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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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October 6, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
-stains your clothes and washclothes!
-dries out skin, flaky skin
-stops working
-makes your skin red(inflamming acne)
-has ALOT of benzoyl peroxide
-EXPENSIVE
ok so i got proactiv because the commercial is pretty convincing, all the actors/actresses so i got it. I regret it so much! when i first used it, it worked ok not fanstastic just ok, then i got tired of doing a three step system so i switched to neutrogena. then that broke me out so i switched back to proactiv and it gave me the worst skin of my life! i have such bad break outs now it sucks and its scarring my face:( seriously please take my advice and if your thinking of getting this... DONT. and both my sisters used it and it didnt work for them either. just dont waste your money and time. id rate this a 0 if that was possible.
October 5, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works at first
Easy to use
Cons:
Harshly dries out skin
Leaves burning redness (like a chemical burn)
Makes acne worse after awhile
Caused me tons of razor bumps after a shave
Expensive
Shady company scamming people
Takes an extra month between shipments
I started proactiv after a few recommendations and while it works at first, i started to develop clusters of deep cystic acne on my face and neck. Also, after every shave i would have clusters of irritated hair follicles that would raise up. Dont even think about stopping it if you start it because your acne gets severely worse even one day without using it (along with a rash that resembles acne). The products are extremely expensive and it seems the regular products cause more problems for other products of theirs to conveniently fix (hmmmm). Skin gets dry and flaky (magically solved by their green tea moisturizer), cysts develop (solved by refining mask), razor bumps (they recommend yet another product), skin gets more oily during the middle of the day (they have another product for that too).
Its definitely a good elaborate scam that keeps getting you with more and more money each month.
Bottom line, its horrible.
October 2, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None.
Cons:
The Chemicals burned my skin, it made my acne worse- I had moderate acne to begin with, but Proactive made my acne turn into cystic acne- large, deep, painful acne that took FOREVER to go away. Then when I cancelled they continued to charge me after I sent their box back, stating they had a certain day return policy and I sent it too late, then they kept charging me. I had to sic my enraged husband on their terrible customer service.
DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT!!!!!
October 2, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Great Product, Really Works, Natural, Great Customer Service, Samples
Cons:
Have to Buy Online, Takes a While to Work
Carly's is a great product. Very effective, though it takes a while to work. I have used it for several years, and have gone from having moderate acne to having clear, beautiful skin. I have read a bunch of negative reviews accusing anyone that says they have had good results of faking the review. It's really insulting to be accused of lying cause you have good results. Well, this is a real review and Clear & Smooth works. Maybe some of the people having poor results should look at their diets, cleaning products, makeup, etc for possible allergens. It there mold in your house? Could make you break out. I use only natural makeups with no talc, preservatives, chemicals, etc. If you use makeup brushes or sponges make sure you clean them regularly or they will make you break out. I use natural cleaning products, detergents, softeners, etc. I try to have a 'clean' diet (almost no packaged food, lots of fresh) and drink lots of water. Makes a world of difference. Good skin is a combo of what you put in, and what you put on, your body.
September 19, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
IT WORKS!!
Cons:
NONE
Tried all the other $69+ products before and got tired of giving my money away. Been a faithful customer since 11/09. You do have to give it time to work and kinda figure out our own routine of whats best for your skin. They give good instructions but that might not work for you. Its DEFINITELY worth the time and money!
September 18, 2011
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
cheap and easy to get hold of,
just dab on indivdual spots, i use LOTS of moisturiser @ night to prevent flaking skin.
Cons:
really dry jawline (although never had spots there at all)
BUY THIS PRODUCT! i have been suffering with acne for 12 years and this cream is really helping my self confidence and it can help yours 2! :)
September 15, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Seems to clear acne initially
Cons:
VERY drying
Made my skin appeared prematurely aged
After a few months I started getting fleshy white bumps all over my jawline and chin
Stopped working
Ridiculously hard to cancel
$19.95/month + product prices
Proactiv is a very smooth-talking scam. It may work initially but stops after a few months. The occasional blemishes I experienced prior to starting Proactiv were better than the dry skin and weird fleshy bumps it gave me. I've also heard you have to wean yourself off of it to avoid severe breakouts from coming off of the products. I stopped usage slowly, ovet the course of a month, and thankfully no breakout reaction. Bottom line? Don't use Proactiv. It's like crack to your skin and the dry skin and wrinkles it will cause are worse than pimples.
September 14, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Effective.
Doesn't irritate skin.
Cons:
Not as fast as four hours.
I have been on and off with acne for years! I have tried many products and home remedies and some work, some don't. When I was younger, I tried Clearsil and hated it, so I was a little skeptical to try this product. I have been somewhat pleased. I bought this two days ago and I am starting to notice a change in my skin. However, I have to admit, that I am not sure if this would work entirely on its own. I am now determined to rid myself of this acne and it's becoming a way of life for me. Starting with my diet...I drink as much water as I possibly can every day. Stay away from lots of sweets and salty foods (which is very hard for me) and try to avoid a lot of dairy. I use the Clearasil Fight and Fade face wash/mask every day. I exfoliate once or twice a week. Every other night I change my pillowcase. Most importantly, I have the mind set of clear skin. Meaning I don't stress about my acne and I put on a smile and show confidence.That's only some of the things that I do now. It's hard work for people with moderately severe acne like myself, but there's always hope. Good luck!
August 30, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
My daughter liked the product.
Cons:
They hooked me with a $9.99 intro offer and said I could cancel. When I tried to cancel they kept sending product and charged lots more. I called twice to get it cancelled and they only stopped when I stopped paying for extra shipments. But now I'm being harrassed by a their debt collection agency.
Avoid buying this product.
Don't sign up online or from a phone offer.
August 29, 2011
Product used: DDF (Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% with Tea Tree Oil)
Pros:
Effective
Gentle
A little goes a long way
Little to no order
Quick results
This product works and causes little to no irritation. After several months of using this product my face was clear and I stopped using it. After the loss of a friend and a very hard time adjusting to work, I had a severe breakout due to stress. I tired using the Clarisonic and other products but they did nothing to improve my acne. I went back to this product and after one month my face was completely clear. Not one blemish or black head. I may get a little bump around my menstrual cycle but that's it. I highly recommend this product as part of the 4 step regimen.
Pros:
-makes skin soft i guess
-works for a SHORT period of time
-thats about it