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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 22, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
Makes skin feel a little tight
This product is great! i've been using it for a week and i can see/feel the difference already. It dramatically reduced the oiliness of my skin and makes it feel clean. While my face does feel a little tight till about noon i think that may go away as my skin gets used to it. There is NO peeling, dryness, and the one scar i had is going away. Even this one pimple i've had for months, even Differin couldn't make go away, is going away because of this! It really is an amazing product. I use it with a moisturizer and the spot healing gel for emergencies, which seems to be doing it's job well. I would recommend this product to anyone with light-moderate acne. it's a lifesaver!
October 3, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
The only treatment I have ever found for those large painful under-the-skin-never-come-to-a-head very-adult pimples. It also works to keep large pores clear. Use once a day, every day. I've been using for over a year now. Another benefit, no real smell. No fragrance/perfume is important to me.
Excellent for over 50 combination skin with large pores
September 23, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Redness of acne is almost all gone
Flattened my acne
Cons:
Not very much in there
Burns a little at first but you know its working
A little pricey but not too bad
I really enjoy using this product, only been on it for a week but my friends even notice a difference in my acne. I would reccomend it
September 30, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Gentle
Works amazing
Hypoallergenic
Cons:
Little Pricey
Moisturizer dries out skin a bit
I've been using Clinique Acne Solutions for about a month now. All I can say is that I love it. I have dry and sensitive skin, and I can safely say that I have not experienced any irritation from this product. No, my acne hasn't cleared up all the way, but it has cleared my complexion up significantly. I've seen noticeable differences and I don't mind paying the price for something that works.
The only drawback is the moisturizer. I tend to only use it on breakout spots (like my cheeks).
The bottom line is to try it! I'm sure you'll love the results.
September 7, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Expensive
Terrible customer Service
Got Acne in places never had it
Didnt work!
False hope
I registered at this place specially to tell my tale of how horrible proactive is. Not on did it not work AT ALL for me, it in fact made me break out in places I had no acne where the soultion dripped onto (neck area) and the zits were bit and hurt. After canceling proactive, I continued to get billed for it for 3 months straight! Many calls to them and I still havent been refunded my 70+ dollars. What a waste! My advise is go with something you can buy at the local drug store or if its super bad, like in my case visit a doctor.
August 27, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it works really well at first..then after a while it has no more effect.. when you stop using it you get mega breakouts after it...
Cons:
-irritated skin
-expensive
this product will work at first.. then after a while your acne will come back..
August 23, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked at first; Cleared up my pimples, fixed my skin complexion.
Cons:
Dried my skin out, stopped working after a couple months, created little crater like things in my skin.
I don't have severe acne or anything, but I do always have at least 3 or 4 pimples. When I first started using ProActiv, it worked. It cleared up all my pimples. After a week or two of using it, it dried up my skin. I started using an extra face moisturizer on top of the products. That worked for a while, until I started noticing that I was getting little craters in my skin. They were like mini little holes. I stopped using it after that, and my mom called to cancel the monthly supply. They asked why, and my mom explained what had happened. They sent me a gentler solution to try for free, which, in my opinion, did nothing. Proactiv did NOT work for me, but I do know at least 2 people who rely on it and it works well for them. I'd just say it's bad for people with realllly sensitive skin.
August 14, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
-helps dry out acne
-cheaper than proactive
-can buy it in stores
Cons:
-dries too much; moisturizer barely helps
-too harsh
-didn't completely solve the problem
This product helped for a while, and then I began to develop cystic acne, which I hadn't had before. It kept my acne under control than just a basic unmedicated cleanser, but overall was too harsh, drying, and didn't do the job well enough even though I used it for a year for lack of anything better!
August 14, 2010
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Acne Foaming Wash)
Pros:
Ceared Acne
Easy one step
10% Benzoyl Proxide Kills all acne Bacteria
Cons:
Overdrying
(BUY A MOSTOURIZER!)
Geat product! it really clears ane within the first two weeks and is very gentle (doesnt sting, but overdries). To fix the side effect you need to buy a skn lotion to sooth the dried skin anfter you face has cleared
August 10, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (Terminator)
Pros:
works and is easy to use not too expensive
Cons:
dries and irritates skin
really good product i bought it due to a problem area and within 2 hours swelling and size went down noticeably only problem is that it is very intense and dried my skin out to the point that it itched but if this occurs just do what i do wash your face like you normally would than pat dry put a small amount on problem areas or zits remember this is a SPOT treatment not a all over cream use where needed...let dry for a couple of minutes than take your favorite moisturizer and place all over. WORKED FOR ME!! =D
Pros:
Cleared skin pretty well
None peeling/drying
Reduced Redness
Can feel it working