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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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April 14, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Cons:
Can often cause skin to feel very dry.
After trying a lot of acne treatments none of them seemed to work, so i switched to oxy as a last resort i wasnt really expecting it to work but boy was a surprised it worked within a week. It does cause my skin to feel a little dry but thats nothing a little face cream cant fix.
April 14, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Skin softer, clears up for awhile
Cons:
Toner leaves face look oily, Stops working after awhile.
I bought it around Christmas, because I get serious acne.
I tried it out and it wasn't working. It took me forever, and was showing no results.
I started taking amoxycillin and ran out of what i was washing my face with before, so I just used the rest of my acnefree.
& it worked.
My whole face cleared up. I've been using it since, but now its stopped working.
March 30, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It did start to reduce on major pimple on neck.
Cons:
I have NEVER had a problem with benzoyl peroxide, yet after applying once at night for two days, on day two I woke up with my face swollen along with eyes, itchy, looking like I just received a very bad chemical peel and feeling like I was on fire!
If you feel you need to use this product only spot use.
March 30, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Clears up skin a little
Cons:
More pimples. turns pimples into whiteheads. doesn't work all day. leaves face greasy. i found myself using it more than twice a day, and even then, the acne got worse. I switched to this from Oxy, but Oxy actually kept my face clean for sometime.
Well below average.
March 25, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It cleared up my skin and kept it clear as long as I was using it.
Cons:
Sometimes I would get a little dry. The oil free moisturizer doesnt work well.. I just used a different brand on top for more moisture.
It really works! Combating the dryness is worth the trouble since my skin is so clear.
March 22, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
- MOST effective treatment I've used for moderate/severe acne
- easy access - they have it for sale in most drug stores
- great price
Cons:
- I always run out of the lotion! They should sell the 3 steps separately
GREAT product! It works better than Proactiv for me, and much better than even prescription acne medication. It's what I go back to after I try some new holistic acne stuff because I know it will clear me up and stay that way.
March 21, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It made my skin really smooth and i noticed a diference in 2 days. And it's totally cheap. I LOVE IT
Cons:
NONE
It is a great, cheap product.
March 20, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Kills off nasty pustules and red spots. Dries out oil from the skin. Makes skin feel cleaner.
Cons:
Redness, Flakiness.
The side effects of the gel are preferable by far to the acne that it treats and can be managed with a moisturizer. For me, this 10% Benzoyl Peroxide gel is significantly more effective than the 2.5% concentration. It varies from person to person however and skin sensitivity must be taken into account. This gel cleared stubborn acne that I had for years. In the past, shaving has triggered my acne, so I use OXY shaving cream, which contains 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide.
March 19, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Inexpensive, One Step, Works on Stubborn Acne, Works on Hormonal Skin
Cons:
NONE!
I've used every acne product on the market from the cheapest to the most expensive. I've also used prescription drugs and seen a dermatologist. Nothing ever worked for me. I read a review on this product and thought I'd give it a shot as my last attempt. It worked immediately and has worked for the last four months I've been using. I used it while I nursed my son, after I stopped nursing, and while I've started my menstral cycle and started birth control. With all those hormonal changes, I was afraid my acne would become immune to the product. Not at all. I would recommend this to anyone. It's the best ever! At the lower cost, I would definitely say you should give it a try if you have moderate to severe acne. I HAD severe acne. However, don't expect it to clear up your scars. Note: If I do get a pimple, I will put Bye-Bye Blemish Drying Lotion on it overnight and it's gone in the AM. Since using C&C I haven't had more than one pimple at a time. HUGE change from what I've had.
March 17, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Packaging was nice.
Cons:
proactiv did NOT work. it was purchased for my teen son, he followed all step appropriately with my help for a month and saw no improvement whatsoever.
On top of paying for the first trial offer which didn't work. i was sent out another package, for $48.94 (cdn), three months later. I called their customer care and told them i would send it back because i didnt want more product as the first package did NOT work. Customer care told me to mark the package " refused - return to sender". And i would be refunded. I did that in January 2009. This is now March 2009, they say that have not received the package and will NOT return my money without receiving the package. How convenient ! Now they want me to produce a receipt that it was actually mailed to them but yet when i contacted them to return the product, they did not tell me do so then. I might be out $ 48.94 for this product, but i will continue to tell all that this product is a SCAM !! BEWARE, PROACTIV DOES NOT WORK AND THEY DO NOT RETURN YOUR $$$ !! I am now out a total cost of $76.89 with results !!
Pros:
Works fast and the price is cheap.