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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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June 6, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
dries out skin
made me red(der)
EXPENSIVE-company is hard to deal with
harsh chemicals
I used proactiv years ago and loved it. my skin was clear for years without it then it started to break out again out of nowhere. i went back to proactiv-it took about 3.5 months to work all the way-only cleared up about 95% of my acne. i stopped using the toner-it made me redder and that helped and got me 96.5% clear. now i wash with it, put clean and clear spot gel on ANY spots, then apply the repairing lotion. after that--in the am i apply clean and clear moisturizer--in the pm i apply vitamin e oil over my entire face. now i am 98.5-99% clear. the combo of the proactiv-minus the toner-with clean and clear and vitamin e seems to work for me. i still use the mask every now and again-but all over my face for preventative measures.
*it did take several months for it to really work well, but i noticed improvement about a couple of weeks.
*the vitamin e oil has make the marks fade and has made my soft and leaves it glowing
*I HATE THE COMPANY-THEIR COSTUMER SERVICE IS HORRIBLE. THE BILLING PROCESS/TAKING MONEY OUT OF MY ACCOUNT IS WHY I AM ONLY GIVING THIS PRODUCT A 3-WHEN I WOULD GIVE IT A 4. I THINK THEY ARE UNETHICAL FOR MANY REASONS-ONE OF THEM BEING THEY TRIED TO DOUBLE CHARGE ME IN THE SAME MONTH-SEVERAL TIMES-HAD I NOT CALLED THEM AND CALLED THEM OUT ON IT-THEY WOULD HAVE ROBBED ME BLIND. I AM GOING TO TRY TO ORDER IT OFF E-BAY-EVEN IF I HAVE TO PAY MORE AT LEAST I WON'T HAVE TO DEAL WITH THEM DIRECTLY.
May 27, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Benzoyl Peroxide in the refining lotion does help. I got a free towel
Cons:
Doesn't work as a system, Bleaches your towels!
I'm glad I tried Proactiv because it introduced me to Benzoyl Peroxide (it works people! If you haven't tried it yet get the Acne.org stuff and DO IT!). So the repairing lotion is relatively good because of the BP, but its way more expensive than other creams anyway. The rest is JUNK. The cleanser is far to harsh and scrubby, it brought back acne on my forehead that had cleared up 2 years ago. Toning is bad, don't do it. It does nothing for acne and Proactiv is no different. The refining mask I got free with the pack I bought was okay, but not superior to any other mud mask.
If you get this, use the free towel to dry your face because otherwise you will have to chuck out your good towels
May 23, 2010
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
IT WORKS,..I have had skin problems for over 40 years! They are almost gone! It took a few months for my skin to go from severe to almost clear. I love it. I used to hate to look into a mirror. I now daily use a 10 power makeup mirror to help me control those hated blackheads and swollen lumps under my skin. I truly believe that in a few more months, I will have clear skin for the FIRST time in over 40 years! YEA!!
Cons:
You have to pay a price. It may cause pealing of skin. Thats GREAT to allow ClearZit to get deeper into those darn infected pores. If you have ever had a date tell you had bad your skin looked, then there are no cons if this stuff helps.
It may be hard to find, but the net will help you find it. If you hate how you look, this stuff will really help. Maybe even make you zits/blackheads go away. At least it will control them. The best thing I have ever used,..I'm 62! Acme has ruined my self-esteem for over 40 years. Now I have found something that really works!!!! I'm not afraid to look in a mirror when I'm out in public. Don't know if I may need to consider using a sun screen. I just don't care,..my skin is looking BETTER.
May 22, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Product will clear up your acne.
Cons:
The benzoyl peroxide is damaging for your skin, it is a mild bleach and will bleach your skin along with towels etc. The pH of your skin will change.
When you eventually decide to stop using proactiv, your skin will break out quite badly. This is because proactiv changes the pH of your skin. When I made the decision to stop using proactiv after two years, I developed acne worse than I had ever previously experienced, and I been forced to start taking medication to solve the issue. I do believe proactiv will clear skin of acne, however you must be aware of the consequences.
May 21, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I dont have anything good to say about this product because you cant deal with them. My first time of buying it was a nightmare. They overcharged my account and when I phone to inquire, I was hung up on.Some bitch called Rachel. They stressed me out big time. If you find it in a store, you can buy and try but never give out your credit card info. to them. They advertised for free shipping and they dont honour it.
Cons:
My credit card was charged almost $250 over 1/12 month period as if it were to be grocery and no proactive and when I phoned to find out , I attracted a rude representative who hung up on me.I have lost hope of even trying to use it. Its ridiculous, they advertise for things they cannot abide by. I dont believe it works because of their behaviour and never want anyone falling in that predicament and will not recommend that to anyone.
Stay away if you have to use your credit card. If you buy online, they will send you something different and they will overcharge you. They claim to have ship items to me and they cant produce tracking numbers meanwhile they charge me but have not receive all.Customer service is very poor, very irresponsible company.
Dont say I warned you!!!
May 17, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Works very well to prevent break outs!
Cons:
None
This has been the only benzoyl peroxide treatment to work for me and has been a life-saver! (Order the larger sizes or repeated shipping of smaller sizes is a waste of money) ty acne.org!
May 14, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smells decent. Can get a good deal on kits when special offers are available and used.
Cons:
I hate this stuff! It burns, it's too harsh, and it just doesn't work!! Don't waste your time or money.
Again, don't waste your time or money.
May 11, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Finally, something that works! Not only did this product clear my acne, it also diminished the dark spots left by previous breakouts. For the price, you can't beat this treatment for cost, quantity, or effectiveness.
Cons:
This product will bleach any fabric it touches, towels, clothes, etc. It did dry my skin out quite a bit the first few weeks, even with moisturizer. After my skin became used to it, and with regular moisturizer I haven't noticed any significant dryness.
I've never had anything work like this! Honestly, I was at the point where I'd tried everything and I'd resigned to the fact that I was just going to have to live with less than perfect skin. Thanks to this product, I no longer have to do that. I've never felt so free to just be me without having to worry that all anyone is seeing is my terrible skin.
May 3, 2010
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Acne Foaming Wash)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Over drying
A bit pricey
I have moderate to mild breakouts, so this may have been a bit much for my skin. At first it seemed to be working and drying out my existing pimples. After using it for about 2 weeks, I started to get a lot more under the skin pimples and blackheads. My thought is that is stripped my skin of too much natural oil, so my skin had to over compensate and produce more oil, thus making my skin more prone to breaking out. Even if you have severe acne, I don't think this harsh product will work in the long run. I hear the 2.5 BP wash is better on the skin, so I may give that one a try if I can muster up spending $11 on something that may make my skin worse.
May 2, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Has slowly started to clear my skin. SLOWLY.
Cons:
This is a SCAM. They don't tell you when you order the first $19.95 set that they will send you and HUGE set less about a month later. Then charge you 3 payments of 19.95 + 7.99 for the inital suprise. you can send it back but they only will refund the $19.95.
BIGGEST SCAM EVER. they take advantage of peole with FALSE ADVERTISING and you will end up paying $7.99 for a delievery that you DID NOT ASK FOR. AVOID PROACTIVE.
Pros:
home delivery
exfoliates
cleared up 95% of my acne