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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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August 17, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
the toner makes ur face itch a little bit. but there is really no cons :)
Try it and if it works keep using it!!! :)
August 16, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Helped clear up breakouts.
Cons:
Really dried out my skin, and is pretty rouch on it so I think it slows the fading of my red marks.
Just make sure to put on some kind of moisturizer after using this. I have oily skin, and immediately after using this product my skin gets that tight, stripped of oil feeling. Overall, though, it did help clear up my skin (I used this with minocyclin and tretinoin, too)
August 15, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
It really works. Better than proactive (only contain 2.5% benzoyl peroxide).. I am using 5%. I am also using Loreal as my toner
Cons:
Dryness of skin, but can be solved using a moisturizer (i'm using Olay)...
If you are hopeless.. then this is the best product for you...
August 14, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
IT HAS A NICE TEXTURE KIND OF FOAMY, ITS EASY WET LATEHR RINSE. AND IT'S PRETTY GOOD AT DELIVERING CONSISTANT RESULTS
Cons:
IT BLEACHES, SO IF YOUR TAN PREPARE TO LIGHTEN UP A TAD. ALSO IF YOU DON'T WASH OFF COMPLETELY IT WILL BLEACH YOUR PILLOW AND OR TOWEL
IT'S ONE OF THE BEST PRODUCTS OVER THE COUNTER. HOWEVER IF IT HAS A BLEACHING AFFECT THEN I AM A LITTLE HESITANT TO PUT ON MY SKIN REPED.
August 14, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared up some stubborn bumps I've had for years, does what it says it will do. Skin was very smooth.
Cons:
First day or two my skin was red, had to get used to the product but then it was alright
I've had acne since I was 6 years old! Accutane helped get it under control in high school, and now I just have some red areas/bumps/occassional nasty cystic pimple. Proactiv helped all that!
August 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it does an ok job of clearing up some of the acne
Cons:
funny people are saying its drying there face, mine seems to be more oily with this product. esp when i use the toner and lotion.
if you have bad acne its best to see a dermatologist. nothing is going to be a cure.
August 13, 2008
WELL i'M 16 AND i STARTED USiNG THiS ABOUT A YEAR AGO, AND iT HAS WORKED MiRACLES FOR MY SKiN...LiKE EVERYBODY KNOWS CHANGE DOESN'T HAPPEN OVER NiGHT, BUT iT ONLY TOOK A COUPLE OF WKS FOR MY SKiN TO BECOME NOTiCEABLY BRiGHTER CLEARER AND CLEANER...i DNT REALLY USE THE DAY TiME MOiSTURiZER B/C iT MAKES MY SKiN VERY OiLY THOUGH...BAD OR GOOD? ANYWAYS MY FACE LOOKED HORRiBLE i HAD TRiED EVERYTHiNG FROM PROACTiVE TO CLEAN & CLEAR, CLEARiSiL EVEN THiNGS LiKE PANOXYL AND ZAPZiT AND NOTHiNG WORKED i TRiED ACNE FREE AND HAD A SLiGHT DiFFERENCE BUT ONLY FOR ABOUT A MONTH THEN MY SKiN RETURNED TO THE WAY iT WAS, THEN i DECiDED TO TRY NEUTROGENA ADVANCED SOLUTiONS AND WAS SUPRiSED TO SEE THE RESULTS i GOT...AND THE GENTLE EXFOLiATiON FROM THE FACE WASH MAKES MY SKiN FEEL NEW EVERYTiME i USE iT, BOTTOM LiNE i LOVE THiS PRODUCT iT'S WORKED WONDERS FOR MY FACE AND MY SELF ESTEEM AND i'D RECOMMEND iT TO ANYONE WHO HAS EVEN THE SLiGHTEST BiT OF ACNE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LiKE i WAS WiTH FULL BLOWN ACNE!
August 12, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
helped my acne
Cons:
overdrying
At first I used all three Proactiv products twice a day like the instructions tell you to do, but my face became VERY dry! I was using a ton of moisturizer and my face was still dry. I decided not to give up and instead only use the cleanser twice a day and the other two products I only use every once in a while or when I have a break-out. My acne is not completely gone, but the Proactiv definitely helps and by using the products less my face is not so dry. My advice is to give it a try and if it is too drying or irritating to your skin, then just use it less and see what happens. Though my acne is not completely gone, I am still happy with Proactiv because it keeps me from breaking out so often and my skin is clearer and smoother.
August 11, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It really does work
Cons:
It takes a long time to show results...you have to stick to the regimen
I purchased this for my 11yo daughter who has had acne for about one year. I have seen results since she has been using it, but when she misses a day or two it seems the acne looks worse or comes right back. I belive its a good product when followed to the hilt.
August 11, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
clears up acne really well but not all of it
Cons:
If you skip a day by accident you will BREAK OUT A LOT!! Once you start you will never be able to STOP.
DON'T BUY IT!!!
Once you stop using the product your face breaks out worse than EVER.
PLEASE DON'T BUY it unless you are ready to spend the time and money to use it everyday for the rest of your life.
Pros:
Its super easy to use.
Makes face soft and smooth.
The refining mask makes miracles!!!