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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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February 24, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
Dries skin out, must use regularly as directed to keep skin clear, doesn't have same effects for long.
I used this product regularly for 5 months and was pleased with the results more or less. It did not clear my skin as well as it did during the fist two weeks of use, but is more effective with regular use. However, After the 5 months, the skin around my eyes got so DRY, PEELING, RED, and PUFFY, even while using less than directed and using the moisturizer. I had to discontinue use and wait for my eyes to return to normal, which took two weeks!! I purchased the sensitive skin package, although my skin is normally not sensitive to be on the safe side and still had these results. NOT worth it.
February 14, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
cleared up my acne very fast (one day or two)
especially on my forehead & cheeks
not too expensive
Cons:
My skin gets REALLY dry, even if i use a lot of moisturizer, it's dry
also my face is kinda red few hours after i apply the product (at night) but in the morning it is ok
I used the Persa Gel 5 i really like this product ! Go buy it, it works ! :)
February 10, 2010
Pros:
pills taste like nothing. easy to use. price was very good
Cons:
pills dont work. BP dries out face. you have to remember to take the pills
i really wish i could say that it works cause its such a simple and sensable program or whatever you want to call it but im surprised that it didnt work cause im a strong believer in curing acne from the inside out and it all makes sense but like i said it didnt work for me. BUT im also being tested for a certain health problem that may make my body not be able to obsorb nutrients from food so that could also be why it didnt work for me but who knows....
February 3, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Cleared up most of my acne
Cons:
it's Very drying and didn't work as well after the first two weeks
If you want a product that's only good for two weeks then go ahead and try this. Other than that I would not recomend this product
January 23, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
cheap, BP!, worked well the first few washes
Cons:
it made my skin EXTREMELY DRY, itchy, red, caused peeling, flakiness, and acne to spread
it worked great the first week i used it, the few pimples i had went away completely. but with normal continued use it caused me to break out all over my jaw line and i have NEVER had acne there before using this product.
January 17, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
can put make up on over it when dry, and doesnt make the make up go all horrid.
Cons:
only works if you have like 2 spots, not if you have full blown acne, so didnt work at all for me.
you practically have to have near enough perfect skin for this to work.
January 12, 2010
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Works fast and is affordable.
Cons:
It burns but it's not a big deal to me, I just use it at night.
It's awesome and well worth the money! It's already started to clear up my acne and I've only been using it for about a week.
January 7, 2010
Product used: Carley's Clear and Smooth (Kick Ass Acne Treatment)
Pros:
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Cons:
None
I had been using this product for about 3 months and it works so good that everybody would ask you what you are using now. I've tried everything out there, expensive prescriptions wich irritate my skin so much, but this work and worth much more than its value. Using bottle and soap just right before going bed and your skin cleared up, just give it some time to work. Hope you try it and enjoy results!!!
January 4, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Worked quickly - within 2 days; easy to purchase at retail stores; no commitment to buy future like Proactiv. Small convenient bottles. I've used over a month and still have plenty left.
Cons:
Some redness, but better than acne.
I had moderate/severe middle age acne. I had perfect skin as a teen, but got acne at age 43. A friend recommended Clinique and I had minimal results for a very short time. I was ready to make a dermatologist appt but had to wait for deductible to start over. In the mean time I read reviews on Proactiv and Acne Free. I decided to go with Acne Free because it's easy to buy and I could pick it up that day rather than wait for the mail. I am so happy with AcneFree. I saw results almost immediately, and my skin has not looked this good in over 1 year. I saved myself an expensive trip to the dermatologist. I'm no longer embarassed to go places or sit in meetings. Thanks!
January 3, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
This product is very goood.
It actually worked for me. I've used lots of products before, from $50-$200, they all kinda worked but none of them worked like Proactive did.
It made my skin smoother& shiny!
I used to wear lots of make up, to hide my bad acne but now I barely wear any.
Cons:
Proactive doesn't work for everybody.
It depends on what kinda skin you have and if you're allergic to any of the products. It may make your skin very try& give you more acne so watch out before you use it ! Make sure you ask your doctor.
You should definitely try Proactive !
I'm 16 years old and the worse thing is to have bad acne. I first started having acne when I turned 14, I tried lots of products, they were all very expensive but when I heard of Proactive I couldn't really believed it worked 'cause it had too many celebrities, and I usually don't buy what they say it "works" so I never really thought about using it. But one day I went to my friends house& I had bad acne and the next day we had a party to go, I freaked out because I knew if I used make-up, it would make it worst. So my friend told me to try Proactive for the night than again in the morning. So I did. When I woke up in the morning my skin looked so much better, it didn't look like I wanted to but the redness& the bad acne was gone. I used again in the morning& it worked better after a while !
So, you should definitely try itttt :D
Pros:
Cleared my skin very well within the first two weeks of use.