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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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March 23, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Cons:
My face is bright read and extremely swollen. It's been this way for days.
Dont use this!!!!!
March 22, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Makes skin soft right after you use it, easy to use,cheap
Cons:
dries out skin realy badly, makes redness worse, only works for about a week then gets worse
if you have sensitive skin im warnig you to not try this, i got it because it was very inexpensive and thought it would work but it did not, it actally made it much worse and the redness was terrible.DO NOT TRY OXY
March 18, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
at first makes your skin feel smooth after the wash
Cons:
-doesn't have any much of a result to see -dries out your skin
- if your skin is flaking the toner can sting -doesn't keep the oil away
I have heard of ProActive working for some people but it doesn't seem to work for me. You are not paying for a good product you are paying for the celebs to endorse the products. It is cheaply made and could be better. The only thing making it so popular is that it is shown of tv and they make it sound to good to be true...
I regret wasteing my money on a product that just DOESN'T WORK!!!!!
March 16, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It cleans and refreshes my face
Cons:
my face felt dry
it works...just give it a chance and keep moisturized
March 15, 2009
Product used: Stridex (Power Pads)
Pros:
clears up acne amazingly.cheap for a little box of 78 pads. clears up acne in weeks while ordering products such as proactive,neutrogena, clean and clear, promise to clear in months.
Cons:
no cons(:
buy it..really..it works wonders..u have to remember that it WILL get better, but right after you wash ur face if its REALLY red and worse that it was just before you washed it that it doesnt mean its getting worse, its just slightly irrtant to ur skin but wont harm it, ur face will go back to normal after minutes.dont overuse.i know this sounds stupid and ur always thinking, so what if its dry,the point is to get rid of the oil right?why would that make it worse?.butttt i guess from so much research u might as well just listen.so just use it maybe 3 times a day, thats what i do and it works wonders. i know it sounds WAY too good to be true, i mean, cmon,an over the counter product, working better than a dermetologist recommended treatment?...but it REALLY works better..and ive used some of the top of the line products.oh and also remember, it HAS to get better before it gets worse..so right after u wsh it, it WILL be kinda red, but itll go away within minutes like i said before
March 15, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
no more pimples at all, make the skin smooth
Cons:
dry face
proactiv really works
March 12, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Reduces breakouts, smooths complexion, fades red marks slightly
Cons:
Is somewhat drying, but that can be managed. Sunscreen/moisturizer is required during the day - don't let your face burn!
I have fair skin and cystic acne on my cheeks and around my mouth. I had a bit of irritation/dryness during the first week of Proactiv, but my skin is slowly getting used to it. My breakouts are far less severe, and any cysts that do emerge are taken care of and go away without reaching the surface or causing scars. Overall, Proactiv is an effective acne management system, and once on it, you must stay on it if you want to manage your acne. Like all therapeutic treatments, once discontinued, symptoms can reoccur. Read the advice others have listed, get a good oil-free non-pore clogging sunscreen/moisturizer, and if the product is too harsh at first, use it only once a day rather than twice and build up to the full usage. Be gentle with the cleanser and don't grind the exfoliating beads into your skin. Give it a chance!
March 8, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Wash)
Pros:
INSTANT FOAM! smells good.
Cons:
makes your skin kinda dry after a while.
So far, i've used this product for about... two weeks or so and it has worked very well. i used a whole bunch off products, and this one seems to be the most helpful. i love its instant foaming. it's easy to use (in the shower) and it smells good too. after i use it, my skin feels clean and refreshed. i use it twice a day, or when i'm not lazy, THREE times a day. it really helps. i hope it'll clear my acne up soon. oh yeahh, my acne's starting to clear up s l o w l y but i hope it'll clear up alll the wayyy very soon :)
March 4, 2009
Pros:
cheep, over the counter
Cons:
everything else
so heres the thing.. i only had issues on my cheeks and chin.. well now.. thanks to nutrogina.. i now have to worry about my forehead too. it made things worse. and dried out and irritated. my sister is using it too. and her skin is wayy better than mine. and it didnt work for her either. i wouldnt waste my time using it. plus, why get your hopes up?
February 28, 2009
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
this cream works fabs i found my skin leared up within a week and i had very bad spots and now im just left with 1 or 2 i defo recomend this product! kisses x
Cons:
it made my skin flakey dry and tight .
also stings .
but really works xD .
Pros:
None whatsoever.