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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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September 11, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
NONE
I AM 37 YEARS OLD AND HAVE DEALT WITH ACNE SINCE I WAS 17. I WENT ON THE BIRTH CONTROL PILL WHICH HELPED BUT I GAINED WEIGHT. I TRIED PROACTIV WORKED FOR AWHILE A THEN THE ACNE CAME BACK. I REALIZED IT WAS THE FRAGRANCE IN THE ACNE WASHES THAT TRIGGERED MY BREAKOUTS. I LOOK ALL OVER FOR PRODUCTS THAT HAD ACNE FIGHTING INGREDIENTS BUT NO FRAGRANCE AND I COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING!! UNTIL ACNE FREE!! THIS STUFF IS AMAZING. I MAY GET ONE OR TWO THE WEEK BEFORE MY PERIOD BUT THAT IS IT. I USE IT TWICE A DAY AND THEN I USE MARY KAY FRAGRANCE FREE MOISTURIZER AFTERWARDS. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!!!
September 10, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
when done consistently like a routine, it gradually helps skin become vibrant... i think its ok...i still havent tried proactiv yet though
September 9, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
-very effective
-non-irritating
-doesn't dry the skin
Cons:
-small tube for such a high price
It works. It is expensive, but that's what you will have to pay for something that works. I found that this product doesn't burn or irritate my skin nearly as much as the Benzoyl Peroxide did. It is effective, however must be used religiously. If you apply the treatment every night it should clear your skin within a few weeks.
September 8, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Dried up my oil. Pimples disappear quickly. Less blackheads and new pimples. Smoothed out skin tone. AWESOME!!
Cons:
Does cause slight dryness and itchyness!
This wasn't severe for me though because my skin is super, duper, oily.
If you have dry skin, you better use a moisturizer... other than that.. this is the best product I've ever used!!!
September 6, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-worked for 2 weeks.
Cons:
was on the verge of clearing my skin, then it failed. Small bottles.
Sucks balls.
This product is overrated, all the before and afters are of people who have one pimple. I had a of dream of having clear beatiful skin and it was crushed. I am now on accutane to get rid of my acne once and for all. I now hate people who say use proactive for ur acne cause there f**king stupid and don't know the truth. Lowered my self esteam even more. I hate going outside.
September 6, 2008
Pros:
leaves your skin soft, reduces the pimple size, gets rid or oil
Cons:
doesn't work as fast as i would like, doesnt smell good while applying
this is a good treatment, it had reduced my sudden breakout in just one and a hlaf days, however, i wish it would work faster. Doesnt dry out my skin like other systems, and gets rid of my oily skin! thank youuu
September 5, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Saw results immediately.
Cons:
Stopped working after a couple of months. It is also expensive after a while. It was almost like the longer I continued using it, the more my face got mad at the product and lashed back with even more acne. It was horrible.
Don't use it, it is over rated. Go to your dermatologist and explore some other options with them that are proven to make a difference for your skin/acne type.
September 3, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Packaged well.
Cons:
Expensive
Didnt work for me, made my skin worse, dry tight red and gave me more pimples....Waste of money if you ask me!
September 2, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It's pretty cheap, and it will clear skin if used twice a day, everyday.
Cons:
The product is so inconsistent that some boxes work and some do not, as if they've expired. The step one cleanser does not foam, the step two toner smells of pure alcohol, and the step 3 cream is so thick it takes half the bottle to cover your face.
This product is a crappy, inconsistent knock-off. I was taking a shower and poured some of the (brand new) step one cleanser into my hand. Upon impact, the cleanser sparked (with a loud popping sound) and sent and electric shock through my hand and up my arm! What the F is that about?! It scared the crap out of me and kind of hurt. I returned this product the next day. I've used acne-free a lot in the past because it was 20 dollars and you could conveniently buy it at Wal-Mart. (Instead of buying expensive products over the phone and having to pay more for shipping.) Let's face it, I'm not Jessica Simpson and I can't afford 75 dollars a month on face soap! I'm a self supported student, not some rich pop-princess with down-syndrome. So my advice, stick to Clearasil, Neutrogena, or something equally affordable and less likely to electrocute you when applying.
September 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It worked amazingly at first to get rid of the little bumps on my forehead and my chin.
Cons:
As soon as I missed one face wash I began to break out. If I skipped a day because I left the stuff at home, my face would completely break out. The longer I used Proactive, the more dry and irritated my skin became, so I used less...my skin looks
The longer I used Proactive, the more dry and irritated my skin became, so I used less...my skin looks way worse than when I first started Proactiv. I have new pimples everyday. My skin is so used to all the drying agents in the Proactiv; so much that when I stopped using it my face is completely freaking out. I wish I would have never started using it!
Pros:
AFFORDABLE, FRAGRANCE FREE, IT WORKS