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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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June 30, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Tried this twice
I tried this twice and never got good results. After stopping and calling to cancel the order I was told oh mam proactive is meant for people with no acne. If you have acne you need the higher strength so like a sucker I ordered the advanced strength. Still no results waste of money
June 7, 2013
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Not good as a long-term product
Pros:
Eliminated major zits
Controlled oil
prevents future breakouts
Cons:
Drying
Dulled skin
Acne type: Moderate to moderate sever
The Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment was somewhat effective for the first several weeks that I used it. The Regimen required a smaller amount of BP to be used at first and then slowly amping up the dosage. My skin cooperated well with the small dosage of BP during the first three weeks. However, the BP started giving my skin problems the fourth week and all the time afterwards.
First of all, the BP totally dulled my skin. The BP gave my skin kind of a gray cast on my face, rather than a natural healthier glow on my skin. I wish that the BP had some sort of extra ingredient where it would "renew" the skin where the acne was to reduce scarring. This probably was due to the fact that the BP was drying even with the moisturizer I applied afterwards. My skin was not necessarily flaky...my face just looked like dead skin was laying on top of it. BP may be effective for the actual acne, but it is indeed harsh for the skin around it unfortunately. So for me personally, BP is not worth the damage.
In addition, all of my acne scars have not disappeared. I used this product for 4 months consistently. This product may prevent future breakout, but it does not clear up the skin completely.
May 30, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
allergic!!!
Pros:
works (for the most part)
Cons:
i am allergic to it
expensive
cant stop using it
ok well alot of my friends were using proactiv and all with generally the same skin type as me and so i decided to give it a try the very first time i used it my face looked like a tomato the next day it was bright red and it hurt to touch and i thought ok maybe i just used to much and i asked my friends they all said that it happened to them the first time they used it to and so i decided to keep trying it and so i was using it for a while and then stopped and tried a different on and went back to proactiv no problems it was working and my skin was clearing up (my skin wasn't that bad before) and so then i started breaking out in to hives on my neck and i thought it was my foundation so i started using a different one and i was still getting hives and my neck was itchy etc. the thing is i have never had sensitive skin and my acne has never been that bad like it was bad but not severe but obviously when i figured out i was allergic to proactiv i stopped using it, the only thing about when you stop using proactiv ur skin goes insane, because ur skin gets "addicted" to proactiv when you stop it freaks out and breaks out even worse then it was before (which is what is happening to me now) and everyone i know who is off proactiv slowly went off it like they would go from everyday to every other day to every two days etc etc which i cant do cuz i am allergic to it. the other thing is well on proactiv it actually is painful to put anything that isnt from the proactive line on your face.
May 24, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
will clear skin
Cons:
expensive
cannot stop using or WILL break out
harsh chemicals
I used proactive on and off when I was in high school and college, and no doubt it will clear your skin. But my god if you ever stop using it.............One week I decided to give my skin a break from all the harsh chemicals and also the three step system can get a little tiring. 2 to 3 weeks later I had one of the worst break outs ever.
May 16, 2013
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Clears face
Improved texture
Clean feeling
Been using for about 11 days now and must say it makes a big difference. It gets your acne under control and improves skin texture greatly
April 3, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears up face
Works Fast
Cons:
HARSH
Only works for a bit
Expensive
Burns
I started using Proactive a couple months ago, and it was terrible. At first, it was okay, but I kept using it and it chemically burned my face. One day, it got so bad I had to be taken home from school. Your skin also becomes addicted to it, and after quitting using it, my skin broke out alot. I am now using the Aveeno clear complexion line, and it is way more gentle. Do not waste your money or time on Proactiv
March 22, 2013
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Cons:
Dries out skin
Very harsh on skin
This worked pretty well for my boyfriend, but was hell on my skin. After using it for a couple weeks, my skin was so dry, it was painful to rub the product on my face and my skin burned for about 15 minutes afterwards. I didnt see any remarkable difference in the amount of acne either. Awful experience for me.
March 15, 2013
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
It really works amazing. You can really tell that its working after a few days you can see the acne fading away. Ive tried so many different products and non of them ever seemed to work until I tried this. I Love It!!
Cons:
It Does dry out your face for the first months but using a good moisturizer helps alot.
Its an awesome product. Give it a try.
March 11, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
along with all the "free" things i was getting every other month being a proactive member my skin would look decent. the masks and exfoliating cream worked good but those weren't really for treating my acne.
Cons:
made breakouts worse, dried out my skin and even made it more oily some days. my breakouts and acne deferentially got worse after using proactive. the only reason i continued to use it was because it was conveniently shipped to me every month and when i would stop using it for ONE day i would get five extra big pimples.
FALSE ADVERTISEMENT! DO NOT USE PROACTIVE IF YOU GET MORE THAN ONE ZIT LIKE THE STARS IN THE INFOMERCIALS
March 6, 2013
Product used: DeeVoo Skin Care (Acne Trio)
Pros:
Effective! Takes a month or two to completely kick in, but I was receiving compliments within 2 weeks of beginning this treatment from people who had known me all my life and seen just how bad my acne was and could be. This product helps with the acne, helps with black heads, pore size, shininess, and texture. For me, it's a miracle.
Cons:
Might be a tiny bit drying, but if you contact the seller, she has some suggestions that might help. I started adding a little olive oil to my night regiment and haven't had a single issue since. Otherwise, no complaints whatsoever.
This is the stuff that truly works! I have suffered from a sever form of acne called nodulocystic acne (think huge boils and cysts) caused by my medical condition (PCOS) for the last 13 years of my life, and after trying countless treatments suggested by doctors, friends, dermatologists, and everyone else under the sun, this is the only thing that has EVER worked. I love it and swear by it and have started suggesting it to others.
Cons:
Doesnt clear acne