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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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March 8, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
makes skin worse
makes skin red after applying
This product is a total scam. They are a bunch of con artist that can pay off celebritys to endorse their product. bottom line have used this for 2 months and now cancling my account and moving on to a different product
March 3, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
The product works! Natural high quality ingredients. Excellent value. Wonderful customer service.
Cons:
None
I have had adult hormonal cystic acne since having my second child 4 years ago. I have tried every product over the counter, I have been to several dermatologists, tried prescription creams, washes and pills.. nothing would give me results long term until I found Carley's. I had given up hope and felt my face was ruined forever. After using Carley's my face has completely cleared up and it has given me confidence. I highly recommend it.
February 26, 2010
Product used: Continuously Clear (Clearz-It Acne Treatment)
Pros:
5% bp. Anything less just isn't strong enough for my stubborn acne and anything more is too drying. Clears blemishes and helps prevent new ones. The company also has an entire regimen if you're looking for a 3-step system.
Cons:
May be irritating and drying first few days so wise to start out once a day and use a moisturizer along with it. It's a bit expensive to me but well worth it.
I've used 2.5 and 3% bp acne medications in the past but they either have no effect or my acne eventually builds a tolerance to the medication. And 10% is way too harsh and drying. 5% is a happy medium. I've been using it for over 2 years and along with a consistent regimen it works and my acne hasn't developed a tolerance to the medication.
February 22, 2010
Pros:
Oh my God! After 2 days using it it has calmed my skin down. No new bumps (and there's always new bumps), no oil, I can hardly see any black heads on my nose and the redness is virtually gone....I feel like they made this just for me because it's perfect.
Cons:
So far none...it dries out a little but no big deal.
I am using the medicated lotion only at night and the SPF one during the day since my acne is not severe.
I can't even begin to describe how much I'm loving this product. It's only been 2 days and I'm already seeing a difference. My skin is not breaking out anymore and the redness is fading away. It has also dried out the ones that were coming out and were very easy to extract (now they are GONE!) I will write another review in a week, but I have to admit I'm very impressed. I've been on pills and everything and nothing has worked like this so far. I really think this is it...:)
February 10, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
This is amazing stuff that I have been using for three years. Bottom line: it works on my adult acne. It works best with the soap that is sent with it. The soap is all-natural ingredients including shea butter. It's also great as a shampoo, but I digress.
Yes, the wash/scrub contains benzoyl peroxide, and no, it did NOT dry my skin.
Reasonable price.
No prescription.
My face has never looked better.
Cons:
One place to buy it: [link removed]. You won't mind so much when you see the results.
If you stop using it for several days, your acne will come back. This has happened to me when I do not re-order in time or I get lazy. But that's my problem; this product is easy to add to your regimen.
Works when other products have all failed. Buy it!
February 6, 2010
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I've been using this product for a little over a week and it has given me amazing results already!
Cons:
I wish the bottles are bigger so it would last longer, but since it only costs 20.00, it's not that big of a deal.
I'm 12 years old and have suffered with acne for about three years now. It's gotten really bad in the past year. I got pimples with puss all over my forehead, pimple on the side of my face, on my cheeks, and a few on my chin. I even got blackheads on my nose. I tried a few products--not many-- and they worked ok. My mom and I have been searching for some acne treatment systems that would work for me. I've been really self-conscious over my acne and just wanted to get rid of it.
So, about a week ago while my mom was at Walgreens she bought this product for me. Within two days, I started to see results! I was amazed and happy. One of the tings I find really great about this product is it takes only five minutes or less and I can use it while getting ready for school and then when getting ready for bed. Both my mom and I have seen a significant difference in how my skin looks. I still have scars left from my pimples, but when my face is completely cleared of acne, I'm planning on getting a product that treats scars. In conclusion, I would recommend this product to anyone and everyone and I'm glad my mom found it for me.
February 6, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
promising reviews
Cons:
made skin very red and irritated, made me break out more, harsh scrubbing pieces broke capillaries on nose
My skin is extremely sensitive and this was much too harsh. I'm just hoping for my skin to go back to before I used it
December 26, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
I have moderate acne and it reduced my breakouts in only a few days. It also reduced the redness from the breakouts.
Cons:
I had to stop using it after 3 days because my face became extremely dry, red, and irritated. It was actually painful.
I will only use this system sparingly for when my breakouts are the worst. It really does work to clear the acne, but my face is way too sensitive to continue use for more than a few days. I'm also going to try just using the spot treatment alone along with some of Neutrogena's more gentle acne cleansers.
December 24, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
everything
Cons:
the bottles are very small and i run out more frequently than i would like
I've been using AcneFree for about a year now and it works very well. I should note that my skin is very oily,not sensitive and no product I have used has ever dried my skin out. I don't have completely clear skin but the acne I do have is hormonal.
December 21, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked well for about 4 months, made my face feel clean and beautiful, kept me consitantly clear for a while,
Cons:
STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE 4TH MONTH! NOW I HAVE TO QUIT MY ONLINE ACCOUNT CAUSE IT WILL KEEP SENDING ME THEIR PRODUCTS!!!
Miracle product? I thought so at first... I thought this would be the product that FINALLY would clear my acne up for good! But alas, after a few months of having the false hope of being clear forever... It all went down hill and the products didnt do a thing for my face. Every day another pimple would pop out from underneath my face. Until it was a pimply MESS! To backtrack i read all the reviews from people saying it was great and then the reviews from the people that said it STOPPED working... I thought I wasnt going to be one of those people that it stopped working for but its just true thats what happened to me... There is a very good chance it will happen to you...
Pros:
none