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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 21, 2009
Product used: Clearogen (3 Step Acne Treatment)
Cons:
100 dollars? really?
Buy it if you want clear skin. DONE DEAL
January 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
cleared my whiteheads and little bumps on my cheeks
Cons:
I still broke out, dries out my skin, doesn't do much for my nose.
I have light asian skin- olive toned- I have combination skin, sometimes very dry skin, and I would say that this product is okay. The toner worked for a while, then after a few weeks it lost its effect. The BP cream is good, but again it looses it's effect. The scrub is good, but again looses it's effect.
January 19, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
It smells good, like infused with aromatherapy goodness. You can leave it on for about 30 secs and is easier to use by the sink especially.
Cons:
But according to my friend who borrowed it for a night, it reminds her of the Hayden Pannettierre "DOES YOUR FACE WASH SMELL TOO SERIOUS?" commercial. Not worse but no improvement either. I use it morning/night but still some breakouts.
Move on, this relationship reeks of secretly cheating on you. You're better off on your own, single and mingling the acne aisle [again].
January 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears up acne. For real. In about 2 months. :D
Cons:
As mentioned many times before, if you try to wean yourself off, you'll get bit in the ass. You're pretty much going to have to use this for the rest of your LIFE. AGH. :/ Oh, and it bleaches towels/pillow cases/etc.
It's aight, but I suggest you search for something cheaper. Some kind of home remedy. Actually, what I myself do works for me, sooo, here's a suggestion: -Proactiv cleanser.
-Tape exfoliation.
-1 pt. Apple Cider Vinegar + 3 pts water for toner.
-Olay active hydration lotion. 1 Glass of goat milk every morning :D
January 15, 2009
Product used: Brevoxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (4% or 8%) Creamy Wash)
Pros:
Clears up my skin and keeps it consistently in good shape.I took antibiotics w/ this but the real magic came when I started using Creme de la Mer moisturizing lotion (NOT the creme, but the one in a pump). I've never had perfect skin until now.
Cons:
Drying, suggest a great moisturizer. Don't change everything at once or you won't be able to tell what is working or not working. Suggest getting used to Brevoxyl before changing your moisturizer out.
Buy Creme de la mer PUMP lotion with this. It's expensive but so worth the combined investment. And I never splurge on beauty gimics or "celebrity" products. But now, I never have to take antibiotics. Both Brevoxyl and Creme de la Mer have their own success stories. The two combined have saved my skin. I even failed with two courses of Acutane. So this was a huge success story for me!
January 14, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Bar)
Pros:
My skin is now totally clear!! :)
Cons:
Can leave a bit of dry skin, but not a big deal. BP is also not great to get hooked on, but I'm currently weaning myself off
This stuff works; it's the only thing I always go back to. After horrendous results with Benzaclin and Tazorac (my brother asked if I had "chicken pox" on my face, my acne was absolutely outrageous), I started a regime with the PanOxyl bar. I am now so clear that today I could have gone w/o makeup; only a bit of concealer on some past scars. Here's my regime:
1. Wash in the morning with Cetaphil cleanser for oily skin (it rinses clearer than the original kind).
2. Wash again in the afternoon w/ Cetaphil
3. Use St. Ives Microdermabrasion crystal scrub every other night for scars and dry spots.
4. Follow with PanOxyl bar (every night)
5. Apply Clean and Clear acne fighting moisturizer
(I also started birth control a few months ago; my acne is from hormonal imbalance) Keep in mind my skin is VERY oily, if yours isn't it could be easily irritated. I'm starting to cut back on the PanOxyl and use the Cetaphil instead at night. My skin FINALLY looks perfect again; it
January 9, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Cleared up my cyctic acne on my cleavage area., around my mouth, chin, temporal hair line, and on my neck ( where my limphnodes are). How they can appear there on my neck and in my clevage blows my mind!
Cons:
Sure it dries you out but as long as you use a moisturizer you can help it from over doing what it is meant to do. I have super sensative skin so if you do too then maybe using Jergens natural glow or any daily moisturizer by them will work great.
Key word is BALANCE. Help it help you.
January 8, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
-Affordable (esp for Americans sans coverage)
-Good consistency
-is great for small little pimples. Seems to work for many of you, too!
Cons:
Doesn't really work on me.
Application process is super tedious
irritates my skin
If this doesn't work, I think it is an indication that you need to treat from the inside out. I decided, after trying this, antibiotics, salicylic (which works better for me btw), benzaclin, and others to try oral contraceptives and spironolactone orally and retin-a topically. After 2.5 years I think I am making a lot of progress.
January 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it works fast. makes skin feel great..... at first.
Cons:
cant count how many- makes skin feel flaky and skin had red spots. had a breakout in the middle of the day. skin started burning.had doubled the acne along my face.
If you buy this product you have to use it for like ever because if you stop you'll be like me. As for me I kept using it and one day it stopped working I tried to wash it off but that din't work I went to my dermatoligist and he said to stop using proactiv for a while. So I did but it just got worse. Eventually I started using neutrogena skin care and that seemed to clear it up alot.
January 3, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It made some part of your face very smooth.
Cons:
Doesn't cure my acne. Dries out my skin. Make my face so red and painful.
I'm using the Japanese version which is modified for sensitive skin. But still it was too harsh for me. I called the customer service to report it, they told me to stop using it but they did not return my money. Don't use it if you have sensitive skin like me or if you're allergic to benzoyl peroxide.
Pros:
It works better and faster than anything. If you do it before you go to bed you really see the improvements in the morning.