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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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October 22, 2010
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Cons:
Yes it does sting I fan my face for a little while after but I would rather it sting and work than carry on having zero confidence due too spots
At the age of 28 I have always suffered spots but as I am getting older they appear too be getting worse as opposed too calming down, I am only on my second day of using this cream but from my personal oppinion I really like it, I apply it 3 times a day and when I woke this morning after using it for bed I instantly saw a difference, my spots that are big and ugly all around my chin, cheeks and even above my top lip and forehead seemed too have reduced alot in both size and redness, I do have some whiteheads today but I think that's the cream bringing out the nastiness too be honest and I am not picking at them like I was before.I am getting married in 2012 and I am really hoping this carries on working well for me as I would love too walk down the aisle full of confidence unlike these days where I walk around with my face at the ground :( I am going too change my diet aswell along side this cream as I think that will help too so fruit, veg, water and quinoderm here I come, and spots can move aside!!! U really should try this product! It may work for some and not others but it's worth a go!
P.s this is ny first time using this cream and u am using the 10% one. Good luck x
October 20, 2010
Pros:
Low concentration of benzoyl peroxide
Nice fragrance
Cons:
A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for
I bought the entire ProActive set once, but now my daughter and I only use the Repairing Lotion. I like the low concentration (2.5%) because I can use it all over my face as a lotion instead of a spot treatment. I usually follow it with a very light day lotion.
October 18, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
So I read all these raving reviews and yeah I went out and bought some on ebay, I followed directions perfectly but this product was NOT for me. I've never had cysts before, NEVER EVER like this but after using this product instead of the surface acne I was getting deep horrible zits on my chin and cheeks and foreheads and several have scarred. I saw a lot of negative reviews exactly like what I had experienced mixed in before the positive ones. This did NOT work for me.
I thought maybe I'd try it on my back too since I have some body acne that isn't too bad, but NO i got freaking painful CYSTS on my BACK, ARGHHHH after I stopped using this they went away after a while. DO NOT USE THIS SCAM PRODUCT, soaps are bad bad bad bad. Completely disgusted.
October 17, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Everything
My skin type; Fair, Oily expecially around t-zone. This system worked the first week because I major acne on my fourhead before school started. Within 3 days it was gone. After the first week of using the product it stopped working. It dried my face out horribly. It looked as if I had a sunburn look and feel to it due to irritation. The funny thing is my skin isn't so sensitive until I began using this.Now it has been sensitive since! WASTE OF MONEY. I'm not saying I'm not going to recommend it because everyone's is different but it did not work for me.
October 12, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works after 1-2 days
Cons:
Only works for about a week, then skin gets worse!
Too drying and irritating, may swell your face, feels/looks like you have a sunburn!
TERRIBLE PRODUCT, DO NOT USE!
I'm not allergic to the main ingredient in A.Free, and I've use this product years ago. It was fine back then, but recent changes to the product have seriously effected the quality. I recently began using it again to clear up my skin.It was ok for the first few days but stopped working and made my skin break out more. Tonight, after washing my face, it began to burn really bad as if I had a sunburn. When I looked in the mirror, I was HORRIFIED! My face was so red and irritated. I had to put a soothing gel on to get the burning to calm down. I'm very upset at this company and it's B.S. product.
October 1, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared Acne
Soft Skin
Cons:
Initial Side Effects
Somewhat pricy
I had used Proactiv all throughout high school to keep my skin clear, and it worked really well. I eventually switched to cheaper drugstore cleansers in college because my skin was staying clear. When I recently switched birth control brands, my face broke out worse than it ever had before, and no drugstore acne products were helping. I decided to try Proactiv again. I did go through the initial side effects, but as I had been through them before, I wasn't worried. For the first 2 weeks, my face was dry, red and itchy around my t-zone, and my skin had a slightly bleached appearance. The breakouts also got worse during these two weeks, (as the product warns may happen). I was patient though, and after a month, my face had significantly cleared. 3 months later, my face is completely clear 98% of the time. I do use a moisturizer at least once a day, especially around my eyes, which is an area of my face that tends to dry out first with Proactiv. You have to be patient. Also, the bottles do appear small, but because I use the amount directed, I can make one bottle last 2-3 months. Due to the fact that there are several different skin types, nothing is going to work for absolutely everyone. However, I would say it's worth a try if you haven't found the right product yet!
September 26, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- Works quickly
- Doesn't smell
- Difference is noticable
Cons:
- There are no cons!
Proactive is an effective acne solution. I put it on at 6 p.m. and by the time I woke up
(8 a.m.), almost all of my acne on my forehead had vanished! This product really works and I recommend it to others! And unlike other acne medicine it has a nice smell to it! Thanks, Proactiv.
September 12, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Can help clear skin for some, but not for me.
Cons:
-I didn't see much improvement in my acne
-Burned my skin when I applied 2/3 of my finger
I have more sensitive skin but I thought it would still be okay since some people with sensitive skin were able to use 10% b.p. with some success. I wanted to be on the safe side and only bought the 2 oz just to try it out. The first few days were fine, no burning as I gradually increased the dosage of the b.p. for my face. However when I got up to 2/3 of my finger, my face started to burn so bad. I washed it off immediately, but it still didn't feel much better. It was only after I rubbed some aloe on that I felt better. This product wasn't for me. I would recommend for someone who isn't sensitive to benzoyl peroxide
August 28, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Affordable, Super Effective, Minimal Ingredients
Cons:
None
I have very sensitive, allergy prone skin. Most products I try don't work for me. This product is the best, and is on my list of products I can't do without. My older sister even noticed how great my skin was looking and asked what I was doing. Love it. Never want to be without it.
August 23, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked at first,
Cons:
Too expensive,
Doesn't work after using it for a while
If you happen to have light acne then this is probably the right item but if you have severe or moderate acne you probably want to get something more strong becuase this isn't that strong.
And not the mention this only works the first few month and it just stops working after that. Good luck :)
Pros:
Brings all the nastiness out of your skin and almost gets rid of it overnight. Fantastic price. You can really feel and see it working.