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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 3, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
somewhat drying to skin in winter months and do not like the moisturizers.
Would recommend.
July 29, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
fewer pimples
Cons:
very drying
irritating
redness
bleached my towels
stings
I could not handle the stinging! My face had fewer pimples, but was read and irritated. and this was using it sparingly once a day.
July 26, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
It works!
Gradually dissapears acne
After enough uses, it makes your skin look clearer, and overall appearance appears to be better.
Cons:
Small bottle
Drying (you will need a moisturizer with this product)
For years Ive been searching for a product to clear up my acne and NOTHING would work. I finally found something that works! Its very exciting. I am very curious as to see what it will look like in a couple more weeks.
July 21, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
i have long bangs and i want short hair now. but my acne is preventing me from doing it yet so i tried this product and after the first night i noticed much improvement. my forehead is looking a little better, my chin was looking better this morning but not so good now. ive already used 3 times today and im going to do an unrecommended 4th before i go to bed. so wish me luck i hope this works! :):):):)
Cons:
made my skin around my nose a tad dry after the first complete day.
so far so good,im gunna buy the oxy pads aswell and hope that they work just as well as the daily wash.
July 18, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
works very well. cleared my acne within the first week
Cons:
irritates skin, dries skin somewhat, good for oily skin, a bit pricy
in short it works extremely well for my skin some days i only used it once a day so my skin wouldnt be so irritated and dry
July 15, 2010
Pros:
see improvement within the first week
Cons:
drys out skin
I started breaking out last November, started off mild that I completely broke out all over. Everyone I knew was asking me what happen to my once flawless face. people recommended pro active, clean clear, and other acne systems and non off them worked. I tried Neutrogena Advanced Solutions and within the first week i saw dramatic change. Ive been using it for about a month and a half now and im glad to say that 98 percent of my acne has cleared up. This product prevented new acne from appearing, faded some of my acne scars and is clearing up my skin. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT.... I thought there was no hope until i started using this it... i just suggest that you use a different moisturizer, i use biore it moisturizes my skin better
July 2, 2010
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Acne Foaming Wash)
Pros:
Cleared acne
Cons:
made my skin EXTREMELY dry around my eyes, around my nose, and mouth.
I have an oily t-zone. I've tried Panoxyl for 3 days straight. I cleansed for about 2 min and followed with a moisturizer every morning and evening.
On the first day, I noticed my skin becoming less oily. On the third day, my skin became so dry it started to peel. Peel. It was peeling around my mouth, corners of my nose, my chin, and my upper eyelids and below my eyes. Moisturizing didn't help. It looked like I had aged 40 years. I'm only 14. I couldn't open my mouth. The corners of my mouth were cracked and it was painful. I couldn't smile-- not due to the way I looked, but because it would crack my skin and it was painful. My eyes were rough and terribly dry. I didn't look like I was a 14 year old girl anymore. My face looked like a Halloween witch mask that went wrong..
It made the acne I had go away. And another pimple didn't show up within the few days of using the product, but the extreme dryness. It was horrible. I discontinued using the product. These three days of using PanOxyl occured last week. After I stopped using it, the peeling slowly stopped. My skin is still peeling right now, though. So to recap all of that-- It cleared my acne. But, it made my skin tremendously dry, my skin was peeling, and it was painful. Moisturizing didn't help. Exfoliating the peeled skin didn't help. It's not worth it. I don't recommend it.
June 28, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
I bought it about 2 days ago and i actually see a difference! it works really fast and it doesnt smell.
Cons:
it does dry a little tiny bit but just use a real good moisturizer and that con is gone!
BUY IT. it helps alot.
June 26, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked at first...
Cons:
Made my skin flaky and did not reduce my pimples.
It made my skin more irrated than it should. I did everything the directions said to do but it didnt work.
June 23, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
No animal testing/ingredients, doesn't feel "chemically" like many other acne products, generous samples, great return policy.
Cons:
Very abrasive, caused a awful breakout, super time-consuming process that isn't conducive for traveling.
Before trying Carley's, I had been using the acne.org products with success. Yet, I was tired of using the products because they are very "chemically" and made my skin feel and look extra red and sensitive. My skin felt amazing the first few days I was using Carley's, and I was hoping this was the kind of product that would manage my acne while keeping my skin feeling fresh, but after a week my skin erupted the worst non-inflamed and inflamed acne I have had in years. I followed the directions diligently, yet my skin completely backslid and using more Carley's isn't going to make it better. I wasn't scrubbing hard at all, yet my skin felt like it was being rubbed raw everytime I'd lightly use the wash cloth on my face. I cannot continue to use this product to treat my acne. Aside from the vicious breakout it has caused, I don't see how I can travel more than two nights while using this system. A fresh wash cloth every night? Doesn't seem realistic. If you want to try it, use this product with caution... I'm glad I now know this product doesn't work with my skin. PS.. the "AcneSlayer" review below looks suspiciously similar to much of the writing on the Carley's website. I have a feeling it's the same author.
Pros:
Scrubs face nicely and leaves skin very clear.