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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.
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October 26, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
If Only... If Only
Yes proactiv is a great product for some people. Why? Because it does work. But it really only works for a while and then your skin seems to start to build an immunity to it. My skin started clearing with Proactiv for about maybe 3 or 4 months and then my acne flared right back up and it began to burn, peel, and destroy my skin. Also, you become dependent on it. Your skin becomes immune to it, meaning your acne is strong enough to beat the treatment BUT it is still working to keep some of it at bay. So the SECOND you skip one day of your routine, all holy hell breaks loose on your face. Both my sister and I have used this product with the same result but it did last longer - about a year - for my sister.
June 6, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
How is this business still successful?
I am crying. Worst decision ever. Adam Levine, you've ruined you for me. I have never had had a worse reaction to anything ever. Known allergies: proactiv & all of its sh*tty associates & celebrity endorsers. Going back to neutrogena pink grapefruit fa sho. Fck you rodan & fields!
January 27, 2015
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
THIS IS THE WORST PRODUCT EVER!
I was super exited to use this product, I had oily skin and acnee but, not much. After the use of this product my skin had more acne than before and was dry, cracked, red and worse. East of time and money. IF YOU WANT TO GET ACNE I WOULDNT RECCOMEND THIS!!
July 30, 2014
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
way over priced & completely sucks does not work! CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS!!!
Customer service sucks states 60 day guarantee however they refuse to honor that agreement. This product did not work at all!
July 28, 2014
Product used: Proactiv Solution (X Out)
it works!
I've had this for a month, and it works. But however, it only works for only some skin types I have noticed. My best friend tried it, and he has really bad cystic acne, it didn't work for him.
The first week I had it, My face was red. And it was bumpy, so I gave it a few more weeks and it worked. I've never had really bad acne, but it was mild. After I used it I followed it with olive oil as a moisturizer, it made redness disappear and made my skin very soft.
I got it within a week of ordering online. I ordered on a prepaid visa card so they wouldn't charge me more than I asked for. I definitely think you should try it if you're doubtful because you never know if it works or not. If it doesn't, I highly suggest you go to olive oil, or urine therapy.
January 15, 2014
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Trick not to get redness and itchiness
Cons:
bleaches evthing my face touches
might dry ot skin
My secret is to put Benzac OVER the moisturizer. After shower I wait 5 min before putting on Benzac, guess what, by that time skin is already dried out:( so Benzac plus, here we go red and itchy skin:) moisturizer after didn't save me:)
So my way, after shower I use my moisturizer on NOT completely dried out skin. THEN wait 5-15 min and then apply generously Benzac. That way I completely avoid ALL dryness, redness, itchiness:) Probably it's not completely absorbed by skin, but it's OK, cos smth. IS absorbed and NO irritation at all:) Warning: IF irritation occurs just change the moisturizer, some of them react badly with Benzac. I use nuxe prodigieuse light or creme fraishe light- works great. Worked terrible though with nuxe nirvanesque light - got irritation:)
July 29, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Expensive! Plus, made my sons acne worse. I returned the product, but never got my money back! Our son used it consistently for over a month. Did nothing, but irritate his acne.
Ended up using dial anti bacterial soap, which his pharmacist recommend before using his prescription creme. His acne is better...
June 2, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Like most other reviews say, it worked for a while but I still broke out. I returned an order and never received credit for it. You can't cancel online, you have to call. I do not recommend ths product. Use your money to eat healthy instead.
February 25, 2011
Pros:
Cheap, Works well and works quickly
Cons:
The cream is drying; Couldn't find it in stores
So I was sitting at my computer a little while ago, reading reviews about Nature's Cure here and on Amazon for hours, trying to decide whether I should bother to try this. It seemed that it was pretty cheap, and no one's acne seemed to worsen by this product, so I decided to try it out. It's my fifth week, and my skin looks a lot better! The cream works very quickly, but I made the mistake of using too much, so my skin was peeling very badly and looked terrible. Make sure you only use it in small amounts and put your moisturizer on FIRST so that your skin doesn't get flaky. The pills really do work, but they work a lot slower. I haven't been using the cream on my back, but it has slowly and steadily cleared up thanks to the pills. I don't think that this product is a miracle cure, but it really does help significantly. If you're on the fence, give it a shot. $10 is a small price to pay for clearer skin!
December 6, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Actually works!!
Cons:
I've looked and looked but couldn't find any!
If you have dull lifeless skin use this. If you have the above with acne use this AND Dan Kerns benzol peroxide (my fav 'coz of the price). That combo changed my skin and my life!!!
Pros:
clears up acne completely
cheap, no prescription needed