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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 3, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Wash)
Cons:
It did absolutely nothing to prevent me from developing pimples.
I don't recommend this product, it did not do anything for me.
September 26, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
benzac worked really fast and effectively on my skin to where the point i only had to use it once or twice a week
Cons:
i didnt really find anything bad about it, does dry your skin a little
buy benzac!! it is the best treatment i have ever tried
September 24, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Bar)
Pros:
definitely made me break out less.
Cons:
dries out skin alot.
this product works. i have tried everything from SkinID to proactive to the Murad system, but using those products, I still woke up with new breakouts everyday, as I have been for years. I have oily skin and finally figured out I need something that dried it out. I bought Panoxyl 10% benzoyl peroxide foam wash [same as the bar] and it did just that. sometimes it is good for products to dry out the skin. that's one of the only way to get rid of the pimples. once and a while i would use moisturizer so my skin wouldn't be ruined. I use panoxyl everyday, twice a day for the past 4 months. right now after i wash my face with that, i apply Palmer's Skin Success Eventone Fade cream for my acne scars. I've been doing this for 2 weeks now and haven't had a breakout at all. seriously. i haven't woken up without a new pimple forming for years, so i have been very excited about this recent development.
September 20, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Gel)
Pros:
reduces acne
Cons:
redness and dries up skin
try it, it works. Stick with it for at least 2 months
August 30, 2009
Pros:
Clears pimples overnight. Oily skinned people, like myself, can actally use it all over the face to cure and prevent. It's fast, easy, and affordable.
Cons:
A little drying, but I suppose that's what makes it work!
BUY IT! It works wonders and I honestly can say that it's as simple as erasing pimples from your face. Overnight=large/new pimples reduced to half the size, old scars/pimples erased, and black/white heads eradicated. Twodays=large/new pimples GONE, skin smooth and clear. Threedays/ormore=clear skin and flawless prevention.
August 28, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
i have sensitive skin and my skin dries out easily. proactive didn't dry it out.
Cons:
it made my acne worse. it also left a shiney film on my face after i used it which made it hard to put on makeup
didn't work
August 27, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Lathers great, makes my skin like super soft, doesnt dry skin out, 1st thing i found that lasts about 10 hours w/out my skin going back to being oily!!
Cons:
i wish they made girls OXY, cuz the scent of the face wash is a really strong guy smell. (i mean, it smells good, but i dont want t smell like a guy either! LOL!
the stuff works amazing! im so glad i found an ad for this. anyother soap (except Cetaphil) get rid of the oil on my face. i use the 2% salicic acid... or something like that! i dont hve bad pimples, i get like a few here and there, i just have bd oil. i recommend this to everyone w/ bad skin, boy or girl...
August 11, 2009
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)
Pros:
Great Product! Works Well
Cons:
Its no longer on shelves at the moment because of a recall or something
Bottom line is: this recall sux! Please hurry up and get this product cleaned up
August 4, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
it works ^^
Cons:
no cons for me really...for my cousin it caused dryness to the skin so she stopped but everyone's skin is different
My godmother bought the regular one and that does not work as well as the 'severe' one...at least for me at the time. After i think at most 2 months [I only bought 1 kit], my face is completely cleared.. But then I stopped using it and about 6 months later, my acne problem is starting again...so of course I'll begin to use it again since I know IT WORKED. please be consistent and the lesson here is to keep using treatments that work for YOU. If it helps, I'm an Asian [since most products here are being tried out by Caucasians] btw, the 'Usage' time below is for my usage last time [a year ago...] even though I'm gonna use it again.
July 18, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
refreshing, works effectively, cool feel
Cons:
doesnt control, slow, bleaches towels
I got this because my dermatologist gave me benzoyl peroxide cream! Since its 10% i thought, awesome a lot! So I bought this and tried it out. It's very refreshing, cooling, and smells kinda nice. People ere are like OMG IT BLEACHES MY STUFF!! well... IF U READ ON THE BACK THAT IT BLEACHES U SHOULD OF BEEN PREPARED!! GOD! So when following the steps i pat my face dry with a white towel. I have very very very bad acne everywhere, every spot on my face. It's slowly going away. EFFECTIVE USE:
1. wash face with hot water
2. message/rub in the product
3. let it sit for 30 seconds
4. any thats left on your face take cold water
and massage the rest in
5. then pat face dry with a WHITE towel
hope i helped!
Pros:
I didn't dry out my skin