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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 13, 2011
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Cons:
Drying at first.
Contains SLS.
Bleaches fabrics (but so do all BP products)
This really works! I started using the regimen years ago and my skin has been pretty clear, although not absolutely; there are always one or two spots when I'm using this...however, if I don't use it, my face is covered in them. I do get complacent and start using it less and the difference is obvious. Last week I went 2 weeks without any BP at all and I had the worst breakout in my life, my entire face was covered in sore pustules, whiteheads, blackheads, cysts and bumps. I couldn't believe the withdrawal symtoms. I'm really angry at myself for stopping it because now I have to start the regimen again from scratch. It's been 3 days and the improvement has been massive, although my skin is red, itchy and dry I can see that the big ones have shrunk to almost normal proportions. The coolest thing is that all the gunk under the skin is coming out of my pores like it is being purged.
I also like Dan's BP but this one has less fumes and is cheaper for me in the UK.
Overall, I recommend this.
September 6, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
works quickly
smells good
prevents break outs
Cons:
Burns eyes
Drying
This product is drying, but if you use the proactiv moisturizer, your skin will be fine. I hear there are problems with ordering online, so I suggest you ind a stand that sells it. I was concerned with using the kiosk because it could steal credit information.
September 6, 2011
Pros:
Can't think of a single thing.
Cons:
Drying and did not see any results.
I used this product for several months, as directed, until all the bottles ran out and saw NO RESULTS whatsoever. For the first two weeks it made my skin dry and flaky. After that, my skin returned to normal but I still had loads of breakouts and the products seemed to have no effect on them at all.
September 4, 2011
Product used: MaxClarity (Foaming Wash)
Pros:
Cheap
Easy To use
Cons:
Works but then stops working
Makes skin a bit irritated
Defective Cans
I tried this at first it seemed to be working so I continued.. after one month it stopped working on my skin and so it did nothing, my acne didnt get worse nor better it was just making my skin a bit irritated... and shiny. So I stopped. Things work for some and don't work for others. This didnt work for me.
September 4, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Not sure it works, since the face looks the same
Cons:
The company is not good, since they keep sending product and charge your credit card
DO NOT BUY IN SUMMER, SINCE THEY USE REGULAR SHIPPING AND THE PRODUCT GETS OVER-HEATED DURING MAILING AND DELIVERING!!!
September 1, 2011
Pros:
BP is a gel (yes!)
Comes with a day lotion
Cleanser is really GENTLE for an acne cleanser
Costs less than other systems
Cons:
Does not control oil that well
Day lotion and BP gel bottles are small
Will only clear if used consistently every day
I bought this a few weeks before school came back. It is awesome. It cleared up my forehead, but my nose and the edges still get zits and are oily. I have been using it for about almost three weeks now, with some times skipped, and it's good. I do have a few pimples around my nose and one big one between my eyes. Now, I just need a good oil remover to go along with it. If you want to clear your acne quick, get this system.
August 28, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears acne for a small period of time
Smells better than other acne treatments
Cons:
Gives you tight skin
Not healthy for your skin
Bleaches out towels, etc.
Proactiv will clear your acne for only a short amount of time, then it stops working and your acne comes back.
Proactiv uses bleach to kill off acne causing bacteria, putting bleach on your face sounds healthy... Right? Don't waste your time with Proactiv. Something that I have tried that works, is Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Face Wash in Pink Grapefruit. That actually works, and it's only $8!
August 23, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa Gel 5)
Pros:
-gel so easy to put and it doesn't take a long time to sink in to skin
-doesn't drie out skin
-doesn't leave skin itchy or red
-easy to find
-not too badly priced
Cons:
-kind of expensive
-wish they would make a bigger tube
THIS GOT RID OF MY ACNE.
IT DIDN'T DRY ME OUT
It got rid of the pimples, pretty fast too. I swear by this stuff.
August 21, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (One Hour Pimple Patches)
Pros:
Can buy locally
Somewhat works
Easy to use
Cons:
Hard to center pimples
$3 per patch! Expensive
I bought this product because i had a couple of big red pimples, it is extremely expensive. $3 per patch. After the first use my pimple was almost gone, so it does work, but it burns when it is applied. I would reccomend this to someone that has to get rid of a pimple fast, and is willing to pay $12.
August 20, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Cheap
Easy to use
Cons:
made my forehead break out in bumps
I think this would work for many people. I think I was allergic to the toner so I stopped using just the toner and the little bumps went away that it caused on my forehead. It didnt do much for me.
Pros:
cheap.
easy to buy at pharmacy and online.
Dries clear.
Doesn't ball up under makeup.
It works.