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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 27, 2010
Cons:
Very small bottle
Makes skin very dry and flaky but that's all BP products really
Price!! So damn expensive
Bought the entire system. Didn't like it too much. Didn't seem to make my skin better. Got a little worse actually and my face was one massive flake. The moisturizer that came with the pack is crap and doesn't moisturize anything. I ended up switching the cleanser with cetaphil... used the repairing lotion and got a olay moisturizer and wow.. awesome results. But in future, I'm going to buy a cheaper BP product. Figure it would do exactly the same thing.
July 13, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
I ordered proactiv 2 years ago for 19.95 (their TV offer). At the time, the bottles were 4 oz, which was great and lasted me a decent amount of time. I decided to give it a go again (keep in mind 39.95 this time) and I got sent 2 oz bottles. To me, that is travel size. When I called customer service and explained this dilemma all they could say was that the price of proactiv has gone up. So why does the price go up but the size go down? BECAUSE IT IS A SCAM.
I got ripped off and will never order from this company again. EVER.
July 4, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Noticed a difference in 2 weeks. I am 30 with non-traditional adult acne and nothing else has worked. I started by using it as directed then how I thought it worked best for me. I use it once a day until "certain times of the month" when my skin is oilier and then I use it twice a day. So far I have been using it for 2 months and my skin keeps getting better. And I feel it is very affordable considering what it is doing for me.
Cons:
Step 3, the moisturizer, is anything but! So this is why I went to once per day. I have sensitive skin so it over dried my combination skin a bit.Sometimes I switch out step 3 with Clinque moisture surge. Which is a little pricey but the best moisturizer ever and truly oil-free! You have to use this system everyday, religiously or you will waste your time.
I recommend this! You just have to be patient with it and give it time to work and figure out your own schedule with it. I have had this acne problem for nearly 3 years and 3 trips to the dermatologist did nothing. The acne I have looks like mosquito bites that are itchy and inflamed. There was never a head to squeeze or anything but if anything touched it, it would ooze! My dermatologist tested it and said it was an adult acne. I tried 2 over the counter topical solutions and took antibiotics! This 3 step system worked for me! Good luck~!
May 28, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Only thing that has cleared up my acne 100%
Foams up a ton, and doesn't smell bad
Cons:
It is VERY drying
If you get it on your lips, it will dry them out too!
Start off slowly with this-I'd recommend even just every other day at first, then start using it once a day, then you can go ahead and use it twice a day. It has a very high percentage of BP in it, so if you just try to jump right in and use it twice a day, every day, you're going to get majorly dry and peeling skin. Once your skin gets used to it though, this stuff is awesome. I bought this only because it was the cheapest BP product at the store, and it turned out to be the best one I have used- it clears my skin up completely. The bottle looks like it was made for guys, but I'm a girl, and this stuff works great for me!
April 24, 2010
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
Dries out acne, helps face try to shed damaged skin. Lightens dark acne spots
Cons:
Really dries out face, can burn around nose area.
I use the 5% wash once a day, leaving the wash on for 5 minutes. The wash started working almost immediantly although the major marks took about a week to really smooth out and about a week and a half to start fading. I had some really small marks on my forehead that really disappeared after two days of use. I suffer from PCOS and this has cleared the dark spots on my checks. I do agree that this product dries out the face but that is part of the healing process. I have used a product called cera.... (I can't remeber the full name) and It moister my face without leaving it greasy. As many have said long term use is needed it is a daily regimine, I also use retin a at night which also helped my acne.
April 24, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
none
Cons:
everythng
people, i am the first it seems to write a negative review about this product, as a blog. But i am going to tell of my personal experience. THIS PRODUCT DOE NOT WORK AT ALL. I do not understand how this is one of the top rated products on here, because there are so many things wrong with it that will only cause break outs. Number 1. Scrubbing you face with a wash cloth is a BAD idea. BAD BAD BAD. It causes so much inflammation and is terrible for acne. Number two. THe scrub that is supposed to clear your acne has so many harsh oils in it and ingredients that will of course clog your pores. It has really bizarre ingredients, you should look into them and see what they are--you will be shocked. Plus, the benzoyl peroxide in it doesn't stay on your skin long enough to do anything to help your acne. Number three, bar soap is a bad idea. PERIOD. Let me tell my story:I got this product because i fell for all the "fantastic" reviews on this site. And now, i believe all of those reviews are fake. I got the product, and was so excited, because i finally thought i found something that would clear my acne-which really wasn't that bad but i though that it was-but i had no idea how bad it could get until i used this product. I bought it and the first day my skin felt great after using it. It was exfoliated basically. But then, after a week, i developed tiny bumps EVERYWHEREEEEE. I assumed it was just the purging process. But then it got worse. and worse. and worse. but then it seemed to be clearing again, so i figured it was done. But no. suddenly, i developed SEVERE CYSTIC ACNE that took absolutely the longest time possible ever to go away. the zits were huge, painful, embarrassing, and left big red scars by the time they finally went away. I was so determined that this would be THE product though, because i was so convinced by the reviews on this site and the carley's site. I was emotionally wrecked, lost my social life because i didn't want to go anywhere, and
April 15, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works At First
Cons:
Stops Working, Makes Face Still Breakout
My face seems to be getting worse. I have used this product for about 3-4 months now. At first my skin seemed to be getting a tad bt better, then Proactiv just stopped working. For those who now have clear skin from Proactiv I congradulate you, but for those who have ended up like me, I feel sorry for.
April 9, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Fantastic - Got rid of my pimples in less than a week (i didn't have bad ones but at 24 the first onset is embarrassing!).
Cons:
You need to stictly use it twice a day, miss one routine and a few pimples will come back.
Definately worth a try but you need to get into a strict routine to use it twice a day
April 7, 2010
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
-Spreads very evenly and smoothly with no residue or balling up/clumping!
-Clear skin
-Great value
-Not drying if used with a good moisturizer.
-Fast shipping
Cons:
None so far. Only been using this particular BP for about a week, but have been using 2.5 BP for over 4 months.
I have moderate to harsh acne, getting cysts now and again...This bottle prevents and gets rid of existing acne, esp. when I use it with the AHA from acne.org. I am in love!
March 31, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
it has reduced certain spots on my face so far, even slightly reduced the size of a cyst that has just appeared
Cons:
flaky skin, and dry of course..but i just over apply this product to some spots
i have only been using the product for about 3 days, and its working well so far. every other product like this one that ive used before hasn't worked.. and this one will hopefully be different. i love it so far *fingers crossed*
Pros:
Shrinks pimples within a day.. Two max.
Although it's a very small bottle. The bottle has lasted me months because you only need a small amount