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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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August 21, 2009
Product used: Solugel (Benzoyl Peroxide (8%) Gel)
Cons:
Need to be used consistently for maximum effect
Sometimes dries the skin (if applied too much at once)
Redness on occasion
It's not bad, it'll eventually work (it's not a scam or anything like that)
it's good for treating acne especially
user will occasionally experience redness as well as dryness/flaking
doesnt smell bad to me
August 18, 2009
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Males)
Pros:
it helps with my acne but doesn't completely cure it.
Cons:
it dries my skin out
i use it and i definitely works.
August 17, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
gentle, easy to use, affordable
Cons:
does not work rapidly
Generally, it does work- maybe not rapidly, but when I put this on a zit before I went to bed, the size of that zit was reduced
August 17, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel)
Pros:
Works really well, made my skin alot less red, reduced big inflammed zits, far less breakouts, made my skin alot less oily thoughout the entire day not just a hour or two after my regimen was done.
Cons:
Kinda expensive, comes in a small tube and runs out quickly. Does cause my skin to become red if i use to much and sometimes peeling. and had to keep buying new tubes once a week.
Really effective against acne, but not big enough tube for the price paid.
August 15, 2009
Product used: Stridex (Power Pads)
Pros:
Exfoliates, doesnt sting, dries fast, and you get quick results!
Cons:
Nothing really comes to mind
Well this is my 2nd month on Accutane and I think it makes my skin sensitive, and my skins been getting super red and dry/peeling bad from other products, It's really affordable and definetly worth a try.
August 14, 2009
Pros:
After using this product for a few days, my skin had more of a healthy glow.
Cons:
The night creme was way too intense and overdried my skin and overall, my acne did not decrease and the dryness, redness, and peeling did.
By the time i finished the entire package, my skin was just as bad if not worse than before.
August 14, 2009
Pros:
My skin cleared up my skin fast! The benzoyl peroxide works fantastic! The mousturizer leaves skin smooth and radiant!
Cons:
Cleanser is not so powerful but it's decent.
My skin cleared up about 50 percent or maybe more after one day!!! It was amazing! It was mainly the 2.5% benzoyl peroxide that I left on for the over night treatment that worked. The cleanser didn't cleanse so well so I used something with 2% salicylic acid instead of 1.5% Since today is the second day I've used it I absolutely can't wait 'till tomorrow morning to see how much more my face has cleared up Oh not to forget but I really prayed to God to help me get my face cleared. So I'm also thanking God for answering my prayers ((:
August 13, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
*Smells great
*Has not burned my skin
*Has cleared pretty well all my pimple after one day of use
Cons:
*I do think it is a little pricey and plan on getting it at one of the department store stalls instead of shipping.
*It does discolor you towels etc so FOLLOW the INSTRUCTIONS and pat your face dry with paper towel before using your good towels.
I had tiny pimples all over my face which I had been treating with another benzoyl peroxide based product of 5% (rather than the 2.5% that proactive uses). That never did anything to my skin and I used it religiously. I did the 3 day patch test as stated needs to be done and then I used the product for the first time yesterday. I applied once in the morning and once at night and this morning my skin is clear. I will review again in about a month to see what the difference is. So far so good.
August 11, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
simple to use, and I like the feeling of the grainy scrub.
Cons:
Way too expensive, and it seems like a lot of the ingredients are not specific to fighting acne. The toner and the lotion thing also make my face feel greasy.
This didn't really make a change in my acne after I switched from another system. I had heard really good things about the "refining mask," which did not work the same way for me. It also smells horrible. In the end, the whole system is basically just more crap to put on your face, and definitely not worth the price.
August 11, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
It glides over my skin evenly.
Works FAST! FAST! FAST!
Durable.
Cons:
None so far, except
Tip: put on around skin, QUICKLY take Q-tip and GET. IT. OFF. surrounding areas or it will dry them out. Only leave on pimple (:
works perfectly if you follow that.
I love this! I just recently started using it (an hour ago)
and it's already working really well, one of my bothersome pimples is already gone!!!
I LOVE this product! :D
Pros:
Will eventually work (the speed in which you'll see the results will vary depnding on the person)
Doesn't create any new major/noticeable skin troubles (acne, rashes etc.)