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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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July 14, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Cons:
It can make your acne worse than it was in the beginning (I used to use this product and it was fine and didn't make it worse, then I used Proativ, which is the BEST but it's expensive and I've bought this in the meantime until I can get proactiv)
I just bought this product again today and I washed it off and it made my face sting and burn and have redness under the acne which has never happened before, although I'm not sure if it's the product or the product combined with a natural face wash I used. The burning stopped but unfortunately there is shadows of redness all over my acne.
It's getting worse grrr.
I hope this works.
I read this thing about the real cause of acne is hormonal imbalance which is caused by the livers inability to flush away all the excess hormones.
acne is evil!
July 14, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It worked for the first bit...
Cons:
Stopped improving after a little bit, and also made my skin VERY dry.
Not worth the money
July 13, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It REALLY cleared up my pimples :) The facewash is AMAZING since it does exfoliates the skin which is soooo good for my skin, you don't even know :)
Cons:
It smells kinda bad :/ The toner smells the worse though so i use seabreeze toner (smells like Vic but thats better than the Acne Free toner's fragrance). Also, when I rub too hard when exfoliating with the facewash, my skin gets irritated and red.
Overall I can say this product is swell, besides the fragrance matter. The cost of this product is veryyy agreeable. ProActiv dried out my skin sooo I would choose Acne Free :)
July 11, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I threw it away last week. Yay!
Cons:
dried my skin out, made my acne 20 times worse, little bumps are EVERYWHERE, took about 2 weeks to heal completely, and my skin turned red and bumpy
Didn't work. I think you have a 1 out of 10 chance of getting good results from Proactiv. You're better off getting a derm.
July 11, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
it really works after four days i am starting to see results.
Cons:
for best results i burst the pimples the apply the medication.
the bottom line is i see real resuls and is confident it will get better with time.
July 11, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
My skin glows and feels smooth. LOVE the Refining Mask and the Mild Exfoliating Peel!
Cons:
Costly, and the regimen is time consuming.
This stuff works, but you have to be consistent with it, or else it will stop. Within a week I noticed a difference. I also love the Refining Mask and the Mild Exfoliating Peel. There was one week in particular where I broke out really badly. I used the Exfoliating Peel after the usual regimin and I noticed a difference within three days.
I don't think Proactiv works for everybody, though. I heard that it doesn't work well for people with sensitive skin or for people who have extremely oily skin, but it worked well for me!
July 9, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
did not irritate my skin, helped get rid of cystic acne & helped with regular zits too
Cons:
you get enrolled in auto ship program in order to hold on to lower rate; the cleanser and the toner run out super fast and I didnt really feel like they helped much anyway
it is an effective product, it did help my skin - it just didnt give me the PERFECT skin that I desire. I will continue to use the refining mask (an awesome product!) and the face cream. The face cream is the only part of the three step process that I even felt mattered. After I ran out of the cleanser and toner I just stopped using them and still have the same results from just using the cream and the mask.
July 6, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The BP cream has decent coverage; The moisturizer was decent with respect to not causing break-outs and not being scented
Cons:
The cleanser and toner were too harsh for my skin; Did not like the scent of the BP cream;
Too many steps and time-consuming to use; needed more moisturizer to combat dryness than came with the system; my face hurt a lot while I used this product
If you want to try a BP-based regimen, you're much better off trying the simpler, gentler acne.org regimen (with either San's products or products you can buy at the store.) Proactiv is basically an overpriced BP product line with harsh chemical additives that are irritatiing to those with sensitve skin. They supposedly have a sensitive skin line with SA, but I did not try that system.
July 5, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
it treats and prevents, it never made my skin ridiculously dry, and it just works!
Cons:
I tend to run out of the facewash before the toner/lotion, so I end up having to throw it out.
I tried a lot of cheaper drugstore remedies before this, and NOTHING worked. This made my skin clear up, and my whole face looked better within a few weeks. I tried using neutrogena stress control acne stuff recently to save on expenses, and I broke out SO bad! I'm stuck using it but it's amazing!
July 5, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Proactiv has completely transformed my skin. it is the first skin care treatment that has actually worked. It leaves my skin feeling smoothe and refreshed. Money back guarentee so if you're not happy it didn't cost you anything but your time.
Cons:
The bottles are cheap and the lids may snap off, but this is easily fixed by a little glad wrap. If this is the only thing I have to worry about and it doesn't effect the level of effectiveness then it is pretty good. :)
People often complain about the cost but when you think about it, proactiv costs less than a dollar a day including postage which is good valueIf you are willing to commit to using it twice a day, every day then it is sure to be worth your while. TRY IT, IT WORKED MIRACLES ON MY SKIN EVEN AFTER THE FIRST WEEK OF USAGE! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT ANYONE WHO SUFFERS FROM ACNE TRYS PROACTIV SOLUTION!
Pros:
It works, it's cheap.