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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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December 19, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
It dried my face out and quit working after a while. It makes my skin
It works well for a while, but it makes your skin super dry and then it quits doing what its supposed to do.
December 17, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It clears it
Cons:
kinda left my forehead oily
I used my Sr. year in Highschool and it kept it under control and it made most of my acne go away
It left my forhead oily
its a good product
I stopped using it for 2 months but 2 weeks ago my skin broke out really bad and I just recently started using it again
Its help control my acne and my face look better than what it looked like 2 weeks ago
It does dry out your skin some..
December 15, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Proactiv can help clear up your skin by getting rid of major acne and oil.
Cons:
Proactiv does NOT get rid of shine (not oily shine, just dry shine), dry skin, or blackheads.
I would rate it with a 5 if it would help with shine and blackheads. It won't get all of the under-the-skin acne. The lotions won't help moisturize your skin, and it won't start to work until it's been about a month or two. If you stop using it, your acne will return worse than ever. I wouldn't recommend it, but while I used it, it was okay.
December 15, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
works great, clears my skin like nothing elce could, excellent customer service.
Cons:
none
Acne has 4 levels of severity 1-4, I have cat. 4 and have had incurable acne for over 30 years. I have tried everything dermitologists suggested; pills, facial peels, multiple treatments of accutaine, nothing works very well. This is the only product that has ever worked for me, just wish I had this decades ago, it usually takes a few months to see good results. As anyone can tell you people with severe acne commonly have people staring at them and making fun of then and it has a strong negative effect on your self esteem, often I did not like to go out in public. Now I feel so much better about myself. Thank you clear and smooth.
December 9, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
WORKS, completely cleared my skin after nothing else did, cheap, great customer service, natural, non irritating
Cons:
Doesn't work on my body acne, still get a pimple here and there (cleared me up 98%)
The best product I've ever tried, period. And I've tried EVERYTHING, including the regimen and most prescription drugs for acne.
December 7, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The first 2 weeks of the product really worked and felt great
Cons:
After 2 weeks of use, my skin broke out even more and caused more acne on my face and forehead. The skin looks like its burned, my face required more Makeup to cover up the Acne and dry sking.
I had to stop using the product and im going to consult a Dermatologist next week to see why i had this reaction and what I could do to have clear skin again.
December 7, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
If your face is red and blotchy due to irritation, the white color when applied immemdiately covers the redness, making it seem like your acne is immediately reduced. It has cleared most of my acne the past few months.
Cons:
If you use too much of it out of impatience, it dries out your skin BADLY. I also have super dry skin and knowingly don't drink enough water, so that could be a reason it had that effect on me. If used with a moisturizer it balances out fine.
This is worth buying.
December 6, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
I have had acne on my bottom for years. I was shopping at the chemist one day and saw this product, i was a bit sceptical at first because the packaging was so plain!(iknow) but it is amazing. I use the wash and cream.
Cons:
You have to keep using it everyday,especially where my problem is! Also no problem with dry skin because it doesnt really matter!!!
My pimples to come back but that is if i stop using Benzac ac,so it might have to be an ongoing treatment, but i dont care.
December 3, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
I had like 3 bad pimples on my chin,cheek and nose and now they are dried up and bearly noticeable. I thought it would try this product since nothing else has really seemed to work for me
Cons:
It kinda dries your skin out after a while but i apply aloe to my face and it is usually better that morning. DON'T use a lot on one pimple it will make it really dry and red, at least thats what happen to me.
It is a good product and dries up your pimple overnight. I dont think that it really makes a huge difference to my pimples within 4 hours but it is a good product and i would recommend it to all.
December 1, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Clears up skin fast. Makes skin feel smoother almost immediately
Cons:
I would saying how my skin feels dry and will probably end up flakey. But that is expected with any acne face wash.
Overall I love my Clinique products. And i was actually surprised on how fast that this product worked. It is aroma free and light on the skin.
Pros:
It worked well for a while.