Acne.org Products
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:
Choose from 1 to 5 stars
May 15, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
After 60 days, my acne had gotten no better--it just moved from my forehead down. The salesperson said I should try a stronger formula, so I spent even more money on that, and now I have very large pimples on my chin. I cannot stand this.
For many people this product works, but for some reason not on me. I think that for most people reading these reviews it would be a good product. I used it faithfully to no avail. I've gotten the product 4 times due to clever salespeople and have asked for a refund, but it's all caught up in red tape, and the guarantee is screwy. You have to return the product within 60 days of purchase, yet they say you have to use it for 60 days, giving you a window of a few hours to return it. This seems like a sort of scam for people who the product doesn't work on.
May 15, 2009
Product used: Brevoxyl-8 (Benzoyl Peroxide (8%) Cream)
Pros:
Cleared up my chest acne & back acne
Cons:
It burns if I leave it on my face for too long :(
& on my face it doesn't work as wekk.
It works lol
best on chest & back!
May 12, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
NEVER ORDER THIS PRODUCT - I CANCELLED IN AUGUSTOF 2008 - STILL FIGHTING FOR REFUNDS AFTER CANCELLING CREDIT CARD! ps their customer service SUCKS!
I cancelled credit card after they continue to charge me a YEAR AND A HALF after I cancelled the order. No refund and I need to tell you that this product will irratate you skin. My dermatoglogist said so. DO NOT ORDER - EVER!!! because you cannot ever cancel!! Not kidding!
May 10, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Cleaned it up a little
Cons:
Didnt really do much, my skin is still oily and still red and bumpy
Not right for everyone! I have a friend who it is perfect for, just not me!!!
May 5, 2009
Product used: DDF (Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% with Tea Tree Oil)
Pros:
It goes on smoothly and absorbs well. I only use it once a day and it's not too drying. It's completely eliminated the minor breakouts i was getting post-Accutane and gotten rid of T-zone oiliness.
Cons:
It can be harsh. I used it once on the skin above my upper lip and it left it red and irritated.
I think it's totally worth the price- you can get a large tube that goes a long way and it's remarkably effective.
May 5, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
my skin has never looked this good!
Cons:
it smells kind of funky
This product is affordable and it works! My chin was a big problem area. It always used to have pimples on it before I started this treatment and now if I ever do get a pimple, you can hardly see it and it goes away practically the next day. I've never been happy with my skin until now. I'm so lucky to have come accross this product.... Yes, when you start the first week or two your skin gets red and it feels like its on fire, but after that goes away its totally worth it!
April 30, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Clears up acne when used properly; good value; does not irritate the skin; no animal products or animal testing
Cons:
None
The BP treatment, when used as Dan recommends, works very well to fight and prevent acne. I've used 10% BP before, and find that this works just as well. It's a high-quality product, and a good value.
April 20, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
FULLY SICK cleared my pimples in weeks of use i dont have any . i used it on ingrown pubes and it worked there and on my ass.
Cons:
it drys up my skin . and i get rashes on my ass
its preetty cool!
April 15, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Usually ive got relatively clear skin for a teenager, with a few flaws here and there, but when i do get a breakout, its really really bad. PanOxyl really killed the affected areas, in a relatively short period of time.
Cons:
PanOxyl dried out my skin, and no matter how much moisturiser i put on it looked red, inflamed - felt like extreme sunburn. definately do NOT use it more than once a day!!!
Use it once a day maximum.
April 14, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Its easy, takes hardly anytime, gets rid of red spots from old pimples, reduces scaring, can see a difference in a few days, clean feeling, great for severe acne, cheap you get two months of treatment for about $40, thats $5 a week.
Cons:
if you stop using it your acne comes back worse for a few weeks, very drying, terrible for sensitive skin or light acne
great for drying oily skin, not good for fair skin. If you have light acne you shouldn't use this it will cause more harm then good by drying out your face, gets rid of severe acne and makes your face feel clean
Pros:
It works at first.