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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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February 3, 2016
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Unfortunately 0 stars is not an option here.
This product is a scam. It does not work at all and they will over bill you exponentially even after you cancel your account. If Drs. Rodan and Fields are real doctors, they should be utterly ashamed to have their names connected with this product and company. I am currently looking into legal actions against Proactiv Solutions and/or Guthy-Renker for their billing practices.
March 15, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
IF YOU HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN, DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT
If you have sensitive skin it is a bad idea to purchase this product. I've used this product twice and both times it has burned my face, causing terrible pain to my cheeks and my forehead. The same has happened to a close friend who has sesitive skin aswell. So, basically this is just a warning for anyone with sesitive skin hoping to find a usefull product to clear up their acne THIS IS NOT THE ONE!!!!!
April 14, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
customer service is beyond horrible
don't waste your time nor your money.
March 8, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Cleared up skin very quickly
Cons:
-It dried out my skin so much it flaked
-It bleached all my towels
-It started burning after a couple of weeks
-Too harsh for sensitive skin
After I stopped using it, my skin couldn't really absorb moisturizer very well so it took about three weeks to recover. I use more natural remedies along with my cleanser and moisturizer and my skin is taking to it much better. Plus it was so expensive.
February 15, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Did clear my acne for the most part. Especially the deep cystic acne bumps that had been there for months.
Cons:
Dried my skin out severely! My whole face is covered in flakes that won't go away even while moisturizing several times a day!
Also created a burning red rash after each use, but that went away in a few hours
I bought the severe version of this system because I tried the regular version a few years ago which didn't work for me. My acne is mostly on the sides of my face and jaw line. It's a mix of cystic acne and a few white heads here and there. At first, the system worked well at clearing the bumps deep below the top layer of skin. I noticed some drying under my chin, but didn't pay much attention to it. There was some burning and redness after each use, but it usually went away in about an hour or two. After about 2 weeks of use, the dry patch under my chin started spreading to other ares of my face and by week three my whole face was covered in dry flakes. So i decided to cut back and use only once a day and add a moisturizer. This didn't help. My skin was still very dry. I stopped using the system hoping that my skin would go back to normal. I also started moisturizing several times throughout the day. A few days later and my skin is still extremely dry. I've never had dry skin this severe and I can't even apply makeup because it won't go on smoothly over the flakiness. The severe system is extremely powerful and really messes with the chemical balance of your skin. I don't recommend it unless you would rather have a dry rash over your whole face instead of acne. Either way, both are embarrassing.
October 24, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
makes skin a bit more sensitive, some redness, have to use it 2 times a day every day, have to wear at least spf 15 every day
Cons:
soft skin, clear skin, kills blemishes very quickly, I get compliments on what beautiful skin I have and that has NEVER happened before
I adore this stuff. I really hope it never ever goes away because it has saved my skin so many times. I have sensitive skin, and while it does make my skin itch a bit (10% benzoyl peroxide will do that) it's really not bad at all if I use my SPF 15 moisturizer. I just use it on the bottom half of my face and my neck where the acne is the worst. I get compliments on my skin and I have so much more confidence. I've been a lifelong acne sufferer and NOTHING has worked this well in my 26 years on this earth. I wish I had had this product when I was a super insecure teenager.
February 15, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Seemed to slow down active acne inflammation
Cons:
Very drying, Allergic reaction & isn't available at a local store
It's really a shame because I was looking forward to using this product. However upon trying it I had a BAD allergic reaction with my eyes. I can use the product around my face as long as I don't use a lot and not around my eyes so It defeats the purpose of the regimen. It does slow down active acne from growing in size and would probably work well for those who don't have sensitive skin.
January 21, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
All steps are bought in one package
Cons:
Small bottles, not a lot for the $. Very expensive. Not very accessible (not sold in common drug stores).
This made my acne WORSE. It seems to work initially, but it made everything worse ultimately. It created CYSTIC acne. I've had acne since the age of 10. I'm 22. A couple times in my life I've had clear skin but it always comes back. So multiple times in my life I've re-visited proactiv, as I'm so easily swayed by their ads. I had never had cystic acne until I used proactiv, now my skin is a mixture of red pustule and nodules (the cystic kind). The benzoyl topical is nice, it's less pastey than the benzoyl peroxide you get at the drugstore. It's easy to put all over your face like a lotion, and it works at first but ultimately makes things worse. The sunscreen made my skin feel itchy and it burned. I do like the face wash and toner though. The sulfur mask isn't strong enough for me, I'd rather get C.O Bigelow sulfur mask.
September 25, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
way too expensive for a product that doesn't work!
Made my face severely red like a sunburn and then it peeled my skin off my face! My girls used it for about 6 months before I tried it and it did nothing at all for them!! I would never recommend this product to anyone!!!
September 7, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Proactiv works great!
I loveee it so much.
Cons:
You have to keep up with it use it every night or you will start breaking out into little spots again..
It works great, just keep up with it.
It takes about a week and it should start clearing up.
Pros:
after about a month of use, my skin started to clear up; not completely.