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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 5, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Cons:
Don't know of any!
Try it! You'll like it!!
February 22, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Works well, maintenance is great, takes very little product for it to work, inexpensive, natural ingredients
Cons:
Burns a little if you don't get it completely washed off (but if you follow directions exactly this isn't a problem). Also really keep it away from eyes.
This stuff really does work for all 3 acne-sufferers in our house. We used it, it seemed to work, and then I thought maybe it was coincidence, so we stopped for a while. BOOM, acne again. We ordered more, restarted the program (it's important to follow it exactly, it's not hard though) and it cleared up again. WE LOVE this stuff & we love that it's relatively inexpensive and the ingredients are very natural... no parabens, artificial fragrances, etc. It also takes so little to work, a bottle can last one person up to 6 months, I'd say. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this product. Shipping is great too because if you get it off ebay, each additional bottle you buy is free shipping.
February 5, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- Worked well enough on uncomplicated acne
- The moisturizer is nice
Cons:
- Very irritating
- Overpriced outside of the states
- Hard to find in stores (can only find it in Canada at one or two specialty kiosks around my city)
I'm 24 now, and started using this when I was about 14. It worked fine for the first couple of years. It kept me from breaking out if I used it consistently, but it didn't do much to improve the look of my skin. It was hard for me to find, aside from mail ordering it, and was pricey, only lasting a month and a half or so at $60 per kit. When I was 16-17 my acne went from being about oily teenage skin, to unbalanced hormones, and pro-activ did nothing to help or prevent my intense pre-period breakouts. I stopped using this product and went on birth control and the Gentle wash/medicate/moisturize regimen. I find it weird that the basic kit does not provide or recommend a moisturizer, considering they make a decent one (You can get a special kit that has the moisturizer, but it is not the basic one). Also, the toner is completely unnecessary, and is more of an astringent than anything.
December 24, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
This product works very well. Skin feels soft and is nice and smooth. You also get a HUGE bottle, which lasts a while. :)
Cons:
Shipping could be a little cheaper when ordering just one item. (the reason I give 4 happy faces)
I recommend all their products. I do not use them all of course, but I do use several....I'm sure the others I haven't used are great as well. Highly recommend them!
December 17, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Good STuff
Cons:
Itch like crazy
I hate it I hate it I hate it I hate itI hate it I hate itI hate it I hate itI hate it I hate itI hate it I hate it My Skin got really dry and it peels and make my face all red and stuff like breakouts keep happening until I changed the way I used it. Wash your face. Skip Toner. Go to step 3. Never use step 4 and 2
Did this for a while and my face starts to clear from the 8 years of acne. But now it itch like crazy...... bottom line its clear and im pretty happy about it. sometimes i follow the steps for variation but Step 1 and 3 is enough for me
December 11, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None.
Cons:
Didn't clear up my acne and dried up my skin.
DO NOT ORDER ONLINE. They signed me up for continuous delivery without my knowledge and kept sending me the product and charging my credit card. By the time I realized it my card was charged over $70. I would recommend seeing a dermatologist instead, treatment is generally covered by insurance.
December 10, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
It made for face dry and it hurts to use and it made my face blotchy and it even hurts to put on lotion now.
Do not use it!
December 9, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Much less expensive than Proactiv.
Cons:
Let's see...I only had one or two tiny breakouts. I had used Proactiv years ago, so thought I'd try Acne Free. I woke up the next morning with a huge swollen eye, red rashing and tiny whiteheads all over my face, and horrible itching.
I'm not allergic to these chemicals. They're in Proactiv too and it never bothered me a bit. It's not worth the savings! The company has not been helpful when I've called (I only used it 2x/day for 2 days). I explained that I had gone online and read multiple reviews of symptoms just like mine, especially the swollen undereye area and they said that it isn't a common complaint. Hmmm...I guess these people are all making it up then, right? I am going to a doctor and if they don't pay the bill when it's all said and done, I'll be suing. This is horrible. I went from one or two little breakouts to a face full of rashy whiteheads!
December 8, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
clears up pimples and etc.
Cons:
left dry skin patches on my face
its a good product it just left some unwanted patches on my face.but if you want to try it.go ahead maybe its just my skin type i dont know
December 6, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
cleanser and toner make skin feel clean and refreshed. step 4 retinal treatment helps fade previous acne scars plus heal existing acne all while you're sleeping.
Cons:
the lotion can be quite drying so i would combine it with my usual face lotion/sunscreen.
this is the best product i have EVER used and i have tried everything! i tried proactive and while it cleaned up my under the skin pimples, it didn't get rid of the little bumps on my forehead and chin. i have combination skin...a mix of oily areas with dry patches. acnefree gave me results after the first week of using it. it's completely affordable and attainable at almost any drug store. i use the lotion sometimes for spot treatment too if i feel a pimple forming. after using acnefree for over 3 months, it's been more than a month since i've had a major breakout. i'd recommend this to ANYONE who is fed up with all the other acne systems they've tried. this one really does work.
Pros:
Outstanding Producy!