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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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July 25, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
It might dry out your skin if its not very oily.It doesnt really have a smell, which is probably best for the skin, but some people might not like it.
Ive used alot of other products including proactiv, and none of them worked as well as acne free. I have REALLY oily skin, and this really cleans my skin effectively. Ive been using it for almost 2 months now and my skins still not completely clear, but its waaay better than it was before using this.My skin also gets these little white grainy feeling things on my nose,chin and forehead. I used to have to like scratch them out to have smooth skin, but while using acne free I dont get them at all, and my skin feels really smooth. I would definatly reccommend acne free to people who have tried alot of things and havent had much luck. For me this works better than anything ive been able to try, its not even that expensive.
July 21, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
My skin feels very smooth. It is not abrasive (like Proactiv).
Cons:
My skin did break out really badly for about the first week of use, but all of those zits have since gone away. So I would advise using it for a couple of weeks before giving up.
I started using it about 2.5 weeks ago. Before I had been using Proactiv which was ok (I still got pimples but my skin didn't look too bad). Then I stopped and used something else that didn't work. My skin was looking bad. So I decided to try Clinique. The first day after using it my skin looked better. Then for about a week my skin looked A LOT worse. I didn't even want to look in the mirror. I had about 15 little white zits on my chin, and, well, everywhere. I heard that skin does get worse when you first start using something, and I decided to stick it out (about a year ago I started with Murad, it made my skin worse for about a week and I gave up). So now 2.5 weeks have passed and I think my skin is MUCH better. I only have 1 big pimple right now (when I started I had about 10 big pimples), and since it's been only 2.5 weeks, I think that in another couple of weeks my skin will be clear (though I will post back if I was wrong).
July 17, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Works FAST!!! Amazing
Cons:
Dries out my skin...but i love it bc i normally have oily skin.
This is the only thing i use and my face looks great. I've tried everything ...proactive, panoxyl, retin-a micro, nuetrogena, and every other drugstore brand. This stuff works! I get compliments all the time
July 16, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Noticed results in first week, helps up to 75% with breakouts,
Cons:
Dries face out, some reddness
I am 16 years old and im seriously done with acne. I cant stand it. I've tried everything from Proactive to regular cleansers. Then my doctor prescribed me with this product. The best results ive ever gotten has come from this Product. Ive noticed results the first week ive started using it. I first wash my face with cetaphil cleanser than i put this stuff on my face every morning and every night. This stuff works pretty good :)
July 15, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
prevents new acne
dries old zits
Cons:
it might take some time to REALLY start working
dries skin big time
stings the first weeks of application
Over the past years I've tried this product and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I always suffered from moderate acne since my teen years, and the first time I tried On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, it seemed to work perfectly fine. I would stop using it because it was to the point where my skin was completely clear and it was only making my skin dry. Acne came back (of course) for a few times and I went back to use this product, but like I said there were times when it wouldn't work at all and had to use something else to treat my acne.
Right now Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment is SLOWLY working again(been using it for a month,) but just last night I decided to try baking soda as a mask (3 times a week) and Apple Cider Vinegar as a toner as well. I just put it on my face last night and already saw improvement. The days I don't use baking soda, I'll keep putting On-the-Spot Acne Treatment... see how it goes!
July 15, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
It gets rid of you huge, inflated zits :)
Cons:
But you still have tiny zits, unless you use it for months. The packaging is drippy.
Good product.
July 15, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
it gave my pimple a head, which was good to use other products on, and it kinda reduced redness and shrunk the pimple slightly
Cons:
it dried out my skin HORRIBLY, and didnt look that good when i put it on, so i had to wear it at night, with all the other products i use
it was fine, not great, not horrible....i borrowed it from my aunt, and it didnt come out very well from the tube...but...yeah, i wouldnt buy it
July 15, 2009
Pros:
Cleared up the old pimples
Cons:
Didn't really prevent any from coming. Dries really fast
ZapZyt felt like there was tiny grains against my skin. It was an okay product.
July 13, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Great price for the amount of product you receive. I have only had 2 pimples since I started using it 2 months ago vs 10 a week.
Cons:
I've had an outbreak of whiteheads. I don't understand why I've been getting those.
I like this product better than any other acne medications I've used including Proactive (which didn't work at all for me). I would like to know why I'm breaking out with whiteheads vs pimples.
July 13, 2009
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Actually does what it claims
Reduces redness and drys out spots
Cons:
It's a BP supplement so your face can become addicted to it if used often
Bleaches all materials it comes into contact with including pillows, towels and clothes
I've been using this on and off for the past 4 years and it works great. I have very oily skin so I use it once in the morning and at night. It does dry out your face though so I would recommend using it with a moisturiser to combat flakes.
Pros:
It makes my skin feel clean.Keeps zits from forming.Makes my skin feel really smooth and I dont get those little white things on my nose chin or forehead.Pretty easy to use.