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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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September 5, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
Left my skin with a strange texture. Smells bad. Overdried my skin and produced more acne eventually.
I've had friends who have raved about this product but it left me disappointed and with more acne than when I began.
September 5, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
The acne treatment cleared my forty something complexion and normalized it for the first time in my life. The natural soap is AMAZING. It's the only soap our entire family of acne prone people can use. It's a great shampoo too. No animal testing.
Cons:
None
I had horrible hormonal/cystic acne as I approached midlife. Carley's was recommended by a friend who was going through the same thing and had great results. I tried the acne cleanser/scrub and natural soap. It's the greatest. Customer service is personal, shipping is FAST and questions/advice are given quickly (by the owner, himself). Money back guarantees. Pure natural ingredients. No scents. Genius. Soap and scrub last forever. Many free samples with each order.
September 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it sucks
Cons:
it sucks
it sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!dont use it
September 2, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Your face feels super clean after using this product, it drastically reduces acne.
Cons:
It may irritate those with sensitive skin because it is 10% BP.
Great product, the best I have used.
September 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It almost clears my skin! When I started using it I had about 20 irritated pimples. Today, 2½ week later, I've got like 3. My skin has really start to glow.
Cons:
It really really dries your skin out! In the beginning my skin just peel off, looked horrible! BUT I started using dermalogica active moist, this helped!
Will continuing using it!
September 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It tightened my pores and smoothed out my skin.
Cons:
It made my skin more oily, thus causing me to break out even more. I never had bad acne but this product made me have consistant break outs. Luckily I saved my receipts!
its overated
September 2, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
This BP on the spot is not over-drying. It worked for me in about a month.
Cons:
The tube is small for such a high price. YOu have to apply alot and do it religously.
I now have friends and family coming up to me say that my skin looks great. I tried everything, from just face wash to tetracycline to benzaclin. This is the only product that has helped at all (I tried differin too).
September 1, 2008
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Very effective in drying up pimples, cysts, and zaps all of the redness out of your skin. Perfect for overnight pimple removal. Also very, very cheap.
Cons:
Will cause a slight burning irritation and will dry out skin. Does not have a very pleasurable smell.
People don't use the product very much due to the fact that the burning sensation is just too painful. This is because they apply WAY TOO MUCH. All you need is three little dabs for both sides of your face, chin and nose. Four if acne is on forehead. Also make sure you rub the product in so you can barely see any white left over from the applicant. Also, for guys, best results is to apply right after you shave, perferably a razor, so the BP is straight to the pimples and blemishes. Shaving cream will also help with the moisturizer so your skin won't feel so irritated. Be advised there could be a chance in a rare occurance that the BP won't help any or minimal due to your skin type. For 95% of people this product should dramatically treat your acne. Also this is a product that you can rely on if you have an important day the next day. Picture day, job interview, etc.
August 29, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
it really worked on my skin within two weeks
Cons:
i have like 3 pimples on my face and that is because of me not using it for 2 weeks
i had ALOT of pimples but thanks to this product i have like none ! i really think that if you have bad acne use this product
August 28, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
I've only been using it for about a week, and already my chin has cleared up already, and so did my forehead. Now I only have to get rid of 2 more, and my skin will be completely clear.
Cons:
It doesn't smell to good.
I can't really say that much becasuse of the little time i've used it for, but hey! It works better then proactive EVER, EVER did for me, and i tried proactive for like, 2 months, and this was way better.
Pros:
Cleared up skin for a little while. Seemed to work better than Proactiv.