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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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June 24, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Cons:
The red came back! Overall, skin was dried out at night after treatment. I needed extra moisturizers to keep up with all the medicine. I used Cetaphil to help with the moisturizing at night and Aveneo with SPF 15 for day. I have very fair skin in addition to acne and found that I was burning very easily.
I noticed a slight improvement in new minor blemishes but saw a slight increase in more cyst-like blemishes. This also did nothing for the field of red marks from old acne on my face. In contrast, the sun damage made them worse. My "Skin ID formula" included 07 Cream Cleanser/Mask (3.5% Benzoyl peroxide), 40 Toner (2% Salacylic Acid), and 32 Anti-Acne Treatment 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide). I had a hard time using the "freebie" moisturizer: no SPF and was kind of goopy for me. Seemed to sit on the skin instead of getting absorbed and left me feeling greasy all day. I switched to the Aveeno with SPF 15 to at least give myself some sun protection. For me, just too much BP and chemical. If you have very fair skin, residual acne scaring (I'm 32 and have been suffering on and off since my mid-teens), and are prone to more severe blemishes, then stay away. If you have more mild acne and little red marks, it might work better for you. I had some better luck w/ the drying when I started using Cetaphil as both a "pre-wash" and a light moisturizer at night, but by that point I was pretty fed up with Skin ID. Save your money!
June 17, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
not good
Cons:
not good
This product will make your skin look much older and damage. It dries your skin, specially if your hace dry skin or thin skin.
June 17, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
this really helped to clear my skin and it doesnt dry out to much. I love it!
June 15, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
gives skin a glow
pimples much smaller
skin is softer
Cons:
Causes eye sensitivity (area around the eyes got very dry and woke up with puffy eyes for the first week)
expensive
Not enough lotion
Takes a while to work. I hate to break it to ya, but there is no miracle cure that's gunna make your acne go away after 1-3 days. You have to give it time. This product irritated my skin for the first week and then I started getting used to it. Those in which this product haven't worked for, probably aren't doing something right. First of all, try to avoid foundation in general. Even non-comedogenic. I know it's humiliating for everyone to see your acne but give it a few weeks and you'll clear up. Second, use a natural shampoo and condtioner. Oily ones with silicones and what not will make you break out. Thirdly, try and eat right and exercise. No need to be anal about it but just try and improve your diet and exercise.
June 13, 2010
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It seems to work. it's cheap.
Cons:
when you put it on, it has a tinglely feeling, it kinda stings/hurts and it makes me sweat idk why
It's cheap, it was $1 at dollar general. it seems to work, it kinda has a tinglely feeling, it stings a little. it will over dry and peel if you use it a lot like me
June 11, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Cheap, Easy to use, Makes skin feel smooth
Cons:
Didn't work for me, Made me break-out severely
I struggle with abundant nodular cystic acne on my shoulders and jaw line. Other than that, my skin is usually fairly clear. I have been using Carley's for at least two months now, and I have not seen an improvement in my cystic acne. On top of that, I have now developed countless bumps (clogged pores). Now, I just hope they don't all erupt simultaneously. As far as I can tell, all this product does is clog pores.
June 10, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
IT WORKS. I had terrible acne 2 years ago, like SCARface! I can't tell you how many different cleansers & treatments I tried to get rid of it. Nothing worked. I was using Clinique for the longest time, then switched to Shiseido and several other brand names. I was about to fork up the moolah to buy Murad but then found this after doing some researching on the internet. I've been using it for more than 2 yrs now as a day treatment, along with the AHA at night. I have about 1 pimple a month. Yay
Cons:
At first it's really drying, but stick with the Regimen EXACTLY (start out using a very small amount).
Buy white pillowcases (it will bleach colored pillowcases & shirts), or use it during the day like I do and switch to using AHA at night.
It works REALLY WELL, but you may need to sacrifice your colorful pillowcases. :)
June 9, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Pros:
Does help clear up acne
Cons:
Probably won't clear up your acne entirely
I've used this for about a year, probably. It does help my face, but it doesn't make my skin completely clear (then again, I have a lot of hyperpigmentation from my acne, so it will be a long time before my face is "clear"). I do still break out every once in a while (not badly compared to some people), but as long as I keep up with doing this twice a day, it helps out a lot and I don't have that many active pimples on my face. Honestly, I'm sure there are better treatments out there, but from what little I've tried for my acne, this has given me the best results. Hence why I give it 4 stars instead of 3 or something. The one thing about this is that if you want to use a lot of the BP cream on your face, you will run out of it before your next shipment (though it doesn't help that my brother uses my BP cream probably). I've had to buy some from a store to last me until the next shipment. $30 is how much I pay every 2-3 months, depending on what I set how often I want to order a new shipment.
June 8, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None - Ordered for my daughter who was allergic to the product
Cons:
I called and told them I would not continue to use the product and they continue to force ship the product charging my credit card for the shipment. I am told I will not be shipped future orders and to return at my expense and I will be refunded which I never see.
Do not pay with a credit card in the event you do not want to be force shipped product. I am on the third shipment and with every phone call and complaint I continue to be billed for product which is not even being delivered to my current addres..
June 3, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Where do I begin? It never worked. Ever. And the company is dishonest.
The company is unethical. I canceled over a month ago and even checked my bank account to make sure I was canceling before they charged me again and shipped another box. Guess what - they still shipped a package. I mailed it back and am still waiting for a refund. AND to top it off...just checked my bank account and they charged me again this month and I am sure I'll have another shipment waiting for me at my house one day soon. Awful company - worst customer service experience I have EVER had. PLUS, when I initially signed up they had a special...only 29.95/month. And yet I never paid that price. I always paid $65 a month (hoping and praying my acne would clear) because they were sending me two free gifts. How does that work? I thought FREE meant "no extra charge." Sigh...
Pros:
nice smell
the BP cleanser/mask, when used as a mask, feels nice: mask tightens and medicates (mine was 3.5% BP) and seemed to do the trick in toning down really red marks for the following day.