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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 30, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
bleaches fabrics your face comes in contact with (pillowcases, tshirt necklines), doesn't work well to get rid of blackheads, cleanser is better as an exfoliant - doesn't remove makeup well.
It's a great product to try, but be careful about what fabrics your face comes into contact with. The repairing lotion can and will rub off and discolor fabrics, even when dry, but especially if you sweat. It took a while for the discoloration to appear, so I think it was a gradual process, but the fabric was permanently damaged (bleached) at that point.
If the product dries your skin out, try using the lotion only every other day. I find it's still effective this way and reduces drying. Same with the cleanser, as it has the exfoliants, it can cause dryness and peeling with sensitive skin. The price is great, the products do last several months.
March 30, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
My skin is clearer than it has been since i was a kid, not to mention how smooth it is and my pores are smaller.
Cons:
I can't think of any.
Proactiv started working within 2 weeks after I started using it. (I use it religiously ... never skip a morning or night treatment... c'mon, how hard is it to wash your face and slap a little toner & repair lotion on? Takes less than 2 min.) I buy a 3 pc. system every 7 weeks. I bought the blemish treatment at the beginning and haven't needed it since. I also use the sheer tint moisturizer ... something I could have never done before, as I needed something heavier to cover up. Their concealer works well and I love the loose powder. I only wish I had before pictures, I'd do a commercial lol
March 30, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
it gave me more pimples then when i started
it made my skin dry and really itchy!! it doesn't work. i found washing my face with warm water every day and night worked better.
March 27, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Skin feels very clean after the first use. Cleared my acne. Very affordable. Easily accessible at your local store.
Cons:
Runs out of toner way before you run out of the other two products
I just returned the cleanser that I ordered online from TV. Believe it or not, I am 46 years old but I tend to get acne during that time of the month and sometimes in between. I find the AcneFree to work quickly, and unlike others on this message board, it has not dried out my skin. Probably because I'm very oily to begin with. Bottom line, it is worth trying for the price. It may not work for everybody, but why spend all that money paying inflated prices and shipping costs, when you can purchase an inexpensive, effective product from your local Walmart.
March 22, 2007
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
prevents new pimples from coming out
Cons:
slight drying and peeling (just apply the product thinly to prevent overdrying and use moisturizer)
very effective... I've used several products before and this was the only one which helped me in improving my acne. Just use sunblock and moisturizer.
March 21, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Cheap, nice packaging, get a lot of product for money.
Cons:
After using it for three months my skin showed no improvement. Dried out my skin badly and I was constantly using moisturizers to combat that. Can not use make up because it will turn the BP white and will flake off.
For the money and size it is a good value. But, I went through moisturizers like crazy to combat dryness and whatever money I saved I had to spend on that. I don't think this is a good product for women who use makeup. I have switched to Pro-Activ and have seen good results. I have no cystic pimples now and can use make up and do not need to use a crazy amount of moisturizers with it.
March 21, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
makes your face look clean and fresh
Cons:
made more pimples come out and price is a little expensive for what you get
I started using it everyday and within a week, my face was more full of cysts and pimples than ever, and i mean really big ones!! I decided to weigh it out and give it some more time. Eventually after weeks of applying the 3 steps, I finally started to see them get smaller and go away. The thing is that now, I still get some smaller ones. One leaves and another one shows up. I really haven't had a problem with the dry skin, infact some mornings i wake up and my face is oily. I do agree that the product works for some people but I don't think it's as good as what it sells for. You have to really measure the amount you put on because if not, you won't have enough to cover you the whole month. I am some what unsatisfied with the product. I expected clearer skin than what i am getting. I thought that using it consistently like i have, would have given me clear skin or atleast not any new blemishes or pimples i mean isn't that what it is for? to avoid getting new breakout??
March 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
cleanser is a great exfoliator, product line leaves skin very smooth and even though it doesn't eleminate 100% of future breakouts, it does keep the ones you get from becoming huge red becons. Easy to use system.
Cons:
Dries my skin out to use full 3-step program twice a day. Price is a little steep. Too much toner! I have 1/2 of each bottle left over.
It really has made a difference in my skin since I've been using it. I break out badly during my cycle, and proactiv has been effective in curbing those breakouts. The few blemishes I've gotten recently have gone away within a few days without erupting into angry red spots. I'm able to leave the house without make-up, which is great. I can even wear my Bare Minerals make up without putting foundation on first to cover everything up. I am still tweaking with my own daily program, I can't use it twice a day because my skin gets very dry and itchy, but over all, I'd say I'm glad I bit the bullet and ordered.
March 19, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works, but it's not a miracle to 100% clear skin, it made my skin softer, and much easier to control when a pimple popped up.
Cons:
The price, after you get the starter kit is high. The mask stinks when wahing it off and putting toner on.
I don't let my skin get dry with this. At night I follow the whole line. In the morning I wash my face, use the toner, and use a combination of things to help improve my skin. I use biore oil control, clean and clear dual action moisturizer which also fights pimples with salicylic acid, and I use neutrogena visibly even with spf 15, whis gets rid of dark spots from previous acne, and the proactiv lotion, I mit it up in my hand using a little, and put it on my face. OH MY GOSH!! this works, my skin has become smoother, dark spots are fading, I am fighting oil, and killing bacteria throughout my day with the BP and SA combo. Do what works for you, all these things mosturize as well, and I dont get that dry irratated skin like people complain about. YOU DO NOT NEED TO STICK WITH THE PLAN ONLY, sometimes making the plan fit you works best, and you will reap the benefits of it. Well good luck!!!
March 17, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The repairing lotion (BP) is really nice as is the cleanser (though the cleanser can be drying sometime)
Cons:
I don't like the toner--it feels oily
I've had moderate acne on different parts of my face for several years and had gone to the dermatologist (I was given 10% BP, Retina Micro, and antibiotics) but nothing worked. Two years ago I saw the infomercial for proactive and decided to try it. It worked at first, but I was inconsistent and impatient amd decided that it wasn't working. Then, for a while, I stopped using anything and my acne didn't get better or worse. Then I saw an infomercial for Murad, and of course was very excited and hopeful. When using Murad, I was VERY consistent, all steps twice a day. However, after about a month of using it, I developed new breakouts and I began to notice discoloration. Since the proactive repairing lotion (BP) is so nice, as is the Murad moisturizer, I've decided to use those products with Cetaphil.
Pros:
worked great on whiteheads and made my skin soft. Didn't dry my skin, but I have oily skin. Toner is great and doesn't burn, overall condition of my skin did improve.