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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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January 7, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
-made acne worst!!
i tried this once when i was in high school and it made me break out within the 1st week of trying it. So a few years later i decided to try it again thinking maybe because i only used it for a week i didnt get the full effect. i tried it for about 2months and nothing!
i'd say try it at your own risk
January 5, 2011
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
it works
Cons:
it burns really bad
its worth it
December 28, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I think this product works very well. The first day I used it my face felt very soft and my face seemed to brighten up. I would reccomend this product to people.
Cons:
Their are alot of step if you buy more than just the basic 3 step system.
This product is great I think you just have to use it the way they show you and stick to it. I know I have just started to use this product but I have seen good results so far.
December 24, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Did exactly what it said it would.. shrinked the zit within hours and within 48 hours it was pretty much gone.
Cons:
a tiny bit drying... but if you use moisturizer you shouldn't have a problem... Its not HALF as drying as BP when used in the same spot for more than one day.
This stuff seems to work for me as a spot treatment... i don't use it all over my face, but I had the biggest zit I've ever gotten so far and I was desperate to try anything and normally the "4 hours" thing would automatically turn me off... Like as if something could work within 4 hours but I figured what the heck.... I've been using it on any zits that pop up and it doesn't automatically zap and remove the zit or anything.. its NOT magic, but it really does reduce the size and help keep them under control. I only use a tiny bit before bedtime and in the morning if its really annoying and red. I find it doesn't work so much for white heads, but works well for deeper bigger pimples.
December 17, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
It works better than other products with Benzoyl Peroxide (even 10%)
Cons:
None
I am totally speechless about how this product has cured my acne in such a small period of time. The interesting fact is that I used to use drugstore products that had 10% of Benzoyl in them and none worked as well for me. I use this every night and wait till it is completely absorbed. Then I use my AHA from Acne. Org. The combination is a miracle in that my skin has got completely flawless. Even my old acne scars are gone for good. Highly recommended.
November 22, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared up ALL my acne including nodular and cystic bumps - it has worked for years!
Cons:
Very very drying - to compensate my skin pumped out more oil so I ended up with dry and oily skin at the same time - horrible!
Expensive - one box costs about $70 with the tax etc. and lasts two months.
Proactiv worked wonders on my acne. About 14 years ago, a dermatologist prescribed topical antibiotics for my acne. The acne was mainly concentrated on my chin, my right cheek and my forehead. For some reason the left side of my face remained relatively clear. The antibiotics cleared my face up completely! Then I stopped the antibiotics and went on the Pill (for birth-control purposes) and my face stayed clear for 10 more years! Because of extreme stress at work, my face broke out crazily a few years ago. I was still on the Pill at this time. I had these awful hard bumps on my cheek and chin, and under my chin. These bumps were extremely hard and would not budge. Nodular acne! I looked as stressed as I felt. So I tried Proactiv. Within 6 months, my skin was as clear as crystal. The only thing is that it was left dry and oily at the same time and my skin looked blotchy - BUT without the acne. I find that exfoliating helps with the blotchiness. A few weeks ago, in order to wean myself off chemicals (Proactiv contains A LOT) and to see if I could even out my skin tone and reverse sun damage, I started OCM. It made my skin look fantastic except for my chin which broke out in huge cystic bumps. I let it go for 2 weeks hoping that my skin was just purging but nope, the bumps kept on coming! So I went back to using Proactiv on my chin only and in only two days, it's starting to clear. My chin still looks awful but the Proactiv is doing its work; the cysts are shrinking and they no longer itch or hurt.
November 18, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
the moisturizer works well
Cons:
My face actually got worse using this product. they say they have a money back guarantee but they don't refund the shipping which is $10. You also get stuck with a monthly plan. I canceled but they already sent the next 3month supply. I had to pay for the shipping to me and back on that to get my refund. So, it ended up costing me $20 for nothing.
Proactiv Doesn't work.
November 14, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smelled good
Cons:
Doesn't work
Expensive
Waste of Time and Money
Makes acne worse
I got proactiv after trying products such as Clearasil, and it honestly didn't do anything except give me worse acne. Now, my skin is amazing with help of a dermatologist. Everyone's skin is different, and theres no product that can work for everyone. If going to a doctor isn't an option, I've found that Neutragena is the best over the counter skin care line. Also, ladies, remember to get makeup off before scrubbing things into your pores!
November 6, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Worked amazing for my skin!
90% of my acne disappeared!
Made my skin just look BEAUTIFUL.
Tightened my skin.
Made my pores look small.
Cons:
The first week I used this, it made my skin feel like it was on FIRE.
Nothing for post acne marks.
A little drying.
The very first time I used this line, it made me want to cry! It stung so bad and made my face feel like it was sun burnt for an hour! After my skin got used to how strong was, it just worked amazing. I've only been using it for about a week and a half now, & more than 90% of my acne is gone. I used to have pretty severe acne too. Another bad thing about it though, is that it really drys out your skin. The first couple days, I tried using my usual moisturizer to top the moisturizer that it came with, and it didn't work so well, because it made my skin really oily. I recommend this to anyone that's okay with going through the first week of hell. (:
October 23, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
-clears up skin
-significantly dries up existing acne pimples overnight
-no white residue
-easy to apply
Cons:
-bleaches sheets and clothing
Thank God for this. I absolutely love this 10% benzoyl peroxide gel.
Now, I purchased the CVS brand version of this product (it is exactly the same. Same ingredients and everything, just a little less expensive) but I imagine this Clear&Clear one to be the same. I never had anything work so well on my pimples. I use this every night GENEROUSLY, even on areas where I don't have any breakouts because the gel will prevent them from forming. Excellent as an all over face acne treament and as a spot treament. <3 you, BP 10% gel.
Pros:
money back gaurantee