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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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August 16, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
*expensive
its a great product
August 14, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Reduced blackheads?
Cons:
Made my skin feel weird--probably dry
I got this at Costco, thinking why not. I should say that I've only used it 3 times, but those 3 times were enough for me to not want to use it anymore. I have fair skin, so I did one application, at night. Things were okay. No acne reduction (I had 2 cysts calming down and another just starting to flare), but maybe some blackhead reduction. I thought that maybe I could up the doseage to twice a day, as is recommended. I used it the next morning and evening, and noticed that the texture of my skin felt different. Before, the spots on my face that didn't have acne felt like the rest of me. Now it felt rough. And my cheeks were...shall we say, "rosy," which had never happened before (I don't really have sensitive skin). I've been off it a couple days now, but my skin still doesn't feel normal. This might work best on people who have acne all over your face, instead of in just one area. It didn't do much for me.
August 4, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
ABSOLUTLY NONE!
Cons:
DOESNT WORK!
i bought this with confidence and now im disapointed. it DOES NOT WORK!!!! cant even remove one acne pimple i have on my head
July 31, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None really. Cleared up my acne a little bit. The refining mask was great for minimizing pore size and zapping blackheads though!
Cons:
It did not do anything! It was a hassle to use and barely cleared my skin.
Proactiv has such a huge reputation for being the most helpful acne solution out there, but it did nothing! It did not help at all. The refining mask, however, was very helpful by minimizing pore size and getting rid of blackheads.
July 31, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
-Feels great and cool on skin
-Clears up most pimples
Cons:
-Can irritate or dry out skin
Great product! I have very severe acne and this helped clear it up along with some perscriptions. I love the fresh feeling it gives you after you wash!
June 23, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Cleared Acne quickly. Pimples decreased in size and redness overnight. Good size for price
Cons:
Drying to the skin. Leaves a white ash look on your face but a moisturizer will fix that.
It's a good effective product for clearing up acne. use if following your cleanser and then you HAVE to apply some moisturizer afterwards. its a must because its extremely drying.
June 22, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Really helps clear up my blemishes overnight
Cons:
Nothing
A good thing to have with the rest of your acne regimin
June 12, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
slowed breakouts.
Cons:
Left my skin Dry and flaky.
Helped slow down the breakouts but left my skin super dry and flaky. even with moisturizer. they set you up on shipment after shipment so you will never catch them on time to cancel. they'll have already sent you another. i know they say it takes longer than a couple weeks. but my face literally hurt more using this than the breakouts themselves. i breakout around my chin area but was told to use all over my face anyway.. well it made me breakout in areas i dont normally breakout in. my skin is not sensitive to bp but this was just to harsh for my skin. best skin to use this with is very oily sking. otherwise it will dry you really bad.
June 11, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
really good
Cons:
nothing
put it at night wait for a minute then wash it off
June 7, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
makes your skin feel clean but thats about it.
Cons:
1.makes skin dry
2.doesnt help the breakouts
3.makes skin feel like its burning
4.leaves skin irritated
you dont really need this product . i used it just for 2-3 days and it made my skin condition really bad. there are many kitchen remedies to get rid of acne , you can try dabbing a mixture of honey and cinnamon on your pimple or you can even boil neem leaves and use the water to wash your face or rub some papaya on your face . bottom line is even if u have an acne it doesnt mean your ugly , as long as you have confidence and believe in yourself your good to go !
Pros:
*doesnt try out your skin
*clears acne