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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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August 28, 2011
Cons:
I sometimes run out of the moisturizer or the acne spot treatment before the cleanser. In this case I just use a similar moisturizer or treatment until the rest runs out. Also the BP acne treatment works on most pimples, but not the very deep under the skin ones.
This system cleared my face better than any other system that I have used. My face isn't 100% clear but it's a substantial improvement from before so I am happy with the results I see. I still get a few pimples a few times a month as before they would pop up almost every day. Sometimes I get a stubborn pimple that is so far under the skin that the system doesn't help it at all. If that's the case I use a stronger BP cream (10% compared to Neutrogena's 2.5%) and that usually helps the issue.
August 21, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-Works amazingly well- completely cleared my skin, which NOTHING else ever has.
-If you do have a breakout, using their other products can help clear it up super quick. I had never had much luck with other stuff.
-You can choose to have it split into 3 payments, which makes it easier to afford since the big bottles cost about $20 each.
-No more acne! No painful, ugly, gross breakouts.
Cons:
-You absolutely have to wear SPF over the treated areas, every single time you go outside during the day. I had to get into the habit, and now if I forget to wear it I find I will breakout the next day.
-Pretty pricey, although for me it is worth it to have my self-confidence.
-The regimen takes a little bit of time, and you have to do it twice a day to see the best results.
-You will become dependent on always having it with you when you travel or even go overnight somewhe
You HAVE to follow the "Doctor's advice" - use it as labeled, and absolutely follow with a sunscreen-containing moisturizer. If I don't use sunscreen it is bad news the next few days. When you're using this product, as the included pamphlets will tell you if you bother to flip through them, your skin will be more susceptible to sun's radiation. You will get bumps, redness, etc if you don't use sunscreen. After reading a lot of these reviews I think that is where a lot of people go wrong. I also only use it on the parts of my face where I breakout, for me it's my chin and around my mouth and nose. If I get it on my cheeks it burns, so I just don't put it on there. (Even though they say use it on your whole face.) I absolutely swear by Proactiv, and they don't pay me to say so. :) I pay them in fact, happily. I have more confidence and feel good about the way I look as a direct result of this product. Definitely worth the money to at least try it, just make sure to read the included literature and really devote yourself. The payoff is so worth it!
August 14, 2011
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Cleared up acne to begin with
Cheap
Cons:
Bleached my clothes
Dries up quickly
Stings if you start to sweat
Stopped working after a few months
Very good to begin with but stopped working after a few months. It might work for some people so give it a try. It does bleach clothes so wash your hands after using it! Not a bad product really but it's not a long term solution.
August 8, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Works and works well
Makes skin feel softer and smoother
(a rarity in an acne treatment)
Does not bleach hair or clothing since the benzoyl peroxide gets rinsed off
Feels like a luxury spa treatment
Cons:
Waiting for it to arrive
I have been ordering this for I believe close to a year now.
I have only one mantra about Carly's and it's this,never,ever run out.
I did run out once and my acne was back within days.
I'm almost 40 and have had bad acne all my life and nothing worked,not prescription antibiotics,not Retin A,nothing.
I can't believe how much money I have spent in the past on stuff that didn't work or did a crappy job.
I finally just resigned myself to having bad skin.
Somehow I searched acne on E-Bay and on the fifth or sixth page there was Carly's.
I read the feedback and can honestly say I was floored.
Could it be that someone had found something to help people like me?
I bought one bottle and it was like a miracle for me.
I still break out and still have acne,but it is much less severe,my skin isn't as irritated and it feels better.
If I do break out my acne heals much more quickly and it feels softer,smoother and more like I always imagined normal skin would.
I don't ever write reviews,but this product has saved my skin and sanity.
I hope it never stops being sold.
Carley's Clear and Smooth Kick A** Industrial Strength for Teens has truly been a miracle in a bottle for me.
August 3, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- Cleared up my acne.
Cons:
- Results are seen after the 2nd week of use.
- Tedious to do the 3 steps 2 times a day.
My acne is not bad. I would just get a few pimples during my menstrual period, and randomly some very little pimples scattered in my face, but the mark will stay after the pimple's gone. I've been to almost every dermatologist around my country, been into very expensive laser treatments, and no results. However, when I tried Proactive, it did clear up my skin. I've only used it for a couple of weeks, but I haven't had any new pimples since then. I see the marks being cleared, too. I feel that, if I continue using it, in a couple of weeks I might be able to walk around comfortably without any makeup and no ugly marks of the gone pimples.
July 30, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Works fairly well if used correctly
Does not dry out skin
Cons:
Does not work unless you use it once a day, every day. If you use it 3 or 4 times a week it will not work very well. If you use it more than once a day it will dry out skin.
Use it once a day every day and this is definitely a good addition to your skin care routine
July 29, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
-Smells great!
-Clears acne fast and effectively
-Great for oily skin
Cons:
-It doesn't exfoliate, so you might have to exfoliate along with using the product
I'm 13 and I have moderately oily skin and this cleanser really clears up the oil. It also banishes pimples AND blackheads in a matter of a week or so and helps your skin in the long-run by stopping breakouts from happening in the first place. It has a great menthol smell and makes you skin feel clean after use.
July 21, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
good price
smells great
love the foam
cleans skin by getting rid of dirt & oil
YOU ONLY NEED THE SIZE OF A DIME
Cons:
Its not a miracle product but it does work
I have been using this for about a month or so. i use it once a day at night because in the morning i use cetaphil oily skin cleanser. Anyway i used it by myself for awhile and then i bought clean&clear toner (orange) and it stings , buut im not sure if it gets the job done because i use exact mousterizer and the mousterizer clogs pores i just got 5 whiteheads overnight. But i would say the clean&clear continous control cleaser is great! its been helping me.
July 19, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears up existing blemishes
Seems to be keeping my skin clear
Kiosk Machine in mall keeps me away from bad customer service & automatic billing
Cons:
Blemishes will come back & acne worsen when discontinue
Products become less effective after a month because bottle top poorly made & will not close properly. So 90 day supply really only good for 1 1/2 months.
I recommend it for people with mild acne which is what I have. Seems to be too irritating & not worth the time and money for people with severe acne/really sensitive skin.
June 29, 2011
Pros:
None
Cons:
It made things worse
I tried the three proactiv products on two occasions. It didn't help at all. Strangely, Dan's BP has worked. Just stating facts.
Pros:
Cleanser: Soft and gentle, not too harsh
Moisturizer: Leaves my skin smooth and not flaky or dry
Spot Treatment: Seems to do its job for the most part