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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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October 15, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
smells bad, repairing lotion looks oily
First of all, order off ebay (check descriptions for expiration dates) because [link removed] automatically bills you without notice. also, on ebay, you can order separate bottles. Okay, this didn't work for me until I used it in a way that suited my skin. I have sensitive skin, moderate acne. I apply everything to my face feather-lightly and don't leave products on for long. I'm gradually replacing the renewing cleanser (which annoys my skin) with a little soap (Bee and Flower, but I guess it doesn't matter). Then, I use the toner and a thin half finger line of repairing lotion. Twice a day, afternoon and night. Little breakouts occur from time to time (nothing is a cure) but for the most part my skin is soft and smooth. I'm thinking about trying Acne.org's stuff because I don't like proactiv's smell.
October 11, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE AT ALL
Cons:
- Billing without my consent
- Marcelo, Correspondence Specialist for Proactiv Solution is rude and ignorant
- Bad skin rash after use
- Spent over 45 minute to report my horrible skin reaction and to cancel my account...two month later, a new shipment was sent to me and I was charged again!
I contacted the office and reported a very bad skin reaction to the original Proactive a few months ago. I spoke to a customer service rep, who kept me on the phone for a long time. She insisted that she would send me a complimentary mild sample pack for me to try. It was explained that if I did not call back, my account would be canceled and no additional product will be shipped to me. Since the sample products still did not work for me, I never call you back to activate my account. However, today I received a package from the company! This is extremely frustrating! After I was kept on the phone for s long period of time to cancel my account, this mistake still occurred months later. I also continued to receive junk mail from them. The customer service rep, Marcelo, was infuriating. He would ignore my request for account cancellation and a full refund. He became arrogantly repetitive about Proactive's standard policy. DO NOT BUY THEIR PRODUCTS! Proactive has very shady business practices. They bill customers without their informed consent. It takes disturbingly long to try to cancel the account. They keep your credit card and address info, so that they would charge for items that were never ordered. Buyers BEWARE!!!
October 10, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Improvement on less severe acne
Cons:
Billed me without warning me for 3 months.
Acne scars aren't healing
Very time consuming
Costly
Causes cystic acne
I've been using this product for 2 months. They say that it typically takes 4-6 weeks to see dramatic improvement. I'm right around that time frame and don't get me wrong, a lot of my acne has gone away, but the cystic acne and the scars are still there. Any salycic acid or benzoyl peroxide scrub could cure the less annoying acne I had. I was hoping for improvement on my cystic acne and scars...Nothing. I do use the emergency dose of benzoyl peroxide they give you as a "free" gift on the cystic acne but they only give you so much... My skin gets real oily after i apply it. It's really time consuming too. After my first month was up, They billed me $90 for three months which I was totally unaware of. I want to hope that it will work, but I have a feeling I'm going to have to go to the doctor and get a legit cream cause I'm running out of money and patience.
September 21, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
After one week it has started to work and reduced my acne up to 80%. In three weeks i started to forget what is acne at all!
Cons:
None, so far. Maybe delivery is a bit expensive...
I would recommend this product to others 100%, because it does work.
Thank you!
September 6, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
is simple to use
Cons:
after time of using tends to make the skin dryer
it is not true that proactiv burns the skin,maybe it depends from some skin types,im using proactiv for about a month and i didn't see any damage on my skin,i have tryed everything before but only proactive made a miracle with my acne!
August 25, 2010
Product used: Triaz (Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser)
Pros:
working good so far i have been using Triaz cleansing cloths 9%. dose not dry out my face, super easy to use and fast just wash face for 20 seconds and done.
Cons:
Its expensive if you have cheap inshurance, but derm gave me a card to get 6 months free and after its going to cost me 20 bucks.
acne is going to get worst before it gets better so don"t stop using it give it time. whats one more week of bad acne then it gets better.
August 23, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
Not only did this product not work at all, but the customer service was TERRIBLE! I only ordered one set of solutions and they proceeded to continue to send it to me once a month even though I did not order it this way. Then when I tried to send it back, it took several months before I was finally reimbursed!
It would be cheaper to go to the derm and get medicane!
August 18, 2010
Product used: MaxClarity (Foaming Wash)
Pros:
Not expensive. The foam regimen is easy to follow because its nothing elaborate. I think its working. I have acne scars all over my face from since about 13 years. I've tried everything there is on the market including expensive trips to the dermatologist. Maxclarity seems to be working better than any of them. I've been using it now for about 3 weeks regularly and my face is clearing up! the blemishes/scars seem to be fading as well. So far no breakouts!
Cons:
Dries up my skin bad! I have to use a moisturizer about 4 times after each time that I use the product. I think I have a small chemical burn on either corner of my lips because the acne treatment foam is a little strong, but since the rest of my face seems to clearing up fast, I won't stop using it. I just make sure I don't apply the product to that area. The nozzles of the bottles take a while to get used to to dispense just a little amount of the foam.
I have moderate to severe acne which gets worse around my period. Right now after about 3 weeks of using the product, my face seems remarkably clearer than before. I only want to wait till my next period and see if I have another breakout. If I do, I'll know the problem is purely hormonal. I'm also avoiding all fatty food and eating a lot of vegetables and fruits which I'm sure is helping!
I would say, try it once for about 2-3 weeks. Everyone responds differently to each product. This just may be the one for you! This product I think would work even better on people who have mild acne but prominent scarring and blemishes.
Try it once.
August 17, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Clears up acne fast
Doesn't smell horrid
The Oxy Sensitive FaceThe Oxy Sensitive Face won't dry skin out
Cons:
The Oxy Sensitive Face Wash is quite hard to find in stores
The pads burn a little at first
I've been using the Oxy brand on and off for about three years now. However, since I have sensitive skin, the Maximum Strength Face Wash and pads were just too much for me. So, I switched to the Oxy Sensitive Face Wash and pads. Both the wash and the pads work very, very well and won't dry out your skin. Because of these products, my acne has went from moderately severe to just moderate. With a little help from these two products and some Mederma for my old acne scars, I hope to be acne free soon!
August 14, 2010
Product used: Mary Kay (Clearproof Acne Treatment Gel)
Pros:
clears up spots overnight
before i started using MK acne gel, i usually had a 5-8 pimples on my chin, 1 under my nose, 1-2 on my cheeks, and 10 on my forehead. A month later, I only have one itty bitty pimple on my forehead! (I use Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser once a day followed by MK acne gel 2x a day.)
Cons:
Pimples come back as soon as you stop using it. Drys out skin when mixed with sun.
A great product, the BEST I've found! Zaps pimples away immediatly.
Pros:
works quickly