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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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March 21, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Drying
I've had bad adult acne for the past 3 years, and didn't try Proactiv because I had allergic reactions to benzyl peroxide in high school. So I have been using otc acne washes/meds as well as Zen Med, which helped with some of the pus-filled zits, but not the flesh-colored whiteheads (you know the ones that you aren't supposed to squeeze but you do anyway and a tiny stream of something gross and white comes curling out? Yeah, I know, gross).
I used my sister's Proactive one night because I had no other cleanser options, and because I had no negative reactions, I decided to give it a go.
I don't want to get anybody's hopes up, but this cleared up my zits AND my whiteheads in less than two weeks. I haven't worn face makeup for the last month and that is a first in a loooong time!
I don't know if it stops working after a certain amount of time like some say, but I will continue using it until then because it is freaking awesome and I feel so good about my totally clear skin!
On a side note, I'm super sensitive to breakouts using even the gentlest of moisturizers, so I use the Dual Action Moisturizer, Target brand, to help with the drying and I use the face wash twice a day, but the toner and cream only at night.
March 17, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The green tea moisturizer, was very lite. The money back guarantee.
Cons:
Price and It didn't work
Don't wast your time. If your tying to fix bad, hard, deep and painful acne....it
March 17, 2012
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
*reduces pimple size overnight
*easy to use.
*CHEAP
Cons:
* it DOES dry out my face.
*bleaches clothes and pillow cases and towels..
*kinda small tube :/
Okay. Well ive used this for like over a year. it works really great!! it makes pimples go away alot faster and its real easy to use.. it does bleach things. and dry out my face.. but i use moisturizer which kinda controls that.
March 15, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
expensive
Cons:
Proactive is a rip off and a devious company that will sign you up for a subscription without your consent.
Don't buy from proacitive's website. They have vending machines in malls so you don't get signed up without your consent for a subscription that is $30/month. Heed my warning don't buy from [link removed]
March 10, 2012
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Acne Foaming Wash)
Pros:
dries out pimples
Cons:
very very very drying
when applying anything else to face it burns
I've only been using it about a week, but I was washing my face twice a day. I think I will change to only nightly.
March 9, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
burns face,burns eyes,makes more acne after you use it.
i used it for four days and got huge pimples from it.did nothing but made it worse.
March 7, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Extremely Dry Skin
More Breakouts
Smells Awful (could hardly breathe)
Stings a lot
Makes face red
Made me sunburn badly (fall!)
Do not buy this!!! This made my acne soooo much worse, it gave me cystic acne and a few scars...I don't know what would have happened if I had kept using it :P
Sucks
March 6, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
KILLS acne-causing bacteria.
Cons:
10% Benzoyle Peroxide can be pretty harsh. It's drying at times. Maybe only use this once a week.
If you get any on your clothes or towels, it'll take the color out.
Yes, I reccommend this. It's fantastic for killing acne. However, it's really strong so I reccommend maybe using once or twice a week.
March 6, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (Sensitive Skin Formula)
Pros:
-started clearing my breakouts in the first 2 days
-makes my skin feel clean
-simple to use
-pretty cheap
-doesn't over dry my skin
-if u don't use it u might start breaking out again
Cons:
-consistency of products can feel weird
-moisturizer might not moustirize enough for dry skin
I've tried a number of things(Neutrogena,Clearasil,Biore,Olay,Clean and Clear, etc) nothing seemed to work I was getting frustrated and was considering proactive. I tried this and was skeptical but in just the first two days I stopped breaking out in between my eyebrows and forehead! I've had for a week and my skin has never looked better(: I have combination skin.
March 4, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears your acne.
Cons:
May dry your skin
I've been using Proactiv for about 2 months and it has been helping my skin a lot! I used to have pimples everywhere on my back but now most of them has cleared up! Proactiv may dry your skin though. The first 4 days, my skin was RED! I used it once a day instead of two now. But it really clears up your skin! Proactiv worked for me, but it may not work for everyone. Yes, I do recommend Proactiv. But if you have very sensitive skin, I suggest that you don't use this.
Pros:
Took less than a week to work
Got rid of all types of blemishes
Improved skin tone