Acne.org Products
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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June 30, 2012
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Cons:
doesn't always clear small blackheads
A friend recommended this to me and her acne had improved dramatically so I figured it was worth a shot. After the first use I noticed a small improvement. I've tried many products that make my acne even worse so I would've been thankful for no result at all after the first use. I use the product 3 times a day, each time after washing my face with Cetaphil. My acne isn't completely clear but I rarely get large red pimples so it's definitely worth it.
June 28, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Clears skin
Prevents breakouts
Smoothe skin
Cons:
Dryness - flaking skin
Redness at first
This is a great product. Once you use it you will never want to use neutrogena on-the-spot 2.5% BP because this product is clear and gel based and absorbs very well. If you can manage to take the time to do the regiment correctly two times a day, you will be able to overcome the dryness and achieve clear skin. I haven't used Dan's jojaba oil but from what I hear it is the perfect for combatting dryness. Good luck!
June 24, 2012
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Clears up skin
Very inexpensive
Does not smell
Cons:
Very cumbersome having to apply every night.
Cannot apply foundation over it very well.
I initially used the 2.5% strength which cleared me up around 80%. I switched to 5% because I couldn't find the 2.5% and found it clears me up about 97% which for me is brilliant. I have tried everything including Roaccutane and this is the only thing that works. At first I used it both morning and evening and initially it does burn your skin and make it incredibly dry. However after a couple of weeks this clears up and keeps acne at bay. I now only apply it at night after cleansing and before applying moisturiser. I don't apply as much as Dan recommends in his regime, maybe a finger length for my whole face I find it doesn't bleach my clothes or bedsheets. I find it cumbersome applying this every night and waiting for it to dry before applying moisturiser but I've accepted I have to do this if I want clear skin! Maybe one day I won't have to use it but it's been over 3 years and my skin still can't cope without it. It does work amazingly well and I only get spots now and again, mainly around my period or when I don't remove my make up properly for whatever reason. Highly recommended. It's becoming increasingly difficult to get this in the UK though and I'm worried about how much longer it'll be before they stop manfucturing this.
June 23, 2012
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
The soap was nice for my body
Cons:
Broke me out something awful specifically around my mouth with large red cystic pimples and also my chin with huge clogged pores. hyperpigmentation and excessive flaking and drying
Used this product for a week and it appeared to be working. My pores were actually smaller and my skin was smooth and soft-BUT_ after using it for another week or so my skin just tanked. I had multiple pimples appearing daily on my chin and the side of my mouth. I also noticed fine red pustules in the center of my forehead between my brows. I had struggled with acne for 20 years and I have never in all that time had a break out on my forehead. Also all of a sudden I noticed a fine white flaking on my face and tight skin after using this product. I was shocked because it happened overnite and initially I was liking the product. In addition I am a black person and have to deal with dark post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which takes months to fade. I decided to quit using Carly's and start back on the regimen. I wish I had never gotten this product but figured it must be good from all the reviews on amazon and youTube. Oh well- live and learn.
June 20, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
-Doesn't work
-Expensive
-Doesn't work
-irritates
-Doesn't work
-causes more acne
-doesn't work
(I know i said it doesn't work 4 times just wanted to make a point)
Proactiv worked a little at first but after a while it became ammune to my skin and my acne started again but this time WORSE than it was before!! Also the cleanser has scrubbing beads which irritated my skin!!
June 14, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Extremely effective on acne as well as acne marks.
Cons:
Dries skin
I have used this product every morning and night for about four months, and my skin is almost completely clear. I use the AHA as my moisturizer twice a day as well because my skin can become very dry and even flaky. I have never had such long lasting results. If you follow Dan's regime it will absolutely work. I saw immediate results in the beginning, but still experienced minor breakouts for 1-2 months. But now I rarely breakout and my skin tone is much more even.
June 12, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Works without overdrying (on me)
Good price
Good consistency
Cons:
I can't think of any.
It works for me, but bp has always been the most effective acne treatment for me. It doesn't dry me out badly or cause much irritation though I am one of the few that claim this. The consistency is really nice. It's smooth and dries clear. I used on the spot and that was so gritty and dried me out more plus I think it gave me more acne. I switched to acne.org bp and it's been so much better. I only use it 1x a day before bed and that's working for me. I tried the cleanser but it gave me small pimples so I went to a bp wash and that works better for me. I don't use acne.org moisturizer either. I've never tried because I was really happy with my moisturizer I was already using and didn't want to switch and risk a breakout. I just began using the aha a few times a week and so far I really like that too.
June 10, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Cooling sensation
Skin feels clean and refreshed
Cons:
If I don't rinse it off fast enough, it can cause some redness and dryness.
This is the face wash I've been using for the past 5 or so years. I won't use anything else.
June 6, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Made face clean
Soft
No more pimples
Acne and pimples are GONE
Cons:
Stings your skin if you have a cut
I LOVE Proactiv!!!! By far the BEST acne solution I've ever used. Face started to clear up in a day (literally).
Highly recommend this product!
June 3, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Cleared white heads in about 2 days. And helped my cystic acne in about a week!
Cons:
The only reason I gave this product 4 stars is because its pretty drying if you know what I mean...be careful and make sure you use a oil free moisturizer because it sucks the life out of your pimples and skin around it.
Just wow!! I used it for only a week and it shrunk my acne so quick! Small pours! Thank God...I struggled with acne for almost 8 years and to think a cheap over the counter product could help a ton! I recently used taz and it sucked for me. My skin was kinda doing the opposite of what it was suppose to do, I got more oily o_O. Anyway, glad this helped. It made me kinda dry, but I really don't care. I just use my spf15 oil free moisturizer and I'm good to go. :D
Pros:
clears large pimples in a few uses, doesn't dry skin, can be used multiple times a day