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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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November 26, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Cons:
It dries your skin even with a little then you have to use this product or you will have breakouts. Its like crack.
I had minor acne. I would get one or two pimples a month. When I first used it for a week it seemed great. Then I stopped using it for a week to rest my skin. All of a sudden my cheeks have 6-8 medium to big bumps on each side. I never have had acne this bad in my entire life. I would not reccommend this product its horrible.
November 26, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It was cheap, it made made skin much smoother and cleaner, and it was really easy to use! I really loved it. :]
Cons:
The smell of the cleanser...im not really a big fan of, and my acne didn't exactly disappear, but no treatment ever does. It dries out your skin so i use a neutrogena oil-free moisturizer afterward.
This is a great product, but remember to use the Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer or else you won't like your results. xD Buy it and i promise you will like the results.
November 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The product helped my skin for about 3 years. i would only get one or two pimples on my face that was easily controlled.
Cons:
But.. after 3 years proactiv ruined my skin.. i had uncontrollable breakouts all over my face and the medicine at the dermatologist barely help out.. it's been about 2 years since i last used proactiv. and my skin still does not look good.
If you want something that does the job temporarily then you can use it but I don't think the side affects to the product is worth is since I'm still dealing with it. I think proactiv makes your skin a bit immune to a lot of topical acne solutions.. I think I'll end up with the last resort and getting prescribed accutane
November 22, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
made skin super smooth, cleared up acne,reduces oil,makes makeup look beautiful when applied cleared up scars
Cons:
step 2 smells like rubbing alchohol
Love it, nothing else worked
November 12, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
*makes skin soft at first
Cons:
*makes skin oily
*doesnt clear up skin all the way
*breakouts keep occuring
I was very disappointed in Proactive. I thought the commercials were very deceiving
November 10, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works, lives up to promise
Good product, at a good price. When it comes to your face you are going to pay for what you get. It is less than a dollar a day for skin care.
November 6, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
cleared my face about 10% for about a month then stopped working
Cons:
stopped working
I would not recommend this product
October 30, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works nicely for the first few days
Cons:
burns face, turns mine red, makes me breakout more, stings,
I don't reccomend this. It hurts your face and i will never buy this again. EVER!!
October 28, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
*gets rid of acne COMPLETELY if used for at least 3 months.
Cons:
*smells *make skin feel itchy *makes skin VERY dry *takes a LONG time to get rid of acne *if you forget to use it for just one day, you'll breakout like CRAZY *makes face look red *expensive as hell
NOT WORTH TRYING ! i have VERY bad acne on my face, and it didn't do much. just made my skin flaky, itchy, and red. My mommy still uses it, and it works GREAT on her; but she BARELY have any acne on her face. I guess it depends on your skin type and how sever your acne are.
Works better on people with less acne.
October 28, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Wash)
Pros:
It got rid of my chest and back acne
Cons:
NONE : )
It may be to harsh for your face, but it worked really well on my chest and back acne. It is the only product that really worked for me, others are too harsh. I love it but can't seem to find it at any stores anymore...
Pros:
Overall none it only seems to work at first