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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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January 5, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
It dries you're skin out if you use the moisturizer on the non-breakout spots. Moisterizer also may flake it you scratch it.
This is amazing for me because it really WORKS! I just put it on at night and when I wake up to go use it again, it seems like a miracle has happen to my face! The giant pimples vanish and shrink, and it reduces the redness/ noticability of the acne as well. The moisturizer is a bit drying, and it will burn you're skin if you use it where you don't need it (I just out it on my forhead, where all the acne is) but overall, it works amazing. Also don't scratch anything, because the moisterizer will flake and turn white (but this can be combatted by putting some lotion on over it). CLINIQUE IS THE BEST BOTTOM LINE!!!
December 15, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Control Kit)
Pros:
Worked so well for me! This plus birth control cleared my skin up completely. Not only did it stop my breakouts but it's also gotten rid of about 98% of my acne scarring. I cannot tell you how much I love this product!
Cons:
A little costly and it is definitely intense-follow the instructions and start off by washing only once a day with it, then move up to two (I didn't do this at first and it dried me out so bad my eyebrows had dandruff).
This worked like a miracle for me but everyone's skin is different. If you don't want to spend all the money to try it out then buy the spot treatment separately first and see how it works for you, that's how I started out, using just that would keep me down to one or two pimples at a time but now I have none!
December 14, 2010
Product used: DDF (Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% with Tea Tree Oil)
Pros:
Works effectively, sorta quickly
No aroma
Glides on smooth
A generous amount, will last awhile
Healed small pimples in first week, prevented new ones, shrinking cysts gradually.
Cons:
Feel a little drying, may even feel uncomfortably tight, but only for the first 2 weeks of use
Get it!
December 10, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-Skin Feels Great
-Clears Acne
Cons:
Price
I love this stuff! But it doesn't fit in my budget. I'm on and off of it occasionally, but whenever I use it..it surely works. When I first started, my acne cleared up in a few weeks. If you can afford it,buy it!
December 7, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works for the first 2 days
Cons:
Dries up skin to flakes, Stretches your skin when you open your mouth, Caused MORE acne, and causes misery
This product is a big fat JOKE. It worked for the first 2 days fine. I followed the instructions and it was OK. Then one morning I woke up to have flakes all over my cheeks, forehead, and a burning sensation to even talk because the "flakes" stretched my skin. It caused 2 zits on my nose. Lovely. I'm miserable right now just writing this review. The only way to stop the burning sensation somewhat is to drink tons of water. It detoxes your skin and body. But this product should be banned. I think the FDA needs to reexamine this product because it's HORRIBLE.
December 3, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Expensive , dries skin out, and 100% money is bullsh*t.
Don't use it
November 22, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I didn't see any
Cons:
-It didn't clear my acne AT ALL
-Dries Your Skin, But Green Tea Moisturizer Fixes the Problem
I was very confident with it once i started using it, but I didn't see ANY results after using it for 1 month. I used it 2 times a day, 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon, but NOTHING
October 31, 2010
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Bar)
Pros:
gets rid of some acne...kind of
Cons:
burns
acne causing ingredients
this stuff is alright..not the best...it actually burned my skin and i wouldnt regard my skin as sensitive. definitely work your way up to it. according to paula begoun it had really really harsh cleansers and has ingredients in it that can actually aggravate acne. i mean i have used 10 percent bp before in an ointment form without such adverse reaction...strange..
October 26, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Clinical Treatment)
Pros:
Gets rid of big acne cyst quick, overnight.
Cons:
The first treatment stings at first but later the skin gets used to it
I got free lil samples by mail started using it Sunday today is Tuesday and I can already tell a big difference I'm definitely gonna go an buy the product once I done with the samples. Beware though, I was a little skeptical at first because I read some reviews of the product that people had gotten a rash and blisters all over their face by the first or second day of trying the product so I was scared but I'm perfectly fine. I think they had an allergic reaction to the product so do watch out for that not everyone skin type is the same. And if you have sensitive skin use it once daily.
October 19, 2010
Product used: Stridex (Power Pads)
Pros:
The pads are so handy,in individual packs, they just seem more sanitary.
Cons:
none, other than i can't find them
These are great,I use them on my skin after chemo, I use them daily.Please get them back in stores.
Pros:
It really clears the acne. Every day I wake up, I see differences. It also takes out the redness and the size of the acne overnight. Also does not irritate my skin.