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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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October 14, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Cons:
Did make my skin dry and flakey at first until I used a stronger moisturizer
It really dried my skin at the beginning but got rid of my moderate acne when I used this, with no scarring.
October 14, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
actually got rid of acne, unlike anything else i have tried
Cons:
none really.
I have the severe system.
Night:
Step 1, Step 2, Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer, Step 3. Morning:
Rinse face with warm water, Aveeno moisturizer, Step 3. I don't find step 4 that useful, but once in a while I will use it (instead of Step 3 at night) when I have absolutely no pimples and I will wake up with a brighter complexion.
October 13, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
It works fast!
Cons:
The smell of the toner is a little bit strong.
I've tried everything...anything you can name. This really works for me! I got the starter kit last Thursday (Oct 8th, 2009) and used it for 4 days. Now my face is nearly clear! I also use the dramatically different moisturizing gel after the three steps. I had moderate acne since last August and had some bad acne scars on my right cheek. I just purchased the post blemish formula and looking forward to seeing the results!
October 12, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
This is the one product I have found that has really worked. on my 5th day and haven't had one new pimple. :) it also has a mild to no smell.
Cons:
None. If you really want to take care of your acne, a little extra time shouldn't be a big issue. I had a little tiny bit of dryness but it's an acne medicine, so it's supposed to help oilyness. My only complaint is it's not in a pump.
If you want to take control of your acne, get this stuff! If you have sensitive skin or are worried about redness, buy the sensitive skin type. Be patient with it, your skin will need a few weeks to adjust. Also, I only use it once a day in the morning and it still is working, so don't overload your skin by doing it 2x's a day until your skin can handle 1x.
October 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it works for a while.
Cons:
if you dont order before you run out, or you cant afford it again your face breaks out 5 times worse than it was in the begining.
i used proactive a year ago when i only had a few break outs. i had very mild acne but i used it and it worked for a while. finally it ran out and i didnt have the money right away to re order it. my face has been a wreck ever since. i now have severe acne and im trying to find new ways to get rid of it. it is absolutely awful. i would not ever buy this product again. my face is scarred. and breaks out all of the time no matter what i use now.
October 4, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
When my acne started getting bad I switched to this because of a friend's recommendation. It got rid of most of my acne and now I only get the occasional pimple.
Cons:
Burns face, and lately my skin has been red and blotchy after I use it.
I have dry skin the way it is, so I use the dual action moisturizer and also use the persa-gel for the occasional pimple. Its worked great except for the last few days with the blotchiness.
October 1, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Worked in one day! No redness on my skin. Had bad acne since 5th grade to being a senior in high school. Found out about it in my senior year from a friend.
Cons:
I still have mild breakouts throughout the month... especially around THAT time of the month. Still waaayyy better than it was before! Looked like I had chicken pox before!
This stuff works better than anything! I tried Oxy, Noxema, Clearasil, Proactiv Solution, Sea Breeze, Stridex, and some kind of pH cleanser and stuff. NONE of that worked... in fact it made it way worse. Even my mom said I have much clearer skin at the age of 18 than she did! And I'm 25 now so I've been a proud user for years. Unfortunately I have to take a med for depression and another one for seizures and it makes it worse, but still not near as bad as I had it before. My skin craves it because it doesn't make my skin red or burn. I tried it on at a friend's house thinking it really wasn't going to work for dirt cheap. But the redness started going down in one or two hours after and by the end of the week my skin was clear!!! I love this stuff. I hope they never stop making it!!
September 22, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Use this if you have really oily skin, cleared my skin up in less than a month. CONSISTENCY IS A MUST. Did the whole routine once in the morning and once at night before bed.
Cons:
once your skin starts to clear up completely, if you keep using it twice a day, your skin becomes somewhat immune to the product. so when your acne has subsided, you only need to use acnefree once a day, preferably before bed.
I've tried pretty much every over the counter acne treatment, including the oh so popular Pro active which did absolutely NOTHING to get rid of my acne, $60 down the drain with that crap. again, I recommend this product for people who have oily skin. For those who have average skin (not oily but not too dry) you may find this product to dry out your face if used excessively. Which means, dry skin people, avoid this product unless you want your face to turn red.
September 21, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Easy to get hold of, easy to apply, has made my skin less oily and definitely not dried it out and for the second and third week of using the 3 steps my skin noticeably improved. I think I have less blackheads too now.
Cons:
Expensive, makes your skin look worse straight after applying the three steps, skin got really bad during the first week of using it (the detox part of the treatment). Skin's got bad again now in the fourth week of using it...
Does is work....?! Still don't know. I'm hoping this is a second skin detox in week 4 but I have a feeling it's not working and I need to find another solution for my acne. I'm still gonna keep on using it for another month I reckon and then I'll have a better idea of whether it's going to work for my skin.
September 19, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works fast, doesn't smell
Cons:
dried out my skin and changed the texture of it; spot treatment doesn't work that well
This stuff works! The price is just a bonus. I broke out from hormonal changes and stress, and, after one use, I saw results. After three days, I didn't have to use it anymore! The aweful part is that the texture of my skin changed (everywhere but my forehead). It became really dry and felt weird to the touch. After I stopped using the product, it didn't go back to normal, so it could have been the hormones that changed my skin. Either way, it's a great product! I still use the actual moisturizer as a spot treatment; works better than the spot treatment gel.
Pros:
Used this for a month a few years ago and it completely cleared my skin up.