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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August 18, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Cons:
Rough on your skin when you first start, but hang in there and your skin will adjust.
I have struggled with acne for over 6 years and nothing has worked for me. I looked at the regimen on this site and saw that people were having success, but it's pretty expensive for a college student, so I tried to find an alternative and I found this. This face wash is the best! I normally wouldn't get on here and write this but I think this will help someone. When I first started using it I was skeptical for the first week or two, especially because my face was in pain during the first week but I think I jumped in too deep right off the bat. If you do start using this face wash then you need to slowly incorporate it into your regimen. Start off using it every other night, then when you're comfortable use it once at night, then you can eventually use it twice a day. This product definitely cleared up my acne for the most part and put my face under control, the worse thing that happens is a pimple every now and then but that's perfectly fine. Make sure not to use it with any SA, or else you will just irritate your face and breakout. It didn't help with red marks though, so here is how I use it today: In the morning: 1) Splash face with luke warm water and then apply a good amount all over your face and let it sit there for 10 minutes (you need to work your way up to this point). 2) Hop in the shower and wash it off with luke warm water. Pat your face dry. 3) Moisturize (I use CeraVe moisturizing cream) At night: 1) Splash face with luke warm water and then apply a good amount all over your face and let it sit there for 10 minutes. 2) Hop in the shower and wash it off with luke warm water. Pat your face dry. 3) Moisturize (at night time I use an Alpha Hydroxy face cream I got from Walgreens to slowly get rid of my red marks, this is also a godsend. Here is a link to the product if interested: [link removed] )
June 18, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
WORKS, WORKS, WORKS
Cons:
none really
okay so i posted a review earlier and my skin had cleared up completely because of the BP. But i started to use Retin-A and forgot to put on the BP completely. i mean like for 3 weeks. I thought i didnt have to worry about acne as much but NO. On the 3rd week i had random pimples popping up which shocked the crap out of me. Moral of the story: use the BP- even if you add something new to your regimen because it is stronger at fighting acne than you think :-)
March 24, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works, you just have to give it time and use it correctly.
Cons:
If you order online, they will send you more product and bill you monthly without telling you.
I was suffering from some very bad acne on my upper cheek area, close to the hair line. It was adult acne, very bad too. I tried everything for about a year, nothing was working. It was terrible too because I never had acne before. I gave up and tried Proactiv against the poor user reviews. Well, my acne is completely GONE, my skin looks porceline again, I am so happy! At first, I made the mistake of putting the cleanser and serum around my eyes, DO NOT DO THIS. This stuff really dries out your skin. And my skin is very sensitive. It burned, badly, the skin around my eyes. I changed it up. I used the cleanser ONLY on the affected area, my own toner, the serum ONLY on the affected area and my own moisturizer (Oil of Olay, have always used this product). After a few weeks, the acne was gone. I stopped using the serum. I only use the cleanser now and sparingly. I will stop this soon as well. I also made some more changes regarding lifestyle, I went back to the gym and started drinking more water. My acne is gone, I am thrilled, I no longer look like a teenager, my skin is gorgeaous again. It really did make a difference for me!!!!! I am acne free and I am so happy.
February 20, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Great customer service
Cons:
Not a good regimen (medicated cleanser)
Require using bar soap on face (you should never)
Irritating (Not sure which ingredient(s) exactly)
This is my second review of Carley's acne regimen. After giving it plenty of time, I've decided to ditch it and here's why. 3 reasons why Carley's regimen does NOT work as well as Acne.org regimen. # 1 - They use a medicated cleanser Medicated cleansers are not more effective for treating acne than unmediated cleansers because the medication is not on the skin long enough to have any real effect. If you let the cleanser sit on your skin in hopes of giving the medication time to work, you're also giving the surfactants in the cleanser time to irritate your skin. The reason why Acne.org's method works better is because generous amount of BP is applied on a dry skin by itself, allowing it to be absorbed without competing with other chemicals. # 2 - They instruct you to use bar soap on face. Bar soaps in general are should NOT be used in acne-prone face because it damages your acid mantle, letting in more bacteria and toxins and then making your condition worse. Do not use bar soap while on Benzoyl Peroxide. It can strip and overdry the skin. Their natural soap is great but just not for your face. # 3 - Irritating I have been a longtime user of Benzoyl Peroxide, so it usually does not irritate me when I switch to a different BP product. However, Carley's BP cleanser with mix of using their bar soap on my face has irritated my face with consistent small red bumps. Their moisturizer also stings and made my face bit red too. Moisturizers should not sting! (unless it has chemical exfoliants).
January 21, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
It works
No extra chemicals, gunk on your face
IT HAS WORKED FOR ME
Cons:
I spend too much money at the Clinique counter!
