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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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August 27, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
None really, flaky skin is to be expected
After experimenting I have created my own regimen that works for me. I scrub (very lightly) with St. Ive's every evening because I have very thick oil that mixes with my makeup and ew... Then I use the 3-step program. The cleanser is mentholated and feels soothing. The toner takes some getting used to because it burns and will make your skin flake after a couple of days. I switched out the 3rd step (moisturizing part) for bio-oil. I do this every morning and night. I do it before breakfast to let the oil absorb, then I put my makeup on. After initially breaking out my skin is much much much much better. I also had swollen, red, sensitive patches on my face which the bio-oil took care of. I love you bio-oil. St. I'ves is probably horrible, but I've been addicted for years, so... Hope you all find something that works for you!!!!!!!! *mUaH*
August 26, 2008
Pros:
clears skin really well, smells nice
Cons:
caps to tubes are really hard to get back on, cleanser is a tad thin, day lotion makes my skin oily, not enough night lotion in system
VERY good at clearing skin. You gotta adjust the amount of each product used to suit your skin. If you have really oily skin, only use a little bit of the day lotion. You gotta concentrate the night lotion more on certain areas (my really oily spots and around my jaw line where i get a lot of break-outs). got my skin from moderately severe to moderately light. Let's hope it keeps working.
August 26, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
None really
Cons:
It dried out my skin really bad and didn't clear up my acne.
Wouldn't recommend it. At least it's cheaper than proactiv!
August 25, 2008
Pros:
Fairly affordable, starts to work within a few days.
Cons:
As other reviewers have mentioned, the night cream is pretty drying. After about 5 days, my acne is coming back.
At first this product worked really good, i was so impressed. It cleared up my acne by about 40% just within the first 3 days. Now, a week since i purchased it, it looks like my acne might have actually gotten worse :(
I don't understand what has caused it to become worse- I've been using it two times a day everyday, consistently.
August 25, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
easy to use and inexpensive compared to other products (ex. proavtive)i found the whole set on ebay for under 15 dollars.
Cons:
bottles are pretty small you dont get a whole lot for your money.
i have been using this product one week now and have definitely seen an improvement. Although, i have been using steps one and two more often than the directions say, about 4-5 times daily, but i have really oily skin. i also didn't get dry patches around my chin like other strong products. other reviewers complained of a bad smell, but i did not really notice any.
August 24, 2008
Pros:
the cleanser made your face feel so renewed
the night cream made your face oil-free, dry, but very smooth to me
the day lotion reduced the dryness and the peeling during the day but not completely unless you continued reapplying it
Cons:
during the day my face got really peely and i had to either keep reapplying the lotion or some other type of moisturizer
it worked well for me and i have a low severity in my acne and i wanted to prevent it from getting worse like my other family members.
although i feel that everyone is different and you might have to try a few acne systems until you find the right one.
August 24, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
None, its horribe
Cons:
dries out skin. doesnt work at all. burns. terrible. worst skin and acne treatment envented.
this is the worst acne treatment made yet. the only thing u will be paying for if u buy this is burnt skin and itchy eyes. i only had like 3 zits anyway and it is just outstandingly horrible.
August 23, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
This is a wonderful product. First, it works. Second, the ingredients are healthy and safe. Third, it's very reasonably priced. Fourth, customer service is excellent. I'm so glad I found it!
Cons:
None
I've had acne since I was eleven years old, I'm now in my late 40s, and this product is the only thing that has ever worked. I tried prescription creams, antibiotics, scrub pads, and every over the counter product devised. Everything made my skin worse, because I have sensitive skin prone to rosacea as well as adult acne. The moisturizers and soap are also the only products I use. Whenever I go back to commercial brands I regret it!
August 22, 2008
Pros:
cleared up my skin the first couple months (i also used the proactiv cleanser,toner, and mask thing)
Cons:
it dried my skin up, but it was all good after i got a decent moisterizer. then it actually caused my skin to break out after a couple months so i stopped using it.
idk...unless you have severe acne i proably wouldnt recommend it.
August 22, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
works
Cons:
drying but good mosturizier ....
you want a product that works.......look no further......
Pros:
Easy to use, great toner, soothing cleanser