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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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December 22, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Cons:
You need to be careful with clothes, bedding and towels as it can bleach some of them, so I only use white towels and pillows and don't have a problem.
When I first started using it it made my skin red and dry despite moisturising.
I've always had spots appear around my mouth and nose, and even though I didn't have really bad acne because of being a pasty skinned Scottish girl they would show for ages while they healed as wee purple marks, and sometimes they'd be sore swollen lumps and as I'm sure everyone who suffers with this does I hated them. I tried Clearasil, Oxy, Neutragena and other regimens but nothing made any difference, then I found this on the web and it's amazing. At the start I was using it twice a day and it made my skin red even after 3 months so I cut down to once a day (at night) and that seems to be enough for me. I use Eucerin moisturiser which works great with it, I haven't tried Dan's one, I don't think he had one when I first bought this, I've been using it for about 3 years. :)
My fiance had a strange red pimply spreading rash on his cheek that spread to his forehead over 6 months, he used this and it was gone in a month, he stopped using it after that and it hasn't come back.
December 20, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works fast and really got rid of any acess oil. I now barely have any pimples.
Cons:
It costs a lot of money and I do not like the smell.
If you have severe acne I do not reccomend this product for you. Also I know several friends who had allergic reactions to this product. My face does not get dry, but I know that it is likely to happen so use some type of moisturizer I reccomed Clinque.
December 19, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
pads get rid of acne prtty fast. Very simple usage. No mess.
Cons:
Makes skin a little dry and dry's up if you keep it too long
awsome product helps get rid of most pimples if you see one pop out put some the night before and gets rid of it next morning
December 17, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It worked fast. The use is consistenet and better then regular over the counter products. I have oily combo skin and it got rid of oiliness but didnt't make my skin feel tight an it was shine free.
Cons:
Sometimes when you use it too much for like a year or something it doesn't work as well as it used to when you first got it, but still works well.
Kept my acne and blemishes at bay and helped get rid of oiliness.
December 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-First time you buy they give it for almost half off
Cons:
-Pricey
-Bottles are small
-Did not clear my acne much at all
It's not as great as they make it look on TV. I thought it would be the answer to my prayers and was so disappointed when it didn't work. My acne is about medium range, my face isn't covered but I tend to always 5-6 pimples on my face. I used for about 2 weeks and noticed no difference at all, if anything it made my skin more red and irritated. It's also quite pricey for me personally, I'm a college student on a budget, and $40 for 3 small bottles was not cutting it. I heard others that have had success with it, didn't fully achieve clear skin until a month or more, I need faster results.I defiantly don't recommend ProActive.
December 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none.
Cons:
this product made my acne worse. Left my skin feeling too oily after I used it and caused more breakouts.
Dont use this product if you have severe acne. It will only make irritate your skin and make your breakouts worse. Use if you have very mild acne. If you notice in the comercials, no one has severe acne, everyone has very light acne.
December 1, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
helped clear my acne
-not all of it though
Cons:
i used this product for 2 months
-it was bad at first -okay -good
then i lost the cleanser and my skin got sooo bad!! -REDD AND HUGE PIMPLES
I bought this as a trial! I had okay acne not to bad. I started using it and the first 2 weeks my skin was burning to this product *-and i dont have sensible skin nor im alergic to the benzil product or whatvr. After 2 months it was working then i lost the cleaner...2 days later my face was TERRIBLEE like discustingg terrible!! DONT BUY IT UNLESS YOUR GOING TO KEEP ON USING IT! My dad was shocking with my face, so we went and bought me Neutrogena Acne System Theraphy for $18! I have been using it for 3 days now and my skin is looking a hell lot better. Recoment the Neutrogena Acne System Theraphy =D
November 30, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It got rid the acne in about a month and a half.
Cons:
After every pimple disappears it leaves behind a super red mark (hyperpigmentation) which does NOT go away for about a year.... -__-. I'm not sure if its the product or just my skin. My skin itself has never left these marks prior to using proactiv.
Hyperpigmentation sucks bc you have to wear make up every day to cover it up. I grew very DEPENDENT on the product and am still on it. I switched to other products for a short span of time and my acne came back. Once you go proactiv i dont think you can get off it. i sure can't and i would want to. :(
November 30, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
consistently prevented acne
Cons:
was rather drying (had to counteract this with moisturizers), time-consuming
I used Proactiv for 4 years. It consistently prevented acne breakouts. Before using it, I had moderate breakouts (whiteheads) on my cheeks, forehead, nose & chin. I'd tried most drugstore products & nothing worked (I've since figured out salicylic acid does nothing for me). While using it, I had no breakouts, just the occasional pimple. I tolerated the benzoyl peroxide well - no redness/allergic reaction. My skin isn't very sensitive though. I didn't like two things. It was very drying, so I always had to moisturize. Also, the amount of time this skincare regimen took: 20-30 mins. Each kit lasted me about 3-4 months (with 2x daily use), so it was affordable. I would recommend using a minimal amount of the repairing lotion. A thin application on acne-prone areas is effective. I stopped using it because I want to try natural/organic skincare (tea tree oil) & I want to see if I don't suffer from my teen acne anymore (I hope). If nothing natural/organic works, I might go back to Proactiv.
November 29, 2008
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Awesome!
Cons:
Wash and lotion run out before toner
My best friend and I used this a couple years back (both of us had acne, mine the average kind, hers the cystic) and not only did it clear up our faces, but it made our skin BEAUTIFUL. I couldn't stop looking at her face after about a month or so because our skin looked better than skin on people who NEVER break out. We stopped using it after the Sally's near our house stopped selling it (this was before you could find it at a number of places), and of course that was a mistake because it's been years and I still have acne no matter what I do. But this is the only thing that has ever worked for me (I even used proactive) and I'm going on it again! :)
Pros:
First thing I've ever tries that actually works!
I only use around my mouth and nose and the 8oz treatment lasts for a year, so even with international shipping it's really good value!
Really great, I love it!