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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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December 11, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Cons:
Lots of redness and swelling.
A little crusting on the lower side of the face.
Incredibly itchy.
Dry, flaky skin.
I have very sensitive skin and I believe I could be allergic to BP. I get redness, itchiness, swelling, dryness, and a little crusting. I used to use Clearasil Acne Treatment Cream 10% BP, but it didn't go too well. I tried Dan's 2.5% BP and received the same side effects. Even though BP gets rid of my pimples quickly, the side effects of BP are really bothersome for me. I still try to stick to the reigmen as close as possible, but I use a lot less BP instead of a lot of it. I've found out using less works well for me. If I apply any more than a little BP, the side effects gradually worsen, and I had to stop using it at one point because it got pretty severe. Sometimes, I'd wake up several times during the night with a really bad itch around my face. I had a family member ask me about my face at one point because my whole face looked red as a tomato for an entire week before I lowered the dosage.
December 11, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
works for a few weeks
Cons:
after 3 days of using proavtiv, I saw a huge improvement. However, from then on, my skin never got any better, or any worse. I realized that after 1 month of no improvement that proactiv was just a waste of my time.
DO NO WASTE YOUR TIME
December 11, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
clear alot of acne and makes face less oily
Cons:
Dries out face
THis is cheap and it helps clear acne.
December 6, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared skin quickly
Left my face feeling clean
Easy to order
Cons:
The scrub is a little harsh, left my face red for an hour or so after use
Made my skin very sensitive to sunlight
Over drying
If you use this product by following the directions and using all three steps, it works. I see a lot of people complaining about it bleaching your clothes, it tells you on the package. No offense but thats your own fault. It may not work for everyone, so far ive been lucky. It does dry out my face a lot but it is working. Its hard to find a perfect face solution when everyone has different skin. I would suggest this to anyone who has tried other brands without results. It worked for me it just took some time.
December 5, 2011
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Very clean smelling/feeling
Exfoliation
Actually works!
Cons:
None!
I found this product randomly when I was at my wits end with my acne problems. I decided that I had nothing to lose so I ordered it about two years ago. I must admit, my skin did get worse before it got better, but I kept at it. Even though I still had break outs, I could tell that my skin looked more radiant. Eventually, the break outs became fewer and fewer and people started commenting on how great my skin looked! I recommend Carley's to everyone I know. I love ALL of their products!
November 30, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
limited benefits initially
Cons:
Ceased to work after a few months
Makes skin EXTREMELY sensitive to sunburns
Skin started to badly react to benzoyl peroxide
Increasing my skin's sensitivity to sunburns has made this a dealbreaker. (Getting sunburns after about only 15 minutes of exposure on a moderatly cloudy day.) Proper sun exposure is necessary for vitamin D production, but sunburns are very damaging to the skin. A product which increases sunburn sensitivity by such an insense amount is NONSENSE to me.
November 29, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- Leaves skin feeling soft
- Gets rid of a little acne
Cons:
- Expensive
- Doesn't work swell as TV advert says it does
- Doesn't get rid of most of my acne
- Lotions give me a really oily feeling after 30 minuets
I wouldn't advise getting this product if you still haven't tried other cheaper products. I stopped using it a week ago and started using different products and my face looks so much healthier already. It didn't work for me but that doesn't mean it won't work for you. MY ROUTINE
I have very oily/blemish prone skin. My new routine is - St Ives Apricot Scrub
- Garnier Blackhead clearing scrub
- Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Cleansing & Toning Lotion
- Garnier Spot fighting 24hr moisturiser
November 25, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
clears most acne (Sensitive skin kit)
fast
cheap
Cons:
drys my cheeks, chin, and a little bit on my forehead
I picked up acnefree at walgreens a couple weeks ago. In about 4 days i started to see results. I had acne mostly on my forehead, but i also had blackheads and whiteheads on my nose. Now my acne on my forehead has gone down to around 2 little bumps. The white/blackheads on my nose are completely gone. I did notice that when i didn't use the cleanser for a day or two that my chin started getting little bumps. I picked back up to using the whole 3 steps every day and it leaves my skin clean! I absolutly love acnefree!
November 25, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Did slightly clear up acne.
Cons:
Dried and irritated skin. (My skin isn't even that sensitive!)
Proactive wasnt as great as proclaimed and I was greatly disappointed and don't recommend this product to someone who can only buy one product.
November 24, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
cheap, works quickly, easy to use
Cons:
drying
I bought this product 4-5 days ago. I literally can not see half the acne spots I had. These spots were bad enough it took skill to cover them with concealer. The texture of my skin has improved greatly and I can use a tinted moisturizer to cover the flaws instead of thick foundations. I did burn and itch a little bit and still does, but I think that's mainly due to dryness. I live in a cold windy state and I would definitely recommend you use a moisturizer with this. I even used baby oil at one point. As long as you can balance out the dryness this product is definitely worth it. I've tried Proactive, Nuetrogena, Clean and Clear.. all that stuff and this works WAY better.
Pros:
Fast acting formula.
Gel-based treatment.
Little to no fragrance.
Generously sized product.