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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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June 25, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
-parts run out a different times
-Couldn't find anymore at Walmart
I found it to work very good if you use twice a day and all 3 parts. However I also used just the cleanser when I'm in a hurry (also toner runs out first) and still get fairly good results.
June 20, 2012
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Dries up acne ( even severe )
Prevents breakouts
Reduces spot size
Works fast
Cheap
Non-prescriptional
Lasts long
Cons:
Flakey skin
Itchiness
Red blotches ( depends on skin e.g. sensitive )
Bleach - meaning it will discolour any material e.g shirt, pillow cases
Stops working for a few weeks, but then starts working again :)
So I have been using Quinoderm ever since mid-February 2012 and during the first week, it did dry up my acne ( keeping in mind i had moderately-severe acne only on my forehead), during the second week it dried up nearly all of my acne though i started to get really dry skin,
but it was all fixed up with a bit of moisturizer :))
it stopped working for about 2/3 weeks but then worked as good as ever!
overall, i would recommend buying it :) give it a try, but i wouldn't suggest for people with sensitive skin to try this, btw i have normal/combinational skin + oily tzone area :) i hope i helped! hehe
June 17, 2012
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar Duo)
Pros:
Great spot treatment
Cons:
Do not use daily
Ive tried this as a daily treatment with the Laroche Posay gel foaming cleanser... It sucked. I still had breakouts and blackheads and my face felt even oilier (oily/combination skin). However, whenever I feel a pimple coming on or even when one has already formed I use it as a spot treatment overnight and by the AM its gone or ALMOST gone. Bottom line is its not meant to be used daily... The skin specialist that sold it to me told me that the day I bought it (Unfortunately I chose to rebel and do what I wanted to do). She also told me it was a great spot treatment an she was right! You will see a result.
June 15, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
.cleared up skin
.didn't sting
.didn't dry out skin
Cons:
.took at least 2 days to work on a pimple
I used it just as a spot treatment and it cleared up after 2-3 days.but it was pretty good!
June 12, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (Oil-Free Acne Pore Cleanser Foam)
Pros:
It is the only 2.5% wash I've seen in stores.
It works well
Cons:
Doesn't remove makeup
I had been eyeing this for awhile because every face wash I tried was giving me clogged pores and little pimples. I'm doing the regimen and no gentle wash or other washes worked for me. I saw this on sale so I finally caved in and bought it. I'm so glad I did! My bumps are almost gone now after only a week. I use this in the pm before applying dan's bp and a different wash in the am that has glycolic in it. The only issue is that I don't think it removes makeup, but most cleansers don't. When I wear makeup I use baby wipes before washing with this.
June 8, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
It clears out the acne completely when it is used according to instructions. It is fabulous, it nourishes the skin, and leaves you with an incredible confidence. You can eat whatever you want as long as you use this product religiously and drink tons of water.
Cons:
Your face is pretty dry and flaky. So, start with small amounts, and proceed slowly. It bleaches everything when it is wet, so be very careful. Wash your fingers carefully and wait until it is dry to touch your face on anything. These are all written in Dan's instructions, just follow them carefully.
The best acne product ever. It works for all skin types, and after 3 months of use, everyone will agree with me.
May 12, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
- Controls acne by 98%
- Smooth texture of skin if used with AHA every night (skin glows sometimes)
- Reduces oiliness
- Eliminate blackheads specially on nose
Cons:
- Getting scars with every single pimple (you do get 1 or 2 pimples every month) after some time of use. My skin was terribly uneven after a year
- Always a dark reddish tone to skin
- Could not wear foundation or makeup
- The dark marks just would not go away, even after a year
- Applying so much gel twice a day is tedious
- Sometime even with AHA my skins got so dry, I could not laugh properly
- I started to get cysts I never had before. Now that I stopped BP, wont get any.
The main downside of this gel to me, was scars after every single pimple. I DID NOT used to get any scars before. Now that I've stopped using it for about a year,I wont get those shallow scars anymore and it took a year for them to go away. Another problem was the hyper-pigmentation, for some reason they were more resistant than usual while on Dan's BP. To prove this to myself I applied the gel a couple of times to my chest acne. Yep, the H-pigmentation left behind was darker and more resistant than usual.
Unfortunately I had to stop using this gel after getting a good control over my acne. I wish I could continue using it. I just thought I share my experience with every one, specially with those who think they are at the early stages of experiencing scars and are worried about the marks on their face, so the good news is you wont need any laser treatment or anything, they both will fade over time after you stop using BP gel...but if you're not worried about scars ...then carry on, because it the best stuff to control acne
May 11, 2012
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
*Clears Up skin very well.
*Reduces Spot size and redness almost over night moderately.
*Extreamly cheap.
*Acts pratically from the moment you use it.
*Withing 3-5 days you will see results.
Cons:
*Does dry out your skin.
*Can cause buring on skin.
*does not react well to sensitive skin.
Basically I was 16 when I went to see my pharmacist about my acne, because it really annoyed me and effected my confidence in public. My pharmacist recommeded PanOxyl 5 to me and I was dubious at first after reading many reveiws saying that it causes dryness and redness of the skin, some even saying that it caused more spots to form. But I did try it and I was extreamly pleased with the results, the spots reduced in size within 4 week days which boosted my confidence greatly. Some spots do come back every now and again but not as frequently or ferrocious as with other products, and I have tried many.
I personally do not use moisteriser as I don't really need it but others may do so I recommend starting off with one.
May 9, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Made my skin 10 times worse - from mild to cystic acne
Greasy skin
Burns, reddens and dries skin
Bad customer service
Scam
I bought this on a whim after reading some good reviews but my experience was just terrible. It dried out my skin and gave me acne and blocked pores on my forehead, where I never usually get spots, cheeks, chin and jaw line. My face looks 10 times worse than before. If I could give a 0 out of 5 score I would. I called customer service after a couple of weeks and they told me "it usually gets worse before it gets better" and convinced me to carry on with it. After another week my skin was so bad and I felt so depressed I called for a refund. They told me fine, I had to send the products back (at my own expense) and that any future payments would be cancelled... It was not made clear anywhere on the website that I had signed up for a bimonthly package of products and I was furious. Proactiv is a scam and the bottom line is IT DOES NOT WORK!
May 7, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared my skin
Made it Soft
Worked within 2 weeks
No breakouts anymore!
Cons:
I broke out for the first week and a half.
It worked amazing for me! I broke out for the first week pretty bad, but after that, my skin was clear. I'm going to stick with this product forsure. My skin has never looked better. I used the cleanser, toner, refining mask, spot treatment, and green tea moisturizer, twice a daily. I recommend this to anyone with moderate or light acne.
Pros:
-works good
-didn't dry my face