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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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May 2, 2011
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Cons:
not recommended to people with sensitive skin
causes skin to feel tight
can't go out in the sun or you will get very sunburnt
I've had moderate acne for 5 years and pro active didn't work at all. Panoxyl cleared me up pretty well but it always made me look red which i really embarrassing. Once you stop using it, the acne will come back. If I played baseball I would get badly sunburnt.. I don't recommend to people with sensitive skin like me. i'm now on accutane which I like better because it's a long-term solution.
May 2, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It doesn't dry out skin
Cons:
It sucks! i hate this product, products you can buy at the store are better than this. I used it for about 2 months and barley noticed a thing
Proactiv is a terrible product all around. Don;t waste your money on this.
April 28, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Mask is OK
Cons:
Harsh ard drys skin
Proactive is expensive and not worth the money. Plus its a scam. They send you tiny free samplaes and suddenly you are getting expensive monthly packages of this stuff that you didnt sign up for.
Dont do it!
April 24, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
a large bottle
no scent
easy to apply
Cons:
caused face and eyes to swell
redness
itching
I've had stubborn acne for a while now and thought I'd finally give BP a try. I ordered this because of all the good reviews I saw. The first night, I put it on, closely following the regimen. I only used a pea-sized amount as directed and went to sleep. The next morning, I woke up with mild itching and my face was tinged a little red for the whole day but it wasn't major. That afternoon, I came home and put it on again after a shower (I hadn't put it on that morning so there was more than a 12 hour difference). That evening, I started to notice the itching was persistant and getting worse. The redness wasn't subsiding either. Another 10-12 hours later, I put it on again (pea-sized amount as usual) and went to bed. The next morning was horrible. I woke up and my face was puffy, red and itching like crazy! Thankfully I didn't have to go anywhere but it was awful! I immediately stopped using it but there hasn't been much change. I woke up this morning and my face was still very red but I think the swelling went down a bit. However, now my left eyelid is swollen. In the end, I didn't see much improvement in my acne either but I was only using it for three days. I think I may be allergic to BP since a while back I had a similar reaction while using an Oxy cleanser with BP but my doctor attributed it partly to seafood. I suppose anyone trying this really has to be careful and make sure they're not allergic first.
April 2, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Easy to apply, dries much faster than other cream based products
Cons:
Can be very drying, like any BP product
This is so much more cost effective (especially in the big container) than buying small tubes, a few at a time. It works exactly the way it's been described in the regimen. I LOVE it!
March 30, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Their advertisement are really good you will be convinced to buy one
Cons:
Proactiv is not true to their words
the "60-day money back guarantee" is not really true
I've used it for a couple of weeks and I started to have breakouts and left a mark/scar on my face. I called them and I told them that I want to refund and return the 2nd package I received the girl whom I talked to is insisting that I should give it a try for another couple of weeks because it will really take effect for or after 60 days. what the heck! I returned the package i went to their website and followed the instruction on returning the product. But clearly it was not stated that if you ship it back you need the purolator courier so I shipped it using canada post. And as I tracked the package it was on hold since mar 9, canada post said the driver on the mississauaga postal facility had like an agreement with proactiv returns centre not to deliver the package instead they will pick it up. And until now it is still on the postal facility. I dont know why they are doing that. And it says on their site within 60 days and unopened package they will refund the shipping fee but now they are just refunding $55 I paid for the shipping fee on their "purolator" and for canada post and the trial package that they said can be refunded if you are not satisfied.
March 25, 2011
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
-Dries/clears up acne breakouts within a couple of days
-Very reasonably priced
Cons:
Skin dryness in applied areas
I use a generic cetaphil-type moisturizer before I apply this cream. I have not noticed any burning or redness, but still had some drying. But that's a price I'm willing to pay, having to moisturize more, to have my acne under control.
March 24, 2011
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Cheap, easily available in the UK
Does the job!
Comes in a gel form, much better than creams
Cons:
Dries skin out and causes flakiness
Bleaches hair and fabrics
Living in the UK I am unable to buy Dan's BP because the P&P is so expensive. Panoxyl is probably the easiest BP gel to obtain in the UK, and its pretty cheap. Looking at the forums, users seem pretty divided and either love it or hate it. The bottom line is that it works (for me), but it is seriously drying! My advice to people in the UK starting the regimen is that Panoxyl is fine to use, just don't make the mistake that I did by starting off with loads. I had been on Duac for months before starting Panoxyl, but it still destroyed my skin. Start off slowly with a decent moisturiser (and maybe Jojoba oil) and you'll be fine.
March 15, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I've been using it for half year now, it works really good and clears out within a few days when I first tried it.
well detailed describtion with refining mask as gift just makes you want to have it even more.......
Cons:
The recurring billed packages you never expected when you signed up on site.
I've been charged blindly for two months already even after I called the customer service (which that girl got sh*tty attitude) canceled my account, then it charged me again next month? I am furious of this ridiculous bs, I went on paypal to search for a solution which I found a way to stop the continuously billing madness...hopefully...
It works, but the price just not worth it.
one package last me for three- four months.
yet its starting to dry out my skin when I put on the toner and even after I put on the step 3 repair treatment it BURNS! Purchase this at your own risk, at first the price may seem too well attractive but later on if you're not careful they'd charge you more than what they first advertised without you knowing the RECURRING billing every month. AND even you canceled the account, you'd have to manually disable the agreement thru paypal (if you used paypal like me) and if you want refund, you have to send the freaking ridiculous package you didn't order back yourself also put up with sh*tty customer service =)
March 14, 2011
Pros:
Works very fast, much more affordable than prescription drugs, oil control
Cons:
Can dry out skin, cause some skin irritation
This product is now called "Neutrogena Complete Acne Therapy System" and is the same. I've been usuing it for 3 days for medium grade adult acne and cannot believe the difference already! I absolutely love it! The only "issue" I've had with it was some skin irritation on the outside corner of my eye, but I used a little Curel Original Formula lotion (non-scented lotion!) and it cleared up right away. I also use a night mositurizer (I like Neutrogena's light night cream) as this product will dry out your face a little. Overall, wonderful product and I will continue to purchase it!!
Pros:
Temporarily clears severe acne
Better than pro active or any other topical solutions i've ever used
good price and easy to get