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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 2, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Cons:
None
Carly's is great. My two teenage children use the same product I use and their skin is great also. Very little to no blemishes - which is amazing for teens. The price is great, too. You only pay shipping for the first bottle. I buy three bottles at a time, so I see a real savings.
October 2, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
does a very good job of making skin tone even and clear. it is a quality product. you can see that on the ingredients list.
Cons:
all my little blemishes no longer appear. instead i get deep rooted ones that hurt and swell up. never had those before, just close to the surface ones. if i have to have acne at least the small shallow zits are better then deep painful ones.
im trying to find a new product that does a nice job of evening skin tone like acne free does, but gets rid of acne all together.
probs won't buy acne free again. but thats only because it doesnt work for me. it obviously varies from person to person.
September 26, 2009
Pros:
Works great. The pimples you do have basically shrink overnight. I can go weeks at a time without getting ANY pimples. VERY cheap as well.
Cons:
Very drying on the skin, and my skin is naturally very oily.
I have used this for about 10 years. My mother used it when I was in high school and let me use it. I have not used anything else since then.
Use it everyday until your skin clears up, then start using it every few days. This way your skin does not dry out. I can actually get away with using it just 2 or 3 times a week, and it still keeps my skin under control.
September 21, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Works very good. Cleared up most of my acne within a few days of using persa-gel. My product came with a mini "Clean & Clean Morning Burst Facial Cleanser' which also helps too.
Cons:
Dries out skin somewhat: nothing a little "Queen Helene" 100% cocoa butter stick won't help with :)
I definitely would recommand this product. This actually helped my acne; now my skin is actually clear for once. And I was thinking of paying money for Proactiv....yeah right, I'll stick with this stuff :)
September 15, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Works great for teens and adults, skin feels great, also love the Nighttime Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin. Product is inexpensive and it works.
Cons:
none
Great product that clears skin and keeps it that way, my dauaghters have tried many things and this works the best, be sure to keep using even after skin clears up, so it stays that way ( stopped using for a few weeks and my skin did not feel the same and I got back on and it came right back to soft and clear) Great product , be sure to follow directions for use.
September 14, 2009
Pros:
Great, inexpensive. I have tried everything, and this stuff really does work like magic. Clears in about a week. and keeps face from turning oily throughout the day. did i mention CHEAP??
Cons:
it dried my face out really bad. But i Used Merle Norman products to correct the peeling, and now my face is clearing up.
BUY it! I have really oily skin, so i wash with Merle Norman Clear Complexion cleanser (salisylic acid) and then aply ZAPZYT and then Merle Norman Clear Complexion Moisturizer. with this combo, my face is clearing fast! and not drying out horribly, as before.
September 13, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Seems to be effective to some degree. The acne has been clearing up nicely.
Cons:
The entire process of using this is fairly tedious as well as irritating to the skin. It dries it out skin quickly and may cause problems (ex. reoccurring acne).
The individual components seem to be well put together, but if you combine them, it's just terrible and hard to control/maintain. As a whole, this probably shouldn't be used as it is a terrible skin irritant. After acne has cleared up, it has a tendency to come back as you keep using it.
Personally, I enjoy the lotion on it's own as it has a 3.5% benzoyl peroxide formula with a lighter facial cleanser and an additional lotion on top of it. The toner I use mostly when I have make-up on. The wash itself I use after a morning shower on the weekend with a moisturizer instead of the lotion as it contains benzoyl peroxide as well.
I would recommend using your hands to liberally apply the lotion till it's white color has disappear on your skin. It's not as likely to irritate as using a cloth or cotton pad. (Just my two cents)
Your mileage may vary for long term use. Good luck!
September 9, 2009
Pros:
great price cute package thanks to all who recomended it you guys make me feel like im not alone I love you all for helping me through this disease at least I feel it should be....
Cons:
I over looked this product for years
I only used this product once ill keep everyone posted I washed with apricot scrub for sensitive skin cuz in my opinion anyone with acne has sensitive skin, and then put avino baby lotion with oatmeal a thin layer on, I recently found out I have a dry skin problem that produces too much sebum because its screaming im dryed!!! then I used the bp medication as a spot treatment and it burned a little about an hour later I noticed the spots fading and I also chewed the pill as recomended on the box let it sit under my tongue awhile and then swallowed it my skin feels great right now
September 8, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
I have cystic acne and cleared it up in as little as a month. I mean completely clear
Cons:
You have to use it consitently. Leaves white residue if you OD on it.
Great Product...worked better than prescription and other otc meds/
August 31, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Got the larger size and bonus step #1 at Sam's Club in the USA
Cons:
Put it on at night for the first time. Burned, tingled. Face turned BRIGHT red and you could see every place I put it on (and didn't!)
It felt AWFUL and my skin was so DRY. If I touched my face the pain was almost UNBEARABLE.
Put it on at night for the first time. Burned, tingled. Face turned BRIGHT red and you could see every place I put it on (and didn't!)
It felt AWFUL and my skin was so DRY. If I touched my face the pain was almost UNBEARABLE. Slept with multiple soaked washclothes on my face in an attempt to stop the pain and swelling and get some sleep. Face was BURNING HOT to the touch. Stains EVERYTHING, smells AWFUL. My pimples are so dry they are starting to PEEL. NEVER buy this product! It is so painful and awful. I cannot go out in public for atleast 3 hours before the red starts to go down. Face still hurts to the touch!!!!
Pros:
This stuff works great. I had a problem with slight bumps and blackheads. I use Carly's every morning in the shower. I have used this product for about 5 years now and love it.