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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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October 25, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Cleanser and moisturizer runs out quickly.
Acne comes back after stopping use.
My acne just wouldn't go away, so I finally decided to try Proactiv because I heard that it worked. And it did.
In a couple weeks, the acne was disappearing and after a month or two, it was gone.
Because the cleanser runs out fast, I had to keep buying it. I finally decided to stop using Proactiv about a month ago. All the acne came back, twice as bad as it used to be before I started it. I'm contemplating whether to get back on Proactiv or not.
October 20, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
I have never had an issue with Acne through my teen or high school years. I am 22 and just now started having issues with my forehead breaking out. To which I believe has to do with my hair being long in the front and using hair products. But I found this so I figured I'd give it a try I LOVE it!! It's helped a lot, my skin still has a bit of acne but there going away and less noticeable than before.
Cons:
I have noticed around my chin, and between my nose and lips that it's been a bit dry.
I'd definitely buy it again!
October 14, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
absolutely none!!!! i HATE this product!!! it RUINED my skin
Cons:
everything
i started using this just to keep what little few pimples i would get here and there under control so i wouldn't have any at all... i used it for two months and then discontinued it..only because i didn't really need it anyway.. well that was 4 years ago and ever since then my acne just gets worse and worse.. i never had acne when i was 15 now im 27 and have it worse than most teenagers!!!
i hate you proactive!!!!! too bad i cant sue you because i definitely would!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 14, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
works quickly
does not dry skin
low cost
The 8 oz tube lasts a long time
Cons:
none for me
I had teenage acne. I obtained two different products for my acne from a dermatologist over a period of a year and neither worked for me. I ordered your product which I use as instructed and everyone has noticed a difference within 2 weeks. I would say my acne has cleared up 80%
Very happy with my new appearance.
I will certainly recommend your product to anyone. The price is a present to all of us who have limited funds to spend on acne products when saving for college is a priority.
October 13, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Pros:
Works good at first
Cons:
Rash
dried out skin
bad customer service
I was really excited to try anything that was more customized than pro-active. I have sensitive skin and it worked okay at first. After about a week my skin was burning and itchy. I came to the conclusion maybe I was allergic to it. I called the customer service reps to see if they had anything without benzoyl peroxide. When they said they did not, they were not very helpful with canceling my subscription. They would not refund my money or try to make it right. That was the end of my road with using this company in the future. I do not recommend this product to anyone.
October 12, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cheap kit if order over phone in US
Cons:
Does not work
The mask smells gross
Expensive if have to order seperate
They sell close to expiry date products and tell you it is okay to use expired
Keep sending "Come back please!" mail every month - so rude, maybe Im clear!
I did not see any results with this. I only like their Make up Removing cloths, the rest of the products didnt do anything for me. Their lotions made my skin feel greasy, their toner was oily and mask smells just horrible. I am using another product now that is much better but Proactiv keeps sending me - "Come Back, we miss you!" cards every month, that is really rude - its like they want me to have acne again!
October 10, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Absolutely none.
Cons:
Terrible, didn't help my face at all. I think It actually made it worse.
Do not waste your money
October 3, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
This is an excellent product. It healed my lifelong acne and I no longer need to use the skin treatment. I now use Carley's moisturizing line and soaps. My teenage sons are using the acne treatment now. No animal products - very nice plus!
Cons:
The packaging is not fancy.
This is a rare product that actually works exactly the way it is advertised.
September 27, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (Severe Acne 24 Hour Clearing System)
Pros:
- Gets rid of almost all acne in 3 days
- Just drying enough for oily skin
Cons:
- None :)
This was my last resort and I have tried EVERYTHING!! Clean and Clear, Duac, Epiduio, Kiehls, ProActive, Doxycylcin(oral medication), EVERYTHING. I have gone to 3 different doctors in the past year and this is the only thing that works. The toner is great, and my face is never red!! I really recommend it, but if i have learned one thing through all my trials is just because one thing may work for one person, doesn't necessarily mean it is going to work for the next. Good Luck!! P.S. IT'S SUPPER AFFORDABLE TOO!!
September 12, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
-does NOT work, at all
-costs too much
-they make you use it three times a day (too much for me)
I tried this when I was 19. I bought it for 3 months, thinking that would be enough time to clear my skin up. It was not, my face never cleared up. I would follow the instructions like my life depended on it, and nothing ever happened. This product will let you know in the instructions that the wash is just part of the procedure, you must also watch everything you eat and handle your stress. You should not have to do all of this just to make proactive work.
Pros:
Acne disappears for the time Proactiv is used.