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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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July 9, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Cons:
Can dry the skin and cause redness
Works great!!
June 30, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
this stuff is great, cleared out my pimples for just about 2 months
Cons:
dry skin
this is a great cleanser i use it twice a day because my skin's oily
June 28, 2009
Pros:
Night treatment
Low concentrations
Cons:
Fragrance
I notice a lot of people saying that their faces are sensitive and that their skin is dry due to the usage of the kit. I know why. DO NOT WASH WITH CLEANSER TWICE A DAY!!! salicylic acid is acidic. washing your face twice a day with this stuff is harmful. I remember using kits twice a day and i broke out with exzema over the acne. it looked terrible. do not use the benzoyl peroxide twice a day eIther. This is how I DO IT. I wash my face with the cleanser in the morning and then I put a little cera ve lotion on to handle the dryness effect. Then i put on the sunscreen. at night i wash with cera ve cleanser to hydrate my skin b4 putting on the lotion which drys the skin. and u may be using too much of everything. A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY!!!
June 22, 2009
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)
Pros:
This stuff is awesome! I've tried dermatologists, every OTC acne med you can find, Proactive, NOTHING WOKRED except this stuff. I LOVE IT!!!!!!
Cons:
It keeps selling-out at Wal-Mart and the past 4 weeks i've gone in I can't find it. I finally found the last two packages in town at a Walmart grocery market and bought them both!!!
It's amazing and I absolutely reccomend it for anyone with acne problems, I just hope they start producing more of it and NEVER change the formula.
June 22, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
cheap, lasts forever, works!
This stuff is amazing. Trust me, I've tried EVERYTHING!
June 22, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It lightened my acne scars on my forehead and on my cheeks. I didn't break out as much as I used to before. Some weeks I didn't have pimples at all.
Cons:
If I did have breakouts, it would all come out on one side of my face. Like one week it'll be 5 pimples on my right cheek, then it'll be 4 pimples on my forehead the next week.
Didn't really do much at all for my skin.
June 20, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
The cleanser was harsh on my skin (uncomfortable applying), the toner left my skin feeling very tight, which was uncomfortable, and the refining mask, which supposedly clears acne in a very short amount of time, did not clear my acne fast at all.
This product is way overrated. I've been using Proactiv for TWO YEARS, and it has not cleared my acne that much. My skin is better than what it was, but seeing as how I've used it every day, twice a day for two years, I would think my face would look better than it does. And I normally have three pimples on my face, and they are the HUGE ones. And my black heads are everywhere. I've heard of a new product called Exposed Acne System. It has very good reviews, and I think I am going to try it!
June 20, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
it works really well on clearing up acne overnight!!
Cons:
burns, itches, and dries up skin.
it is an amazing product and it works really well!!
June 17, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Large bottle is cost-effective, product feels soothing going on (not something I expected from a BP product) and goes on clear, works wonderfully.
Cons:
Takes a few minutes to absorb fully.
I really like this product, and I'll definitely continue using it. I even recommend it to my friends and family.
June 10, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Easy to use, no bad smell, feels good and is very effective
Cons:
VERY drying and harsh on skin if used twice a day, seems to make skin worse before it makes it better
So far i've used acnefree severe, the regular acnefree kit, and the sensitive kit. In that order. The severe kit totally destroyed my skin, it was terrible. It is extremely harsh. So, i used the regular acnefree. This worked much better for me, but i couldnt use it twice a day because it also dried my skin out. Right now I'm using the sensitive kit which seems to work just as well but is a lot easier on my skin. Ive used countless products, ive been to the dermatologist, but acnefree seems to work best. I highly reccomend it to anyone, just make sure your skin can handle it.
Pros:
I've tried everything and this is the only thing that has worked well!!