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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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October 5, 2008
Cons:
It could smell better
Use it. It works.
October 3, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Its really working! i can feel a difference in just 2 days. I have used almost everything out there and this is really working!!! Im so excited!!!! i also put the step 3 (benzoyl peroxide) in the refridgerator over night and it seems to help ALOT!
Cons:
burns a little bit.
This product is a miracle! im really excited to keep using it!!!!
October 3, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Rapidly eliminates pimples and prevents future pimples.
Cons:
Drying of the skin in the begining.
After my grandmother's death, we were all very busy and stressed. The night before the funeral, my sister looked at me and let me know that we needed to go to the store to buy a product. Mainly, my cheeks and foreheads had the most pimples. When we got to the store, we read the back of every product. When we got back to the house, I immediately applied the product and fell asleep watching television. The next morning, both my sister and I were amazed. I strongly recommend Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength.
October 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
made my skin feel good after i got done washing it. esp with the mask, and the green tea moisterizer
Cons:
works some days, other days i wake up with more breakouts all over my face, my skin is redder than before, and i have white heads all over now.
It didnt start working for me until after a month, and it worked for a few days, then my breakouts got worse.
October 1, 2008
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
works fast and efficiently, great for those annoying surprise zits. ITS AMAZING!!! Oh, and its affordable!
Cons:
Use in small amounts may iritate sensitive skin.
BUY SOME TODAY!!!
September 30, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Has kept my adult acne under control. And it has alwalys been hard to get my husband to try products, but sinse he has used this, it has kept the acne on his back cleared up, so now he don't like to be without it. He even likes it on his hair. We are both very pleased with the products.
September 29, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Clears up all acne after 8 weeks of proper use. Value for money.
Cons:
Dries up skin for the first few weeks
The best acne product by far I've ever used. Clearasil and on the spot treatment gels didn't work for me but this it totally cleared up my acne after 8 weeks and I still use it to prevent new spots from forming. I just followed the instructions that came with it and started to use more product when my skin got used to it. Highly recommended to anyone with moderate acne. I'm so glad I found this before I had to resort to antibiotics and retin-a for a 3 month trial period!
September 28, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Face seems clearer, acne slightly reduced but not totally.
Cons:
none so far...
ive only used it a couple weeks and it has reduced my acne a bit but hasnt really totally made it go away. when i first used it it didnt really make my skin itchy but it did burn for quite a while but i was told thats how you know it works. it has also made my skin a little more dry after, but then again all acne medications have, but i havent had the itchiness, or peeling or even signs of it like many others claim they have.
September 27, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked well for 3 years. I had the occasionally monthly premenstrual zit, but that was it.
Cons:
expensive
it made my acne worse after 3 years of usage
I guess this product works well with others. It did for me, but now I'm breaking out even more, and I'm about to get married so I'm stuck. Depressing.
September 27, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
exfoliates well, reduces breakouts, smells good, controls oil, doesn't dry my skin
Cons:
the price, having to use several different products (cleanser, toner, lotion, mask)
i really love this product. ive been using it for about 3 years (on and off) and it's really helped my skin. i still get small breakouts now and then but overall my skin is much clearer and the oilyness is reduced. ive tried tons of other brands like neutrogena, vichy, bioré, oxy, and clean and clear but this one works the best by far. at the beginning it can irritate your skin a bit, but just wait a few months because your skin will get used to the formula and won't get irritated anymore.
Pros:
My skin is sooooooo soft and pretty much blemish- free with only about 5 small ones you can't even see! I was trying so many acne medications and none seemed to work. You feel amazing and re-freshed