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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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January 19, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Way too harsh for my Irish skin, especially the cleanser.
Representatives rude
Company continued to bill me because I was a week late returrning unopened product.
No response to a letter to the company.
When called to complain about this practice (with difficulty, after being told it was not possible) I was told they would send me a form, and if I resubmitted it with the UPS documentation of return (which they already had recorded) that would end it. I did that.
They have reported me to a credit agency. They seem to have a user mentality towards their customers. It looks to me like they advertize heavily, and plan to maximize proftis on very short term users. This product is likely only useful to a small proportion of skin types, but they sell it for everyone. Their business practices are very anti-comsumer.
January 10, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Works fast!
Heals pimples within three days
Cons:
Leaves a white cakey stain behind especially if you sweat a lot
This product is great for attacking visible large pimples...use a light sunscreen if going outside
December 21, 2010
Product used: Spectro (AcneCare)
Pros:
works well when used according to dan's regimen; 2.5% BP formulation available; not too expensive (about $15 for a month's worth); doesn't burn too badly even in the first weeks; widely available.
Cons:
chalky white residue before you apply moisturizer; after you apply moisturizer it ends up looking and feeling like peeled skin; flaking/peeling is very noticeable.
this is a decent product that works well if you follow the regimen exactly, and if you can deal with the annoyance (and occasional embarrassment) of having flakes/peeling skin on your face that you can't see (and can't touch!). if you use jojoba oil it will help!!
December 7, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Some products are kind of nice on the skin. This may help if your acne is very mild
Cons:
Doesn't do anything for moderate to severe acne and is slightly drying.
I used this for over 6 months a while back and although it was kind of nice on my skin and there were a few products I may put into my routine once my acne is cleared up - it did nothing for my acne. I am using the DC system now which is actually helping and after the acne is gone I will continue with their topicals and maybe proactiv's mask.
October 22, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Toner smells good
Cons:
Doesn't work
Expensive
I actually enrolled in the program where you pay $25 and get all three items and the free refining mask. Every month it would send me another and take money out of my account. I tried to cancel but it took me a year to finally get them to stop taking money out. I had to file a complaint through my bank who blocked them. The treatment itself didn't work any better than any other treatment. I tried Acne Free which seemed to work better than Proactive. Still not great. Now the company sends me cards reminding me to purchase from them again. I'll never go back after what I went through.
October 5, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Its fabulous - follow the instructions and be sure to have clear skin. It can take a while (took me 2 months) but keep it up and over time it WILL work. The BEST and only formula that is reliable
Cons:
None, apart from when I run out and then I panic!
Try it - its a brilliant price for a brilliant product and I would not use ANYTHING else, I am a 36 year old female who has spent the past 22 yrs searching for something that works and even tho I was sceptical, I had gotten to the point of no return. I thought I would try anything and this seemed a risk but it was worth it and I would recommend it to anyone out there who suffers.
October 2, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
It works.
Cons:
None
Anytime I stop using this my breakouts start to come back. Never want to be without it.
September 10, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Not Much
Cons:
Didn't Work. They Ruined My Credit.
Tried Proactiv on their 30 day trial period. Didn't work for me. Called and cancelled the automatic shipment they were going to charge me for. They informed me that It was already sent out and that Id have to call back after I recieved it. I recieved the package and sent it back instantly so I wouldn't get charged. Long story short they told me they didn't get the package in time and now I was left with a $68.00 bill. Refused to pay it and they sent me to collections. Always had a perfect credit score till now. I would highly advise against using their products.
September 9, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-Cleared up skin
-stopped getting breakouts
-made skin nice and soft
Cons:
-You have to be really careful using it otherwise skin could get worse
-Possible for the first week to get Proactiv side effects: Redness, itchiness, dry skin, breakouts (it gets better after this)
I used proactiv and the first 3 days it was okay, then I got the side effects that I listed above, my skin was worse then. I'm so glad I stuck to it though because now my skin doesn't have a single blemish or pimple! My skin is so super soft and it really helped my confidence. I just love proactiv, although its a little expensive i say its worth every cent.
August 6, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None At ALL
Cons:
Caused worse achne than I ever had in my entire life. Caused like 5 months plus of pain and embarrassment.
I would never buy any product from these guys again. I used the original version back in the day but this Sh!t just caused massive zits within like two days of use. Like so big you have to pop them and then you get more after doing that. Then once you get rid of those another set comes in. It was a never ending cycle. I did everything right and even waiting 6 weeks to quit the product. Pure garbage, it also left these damn red marks that don't go away and I never get achne scars. Oh and 19.99 my ass.
Pros:
I didn't find any.
Made my face red, and very dry.