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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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September 3, 2010
Cons:
Supposedly stops working after a while
This product was heaven sent for me. I ordered the Proactiv 3 step system back in April and I was shockingly pleased. Contrary to popular belief, this product will not over dry your skin if you use it with caution. You only need a thin layer of it over your problem areas or any fresh pimples that are about to pop up (I do not believe in spot-treating). I definitely recommend it to people with the skin tolerance for BP!
August 30, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
~ immediate results
~ makes skin soft
~ really works
~ not too hard on skin
~ easy to use
Cons:
~ takes time to use
~ can dry skin out
I definitely reccomend proactiv. I saw immediate results on myself and in the end it cleared up my acne. it did dry my skin out at first, so I went down to using it once a day instead of twice. and I love the refining mask that comes with the 3 step system! it does take time to apply but it's worth it in the end.
May 3, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I like the complimentary gifts that Proactiv Solution included for me which is the Proactiv Refining Mask and also the Proactiv GreenTea Mositurizer.
Cons:
I don't necessarily have enough money to pay for the products every time (considering the fact I'm un-employed which is probably the reason why).
I'm 18 years old and I think I started noticing something different about my face when I was 17 years old. I tried the Clearasil Ultra Acne System but I stopped after the second week because they contain harsh ingredients so I thought I should try the Proactiv Solution System. So far it has been 30+ days and it's done a good job on my chin because before I used to break - out on my chin, but it still leaves my forehead, and nose oily. Even though people say that you have to be consistent, I feel like if I'm "too" consistent I'm being too consistent with the way I spend my money and I find that my waste of money but like I said every person's skin is unique, so maybe it'll work for others, and not for others but just because it, "might" not work for me it doesn't mean you should stop. Just feel confident and hope for best! Proactiv Renewing Cleanser: The only thing that I'm concerned is those micro-beads since it tends to irritate my skin a little but that seemed to improve. Also my chin area tends to get a little tight which is funny now because that's one of the area's that actually doesn't have oil so maybe it's just a normal process. :-) Proactiv Revitalizing Toner: The only thing that I'm concerned is that the ingredients contained in the toner since it's highly concentrated and it's left my face tight even though it clearly says on the website that it's not suppose to do that but maybe I might just have an allergic reaction now Proactiv Repairing Lotion: The only thing I'm concerned is that since it is contained with highly concentrated ingredients, it makes it worse for me but with the Proactiv Green-Tea Moisturizer, it'll decreases the tightness that's on my face which is a good thing so I can at least talk or smile XD
April 12, 2010
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Clears skin fast, stops new breakouts
Cons:
does dry the skin so use an oil free moisterizer afterward.
The only thing that has ever worked on my skin was proactiv but i don't feel like paying that much. I figured that benzoyl peroxide was my best bet in treating my acne so i bought this cream at my mothers suggestion. I also realised that the toner used in proactiv is pretty much witch hazel so i use that in conjunction with the 10% gel and my skin looks amazing. I wash my face, apply witch hazel, then the gel and afterward moisterise and i honestly have near perfect skin accept for the scars which are slowly fading. I honestly used everything under the sun but this is the simplest, most inexpensive way. I also apply jojoba oil every couple of days because benzoyl peroxide does remove all, including good oils from your skin, and jojoba oil helps restore hydration and vitality. Try this it works!!!!!
February 17, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It really does an amazing job of getting rid of acne! I have been using this product for seven weeks and I have literally have not have one zit. After about nine days of using Acne Free, my face was smooth and pimple free! I really love the renewing toner, it really does a fantastic job of removing surface oil and it is not at all drying!
Cons:
Every thing was perfect for me but the repair lotion, it smelled strange and it dried out my cheeks a bit at the start. Now I use it every other day and it serves it purpose without drying my skin.
I love acne free and it did the job. Just be sure to use it every day and don't mix it with other acne systems.
December 8, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Wash)
Pros:
foam, easy to dispense, leaves clean smooth skin
Cons:
dries out skin a bit, doesnt clear current acne
it cleans your face , prevents but not remove pimples
October 13, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
I hate it. It made my skin dry and awfull. It was like all the skin on my face was going to fall off.
DONT GET IT. ITS NOT WORTH IT. i woke up this morning and my skin was literally pealing off.
NOT WORTH IT AT ALL!!
It was like this when i started and it just got worse when i kept saying to myself that it was getting beter. It wasnt at all.
My skin was ways better before i started proactive.
i regret it.
December 8, 2016
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
Wish I had read reviews before I bought
Seriously. WTF? How is this damn company still in business? It is just out to suck your money up by some crazy rebelling scheme for lame products that not only don't work but make your skin worse. So who the hell would buy it? Well me, I guess but I was just caught up in how awful my skin was and was desperate, didn't read the fine print when I bought it and dumbly just did what it said for months, kept getting more and more product and would forget to call and cancel. By the time I did call, had to wait on the call for like 30 mins, then they tried to avoid me cancelling. It was messed up. I try to be nice to customer service people '˜coz I've been there but this was like company policy not to allow people to cancel. Work customer service Ive ever experienced. then I had all this crap from months of receiving it, stained all my bedding, The only good thing I can say is that some of the sun marks I had on my face are gone but completely unintentionally - like people said below this sh*t bleaches everything it touches, including your skin. Don't do it people. Find something else. There is one out there I am using now that I am kinda in love with, Ninja. Compared to this damn company, its customer service is like unreal. Instant call backs, emails, real people who know their sh*t talking to you about your issues, figuring out exactly which combo of products you should use. For reals. These big ole companies using celebrities are just not to be trusted'. clearly they are earning too much money if they can afford these people right? And I know how - just keep pulling money from people's credit cards without them even knowing. A big ole sham if you ask me.
December 11, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Proactiv Ruined my Skin
My acne was never too problematic; I used to break out as much as any other person with uncontrollably oily skin and ineffective stress coping techniques, but I did do enough that I thought investing in a reportedly "good" acne treatment would be a good idea. The first time I used it, my skin got incredibly irritable, but I figured that was just the way the treatment worked. In the morning, however, I woke to find 7 or 8 cystic pimples littered on my lower cheek/jaw area, so I immediately stopped using the treatment. It's been over a week since I stopped using it and my acne has gotten worse still; my cheeks look like the God damn Rocky Mountain range, AND THEY'RE STILL HAPPENING!!! MY SKIN WAS NEVER NEARLY THIS BAD BEFORE!!! I'm super pissed, but I guess I should have done more research before spending upwards of $100 on this crap. Overall: this is the WORSE investment I have ever made and completely regret it.
March 5, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Be realistic!
I feel like anyone who has had bad experiences with Proactiv simply isn't using it right. Proactiv isn't a product you can buy once, use until the bottle is empty and then expect clear skin forever. You need to give it time to work. The first time I bought Proactiv the sales consultant explained to me that I'd be lucky to experience any significant changes in my skin within the first month. And that's simply because Proactiv isn't magic, and it isn't going to transform your skin overnight. Read the pamphlet, do what it says and you'll have clearer skin by the end of your first 3 months. I've been using it for about a year now and it has completely transformed my skin. I still get minor breakouts every now and then, but now I've got the products to control it.
Pros:
Reduces redness of blemishes by so much
Feels clean and smooth
Great for nightly use
2.5% BP