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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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January 20, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Cons:
Leaves skin dry
Stings if left on for too long
BURNS! If used with other acne care brands
This product is great! Clean & Clear make great stuff for acne! I had some tough acne on my face for years and nothing has worked, until I received this! My acne cleared in just about 2 weeks. When I first used this product, I used it with other acne care brands. Within the first 2 days my face was burning! It was burning for a full day. So if you plan on using this, use it with only other Clean & Clear stuff. So about after a week of that dreadful day, I started using the product again. I don't put it all over my face, I only apply it to the areas where there is acne. Kind of like a spot treatment. I leave it on there for about 5-10 minutes, wash it off, then apply Clean & Clear Spot Treatment on the same areas after. I do this every morning and night. After the first 2 days, I literally saw results!
January 19, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
are none except it makes your skin soft
Cons:
this product does NOT work! Has anyone ever noticed how many times a day that stupid commercial comes on? maaaybee it's because they are dessperate to sell it. However, it seems like it'll clear up one pimple but then 2 more will pop up! So frustrating! I can not stand this product it's just as bad as over the counter sh*t you buy at CVS or Walgreens. If you have acne go see a pro about it dont get this.
This product is over rated and people should know about it. Go see a doctor if you have bad acne and want to get it cleared up or get a chemical peel or something done.
January 18, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- Reduces acne/oil
- Softens skin
- Relatively quick
Cons:
- Can burn
- Can overdry the skin
- Expensive in relation to its size
I have had severe hormonal/stress-based acne on and off since the 7th grade. I have tried absolutely everything (Accutaine, prescription creams, microdermabrasion, etc.) and nothing seemed to work longterm, or if it did it was far too expensive for my tight budget to continue doing regularly which only led me to have to stop the treatment and break out all over again. I am now 23 and still facing the problem of annoying and relatively severe acne and, being a broke recent college grad, was searching for a budget-friendly solution. I figured I had nothing to lose and gave Proactiv a try. Surprisingly, Proactiv seems to be the solution to clear up my skin. Yes, it is a bit expensive for the amount they give you, but a very little bit goes a very long way. I saw results within a couple of days. With continued use it keeps my skin soft, my acne under control, and my face far less oily. As with any product it depends on the individual, but I have found this to work for me and am willing to pay the $19.99/mo for clear skin. The lotion can leave skin dry, especially in the harsh Iowa winters, so I try to only use it at night and use a normal moisturizer during the day (I use Olay Total Effects). The cleanser slaughs on any dry skin that happened to accumulate overnight and pairing it with a different moisturizer in the morning has not hindered its results for me.
January 12, 2012
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I love this product. It is working great for me (42) my son (21) and my daughter (11). I have had acne all my life and this is the ONLY product that works for me. I have tried everything except Accutane (which i refuse to use due to the side effects) and Carly's Clean and Clear works. I wish I had this product 20 years ago. Works on bad acne and mild acne and also washes aways acne scars and minizes pours
Cons:
At first my skin was irritated when i used the wash rag to wipe off the product. After a couple weeks, it was no longer an issue
USE THIS PRODUCT!!!! you will not be disappointed. It is worth every penny. The customer service is awesome, they send you extra products to try out at no cost.
January 12, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Nothing.
Cons:
Everything about the product is a lie. and i mean EVERYTHING IS A LIE, DO NOT BUY IT!
Its a horrible product, it has bleach in it that only "works" while you are on it and once you stop, you break out. the product is a big scam. The big thing behind it is, they don tell you the real truth of whats REALLY in the product. It will make you break out even more. DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!!
January 4, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It heals fast
Cons:
It is very expensive compared to acne.org. It is not worth the price. The main problem with proactiv is that acne bacteria becomes resistant to tis ingredients. Why? Because acne bacteria tries SO HARD to survive on the skin that it basically fights with the product for the pore area and after using it for more than three months you will see that the initial results will begin to reduce until it seems like your wasting your money cause it doesn't do anything anymore. I'm a microbiologist.
Overall proactiv is not a product that you could use always. Acne.org can be used always because it heals and you won't be struggling with the fact that it doesn't work, because it will clear your skin.
January 3, 2012
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Company was easy to work with and gave a no-hassle return.
Cons:
In our case, the products totally worsened my poor 12 year old's mild-moderate facial acne, to the point that it's now 6 months later and although we have finally cleared up her face using antibiotics and paraben-free cleansers, she still has scars. I feel horrible for having had her try Carley's.
Be careful. If this product worsens your skin, STOP IMMEDIATELY. Don't wait until you are scarred.
December 27, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Control Kit)
Pros:
Gets rid of small red bumps fast
Gets rid of redness
Shortens time you have huge bumps
Cons:
Doesn't prevent new acne from appearing
The spot treatment was good, but can't be used all by itself. I still use it from time to time and it helps, but my skin still sucks. As a whole, the system helps get rid of acne. Although, like everything else I have used (Proactiv & Skin ID) it gets rid of what you have, but doesn't stop new zits from coming. So essentially you solve the old problems and replace them with the new ones. This is at least what happened when i used it.
December 18, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
-Works well
-Relatively cheap
-Works quickly
Cons:
-It does dry out the skin a bit (with moisturizer though it is hardly noticeable)
This product works really well. However, unlike most people on here I use A LOT of it to make triple sure I don't get any acne. I use an amount from the middle crease on my pointer finger to the tip. I've noticed if I use too little it doesn't work as well. However, you need to be consistent with using this product otherwise your acne will come back within a few days of stopping. With continuous day and night use your face should be completely clear in about a week.
December 11, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
* comes with a refining mask that works on SOME acne issues
Cons:
*drys skin
*costs too much
*smells bad
*Too many steps
*doesnt work
*made acne worse
*continues to send you refills/ charge you more when you didnt want to
IT JUST SUCKS
I used proactive for three months and expected there to be a drastic change someday because of the way they advertise on the commercials. Proactive made my skin so much worse, dried it out, and my face was soon covered in acne scars/marks. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT
Pros:
Works!
Cheap
Fast results