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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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December 25, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Cons:
Like others have pointed out, the BP tends to try the skin, so use with moisturizer. In my case, I find that a little goes a long way with this product. Just apply a bit see how it works for you.
All in all, I would recommend this product to anyone with moderate to slightly severe acne. For me, it has been the one anti-acne product that I have stuck with these last two years to keep my skin under control. I am at a point now that I only need to apply this two or three times a week to keep things clear. A word of caution though: If you plan on using this (or anything with BP), the main thing I found that is or utmost importance is to use the right type of moisturizer, and to apply it correctly (see Dan's vids). Dry skin will only aggravate acne, and so without the right type of moisturizer your use of this product will only be counter productive in your quest for clear skin.
December 23, 2008
Pros:
Very fast in clearing up acne, doesn't smell bad and it is by far the best product I have use. Easy to keep track of dosage. Pills are chewable. Separate pills for female and males. dries out pimples within a day.
Cons:
the BP is 5%, so it does tend to dry out my skin if I use it everyday. Sometimes, I skip two days and start it again.
You have to keep up with the pills! Definitely a MUST TRY.
December 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
WORKS!!!! Acne cleared up, i can but it from a store, easy to use
Cons:
smell of Sulfer mask....
This stuff works!! I have a beautiful acne free face during high school. Then around 21 it seamed that i always had a couple zits in the hormone area of the chin. Iam now 25 and just had a baby and it seamed i alwayshad a few zits. So i got fed uoa nd now that i can buy it at ahte Showcase as seen on tv store i did. And it WORKS!!! 2 weeks on proactiv and iam clear and i don't have to wear make-up!!
December 21, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
The only acne product that worked for me. My skin is actually clear, not red and oily.
Cons:
can dry your skin despite the clearing moisturizer. Expensive.
I'm 38 years old now. I've had acne since I was 18 years old. Have tried everything such as accutane, murad, proactiv, neutrogena, etc. I will always have one or two huge cysts before trying on this. After trying it for almost one year now, I've never had one huge cyst although I would still get some blackheads and small pimples which don't grow big. What I really like about this product is that my skin doesn't get oily or shiny after a few hours of putting them on my skin. I'll wake up during the night and when I look in the mirror, I could see how clear my skin is, not oily, or shiny like other acne products would do to my skin. I hope this helps. But also, I am taking supernutrition multivitamin for women with organic superfoods and herbs for women, drinking green tea everyday, and eating healthier, organic foods. Once in a while, I'll cheat and eat junk foods. :-) I'm really happy I've found this product because I am tired of trying new stuff.
December 20, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Actually Works! and cleared skin up quickly. What more do you need? Isn't that my we're all here?
Cons:
First week of using my skin was extremely dry
Bleaching of pillows and towels
Length of time morning and night
My acne wasn't that bad, but in my early 20s I thought that my problem skin should have slowed down by now, if not ceased completely. The logic behind the benzoyl peroxide seemed well based so I decided to give it a try. It made my skin extremely dry and irritated for the first week and lengthened my morning and nighttime skin-care regimen by a large amount, but I stuck with it and after 1 week my skin acclimated to the product and wasn't dry, after just 1 month of consistent use my skin was completely clear, and 4 months later I have not had one pimple. I wish that I had discovered this years ago. I don't even worry anymore about getting a pimple as long as I'm consistently using this regimen.
December 19, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
my skin is less oily now and seems to cut down on acne
Cons:
skin is dry and it bleached all my washcloths!
It's pretty good - just be careful not to bleach your clothes when you use it.
December 19, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
takes too much time to use, made my face very dry and red
wont buy again get somethin else this stuff doesnt work
December 16, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Worked great,
Cons:
none really.
This along the with the daily wash bottle worked wonders for me, this is the only thing that's worked for me. I only paid $17 for a two months supply of this two the daily wash bottles. Highly recommended.
December 16, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It worked. Kinda. It took about 2 weeks to get results i could live.
Cons:
TOO STRICT. You have to use it constantly or it won't work. The whole procedure of just putting it on your face takes a while. I like more simple products
It's pretty good if you don't mind spending 5 to 10 minutes putting it on your face. I'm a guy so i like to quickly scrub and go. Too much hassle.
December 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it cleared up almost all of my blackheads and I haven't had a pimple in months
Cons:
I ran out once and it took me a while to go get some more..as SOON as I stopped using my blackheads came back and I got pimples which I had never really had before.
I love proactiv. I just wouldn't want to get caught without it. I never really had acne though...I just wanted perfect skin and proactiv did it for me. Seriously- my skin is baby-ass perfect.
Pros:
Easy to use. Cheap. And it works! The BP in this product has really gotten my acne under control. Barely no new zits since I frequently used this product. Only now I'm having to deal with the red marks that inevitably come after acne heals.