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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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March 15, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
If you don't use it regularly, the acne will come back completely.
I think that the Proactiv 3 step process is a great product and really helped get rid of my acne. I may have one or two very small unnoticeable pimples left, but I'm willing to compromise with that, and it didn't leave me with dry skin at all. Overall this is a great product that I strongly recommend.
February 15, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
cleared my skin in a matter of days. one month in and still have the odd pimple but nothing that i can't handle. brilliant stuff
Cons:
skin becomes flaky but use the moisturizer and problem solved.
thank you, thank you. i use to have moderate, persistant acne. now spots are not an ongoing problem. just wish i got this stuff sooner.
February 1, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Acne size went away on the first night!
Cons:
Dried out my skin, and my left cheek got red and blotchy. But, it went away.
Um, can't really have a bottom line just used it once!
February 1, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
In the begining it works and clears almost all you acne
Cons:
Turns your sick extremly white, makes skin extremely sensitive, it's smell gives you a head ache, very time consuming, if you stop using it acne becomes worse then before, if you use it too long skin becomes so sentive to everthing
Don't waste your money, I mean they have good ads but the product will destroy your skin and make it worse then before
January 14, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It helps your skin reduce pimple size and reduce the pus, lol
Cons:
Dry when starting to use it, bad to wear under the sun
This product works very good, although it only reduces your pimple and pus size...it doesn't exactly clear up your skin. It's bad to wear this under the sun because it will make your face red, and start a new pimple.
January 12, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Clears acne fast, Helps keep my face looking clean and smooth
Cons:
The product tends to dry out my face sometimes and it also burns every once in a while when I use it, I do not recommend this product to anyone with sensitive skin.
I took a shower one night and washed my face a few times, right after I applied this product to my skin and woke up the next morning and found that a few pimples were already gone. It makes my face look clean and smooth, however it does not get rid of all pimples and it make take a few weeks before the product actually starts working. It doesn't smell very good but that's besides the point. I enjoy using this product and will continue until all my acne is gone.
December 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It seems to work at first, but immediately stops after the first 3 uses. Proactive Solution doesn't smell that bad, but the smell can still bother some people with sensitive noses and/or allergies. And it doesn't dry out your skin. Pain-free.
Cons:
It's expensive - not worth the price at all. Doesn't seem to work for people with skin like me. Way too complicated of a plan to stick to if you're using the 5 step-kit (like I was).
It didn't work at all. After my first use, I was so happy because it really seemed to work! Then the next day... I wanted to cry. It made my breakouts even worse than they were before and they hurt. I was so mad and I was just thinking to myself, what a waste of money. Now, I know that people have different skin types, so I'll believe it if this works for some people, and if it does, then that's great. Personally, I would not recommend trying it. If you must though, then I suggest you read reviews first and do a trial offer rather than just assuming that it works since the celebrities claim it does and just buying it without being able to get a refund. And also, don't get your hopes up. That goes for any product.
December 1, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It really works but it takes some time for it to actually see a benefit (about 2 - 3 weeks).
Cons:
You need to use other cleansing product to get make up off of your face. Proactive cleanser will not take off your make up as well as they advertise.
If you have mild to moderate acne, then this may be a right product for you. I don't think it works as well as prescription acne product but it does it's job. I don't recommend using this product for long term basis. I think your skin gets irritable after awhile. I say rule of thumb for this product is maximum of 6 months duration.
November 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Does work well in the beginning.
Cons:
Face cleared completely in two weeks, than totally flared up again and again. Cannot keep it clear for long. Over drying, no moisturizer strong enough to keep skin from flaking.
I spent a lot of money. I thought that if I was going to do this, then I was going to do this right. I bought their "Combination Therapy" kit, + the moisturizer, + the makeup removing cloths, + the night cream, and the acne spot treatment and all I have to show for it is a cabinet full of bottles and tubs that haven't done me a lot of good and three deep nodules on my cheek.
November 26, 2008
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
Works well easy to use.
Cons:
Dries skin and tends to make it slightly more sensitive to sunlight and irritation.
Bottom line is it works and I mean really does work. I used this stuff when my acne got really bad about a year ago used for about 6 months and my skin was completely spotless I kid you not. I used the Benzac Ac 5% topical water based cream. I have just started using it again because my acne is starting to flare up once again :(. But thats not the point. I heed all those acne suffers out there to try this product and tell others around you might be hard but be patient with it and good luck all on the road to clear clean skin.
Pros:
Works great, clears pimples well, and reduces redness to make pimple MUCH less noticeable.