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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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July 8, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Bad moisture
May dry out your Skin if you don't take a Rich moisture
Looked like it worked at First, its Not As Bad As man discribe, but at least it dient work for me. After a Fee weeks i got "resistent".
Gonna dry non bpo Things now.
July 4, 2010
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
IT WORKS
Fast
Effective
Cheap
Gel form
Cons:
Can leave skin dry and stings for the first couple of weeks of application until skin adjusts
Fantastic product. I wonder why I have not heard of Panoxyl before, because this is the ONLY thing that has worked for me. I guess they're a pretty silent brand. Take note: you may not have to use as much of this as you would if you were using Dan's BP gel. For me, a stripe the length of my index finger every 12 hours is enough for three weeks of every month. When my period arrives, I require a bit more because that's when I break out most. Like all BP products, it can leave skin a bit dry and flaky, especially at first. It's a good idea to ramp the dosage up slowly and then when you're completely clear, try reducing the dosage until you find the right amount for your skin. Everyone is different. I can't compare Panoxyl to any other BP product, since it's the only BP I've ever used. But I have no reason to switch, since it's working! It's pretty much saved my life. **I have put the price in monthly costs in POUNDS, not dollars. It's £3 a tube, and I need two tubes a month, just about.**
June 29, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Great customer service
Daytime moisturizer is the best
Generous with free samples and natural soap
Mostly natural
Cons:
Process is way too time-consuming and wastes water
Scrubbing everyday is too harsh on sensitive skin
Scrub didn't work
I tried Carley's because there are so many great reviews for it here and I was confident that it may be what I have been looking for. It didn't work for me. I have very sensitive skin and it just made my skin irritated and broke me out in tiny bumps all over the place. I spoke to customer service about every problem I encountered (very nice and helpful) but Steve said my skin was sensitive because of all of the other products I have used on it, so I stuck with the program exactly. I did this for three months and then finally threw in the towel (or washcloth). I also tried extra strength which really did a number on my skin. I will say that they did everything possible to make this work for me and if you are one of those that this product works for, you are fortunate because customer service is top notch. I will however continue to use their daytime moisturizer and possibly the natural soap (sans washcloth, which has been slowly putting my skin back to normal).
June 24, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
it broke my face out and then cleared up the bumps it broke out!!!
dont use this mess!!
June 24, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
cleared my skin at first, costumer service was AMAZING they were so nice!!
Cons:
After a while it just stopped working.It always dried out my skin.Got new breakouts and the refining mask did not dry out any zits my skin looked ashy when i appplyed more to see if it would dry out my zits but not really..
Don't get it its very drying and makes your skin look ashy, even if you use a bit.
June 23, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It does cler up skin effectively after a while, but does take some time. And it was kind of fun to use. [ I loved the refining mask! ]
Cons:
Takes forever to see improvement.
Dries skin out terribly, sometimes to the point where it gets unbearable.
Redness.
I used Proactiv for a year or so. It worked well for the most part, but dried my skin out so much that it became stiff and crusty. It also became very red from the benzoyl peroxide, but overall it's an okay product.
June 16, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
-no smell
-fast & easy
-cleared up acne right away
Cons:
-a little pricey for the FULL SIZED SET, but it takes a while to go through the bottles anyway
I LOVE this set! I have tried many other sets and decided to switch to Clinique and I have loved it ever since! I have been using this for seven months and I am still loving it. I use it twice a day and it's just the miracle worker! I would definitely recommend to try it out!
June 15, 2010
Pros:
I love it. I try pro active and it din't work the only thing that pro active try out was my poket. I try zapzyt and is the best of all acne products.
Cons:
none
I recommended zapzyt to my freinds and the only thing hey said about it is good things.
June 4, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Cleared most of pimples, acne
Cons:
May sting
Does not get rid of blackhead
Does not get rid of scars
I must say, this thing really works! During the 1st week, I put too much (too excited I guess) and it made my face really red and raw-ish. But after applying the moisturizer for a few days, it eventually faded away. It cleared most of the acne on my cheeks and forehead, around 75%. But I still have blackheads on my nose and chin, and occasional one or two pimples here and there.
Highly recommended :)
May 30, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-helps
- step-one cleared up my chest and bacne
Cons:
-takes a long time to apply.
-is quite annoying.
I think this product only works if you have cystic acne.
It didn't do anything for my whiteheads and other bumps, but it took away my cysts.
This product ONLY works if you follow the step-by-step perfectly. And step two takes awhile to dry so..thats pretty hard to do.
It worked pretty well for two months and then it stopped working.
Oh, and step-one cleared up my chest and bacne and kept working! Proactiv does make some great products though! My advice would be not to follow the 3-steps, but to make your own regimen using some of their products because I think they're really high quality. I liked the green-tea moisturizer, the sulfur mask, sunscreen, some of their makeup, and such.
Pros:
Affordable
Works at first