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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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September 4, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Cons:
none!!
definitly get panoxyl...it gets the job done!
September 3, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
worked to get rid of heaps
Cons:
now its not getting rid of the rest they havent changed in 3yrs
need to be VERY patient
August 31, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Absolutely amazing. I've been using it for like 6 months now and I've only gotten like 2 pimples since then. I luuurve it. I used to have like a bunch of acne and now NOTHING!!!
Cons:
none
Also lasts A LOT! I just squeeze out like 1/2 inch which I wash my face with in shower every day. Here is the key I think. Don't like scrub or rub at your face bcs that GIVES YOU acne. Just gently spread it on your face like lotion. Scrub a teeny tiny bit with fingertips. Then wash it off. Works like a charm. But don't scrub your face with anything else ever. Not with one of those little face scrubs or ANYTHING!! When you dry your face PAT it dry. (I only scrub my nose bcs looks bad under makeup if I don't. But that's just bcs I don't get acne on my nose.) So yeah if you're one of those people that thinks scrubbing at your face will make your acne go away, you're wrong. NEVER EVER SCRUB. Enjoy amazing product!
August 29, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Works, and fast
Helps conceal pimples during the day because it's white (it doesn't really totally vanish)
Not sticky, not oily
Cons:
A bit drying but not intolerable, can be fixed by oil-free moisturizer
Quite difficult to spread since it dries so quickly
I like it, it works for me. I broke out horribly a couple of weeks ago. Multiple cystic nodules all over my face, probably because of all the BB creams I've been trying. Last week I started using this twice or even thrice a day, and my skin has been steadily clearing up since. I hope in another week's time my pimples will be completely gone.
August 28, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
It's natural and simple to use
Cons:
Inconsistent advice from the company. Didn't work for me.
I've been using this product for 7 weeks and my face just keeps getting worse. I contacted the company and they gave me different options to try but mainly they told me to be patient. First they told me I wasn't using enough of the treatment. Then they told me I was using too much. No matter what suggestions I followed my acne which I would describe before using this treatment was moderate and now I would describe it as moderately severe. I had high hopes since there were so many great reviews. But didn't work for me. :(
August 28, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Easy to use. Packaging is very clear.
Cons:
Dries my skin badly. Have to keep away from clothing, it bleached my T-Shirts. Smell is pretty bad as well.
Works OK if you use consistently and twice a day. Otherwise it doesn't always work. Can't speak for everyone but the product just didn't work for me.
August 26, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works to some degree. Doesn't overly dry the skin and the moisturizers and day/night creams all left the skin feeling soft.
Cons:
It's not very consistent and didn't seem to prevent outbreaks as well as advertised. Also, the toner and especially the mask are way too harsh. After using the mask my eyes would tear up for hours after washing it off.
My skin was better while using it than before but in my case it's not worth the money and not nearly effective enough.
August 25, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works for 3 days!!
Cons:
Made Acne MUCH WORSE and now I can't get it under control again. THANKS PIECE OF GARBAGE
DO NOT BUY
August 24, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Works incredibly fast! LOVE IT! A small amount goes a long way!
Cons:
It's expensive but TOTALLY WORTH IT.
BUY IT, TRY IT AND YOU'LL BE ADDICTED.
August 22, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Refining mask makes skin softer sometimes, and the actual treatment gets rid of most acne on some days and therell be some long periods of time when the acne comes back even while using the product as directed.
Cons:
not consistent at all, does not get rid of all acne nor does it prevent all of it even though it helped reduce the acne, but for the price i'm paying for something thats supposed to get rid of my acne its not worth it
reduces acne but the price is not worth it, for the same price or less theres probably a better product out there that doesnt dry the skin like this one, its only gonna take some time to find the right product (just google best acne products and youll get stuff that are most likely better than proactiv considering proactiv isnt anywhere on the lists)
Pros:
all panoxyl products work miracles!! i had the worst acne EVER but this cleared everything up, i am 25 and thought i would have to live with acne forever, but thanks to panoxyl it is gone