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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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July 3, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Only works at the beginning. The cleaner is alright the rest doesn't work.
Just get the cleaner then take vitamin B5(about 10 a day) n ur skin will clear up in a week!!!! I've been suffering with acne since highschool n I finally figured it out u need to take care of the problem from the inside out. Take the vitamins n wash your face with an acne cleaner just in case
July 1, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
None
Cons:
WAY to pricy for that small of a tube. burns skin
use clean and clear persa gel, its MUCH better and effective :)
June 29, 2009
Pros:
It really clear up my skin for the first month...i actually saw improvement the first week i use it.But then my skin eventually got immune
Cons:
It didnt work as much as the first month i use it.it made my skin slightly dry and tight.
I would recommended this product,But only if you do not have that much of a sensitive'‚skin and that you have no allergy to Benzoyl Peroxide. i think you also must use all 3 product without subducting for somthing else or you really wont see improvement. If you see that your skin is tooooo dry then reduce the amount.i still use the wash and sometimes the lotion.i use the acne lotion for only stubborn pimples. But i notice i have to use alot of the acne lotion in order to see improvement.
June 29, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Surprisingly works.
Cons:
none
I decided to order the kick a** treatment because of all the great reviews on this site. I have severe acne and nothing was working very well, including dan's regimen. I haven't had any new pimples so far. Now i just have to find out how to get rid of my scars.
June 29, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Makes skin clean, I suppose. My skin glows-despite acne.
The refining mask is the best out of all the steps.
Cons:
The cleanser can be very irritating to the skin. It also made my skin become dry, and flaky (I had to moisturize a lot). The scent can be a lot to get used to. Expensive, I payed $60 for one kit!
The 3 steps are good, but not great. It has reduced some of my acne. The cleanser is quite harsh to the skin, so don't use too much of it, especially when first starting. I like using the toner after a shower; it makes my skin clean and refreshed. The repairing lotion is great. It uses benzoyl peroxide and i find it to be the best out of the 3 steps. There's not much in that bottle, though. As for the refining mask, I like it. It is alright as a spot treatment and I will continue to use it, although I am gradually slowing down using the system. I find proactiv to be too drying to my skin...it takes lots of moisturizer to get rid of the flakiness. Too expensive and difficult to get. Don't get sucked in just because celebrities use it and its on TV. I wouldn't recommend it, although you may want to give it a try, to see for yourself. Just remember-it's drying, expensive, hard to get, and you may not like how there are lots of steps.
June 28, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
clears skin within hours, good for old or new acne breakouts
Cons:
some burning when applied
It is a great product that is fast and potent, yet gentle on my skin.
June 28, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Ends acne
Cons:
Small expensive portions
Best product I've ever used. I'm a 25 y.o. female who used to have severe large pimples on my chin. It was hideous. I've used stuff from department stores, the clean and clear line, Differin gel, benzoyl peroxide in all percentages - the list goes on and on. I finally forked over $75 to some girl at a kiosk in the mall and bought Proactiv. The change in the first 2 days was visible. I saw results right away. I had a little dryness on my face, but I used Clinique oil free moisture and it went away. When followed correctly by completing all steps twice a day, my acne really did disappear. I have no plan on buying any other product or spending more on prescription topicals. You should try it because they offer a money back guarantee.
June 27, 2009
Product used: Pro-Acne (5% Benzoyl Peroxide Gel)
Pros:
i just it in high school (about 8 years ago) when i was on high medication and had alot of acne all over my face i was depressed but within 2 weeks my face cleared up and even when i stopped using it i was able to keep my face from breaking out again
Cons:
none
great product im breaking out now again and that after 8 years of using it but i dont knw where to find it...please is there any one that might knw where i can buy it from desperately need it. Thanks.!!!
June 24, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
My face is smoother from the exfoliator its a must have removes blackheads and leaves my face feeling so smooth and glowing and my most problem areas on my face have improved .
Cons:
The moisturizer is a little drying can cause flaking at times.
This product has worked the best for me I've tried proactive,nuetrogena,clearasil and this has worked the best I saw results after just 2 weeks.
June 23, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Worked great! reduced/got rid of most of my pimples within a week, no irritation after the first day or so.
Cons:
very thick consistancy, leaves skin feeling cakey.
I had a particualrly bad break out that id had for months and had just been using a non benzol peroxide based pimple creme and an AHA gel, these weren't working and i noticed the acne was spreading across my whole forhead with large red pimples as well as smaller ones as opposed to just on the sides as it had been for aages (those never went away) but then i started using this product every morning and night and followed the rest of the regime with cetifil clenser and moisteriser and not touching skin etc. My acne on myforehead is now better than it has been in over a year, with the majority of it clearing up within a week! I actually bought the benzol peroxide made especially for the regime thinking id need it as itd take a while for the acne to clear but the results with this clearsil product have been so fast. I now only have a bout 4 or 5 pimples left as opposed to like 15 or 20.
Pros:
The mask wrks great!