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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 31, 2013
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
it was like ha, just kidding i made your skin look pretty at first but now im going to make your skin bumpy and hurt really bad
it just didn't work out for me
March 29, 2013
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
Yes. Buy it. I spent a lot of time researching other acne treatments and HAVE ALREADY USED ACCUTANE ONCE....and it has been only 2 days and I already see a difference. The accutane worked for a while after I stopped my 6 month treatment, but is back. I really didn't want to have to go on another round of it because of all of the side effects.... well.. knock on wood but I may not have to because of the regimen!!! :)
Don't be afraid of the jojoba and AHA, and don't be too cheap not to buy it.
Cons:
Takes a while to do, but sooo worth it. I honestly look forward to doing the regimen every morning and night. bye bye acne!
Order it now. No joke. I never write reviews but had to because it is amaaaaazing.
March 29, 2013
Product used: Brevoxyl-4 (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Cream)
Pros:
This is the only product that worked on my otherwise stubborn acne which i have been suffering for 15 years. I started using it along with a little amount of Retin A. Both prosucts were used on alternate days and i applied a simple moisturizer everyday. Never dried my skin out. Never experienced a break out after that. I have continued using it even on my TOTALLY CLEAR skin to prevent any breakouts.
Cons:
Makes skin red for a while but the redness goes after 10 mins of use
MUST TRY! i simply loved this product. This worked amazingly for me.
March 29, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
I just bought my first kit. In order to buy Proactiv automatically enrolls your credit card for auto refills to ship every 3 weeks. Before I could even print my receipt a online chat popped up. I asked that my c/c by taken off the account and I was told it was too soon I would have to call back and they ended the chat. I discovered that in order to use the site and purchase any items you have to be enrolled for the auto refills. Sorry, but that is a bad way to do business. Keep looking.
March 22, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
harsh
dries you out
Worst product experience EVER. I'm sure it works for some people but it was simply awful for me. I didn't notice any difference in the amount of acne, but there was definitely an effect. My skin got so so so SO dry, to the point where my skin was tearing when I smiled. My face was burning and always painful. I want to throw something at the tv whenever their commercial comes on.
March 7, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
Drys out face really bad.
if anything it made me breakout more.
Sucks
March 6, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
your getting a product w/ right percentage of benzoyl. it works also as a scrub. convienent
Cons:
its costly. you need an additional moisturizer. i dont feel this is an everday product. its in addition
if you have trouble sticking to a regimen (young) and need your bath products shipped. then yes. its too costly and dosent work for everyone. common sense rules apply. in the 8 years i've used Pro-activ it was never my main product used in my face regimen
March 6, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Didn't work
Not worth the money
March 5, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
Pricey
My skin got WAY worse
having nearly $100.00 stolen from my account for months after i called and canceled my "membership".
Proactive is insult and injury sent to your front door. - your bank account will be cleaned out - several times (after you cancel) - and you'll still have horrible skin to attend to. I had mild to moderate adult acne, mostly around "that time of the month". I ordered proactive, hoping for some relief. My skin cleared for a day or two then was notably worse in such a drastic amount over such a short period of time, my co-workers thought I was using meth from all the horrible huge acne sores/marks on my face. I stopped using the product after only a few weeks, and called and canceled my membership. 3 days later they charged my account (causing my account to be overdrawn due to the unexpected charge) and shipped me another package. i returned the package and believe it or not - the next month my account gets drained again!!! their response: it takes 4-6 weeks from the time they receive the return package before they will stop taking money from my account. I'm a single mom with a chronic rare illness and no family to make up for the money they have taken. The fact that they find it acceptable business practice to continue taking money AFTER i canceled my account and returned their horrible product, is just disgusting.
March 1, 2013
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Reduced skin-coloured bumps under skins surface that never come to the surface
Tiny blackheads in chin crease reduced noticeably
Cons:
No difference noticed in red marks yet
I've only used this overnight and in the morning, and after the first use I've noticed a significant reduction in the skin-coloured bumps beneath my skin that neve surface. Also the little blackheads in the crease of my chin. As far as red marks go I can't see a difference but I'd put that down to the fact that the red marks are inflammation of the skin and the salicylic acid doesn't heal inflammation. Overall it is looking promising.
Pros:
it worked for awhile.