin flared up really badly - really large painful spots all clustered together on my cheeks. I had been using Freederm previous to this, which was fine for the small occasional spot that I got when I was on the pill, but had no effect on this new cystic acne. I got some 10% Quinoderm and used it twice a day - a thin layer in the monrning underneath my makeup and a thin layer at night before bed. Within a week most of my spots had completely gone, I only had 3 very small ones on one cheek left. The only reason I stopped using it was because my skin began to feel very tight and dry, it wasn't flaking but just felt uncomfortable. However, by that point my skin was like 95% better anyway so I stopped using it,and began to mositurise and now it's fine. My face is fine now but I have just begun to get spots on my neck and back so will be using it on those areas. I'd definitely recommend it but use it sparingly and moisturise as well.
August 13, 2010
Pros:
Clear up problem areas, comes with an oil free spf-15 lotion so you don't get sun spots from the benzoyl peroxide, smells clean, simply works!
Cons:
face feels dry and tight
You have to use this product consistently, as with every other skin product, or it will NOT WORK! You can go to the dermatologist and get countless of prescriptions and if you do not use it everyday the problem won't go away. The only "con" i you would call it that is yes, the dry face, but its not that bad.
I mean you have to weigh that against wanting to have clear skin.
Honestly, I rather have nice clear skin ;)
I have problem areas on my chin and on my cheeks, problems that I can never seem to clear up, but since I've been using this every day and night like you are supposed to I've stopped getting pimples there. Listen, here's the main problem people have with washing their face, they wash it for a while then they get bored or forget or some people don't even wash it unless they have a few pimples. No, that's not how it works. You don't take a shower just because you're starting to stink, you take on everyday because that's hygienic. Same with your face, wash it everyday because it keeps your skin clean. I hope some of you try it out, it works really well!
August 12, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Pros:
Clears Ance
Moisturizes Skin
Works with the Regimen
Cons:
Had to take the evalution 2 times
It's definitely worth the money. It is personalized for your skin and thats why it works so well. At first, I was hesitant to pay $40 to buy it. But then I realized, "Heck, I'll do anything to get rid of this acne!" So I bought it. When I got it, the bottles were smaller than I imagined but I guess thats good, because before I ran out, it stopped working. I took the evaluation again and it recommended me with new products. I've been re-ordering the same products from Skin iD since then! I love it!
August 12, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
This product is great, i have had pimples and acne my whole life and right through adult hood, until i tried this product, came across it on ebay and gave it a shot,best product i have used and believe me i have tried them all, get an occasional pimple but it doesn't get bad and is gone in a day or 2 have been using this for about 6 months or so now and wont use anything else! i also use their moisterisers and they have the best customer sevice.
Cons:
None
Give it a try you have nothing to lose.
August 11, 2010
Product used: MaxClarity (Foaming Wash)
Pros:
Very easy and quick regimen.
Can actually feel the difference in my skin texture within the first week.
Once you get through the purging of the skin and the breakouts stop, it keeps your skin very clear.
Cons:
The dispensing mechanism - towards the end of the prodouct, it's difficult to get the last of the foam. Feels like product gets wasted.
Use minimal amounts of the product and one bottle will last longer than a month. I used the body wash in place of the face wash in the shower in the morning, and that helped with product usage even moreso. I used Accutane back in the 1980's when it first came out and while it did the trick, my acne appeared again after the birth of my second child. Have tried all the OTC products and suggestions, it seems this is the only product that has been effective and made a definite difference in my complexion.
August 10, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Left my skin smooth.
Cons:
Increased redness.
Increased acne to non-prone areas.
Severe itchiness.
I have moderate acne and I tried everything. So, after seeing the infomercial, I decided to be dumb enough to purchase this product. Singlehandedly the biggest mistake of my life! Not only did it not work for the 60 day trial, it BUTCHERED my forehead. Nasty, nasty, nasty! DO NOT BUY! Returned the product on day 60 and finally my acne is disappearing! Well, who would have thought?
August 9, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
none
Cons:
Left me with acne scars on both sides of my cheeks and chin noticeable dark marks which had disappeared after using proactiv.
I went a head and bought the treatment thinking it would dry up the pimples, but after using it for a month my skin was peeling horrendously on both sides of my cheeks, because of the strong bp; and i got dark dried patches on each side. Thinking those dark dry spots would good away, i continued using the bp but the dry patches left(a lot) of small specs of dark reddish scars which i did not have before starting the regimen now i have to deal with the scars how great!
Pros:
Worked well for the first several weeks in low dose, great money saver comparing to Neutrogena's BP tube.