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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 19, 2012
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Cons:
Expensive for a small tube
Consistent use is key
Stings for a bit
I've been on and off Benzac AC 5% for the past six months, just sporadically putting it on the trouble areas (in small dabs). But when I fully integrated it in my skincare ritual in the way the regimen does, I saw results. My acne is not severe at all, but the frequency in which I do get breakouts is very often, so I needed something to WORK. Benzac does work, only if you're willing to put the effort in on rubbing it on your whole face (like the regimen says) twice a day. You can't give up even though your face might feel like it's on fire for a few minutes. I think that's a minor trade-off for clearer skin. On the first day after applying Benzac on my face, my reddish pimples that were swollen the day before began to dry up. The smaller whiteheads near my ears/towards the hollows of my cheeks dissipated and I couldn't feel any cysts coming up. My routine goes:
Cleanse with 1) Ponds Clear Solutions Anti-Bacterial Facial Scrub Treat with 2) Benzac AC 5% Moisturise with 3) The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion (When my skin is extra dry, I don't use the Tea Tree Lotion. Instead I use 4) Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion) Hope it works for you!
August 1, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-It does eventually clear up the skin
Cons:
-It's expensive
-It takes like 6 weeks for it to-It irritates and drys out your skin immenslly
As long as you're patient, Proactiv will work for you, but I do not recommend it to people with sensitive skin. It takes over a month to start to work (like 6 weeks or so), but after it is gone, it usually hadn't come back. It is really expensive, but I think the face mask works to help clear pimples. If you really want to see results, you really have to be dedicated to use day and night and take that time to use the 3 step system otherwise it may not work. If you want faster results I recommend using something else (Like the Doctor's Program facial cleanser or acne gel) because it clears it up faster.
July 13, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Absolutely none.
Cons:
First of all, this company charged me four times for a kit that I only got twice. They pretty much stole from me and gave me some b*llsh*t story when I asked them to return my money for the kits I didn't receive. This product also made me moderate acne WORSE. It is now moderately severe thanks to Proactiv. It never cleared my skin up, it gave me acne in places I never had it before. It made my skin flaky around problem spots and oily in spots that I didn't have acne.
Do not buy this product. This company does not give a care in the world about curing your acne, they only want your money.
July 10, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None really
Cons:
Made my skin worse. I tried it for a week and it just gave me more pimples.
Proactiv didn't work for me. I went to see a dermatologist and he said it didn't work because there was to much benoyl peroxide for my skin to handle. He put me on a 5% benzoyl peroxide wash which is a perscription the perscription ones have less then the over counter ones. You can also try sylliaclyc acid.
June 15, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Great acne treatment
Much better value than Neutrogena On-The-Spot
Cons:
Some redness (gets better with time)
Dry skin if not using a moisturizer
I highly recommend the acne.org BP treatment. I use it nightly after washing my face with cetaphil's gentle cleanser, and apply the acne.org aha+ product once the BP is dry. This combination has worked so well for me.
I used accutane years ago and my acne was gone for a couple of years, but it began creeping back eventually, and I stumbled upon this website while looking for possible solutions to my recurring problem. Initially I just used the BP nightly (follow the directions about giving your skin some time to get used to the fully recommended amount) and it alone worked very well. I never do anything in the morning besides wash and moisturize (use SPF if using BP!), because I don't like the idea of going through the day with anything besides moisturizer on my face (the BP will certainly bleach any clothing it comes in contact with). I decided to try the AHA+ also, and it really helped my skin take that one final step from really good to great. Try this product for a couple weeks and then try the AHA+ too- you'll be glad you did!
April 19, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Easy to order :) :(
Cons:
Cannot get customer srv. to respond to cancellation of order and never rcv' promised e-mail re:shipment. Only dreaded surprises on bank statements. Notice pending charges but cannot cancel. You have to return shipment,UNOPENED, PRO-ACTIVE ARE RIP-OFF CON-ARTISTS. TELL YOUR FRIENDS...BEWARE!!!!!
Would NEVER have tried Pro-active had I known the consequences. Sad thing is, I was warned by someone else, that is still going through the hassel themselves. Every month they rcv' unwanted shipment and have to return it via mail or get charged. Oh boy, I have something to look forward to...NOT!!!
April 17, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Clears acne up.
Cons:
Dries around the mouth, but with a little moisturizer you're good to go. Need a little patience.
So basically, I used to get the occasional pimples once a while and then last year, I had no idea what happened and I just started breaking out like crazy.
I first starting using Clean&Clear, St. Ives, Proactive, etc.
Nothing worked. All it did was make my pimples worse and became all red and dry.
Then couple months ago I started using this product. My acne is now cleared up! I used it everyday. Morning & Night time.
It does get dry around the mouth area and where ever you have acne but if you put a little amount of moisturizer, it's all good to go. (:
February 16, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- can keep skin clear if applied properly, but it's all about the method
Cons:
- expensive
- a lot of the products are unnecessary
I've tried everything and done research, the proActiv people make you believe that they're selling a line that only works if all the products are used interconnectedly. Truth is, the only miracle is the benzoyl peroxide and HOW they tell you to apply it. BP and salicylic acid are the only products that give acne results in my experience and research. But BP only works as a preventitive measure, it wont' help existing acne much. Your BP doesn't need to be proActiv to help, infact a presciption grade BP would work better (clindoxyl gel). Add a gentle cleanser and toner ( neutrogena) and a moisturizer like cetaphil- and you'll have the same results without the hefty price and obligation of buying all that useless product every month.... my wallet is thanking me for figuring it all out.... so is my face.
January 23, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Works over-night
A little goes a long way
Cons:
In such a small bottle :(
This stuff WORKS. That is the bottom line. I do not think I have very sensitive skin, so I use a lot at one time, but I know others who use only very little and get the job done. IT EVEN ERASED MY SCARS! seriously, I do not remember the last time my nose felt so smooth. What I do: Use product where I have zits before I go to bed, and in the morning, I use clinique moisturizer in the same spots. :D
January 21, 2011
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
dries out acne
Cons:
might be a bit drying for the skin especially if you have dry skin to begin with
i easily get breakouts because of my oily skin. i tend to get pimples like once a week and its annoying because once one is nearly clearing up,another one takes over. so it's a non-stop cycle thing. ive been using benzac, although im not sure which brand cause i get it from my derm. and ive been using it ever since ! although it might be a bit drying, it sure does help dry up the acne faster. especially cystic ones, which i get once in a while. so yes, really just try this stuff, it works i tell you ! good luck ! :D
Pros:
Works fairly quickly
Isn't greasy
Over the counter
Does its job!