Acne.org Products
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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March 6, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Cleared up my back acne which I have been fighting for years with every product on the market with little success.
No acne product works for everyone, but I am so happy I tried.
I still use it to prevent future breakouts and I have been acne-free on my back for the first time in several years!
February 26, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
a bit pricey for the student budget
products run out at different rates
can be drying if you don't use it properly
I've been using Proactiv for about 4 or 5 years now. I've just recently switched moisturisers to the daily oil control and have seen a dramatic improvement. My make - up stays on much longer and the shine factor is significantly reduced. The down side is the lack of SPF. I understand why people say they find it quite drying, but I cannot emphasis enough the importance of a moisturiser. If you only use the three pack you really do need to use another moisturiser, but the it is much more effective with a Proactive one. When I first started using these products it took a while for my skin to adjust as the Benzoyl Peroxide is quite intense. During the adjustment I experienced sporadic dehydration and sensitivity in different areas but it settled by the time I got into the routine of it all. I also think people need to recognise that it isn't going to work for everyone. For me, it hasn't given me the acne free skin that I dream of but I won't deny the improvements in the overall appearance and texture of my skin. I have fewer break outs, less often and when I do they clear up much quicker. I highly recommend the salicylic acid pen - it is far and away the best spot treatment I have used (and I have tried alot). These products don't stop pms breakouts but it doens reduce them to one or two spots which is an absolute plus for me. I have recently been looking around at other products because I can't afford to spend $103 every few months. I am keen to try the Acne Therapy System by Neutrogena but am hesitant as the people who liked the range said that Proactive had no effect or made their skin worse, and vice versa. Overall - as an 18 year uni student I am very self conscious. Proactiv has been the only product I have found that has boosted my confidence about my skin. I definetly recommend it.
February 24, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
It works really fast and "won't break the bank."
Cons:
I don't think there are any cons, but remember to use the wash cloth everyday
I've been going to the dermatologist for 7yrs...sometimes I'd spend 80 a month on prescriptions and that was with really good insurance. I was fed up with constantly going back because the products would quit working in about 2 months. One of my friend's sisters told me about Carley's and when I used it for the first time I could instantly tell a diff and now I'm addicted. I LOVE their stuff! My husband used to refuse to use anything on his face and right before our wedding I made him use it and now he uses it everyday too.
February 23, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Product is simple and convenient to use, does not irritate the skin, and keeps skin clear. Great customer service. I've been using the product since 2005.
Cons:
None.
Very highly recommended. You won't be disappointed. Also, there are lots of great products available to complement your skin care - like lotions and lip balms. Give it a try!
February 22, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
The stuff in the tube has a fresh, clean smell.
Cons:
This does not work.
This made my acne much worse and a lot more persistent.
The instructions are too involved. Use a new washcloth for every application? Really?
The soap smells fatty and feels greasy; a "natural" scent is one thing, but the putrid odor of freshly-boiled tallow is quite another.
A little about my skin: I am a male with oily, sensitive skin, and I rarely get acne worse than whiteheads and blackheads. However, this stuff (I used the extra-strengtha formula) exacerbated my acne problem: within days, it gave me big bumps deep underneath my skin, red patches, and a lot more whiteheads than I was used to. I stuck to the instructions religiously and had faith in it, but sadly, it never worked for me. I used it for a little over three months before tossing it in the garbage and going to a dermatologist to seek a real treatment. In my experience, these "home remedies" or "homemade" products tend not to have been commercialized for a reason: they don't work. For anyone interested, I ditched this stuff in favor of prescription Benzaclin, which has done wonders for my skin. Luckily, Mylan now offers a $10 generic version. If someone had the same problems I did with Carley's, go to a doctor/dermatologist and ask about Benzaclin.
February 21, 2010
Product used: Derma-e (DMAE Alpha Lipoic C-Ester Retexturizing Creme)
Pros:
smoother skin, no dry spots, blemishes clearing up, skin feels firmer, less puffiness around the eyes
Cons:
i wish it was a little stronger, but it is still amazing
i tried this on a whim...
i was at the store and went to the more natural side of the skin care aisle.
this seemed like it was packed with all kinds of good things for your skin! so i got home, washed and toned my face and put this on. the next morning my skin was NOTICEABLY smoother, more even, and less pimples. i get big cyst-like inflamed pimples around my jaw and on my cheeks. usually normal pimple medicine makes it worse....this has made my skin like a dream. i feel like one of thosepeople who just has naturally great skin.
it also makes your make-up look better (when you put this on under it)
February 21, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I had the worst acne & as soon as I started using proactiv it cleared up my face SO much! Works amazing & clears up acne really fast.
Cons:
Quite expensive & doesn't smell all that great. Doesn't get rid of certain redness on my face & if I miss one night not using it I'll break out the next day. Also leaves skin a bit dry if you use step 3 everysingle day/night.
I've been using this product for over a year & when I started using it I had the worst acne. It looked like I smeared grease all over my face each day 'cause my face was always that broken out. As soon as I started using proactiv within 2 days I started seein' results & was really happy about it. I will keep using this product until my acne is 100% gone.
February 16, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Clear and smooth
Cons:
Made me break out more
Clumps under the moisturizer
Hard to put makeup on top of it
I paid 8 bucks for shipping for a bottle of BP hoping that it would clear my horrible acne. Instead, I broke out even more after a month of us and I got new scars on my face now. I followed the regimen religiously, which involves Cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer. It's what he recommended before he decided to make money out of it. Worse yet, it clumps under with the moisturizer and makeup. Nothing like he promised about it being smooth as a gel. If you are not applying anything on top of it, then it's a good clear product. It was a total waste of my money.
February 15, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works
Cons:
Dries Skin out
Burns
This is my third day of using this product after 6 months of all natural methods. I was getting tired of waiting so i bought the "Severe Acne Free" system. It works pretty well. some of my cystic acne has reduced in size. It does dry out your skin, a lot, so I would suggest a moisturizer and maybe a biweekly exfoliating scrub to brush off the dried out skin. other than that, this product so far has prevented acne and my skin looks better.
February 11, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
unlike everything else this has completely cleared up my skin
Cons:
none
i used to get big inflamed pimples on my cheeks and neck that would never go away. i tried proactiv as a last resort. i had literally spent hundreds on expensive products, and treatments such as peels, i even went through roaccutane (i think its called something else now) man that is horrible stuff, and not even that worked.
so as a last resort i tried proactiv, i started off as reccomended using it once a day for a week, then the next week i would do one day using it twice, then the next day once. at first my skin felt really dry, but after a month it adjusted to it and felt normal again. during this time i never got a new pimple and my 'permanent pimples' started drying out and eventually disapeared.
ive been using proactiv for 4 months now, and my skin is 100% clear.
ive noticed that some people think its expensive, but compared to every thing else that ive tried this is by far the cheapest thing ever.
the other thing i did was switch make up to an oil free foundation, so i now use clinique.
Pros:
acne clears up faster - takes a while to break the acne cycle but I saw an improvement within the first week
reduced severity of breakouts
oil control moisturiser is true to its word