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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 28, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
Redness of skin
Sensitive skin
Dry skin
I think it works. I'm just going to start using it at night and wash my face with a gentle soap in the morning and use a good moisturizer.
February 28, 2012
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
It. Works.
Cons:
Its a acne murderer!
Definitely get it.
February 16, 2012
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
it works for me, I'm nearly 40 (!!) and still get acne..I think I have intolerance to SLS, but have general skin sensitivity too
Cons:
the bleaching of towels and sometimes the necks of clothes if I don't wash off thoroughly. I purposely won't wear black immediately afterwards just in case.
I've had acne for around 20 years, some periods better than others. I've tried everything in that time including Quinoderm, BP products, Eryacne (erthyromycin), Isotrexin, oral antibiotics...everything...and recently the regimen acne.org products too... So the bottom line, for me anyway, is that Carley's works the best of any of the above. I have however noticed that if I use the soap that is recommended as well then I still get a breakout sometimes so I don't use it now and get much better results, but that's just me. The next best product I have tried is the acne.org stuff, but I would say, for me anyway, this is only around 65% as effective as Carley's. I will be using this stuff as long as they keep making it.
February 14, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
It gets rid of your acne
No nauseating smell
cheap
Cons:
It dries your face out like a mofo....
It really does work and i think im seeing results in only a few days of using the product but like i said it reaaallllyyy dries your face out. Find a good oil free moisturizer and use a lot of it.
February 8, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Clears Skin after about a month of consistent treatment.
Cons:
After about 2 months of using this, it is starting to BURN SO INSANELY BAD.
works but painful
February 7, 2012
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Pros:
cleared skin quickly, smells good, easy and spelled out steps
Cons:
the cleanser burns my skin, sensitivity on my face throughout the day, small tubes for the price
I've used everything any drugstore sells for acne. While the skinid products might be labeled and sold under other names, I could never find the right combination of products to clear my skin the way skinid has in less than a week. I'm a bit doubtful that the small tubes will last 60 days, but we'll see. It only takes me about 3 minutes to do the system...I used to spend much more time applying masks and using makeup to cover up my acne. The only thing that bothers me is that my skin feels more sensitive and burns a little sometimes, but using a light moisturizer after the third step helps. My skin is not only clearer, but softer and smoother and no longer gets greasy by the end of the day. I'm hoping it continues to work this well because it's been a miracle for me.
February 6, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Great for treating acne, HOWEVER, be very cautious when purchasing product from Proactiv.
Cons:
Deceitful company, which is a shame because the product is good. With misleading gimmicks, customer service reps that will give you a different answer every time and unauthorized charges to my credit card I would rate this company a 1.
1 Borderline crooks.
February 3, 2012
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel)
Pros:
clears acne Fast!
dont notice it when you put it on
doesnt smell
over the counter
Cons:
small dryness but if you start out slow you'll be fine
does leave a bit of redness
I was looking back at my photo's and noticed i first got acne when i was 13 and im not 18. I finally decided to do something about it, i tried every acne treatment there is and nothin worked even made it worse. I found Skin B5 and thought this would help but i got the worst breakout of my life (not joking it was seriously bad). i went to the docs and he gave me erycne which helped a little bit but my acne was still pretty bad, i didnt even want to leave the house. I didn some research and read about Benzac, i wasnt expecting much as with the hundreds of other products i tried but i though id give it a go. After a week my pacne went down dramatically however my face was so red it wasnt funny. i decided to keep with it howver just cut back on the dosage. I'm on my second week of using this and all my acne is gone, the redness is just about gone and my confidence has come back. This is no doubt the best acne treatment if you want good results.
February 2, 2012
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Keeps skin clear!!
Cons:
None!!
I switched from Carley's to Murad acne complex kit about 3 months ago... Just to see if I could see a dramatic difference in my skin I am worried about anti-aging... Well I ended up going from clear skin to having severe acne just one week after using murad... I stuck it out for the 2 months as suggested ... Not leaving the house unless absolutely necessary.. I was mortified... I decided to return the product... And immediately went back to Carley's after just one week all the major sores were gone and everything was pretty much clear again in just 2 weeks... So as far as anti-aging I scheduled a consult at my plastic surgeon for some Botox and juvederm and will continue to use Carley's :)
January 30, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
-good price compare to proactiv
- clears acne
-not so harsh on some areas of the skin
Cons:
- smells weird
- a little drying
i recently been using acne free the original kind. at first, i really saw a little change some of my acne got less noticable but i used it once wen i was in the shower nd my face got irritated nd wit red patches. i stop using it for a day or two nd i used it again but not in the shower every night nd so far my acne is fading away i really thought it wasnt gonna work but so far so good.! just a good mosterizer is needed cuz it is drying
Pros:
After 4 days noticeable difference in skin
Acne seems to be going away