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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 7, 2011
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Cons:
- bleached my eyebrows
- did not clear chin
- very drying
- made my face very red after each use
- a little difficult to spread gently
I started the regimen with Panoxyl and it did a pretty good job I guess, but almost as soon as I switched to Dan's BP my face was nowhere near as dry, I have no redness at all and my chin is clearing up fast. The Panoxyl works alright, but it's not the best.
February 6, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Works amazingly!
Reduces oil on face.
Clears up acne (even the left over bump).
Doesn't dry out skin.
Leaves it feeling soft and fresh.
Cons:
A little pricey.
I love this product! I started using Proactiv for about 2 or 3 months, and it wasn't doing anything to my skin. So, I decided to get this product because I heard such good things about it and all those reviews were correct! I completely and totally recommend Clinique Acne Solutions! :D
January 19, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Money back guarantee
Cons:
Just didnt work
Costly
Give it a try .it may help you.
January 19, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I made my face feel soft and clean.
Cons:
Did not keep acne away.
It may work for some people but may not for others. I have mild/moderate hormonal acne and used this product for a few years. It never kept me clear or kept acne from continuing to come.
January 21, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
Dries skins
Doesn't work
Made my skin 10 times worst stick with Acne.org 3 step system instead of this Proactiv crap!! sorry just speaking the truth
January 13, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared skin quickly.
Gentle yet affective.
Works well at reducing redness and minimizing blemish size.
Good customer service and consistent shipping.
Cons:
Dries out skin.
It works for the first few months but then u become used to it and it stops working as well as it used to.
Expensive!
The bottles run out quickly, they say use a pea size amount for your whole face! That's impossible!
Proactive did wonders for me at first but eventually it doesn't work as well anymore. It is very expensive and you run out easily but it's worth trying.
December 30, 2010
Pros:
Reduces redness
Eliminates pimples
Nice smell
Cons:
The first weeks of using skin gets dry and flaky
This is a great product. I never had acne problems and one month I had a breakout and everything went down hill from there. I started getting more breakout before the prior one cleared. This product was recommened to me by a friend and I'm so glad I tried it because it works!!! The first two weeks you see major improvements but then it kind of seems to not be working...but don't give up on it, slowly you'll start clearing up. I'm on my 8th week using it and I'm clear. The only left to clear are some of the stubborn little red marks left from before, but I have seen major improvement. And although my skin was dry and flaky the first couple weeks it adapted and now it feels really smooth and healthy. It may also help to apply another face lotion after the neutrogena one, I used the oil of olay. I will continue to use this product as long as it keeps helping me. Hope this helps.
December 24, 2010
Pros:
very cheap
tasteless
the Benzol Peroxide cream is great
you find it everywhere
It works right after you start taking the pills
if you know how to use it.
Cons:
none
You need to be consistent on taking the pills everyday and not skipping one single dose,
the benzon peroxide cream is 5% so you need to be careful if you have sensitive skin, but you can still apply it you should just use a good moisturizer with spf I would sure recommend this to anyone and everyone :D
December 21, 2010
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
works well when used according to dan's regimen; gel so it dries clear; no flaky/peeling residue; 2.5% BP formulation available; affordable (about $15 for a month's supply)
Cons:
takes longer to dry; feels sticky when you apply moisturizer; stronger smell than other products i've used; steep 'learning curve' when first starting - very dry, red, irritated.
this is a very good product overall. the cons are far outweighed by a trifecta of pros -- it dries clear, is the right percentage BP, and really works! just be sure to start extra slowly -- or get used to being an itchy tomato-face for a week.
December 18, 2010
Pros:
A well-formulated complete therapy that contains the right balance of active ingredients.
Cons:
Causes skin to be a little too dry
Moisturizer could be a bit stronger
The kit contains a face wash (salicylic acid and glycolic acid) and benzoyl peroxide gel (2.5%) and then a follow-up moisturizer for acne-prone skin. The formulation of each of these products is nearly perfect for my skin. If your face can tolerate, you might also consider alternating the face with with the Neutrogena Clear Pore benzoyl peroxide (3.5%) wash/mask. I recommend the kit for anyone with moderate inflammatory acne. Certainly worth trying.
Pros:
- cleared most of my acne