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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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June 4, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
-dries skin
-makes skin oily
-doesnt clear acne
-expensive
dont buy it. it doesnt work. makes skin worse. dries skin bad! its just not a good product at all!! its a waste of money..
June 2, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- Prevents Pimples
- Repairing lotion leaves skin smooth
- Easy!
Cons:
- Doesn't work for everyone
- When first used, Skin easily becomes excessively dry. Skin needs time to get used to it
- Not a miracle fix. You have to work on other things too.
Throughout my teens i had the occasional breakout here and there, but when pregnant with my baby my acne became so bad, it depressed me so much i just wanted to have the baby and get it over with. Unluckily when i had my baby, the acne didn't clear up.
I then started to use proactiv, i could see results in the first week - i was so happy! I find that it isn't a miracle cure, and doesnt clear up all acne. To fully clear up my acne i had to change my lifestyle! I now eat healthy, exercise and that is what REALLY helped clear up my acne, in combination with Proactiv.
May 24, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Sorta Gets rid of acne- but destroys your skin!
Cons:
horridly harsh, drying, redness-producing, not custom for your skin, and HAS BEEN PROVEN TO (POSSIBLEY PERMANENTLY) DE-SENSITIZE SKIN!
While this product clears your skin pretty well,my combination skin was horribly dry ( all over red) and I started breaking out on my cheeks which never happened (only my T-zone).I used for a yr and then tried clinque, Acne-Free products, Nuetrogena, clarisil and others. I went to the CHANEL counter days ago &bought nail polish. I always ask for samles ( who doesnt?!) and she showed me their skin care line. I have fairly severe acne being 13. She told me it looked like i had combination skin. I told her the clinque system wasnt working and her first words were -"oh well at least tell me you didn't try Pro Activ!" When i responded that i did,she continued to tell me that 90% of the people that come to CHANEL for skincare tried pro activ. She then told me how at a skincare seminar for chanel, they told her its been proven to actually de-sensitize your skin ( also read this online today!). Possibly permanently too! I've been on it for just 3 days and already notice softer, less red, less dry skin and smaller acne ( & starting to go away) When I went, she took out little jars and filled with toner,1 with cleanser,1 with cream for the dry parts of my face,1 for the oily parts, a mask & an exfoliater. She told me the first week to stick to cleanser and toner. yesterday I broke the rules and tried to mask that supposedly 'would make your skin glow' and boy did it. My skin is sooooo much softer- and after only 3 days!! I tried the cream and It seemed too oily for my T zone ( the gel cream) but it might work for someone else and I'll try it again in a week or 2. Go ask your local counter to try it. If they say no ( which i doubt they will) say a friend told you they gave samples and your skins bad enough you are willing to try invest in their products if they work.Every product is $40+ but the samles ( all under or about an oz. full) will last me a week to try them. +the skincare line will last you at least 5 months. $90-$200 skincare but a good investment!! good luck
May 20, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
When I first started using it, my skin cleared up within two weeks. I even got compliments on it! It did not over dry or provoke excess oils.
Cons:
It has been 5 months, and I think it has stopped working. I am getting breakouts, and should switch to something else.
It was amazing at first. Then I adapted to it and it does not help nearly as well. I have breakouts once again. Hurrah!
May 15, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
After a few weeks it will work....for a while
Cons:
Eventually it stops working and becomes very irritating to the skin, B.P., the active ingredient, is very harsh and addictive to the skin, which causes worse breakouts (withdrawals) when you quit using it.
My daughter began using this line several years ago and found that after a few weeks her skin finally began clearing up. It worked beautifully for about two years, until she began reacting to it--she started not only breaking out again, but the product also began burning her skin, leaving her very red and irritated (and broken out). We have met others who had the same experience. I truly believe that this company's greatest strength is it's marketing department--they must spend far more for celebrity endorsements and mass advertising than they do on developing their product into a truly safe and effective long-term solution to acne. If your experience is like ours, give Mychelle a try--it is very gentle, non-toxic, and far more effective long term.
April 19, 2010
Pros:
It devoured the acne.
the sunscreen was light and fresh.
Cons:
felt as though the cleanser and treatment lotion were very harsh with chemicals. Certain spots on my face lost so much moister that it caused dark spots which are very difficult to cover up with make up.
I don't recommend this for people who's skin is very sensitive and prone to dryness.
April 15, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Does not leave my skin feeling sticky/oily.
Lightweight and fresh on my skin.
Reduces redness and smooths skin.
Cons:
Expensive for such a small tube.
If you use makeup, i would not recommend using this under your foundation. It causes the foundation to clump on the skin and looks flaky.
I've only been using this for a couple of days. The morning after using this on the first night with generous amounts of aloe vera gel, my reddish bumpy skin seemed tightened, significantly smoother and slightly less red. After washing my face however, the tightness did not last, a pity there.
This also did not dry out my pimple very effectively though, because it is still there and not dried at all. BUT, it did smoothen my bumpy(nodules i think) skin, which was a relieve.
Anyway, I will try this product for a longer period and get back to review it again.
Last words: Not bad, i'm hopeful!
March 31, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
It didn't make my pimple any worse and it's gone now after a few days.
Cons:
MY WHOLE FACE IS COVERED WITH LITTLE IRRITATION BUMPS! After the first two days of using Persa-Gel 10 on two or three spots, my whole face broke out in those little non-red bumps that don't hurt, but itch sometimes. I know I have sensitive skin, but for my whole face to break out????
It works, but this is a BIG "NO" FOR PEOPLE WITH SENSITIVE SKIN!
March 26, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I love this product! I'm 50 years old and decided to try going without it for a couple months. Big mistake that I am paying for now. After starting up again, my face feels better already.
Cons:
Wasn't careful enough with some towels, and it did take the color out.
I will use this product forever!!!
March 21, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
-Got Rid of existing acne
-Helped get rid of the red spots from my old acne
-Prevents new acne from forming if used regularly
Cons:
-You HAVE to use it twice a day everyday or else new acne comes up (not that much though, nothing too serious)
-You have to use a lot of cotton pads
I really really like this product. I had been using a ton of other products before this that just had not been doing enough and i had continually been searching for something good. I found this and it has worked out pretty well! The only problems I have with this product is that you MUST do it twice a day everyday or else about 1-3 new pimples pop up almost instantly. Lately I've been forgetting to do it at night and this has happened frequently, but if that happens I just remember to get back on track. I also love this product because the toner in it has definetely been improving my red spots and occasionally I've been on the brink of not even wearing concealer! Also, a lot of people have been saying its drying, but I don't really experience that (but that may just because i have a tolerance for BP). In the morning I put on a light moisturizer with SPF to stop any drying from occuring. Overall it's a great product!
Pros:
uh... packaging is nice.. i guess.