Acne.org Products
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 19, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Cons:
use vaseline... all i can say
really excellent product been using it for ages but the drying of my skin just started now but vaseline made it go away which is good
July 19, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
its quite efficient in eliminating the acne since it dries up the acne real quick i can feel that my skin is improving to an extent.this was prescribed by my dermatologist
Cons:
it works just fine except near my mouth where there are the lines which usually old ppl have.. its suprisingly turned brown like its burnt and im afraid that itll become permenant. ive been using it for a month now the burn is still the same
id appreciate some advice concerning the burns although i will revise with my dermatologist once more but im afraid that the burns will leave marks.. bottom line is that i dont advise it for ppl having sensitive skin as mine.
PS : ive been using hyfac bar soap with it as well as sunstop sunblock SPF 50 and ive been applying panoxyl every evening before going to bed
July 18, 2009
Pros:
smoother cleaner looking skin. noticed the difference in a day or two
Cons:
none
love the stuff!!
July 17, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
yes acne free clears up the blemishes, but it is not clearing up the acne.it is making it worse.
Cons:
i am very suprised to say that i didn't have acne like i do now from useing this product. i have 15 pimples on my chin and its the same everywhere else. i do not look like the same person. i dont want to blame the product. it dose not work for me
i moved from maryland to virgina about 6 months ago i noticed my skin changed along with my new enviornment me still in high school and transfering to a new one. i wanting to make a good impression for my senior year i got this acne free product to clear up all the acne. and like i said i did not have bad acne like i do now. i have used this acne product and it has made matters worse, my face is dry but oliy with lots of acne everywhere i still have time to get ride of it so i still have hope for this product.
July 17, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
I've used this product for a couple years now and I have never gone back to anything else. Treats acne fairly quickly. Doesn't dry skin out too much. I know I can count on this product whenever I encounter a minor breakout. No scent what so ever.
Cons:
This product is slightly overpriced compared to when I first started buying it. The design of the bottle could use a little work but then again I'm not purchasing it for the bottle's design.
I've recommended the "Treatment" to several family members who have acne problems. I swear by this stuff and never plan on changing my current skin regimen. I am looking forward to trying other products from Acne.org!!!
July 17, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
It really works well plus it's water-based so it's less drying than regular Benzoyl peroxide formulas out there.
Cons:
It can dry out skin at first, a good moisturizer is a must when first using the product.
I've had mild to moderate adult acne for years AND I have dry skin too, so I've always had a hard time finding good products that won't make my dry skin worse. I've tried lots of different products over the years (from Differin gel to Clean and Clear facial cleansers) and nothing was very effective. It either dried out my skin to a ridiculous extent or only made a slight difference or was so expensive that I couldn't keep paying for it. With the Panoxyl 2.5 Aquagel, though, my acne has already started to improve and it's only been a month or so since I started using it. Yes, it can make your skin red / itchy at first but trust me, it's nothing compared to some alcohol-based products that are out there. Just don't scratch! Plus it's not expensive and doesn't smell horrible either...bonus! I highly recommend it.
July 16, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
It has helped my daughters face greatly, and she asks for me to reorder and this is my 3rd or 4th bottle!! Comes fast!!
Cons:
Can't think of thing!!
Worth the money!!
July 14, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Easy to use, clears up the odd uncomplicated blemish.
Cons:
Expensive, really drying and I never ended up getting sent half of what I ordered.
If you have acne that's just consistently annoying, but not to an extreme level, then maybe this is the right product for you. However, if you suffer from acne that varies drastically due to your period/hormones etc, I wouldn't recommend this. Definately is no miracle cure. Plus, if, like most females- you like to wear (even light, oil free) makeup to even out your skin tone and stop shininess, proactiv is a bad choice. I found out the hard way that proactiv makes your skin peel severely under makeup, even after using a bucket load of oil free moisturiser to try and combat this. Don't buy into the hype.
July 14, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
My face felt so refreshed and clean the second I rinsed. The next day my pimples were barely there!
Cons:
Little drying at first, but barely any. Nothing any lotion can't fix.
I do have good skin, and I don't break out with many pimples at once...usually. All of a sudden I got 4 huge under-my-skin red pimples on my cheekbones (very noticeable) and also some on my chin and forehead. My sister gave me the rest of hers since she doesn't break out much, and it cleared my problems almost instantly. I used it once for 2 days. The first day they were smaller and less red and swollen, and the next day they were gone. This cleanser is amazing!
July 13, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Makes your skin super soft, shrinks your pores, and clears your skin quickly!!! I am 38 and don't know why I have such bad breakouts lately. This has worked better by far than any other product on the market and I have tried them all!!!!
Cons:
You have to be careful not to get the wash on anything as it will bleach out the color of material.
I Love this product. It is well worth the price. They sent several samples of other products they carry so I could try them out. They even sell a make up for covering up. I have tried everything on the market and they don't work! This procust works!
Pros:
it is so good i looked like a toad before but benzac has cleared everything up. the only thing that remains is the scars but that was my fault because i picked the pimples (wooops)