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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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July 28, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Cons:
made my pores larger and slowed the healing time of acne scars (I have asian skin; hyperpigmentation is inevitable for me). didn't prevent/help lessen hormonal breakouts. felt very heavy on my skin. did not absorb well into skin. dependent on it.
During initial two weeks, my skin was very red, chapped, and dry. It was a little embarrassing, but I persevered. My skin did improve after a few weeks, but the regimen did little to prevent my hormonal acne. Prior to using BP, my skin healed relatively quickly (2 weeks after pimple, scar would be gone) and acne scars were not a major issue. However, after starting BP, my skin healed much much slower (now scars remain from a month ago). Application of the regimen was unpleasant as well; the BP and cetaphil moisturizer felt very heavy&dirty on my skin. I read an article and did some research online about whether long term use of BP is bad for the skin, and I discovered that it is. After that, i stopped using BP altogether. As some forum members also mentioned, my skin grew dependent on BP so after I stopped, my skin got progressively worse. Do NOT use this! Puts you in a kind of loose-loose situation :/
July 27, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Really helps for people with minor to moderately severe acne. Having only 2.5% BP really helps, and doesn't dry skin as badly as the now standard 10% BP.
Cons:
Maybe mix the lotion with it, maybe not, I don't know.
I've used this product for 2 years and haven't developed the slightest semblance of a tolerance to it. It continues to do the job I expect it to.
Just plain, simple 2.5% BP; it lasts a long time and gets the job done.
Oh, and no annoying scent.
July 26, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
gives ur skin a cool tingly feeling; did have sum affect on mi breakouts
Cons:
duzent prevent oil veri well
This cleanser gave mi skin a fresh clean feeling aftr every use wich i luved cuz i cud acutually tell mi skin waz clean :) it did hav sum affect on mi breakouts i cant say it stopped them completely but i dont get as much as b4 and if i do thay nvr amount 2 anything big however it duz not control oil well i hav combination skin so i sweat or get oily on mi nose and forehead da most and it wazent able 2 control it and it didnt relli hav an affect on existing pimples a lot of ppl said it dried their skin i cudent tell cuz id alwayz apply a moisturizer aftrwards u cant expect one product 2 do evrything but ovrall i think thiz waz a perty good product.
July 25, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
it uses benzoyle peroxide which usually works better than salacylic acid
Cons:
it bleaches your pillow cases and makes yuor skin burn and red
its okay
July 24, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
Benzac definitely works. I am in the UK now and its been difficult to find at the pharmacies here. They have Panoxyl which definitely does not work as well for me as Benzac does.
Cons:
Benzac can be very drying and for sensitive skin, it burns at first. But to me, its worth it because of the results I get. Acne may appear worst at first but that is because it brings those hidden under the skin to the surface in order to deal with i
Try Benzac
July 23, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
OVERLY EXPENSIVE. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. PRODUCT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL
July 22, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
cool, refreshing feeling, kinda tingly made me think it was working
Cons:
made my skin really dry! dry patches all over, my skin was very sensative when i used other products with it. and no results
a dermitoligist recomended this in one of my magazines so i thought id try it. But i really didnt see any results, besides making my skin really dry and sensitive. And i still broke out like i was before this product.
July 21, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Essentially wipes out all traces of acne....It even helped the appearance of my previous scars. Great, deep clean cooling feeling.
Cons:
At first, when you skin isn't quite used to it yet, it creates mild drying and redness. However, all you need to do is use a moisturizer. Also, redness and dryness went away after about 3 days (skin got used to it, I suppose).
Definitely worth the 6 or so dollars for plenty of it! Really works and makes your skin feel great!
July 20, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
worked the first day, but now i noticed in the T-zone part of my forehead, it totally broke out over night. ugh
Cons:
dries out my skin, but i heard that if you just put the so called moisturizer (more like a drier). right on the blemishes, then you're just drying them out. and since i've only used it for a few days, im hoping that if i do that it'll work.
i really am giving it a chance, i hope it works is really all i can tell you. on the first day, my skin looked so good, i went totally without makeup!, but today. one day later, part of my forehead broke out. and my acne that was there before is still there. but i think im going to just get a good moisturizer for combo skin, with an spf of course, because the sun rays make you break out, (just thought i'd let you know), then i'll see how it goes from there!
July 20, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
definitely helps your skin! i've been feeling so much more confident because of it
Cons:
for the first month or so your skin is incredibly dry & flaky - this can cause you to be put off the cream but if you stick with it & moisturize you should find your skin will get used to it after about a month & a half.
i've already written a review for this but now that i have used it for a longer amount of time i believe i have a more reliable outlook than i used to. when you first begin using it your skin will be very red & get very dry. i promise you after about a month & a half after using this that reaction should stop!
benzoyl peroxide has been one of the only things that has worked for me. i've been on a number of antibiotics for my skin & differin cream - i became immune to all of these things & i am now on dianette & bp 2.5%
Pros:
reduces acne by making it go away faster, helps prevent some new pimples from coming up