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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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October 31, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
The smell is terrible! It's like playdoh and sulfer. Leaves the skin looking oily or leaves it very dry
Proactive is a great product, but the smell makes it hard to use it every day. The sulfer smell is in the toner, and can make your eyes water like crazy. It does shrink and remove acne, but if you have a very sore acne spot, the pain won't disappear as fast as the apperance of the acne. I like the mask though, that's excellent.
October 30, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears skin, smells good, DESTROYS blackheads lol
Cons:
Burns if used while sunburned (found this out the hard way) dries skin if not used with moisturizer, took a while for it to work, at least with me
This isn't a miracle, but it's the only thing my skin has ever even reacted to (positively.) I used it for a couple months, didn't think it was working, so I stopped using it. Broke out horribly, started using it again, and now I'm clearing up. Right now I have about five pimples (huuuugee improvement over what my face used to look like) and they're clearing up, too. As I said, if you don't use moisturizer you're asking for a world of pain, including dry, flaky,hurting skin. But, use a moisturizer and you're fine. And they're serious when they say use sunscreen. Get sunburned and pray for mercy.
October 30, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
My skin looks much better, even my blackheads are gone now! Fragrance is not bad. Skin feels softer and smoother than it ever has!
Cons:
All of my pillowcases are white now!
Proactiv has worked great for me and I will continue to use this product. I have always been embarrassed about my skin and now I don't even have to wear makeup!
October 29, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Goes on smooth and clear, with no residue. Once your skin adjusts to it, it actually feels quite nice putting it on. Oxygenates the skin to prevent new pimples from forming, and heals up existing pimples faster.
Cons:
Can be drying in the beginning. If you have sensitive skin, you should start out with a once a day application, and then bump it up to twice a day once your skin adjusts.
Nothing I have ever used to treat my acne has worked so well. The only other thing that I ever used that got me completely clear was Retin-a, which decided to stop working for me a few months ago. I was breaking out like I wasn't even treating my acne at all, and the stuff was far too expensive to keep buying if it wasn't going to do the same job it did before. I started using this stuff, and after a little over a week, my skin is completely clear and smooth. All I have left are my scars, but I'm okay with that. I'm still getting used to be able to wash my face without pain, and I'm actually comfortable not wearing any foundation! Truly a wonderful product. The key is to just remember to be patient, as the adjustment period of your skin and how fast it clears up is different for each person.
October 21, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Extremely gentle. Worked on my hormonal chin acne like nothing else. I had burned red blotchy skin and peeling on top of the breakouts from Salicylic Acid treatments I'd tried. This benzoyl peroxide worked excellent for me.
Cons:
None.
My Advice:
You have to figure out if your skin is more tolerant of Salicylic Acid or benzoyl peroxide. If you have a bad reaction to this BP cleanser try an SA face cleanser and if you don't tolerate SA try this.You have to try new products alone or it is virtually impossible to figure out what is working for you and what might be causing irritation. Also once my face cleared up I alternate with a non acne face wash to ensure I never have to worry about overly drying my skin. I think some people might be overdoing it. My Experience:
I'm 27 yr old female and I had a ton of breakouts due to hormones on my chin and around my mouth. I tried several products including homeopathic and home remedies. It turns out the when I used salicylic acid on my skin it burned and caused itchy peeling red blotches on my skin. This is extremely gentle compared to salicylic acid washes. Cleared my skin and redness I got major complements after using this on how my skin is super clear.
October 20, 2009
Product used: Triaz (Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser)
Pros:
You see results immediatly. It is easy and has a big cloth so you can use it anywhere. The foam last a long time so if you need to use it all over your body you can.
Cons:
Can be expensive w/o insurance.
I've had acne on my back since 5th grade. Nothing has gotten rid of it since Triaz. I love this foaming cleanser and its worth every penny for me. Now i can wear tank tops, or a swim suit w/o being embarressed about my acne. I feel so empowered and happy now that ive got my good skin back.
October 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
My face got even worse as I used this product as directed. The sales people are completely incompetent as well.
I use the Neutrogena Wave right now and that has worked so far :)
October 11, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel)
Pros:
gets rid of acne, pimples
Cons:
dries skin out
doesn't help acne scars
expensive
its good for removing acne, just buy yourself a good spf + bio oil (to remove acne scars)
October 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
proactive offered a "extra strength kit" that works fine. agents on the phone know what there doing (good customer service), you can order anything you want in there catalog for ur next shipment and the price will stay the same as long as its 3 thing
Cons:
skin did become emune to reg formula. i guess kits are sent out every in 2mnth supplys at 39.90 + 5.99 s&h but if you divide that in half thats still 19.95 a mnth + S&H i just wish they told me they we going to do that.
worked for the first six months, my skin kinda became emune to it. was very angry called proactive they refunded the money for the last kit and then sent me a free extra strength kit which worked fine, now that's what i use.
October 4, 2009
Pros:
only the third day and noticed a HUGE improvement already!
Cons:
makes skin a little dry. Fixable with lotion.
My Brother used proactive when he was about 15 (21 now) and he cleared up almost over night. I used proactive when i was 12 (14 now) and it made my face DISGUSTING. I used clean and clear, but it dried my face out and left my face colorless. Used clinique, and that worked, but after a month, it stopped. and anyway, it wasnt worth the $50 price. After thinking i ran out of options, a girl in my gym class recommended this to me. Its my third day, and i cant believe the difference! All my little colorless bumps are gone, and ive got about 3 pimples on my face that are rapidly clearing up. This is AMAZING!
Pros:
Works quickly while removing acne and clearing away blackheads and scarring