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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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April 13, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
really dryed out my skin, flakey and tight.
Proactive clears acne but can also damage you skin really bad! I reccemmend bying it from the mall and not over the phone.If you have sensative skin...if it burns in a couple of weeks, discontunue use. Over all, I think I am going to stick with the product and give it a couple of weeks.
April 12, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Works fast at eliminating pimples! Evens out skin tone
Cons:
Stops working after a couple years of use, has a unpleasant smell
When I was a younger teen, I would always dab on some Clearasil Ultra Acne Treatment Cream on a stuborn zit and it would be gone in hours. But now, 3 years later, I don't see such fast results. It kind of does nothing for me now.
April 7, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
its made my face worse than when i started IT SUCKS
not agood product in my apinion
January 3, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Im just going to say it works.
Cons:
a tad expensive, but is worth it
you just have to be patient with it. Give it 6 months. any product you use should atleast be given 6 months to work. dont say it doesnt work if you've only been on it for 2 weeks. If you get more breakouts,you are probably allergic to it. if so, stop using it. a good idea would be to read the back of every product just so you know if you're using it properly. Also for women, make sure you read the back to make sure what kinds of make-up you should/shouldn't use. it works!
December 31, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Does get rid of acme/pimples
Cons:
it burns the crap outta ur skin leaving it red and peeling,
Proactiv does WORK however it does destroy your skin in the prosses so its fantastic short term, longer than a few months could be very dangerous if you use it daily
December 5, 2006
Product used: Brevoxyl-4 (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Cream)
Pros:
Cleared me up for a couple of weeks
Cons:
Dried me out like crazy and wasnt consistant
I thought I liked it at first...it cleared me and reduced my oil..then after a few weeks i was so dry even with moisterizer and it stopped working. I am reccomending it No...but I only gave it 3 weeks.
November 5, 2006
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Good stuff
Cons:
None
I got this for like 13 bucks, used it for about 2 weeks and its not bad. It tends to dry out your skin a little but after like an hour my skin goes back to normal. So far it's working so fingers crossed. Recommended for people who have tried everything else.
November 24, 2017
Product used: The Regimen
I used this for THREE YEARS and it RUINED my skin.
As a young teen, I really didn't know any better. I lathered this stuff on my face, even though it was slightly irritating over time. What I didn't realize is this stuff was slowly damaging my skin. I couldn't go out into the sun without my skin becoming red, I couldn't go through a day without my eyes getting irritated and dry from the long term use and damage to my eyes from using this stuff before going to bed, and I couldn't get through a day without my skin covered in grease. My poor skin was suffering from the over dryness. I DO NOT recommend for anyone to use this. It will not help your skin in the long term. I am still trying to fix my skin two years later after using this stuff for so long. It ruined my pores. My skin is slowly getting better but I have a good two years to go! Please please please go to a dermatologist. If you don't have the means to, that's understandable, but do not use this system. Clear skin for a couple months is not worth the long term damage. Benzyl peroxide can be helpful, but not in this way!!! I'm not trying to trash the company or anything, I am only trying to warn people from damage to your skin because what I went through is not something I wish upon on anyone else!
October 24, 2017
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
had to put a rating when this product doesn't even deserve half a star
im a teen girl born mixed race so i have tan skin and this practically bleached my face and didn't help with the acne either,i was so hung on trying to make this work but it didn't so i gave up on proactiv,the only thing i use from this brand is their rotating cleansing brush cause thats the only useful and helpful thing they have that actually WORKS.
January 2, 2018
Wow, I would highly recommend you to stop using the brush as well.
The reason why I say this is because the brush type facial cleansing system will actually harm your skin! They are too rough for our faces. trust me. If you really need help with your acne and looking for good skin cleansing product, I will be happy to introduce you to what I use.
July 26, 2017
Product used: The Regimen
Did not work
This product was a waste of time and money. I used the product for three months and saw zero results. In fact my skin is actually worse than it was when I started the regimen. I was very diligent and used the products every 10 hours. I kept using the products because the website said it could take months for the products to work. Well, I've been using it for 3 months now and I have so many dark spots, acne and irritation it is uncomfortable. My final straw was when my teenage son told me I need to go see Dr. PimplePopper because the stuff that I am using is just not working.
Pros:
clears acne, shrinks pores, clears redness