A little inconvenient to buy
Bottom Line: I'm 25 years old, I've had stress related acne (hard red bumps all over my cheeks) breakouts/scars for over 8 years now. I have literally tried everything. Everything at the drugstore, expensive, cheap, 3-step, 5-step, all natural, gentle scrubbing, reading reading reading reviews on different products, many products off of acne.org, Proactiv, twice a month microdermabrasion facials, blu-light, expensive laser treatments. Literally for me to have clear skin is priceless. Bottom line: this is the ONLY product I have used that makes me happy. My skin isn't perfect, I still gets bumps, but drastically less than I did before. If I run out and use other product that I have lying around I tend to break out again. But for the most part my skin is mostly clear and I'm much more confident.
Regimin: I use the regular cleanser to wash makeup off my face at the end of the day, then the foaming cleanser, then the astringent, and spot treat with the salicylic spot treatment. I haven't used the moisturizer in this kit, but the yellow daily moisturizer is really light and refreshing. I also use Clinique foundation because it doesn't have a lot of additives and I think my CoverGirl makeup was contributing to my breakouts.
The only con: it's a little inconvenient to go to the mall to buy more, plus the sales ladies are so good and they always have specials that I spend more than I plan on every time! But you can order online and you can have them send you new product every 30 days etc. whatever you choose. Again bottom line from a girl that has tried EVERYTHING you have nothing to lose to try it. I was always the 2% statistic that products didn't work for and I'm happy with these products. Please give Clinique a chance!
December 24, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
the BP appears to begin clearing up the skin because it seems to almost tighten the skin and reduce the appearence of pours.
Cons:
After 2 weeks of using this product my face began breaking out even worse than it was before. Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%
Inactive Ingredients: Purified Water, Bentonite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Emulsifying Wax NF, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Laurate, Cetyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.
Something in this caused my acne to begin almost Flaring up worse.
At first this product was amazing, but after about 2 weeks my skin became sore and my acne flared up more than when I started using this product. I now have about 30% MORE acne than when I started using the "On the Spot" treatment. I believe that if you have very SMALL amounts of pimples/acne then it would probobly be great, but if you are like me and have acne on the cheek area in a large amount, then its not a good idea..
February 23, 2017
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Teenage Cystic Acne Finally Subdued!!!
I've had awful acne since the fourth grade, and I mean constant severe cystic acne due to natural hormones and stress. I've tried everything, from the drugstore to multiple prescriptions from the doctor, you name it, I've used it. Nothing seemed to really get rid of the acne. Then I tried Proactiv. It lessened my acne and redness significantly in just a few weeks. It was sadly the last thing I tried since I was skeptical from all the gimmicky infomercials. Don't let that deter you. It does make my skin very dry, (even the moisturizer has Benzoyl Peroxide), so I don't even use it as directed. Instead of twice a day, I use it before bed along with my rosewater witch hazel toner and then I just use the witch hazel toner in the morning. I look like a completely different person from pictures last year. I love this stuff. Thank you, Proactiv!!! P.S. If this is drying your skin out, go to using it ONCE a day and BUY A MOISTURIZER. I use Neutrogena's face lotion for sensitive skin. The Proactive moisturizer is great but it's meant to reduce oil and kill bacteria too, so it can really dry out sensitive skin. Just use the system, and then after everything dries, slap a squirt and a half of the Neutrogena on your face and bam. I use the Neutrogena along with my Thayer's rosewater witch hazel toner which actually tones and moisturizes. If it's drying you out, don't send it back before trying this! I've been using Proactiv for almost two years.
November 23, 2016
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Need answers
What does it mean when i start breaking out the first days of usage and get ichy and red face . Should i stop it or tough it out to see if it actually clears my face ?
April 29, 2016
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
BUYER BEWARE!
BE VERY CAUTIOUS WITH THIS COMPANY! They charge you card WITHOUT your permission. INFACT i had called them and told then NOT to auto ship ANY product and they charged my card anyway!!!!!! shady business practices! product is NOT worth all the hype!
July 9, 2016
It did say in fine print that they will charge you per installment, so you gotta read fine print before you buy stuff.
January 27, 2016
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Sulfur mask for acne
I watched the commercial and I was complelled to buy. I wasn't really impressed with the kit but I did like the Sulfur refining mask. So my Dermatologist recommended using a different brand that has been around for 50 years. He suggested using Joesoef Skin Care Sulfur soap 10% with .25% Salicylic Acid. After the first day I can see and feel the difference in my complexion. It's been 3 weeks now and my break outs have diminished even during my pms which is amazing. I've also added into my skin regimen their Joesoef Acne Sulfur 6.6% drying lotion, which I use as a spot treatment targeting my break out areas. I leave it on overnight for maxium affect. These Sulfur products are a must have and worth every penny. I haven't been back to my Dermatologist in months.
Pros:
Prevents new acne from forming
Treats existing acne
Inexpensive