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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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January 20, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Doesn't work.
I didn't see any particular difference in my skin despite regular use. Simply doesn't work. Bad product that has a good advertising campaign.
January 12, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- it get rid of pimples
- its great for skin
Cons:
- expensive but its worth it!
- small bottle
- it can make pimple worst if you have severe acne but its only for a week!
I've been using proactiv since april 2010 and i had baaaaad acne on my face like really bad so, on my sister's b-day we went shopping and i convinced my mum to buy me proativ cause i saw it a lot on tv. and i was impresed of the results. I was so happy when i got them and used them at night. But it made my pimples worst on the first week but i think my face wasn't use to those products thats why it made it even worst. And so after 3 weeks i saw some imprevement but i still had pimples. After i finished my first set, my pimples on my forehead were all gone (but i had marks), BUT MY CHEEKS HAD LOTS OF PIMPLES! i bought another set and as im getting use to the product it made all of my pimples gone and i stopped having pimples, YES! but i still have very very very very light marks on my face, they're are noticable if you stare at them carefully but doesn't matter my pimples are gone now, and im happy. I totally recommend Proativ.
btw ive been using it for 10 months, i love it! :)
January 7, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
money back gaurantee
Cons:
made acne worst
tried this once when i was in high school and it made me break out within the 1st week of trying it. So a few years later i decided to try it again thinking maybe because i only used it for a week i didnt get the full effect. i tried it for about 2months and nothing! i'd say try it at your own risk
January 3, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
works
Cons:
whitish cast if not rubbed in properly
this is the only thing that work for my mainly noninfamed acne. i actually use the target brand because it's far less expensive and it works marvelously well. the whitish cast can be treated with some basic moisturizer - my favorite is the cetaphil cream because it's one of the only ones i find noncomedogenic and does the best job in controlling flakes and making skin feel comfortable. in the end, i'm left with glowing, acne free skin!
December 27, 2010
Product used: MaxClarity (Foaming Wash)
Pros:
The product is very mild, but very effective.
Cons:
OMG....It is my duty to let everyone know what my experience was. Canceling the order was an ordeal. I canceled the order, but then was told that I was being shipped another and they could not stop this. I was o.k. with that and thought that was it. Then I was charged again, but this time it was for an order I was never charged for. I spent 45 minutes on the phone waiting for the to figure this out. Then I was told that I would not be billed.....HOWEVER...that was not all.
I was assured that I would not be billed anymore and that I did not have to cancel my debit card. On 12/23 I saw 2 pending transactions for $9.95. I had to wait until Monday to call since no one could do anything since they were pending. I then called Monday and was told that since they had not billed me for shipping and handling. Therefore, I now have another billing from this company. When I was assured the last time from a supervisor that nothing else would debit my account??? IN ALL.... if you are willing to spend time on the phone getting different excuses and have no problem with someone debiting your account as they wish then go ahead and order this product. I forgot to mention...the foam towards the end comes out as liquid!!! So you think your getting the whole 30 or 60 days and your NOT! That was disappointing as well....
December 27, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Pros:
works quickly, smells good, fast delivery
Cons:
dries out skin
this product started working for me after a week. My skin is so much clearer now. I had breakouts every few days before this product and now my face is clear. The only downside to this product is that it will dry your face out. When you first start using it start only once a day and make sure you use a good moisterizer on your face.
December 21, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Inexpensive
Works
Large bottles
Cons:
Must be used a certain way to avoid dryness, etc
The first three days I used this product were HELL. I used it twice a day as instructed- my face was dry, burning, peeling, weird coloration, etc. I stopped using it for 3 days- broke out, and started using it again- once a day in the morning. Best Product, EVER!
I wash my face in the shower, use the toner after wards, put the repiar lotion on areas that are little more prone, and use a tinted moisturizer all over me face (you're not suppose to expose your face to UV light or sunlight with this product) and while keeping my face a matching color to my body it also keeps it moisturized.
I think it's about finding a good routine for yourself but this is what seems to be working well for me (and I've tried everything) :)
December 20, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I got a deal so it wasn't too expensive
Cons:
Didn't work
Dried out my skin pretty bad
This is no different than anything you can buy at the drugstore. Just topicals that may help slight acne but will not do anything for moderate to significant acne. You need something to get it out of your body - I've tried a few of those treatments and will post reviews for those.
November 30, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Helps to reduce the size of acne until it completely heals.
I reccomend it for teenager stage skin irritation.
Cons:
None.
Have been using this product ever since I was a neenager and ever since have always been satisfied with the results and now I always buy it for my kids during their teen stage.
Have looked all over for this product for the last two weeks and could not find it anywhere, looked at Pick"n Pay, Checkers and Dischem, have you by any chance discontinued this product?
November 1, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It did reduce my blemishes
Cons:
Face never really got clear
8 weeks and counting, still no refund for my unopened, $100, 90 day kit
It doesn't work any better than other products that you can get at WalMart. So I decided instead of trying to get a refund for the product I had used, I just sent back the new products they automatically sent me which was a 90 day kit that they billed me about $100 for. I sent it back 8 weeks ago, unopened, I had chacked with customer service and I was still in th ereimbursement window. I have not gotten a rfund yet. Buyer beware, this is a subscription program and they don't send 30 day kits after your introductory kit, they send 90 day kits. It is easy to get them to cancel future shipments, but once they have one coming to your house, good luck getting your money back!!!! But, I do suggest that you try Max Clarity. That syatem has totally cleared my skin. I have had bad acne with most blemished being the ones that feel like really big hard lumps under the skin that take a couple weeks to go away. I haven't had a big blemish like that since I started using Max Clarity 2 months ago. It worked fast and has been th ebest thing I have tried including prescription treatments.
Pros:
None