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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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February 6, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
This product stripped my skin, left it dry, and aggravated my acne 'til it was worse than it was initially. It took months to get back to the point where my skin wasn't horrifically sore and sensitive.
Although it probably works for some people, it really is NOT for anyone with sensitive skin... I really don't recommend you even try it if you do. Stick with something more gentle, with less chemicals. Trust me. It burned me to the point of tears, and caused more frustration in the long run.
January 31, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Light feel, natural scent, helps my face be moisturized AND blemish-free. It has also worked for my teenage daughters. We are all SOOOOO HAPPPPY!!! How could it be that the answer is so simple? High quality, NO irritants.
Cons:
NONE
I have had acne for 26 years. I've been on Minocin (2 yrs), Accutane (2ce- I quit the 2nd time -too drying), had cortisone shot into my face many times, chemical peels, and every acne treatment I found, plus tons of expensive face creams, in every combination and regimen I could think of. Vitamins, herbs, everything. I finally developed an allergy to Benzoyl Peroxide. I had pretty much given up when I read somewhere about how sometimes sensitive skin reacts in a way that mimics acne. Bingo! And, duh to the many drs. (I'm so mad). I bought Carley's.
My 14 yr old girl used to break out, plus had red cheeks and lots of tiny pimples on her forehead and blkhds on her nose and chin. She also has excema. I thought she had rosacea, but put off drs due to my exp. We both have completely cleared up. It's amazing, I am so sold, and so mad that I wasted all those yrs and have the scars to prove it.
I'm blond, bl eyes & fair, freckled skin. I am 52, and on Carley's 4 life!
Bless
January 13, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Inexpensive, good customer service
Cons:
Made my skin break out into severe acne and rash
It works miracles for some, but I guess I wasn't one of the lucky ones. I suggest you try it, it may work for you and you get a refund if it doesn't.
January 4, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Awesome!! Nothing else worked and I was ready to go on Acutane...I'm 41 and the mother of 3 so this was my last hope. It is the best and as many acne suffers would say, I've tried everything.
Cons:
No cons!!!
I suffered from some acne in my teen years and then a breakout every now and then in between, but when I turned 39, all of a sudden I started getting systemic acne mainly on my cheeks and chin. Several at a time and they would take forever to go away. I picked and then started scaring. It was unsightly and I couldn't believe I was dealing with this at my age, now 41. I was ready to go on acutane but my dermatoligist said he needed to try one more antibiotic. I started the Doxycyl twice a day about 4 months ago, the same time the regimin came in the mail. I thought to continue using both, and my skin has made a 95% improvement. I am now only taking 1 doxycyl a day and think that I can stop soon, but I really feel that it is the regimen, and not the doxycyl. I have been on other antibiotics and they have not worked. I think this is the best product and I am ordering more. It lasts a long time! I have my self confidence back and I know it is because of these products!!!!!
December 4, 2007
Pros:
Noticed a difference in the first three days-small zits went away and skin felt tighter and smoother. Skin has responded Excellently!
Cons:
Night treatment makes face tight, and after a few days i had minor peeling around my upper cheek, but was remedied by useing the lotion more liberally there and not putting the night cream there for a day.
I love this product. I've not used other treatment regimines, but this is the first acne med. i have used that didn't make me look "burnt" or cause me to break out more-YAY! My skin feels 100% better, and i've only had 1 new zit since starting-vs 3 or 4 little ones every day. Make sure you rinse well, out of your hairline, I had some irritation from that, and apply the night cream All the way back to your ears-I think that is why i got the one that I did get, as I hadn't been putting it that far back and got a zit near my ear. Overall, I've been thrilled. Give it a shot, but you may not have immediate results...give yourself the entire pacakage to figure it out. Packaging could be considered misleading, as it says something along the the lines of "reduces acne causeing bacteria in 48 hours!". That Does NOT mean it reduces acne, what was already "brewing" will probably still come up-but it's made a huge difference for me!
November 25, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Soft Skin, smells good, it works a lil' bit 9 i think)
Cons:
Lotion dries my face out horribly, i still have about the same number of pimples i started with, getting more pimples underneath the skin
im not to sure if its working for me. in the beggining i thought it was, but i still have acne. I can't keep my hands off of my face tho. I think its a nervou habbit. I ALWAYS PICK. I try so hard not to do it, but i can't help it.
November 25, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works at first
Cons:
After using this product for awhile your skin gets used to it. It dries your skin and cause irratation and your face will break out more....
Don't use it... find a mild cleanser and a spot treatment you like. I used this product for a year and it did work at first. About 2 months ago I started breaking out really bad with little rough spots and bumps all over my face. I kept using it hoping that it would clear my face with no luck...my skin got so dry that the skin around my eyes was soar.. I went to the doctor and they told me I had developed a for a dermatitis from the bp gave me hydrocortisone cream and told me to stop usage. As soon as I finally did my face started to clear up..I am still dealing with the damage tho my skin looks ten times better
October 23, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Definitely a MUST!!! Works fast, and isn't a scam. Definitely worth my money.
Cons:
Step 2 doesn't come with enough liquid inside, thats the one product that always runs out way before the rest do.
LOVE IT!!...I recommended it to my sister who had sever acne and one of my friends who had a lot of scars, they thanked me so much, and I felt great being able to help them out. I would definately recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a quick process to get the acne away!...I just love washing my face with step 1. But I don't like the smell of the lotion. Other than that, Works great and sticks to it's word.
October 22, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It smelled decent
Cons:
Burns, dries out, causes more breakouts
I had pretty severe acne when I was younger and tried many products. None were as terrible as this. I recently had an outbreak on my chin that just wouldn't go away, so I bought this product to clear it up. A week later, I have a whole new area of breakouts, EXTREMELY dry skin, and red spots all over my face. I don't understand how this product was even approved to be on shelves. You better believe I will be getting my money back for this product.
September 8, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
works fast and keeps my pimples under controll
Cons:
DRYS UP SKIN FAST
dont put too much on, controll ur self
Pros:
Those commercials sure are fancy. Otherwise, I can't think of anything.