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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.
Used Benzoyl Peroxide? Rate It:
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November 16, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
after a clear face pimples started coming back and it wasn't making them going away. Price is expensive and they ship it to you to fast (even if you change the schedule it still comes to soon)...$55 every other month.
I started using Proactive about a year ago when I first started getting a few pimples. It did make my face completely clear of acne for about 3 months and then acne started appearing again and then I quit. I never miseed an application either. I started back up again for about 2 weeks now using left-overs and it really hasn't improved at all. Now I quit and am going to start Differin and Doxy. I wouldn't recommend proactive to anyone! Its expensive and doesnt work.
November 14, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it never dried my skin out
Cons:
It didn't work at all!
Its a great skin care product if you already have nice skin, I mean it exfoliates and tones and does everything except clear your pimples up. I used this product for almost a year before I had to admit to myself that my face still looked as bad as it did when I bought proactive. If you have really bad acne, like I do, you need to go to the dermatologist and get an antibiotic (oral or topical) that will work for YOU!
November 12, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Ok, I'm seeing a slight improvement in my skin's texture.
Cons:
It's not the miracle cure they make it out to be. I'm still getting pimples, and it overdries my skin. And I'm afraid that if i stop using it, my pimples will be worse than before (I have moderate acne)
I have been using it only for 6 weeks though, so maybe I should give it more time. But I'm at my wit's end here, I don't know if my skin is getting better or worse, whether I should keep using it or stop. I have heard a lot about the beneficial effects of chamomile tea on the skin. Can someone give me some pointers on how to use chamomile tea and how I can incorporate it into my daily skin care routine?
November 9, 2006
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Clears exsisting moderate acne in about 3 days, reduces shine and redness, and improves tone and texture of skin :D
Cons:
Ever so often a small pimple will form. Blackheads and whiteheads are still present. Grrr. Dries the skin but that's what moisturizers are for.
I have never had severe acne. I never had more than 5 pimples at a time, which is just as irratating as having a dozen. This product cleared my acne in only 3 days. I do occasionally get a pimple but only once in a great while and it usually clears quickly without leaving scars. I would recommend this product to anyone that stuggles with acne :)
November 6, 2006
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
I e-mailed Neutrogena to find out how come I couldn't find this product anywhere in Ontario anymore. They told me that it has officially been discontinued in Canada. That sucks. :(
November 5, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
I'm 27 and acne has always been a part of my life from 13 onward...yet after ordering Proactive in a moment of desperation, I have found the product to be everything it claims to be. The only time I get pimples is when I forget to use the cleanser, but within one day of using the clarifying lotion, the bumps are gone. For those who have claimed redness/drying skin, try reducing the number of times you use the product and you'll notice a difference. I have sensitive skin, but I found that reducing the amount of times I use Proactive during the week (1 per day) helps to reduce the amount of dryness I experienced in past.
November 3, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Absolutely NONE
Cons:
Made my skin MUCH worse, very disappointed with this product!!! Waste of money.
I'm 35 yrs old, and was suffering from occasional breakouts (I had acne much worse as a teenager, though). I used proactiv for about 2 or 3 days, and my skin is ruined now! When I look in the mirror, I want to cry!!! I never had acne like this, even as a teenager.
DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!! I'm glad I only bought a trial size before blowing even more money on full size. By the way, I gave this product a second chance a few days after I stopped using it, and it was still useless.
November 2, 2006
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It is really affordable and it seems to work really good.
Cons:
Does dry your skin out at first.
If you keep using this and dont get discouraged it really worked for me. I have used so many products for my moderate acne and nothing has worked as good as this. I still get a few pimples every once in a while but nothing like it used to be. It also seems like the pimples I get now are a lot smaller and easyer to cover up with makeup.
October 30, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Seems to really help my hormone induced adult acne
Cons:
It isn't "pretty" smelling, but it's fine for me
I really like it. It works better than anything else I've tried. I find the texture of my skin improved in leaps and bounds over night. My arms and back too. I tried a knockoff product from the store that sucked whereas Proactive worked great immediately. YOu may also have to use a moisturizer but at my age you do anyway. I am 42. I'm very happy with it so far.
October 30, 2006
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
initially cleared whiteheads on forehead, helped reduce blackheads
Cons:
bleached skin, hair, redness, flaking, dry skin, i became immune adn eventually it started making my acne worse
i'd only reccomend it for mild acne
Pros:
Cleared up skin after first few months, no smell