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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 3, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
Irritates skin at first (give its a week or two)
This product is amazing. Yes, it irritates your skin at first, but any Acne Treatment is going to do that. The point is that it trains your skin to behave. It does take a week or two to kick in, but once it does it's worth it. I noticed a large decrease in blackheads the most. Which means it's getting the deep stuff right away. LOVE THIS STUFF. BUY IT!
June 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I luv this product! I luv the smell, now whenever I'm around my friends they all say I smell good! In just 2 1/2 weeks, my skin wuz completely clear! And it kept it that way. I guess my skin reacted well w/ Proactiv!It leaves my skin smooth and soft!
Cons:
The product wuz a little pricy.
The Proactiv Solution product worked!It keeps on working 4 me and I've had oily, acne prone skin ever since 5th grade! I gav Proactiv a try and it wuz worth it! Now I don't hav 2 feel awkward in class wen we talk about zits, and my friends don't feel weird about talking about their breakouts around me! The Combination Therapy works! I luv, luv, LUV the mask! It made my(rather HUGE)pores tiny and out of sight! My skin in glowing and touchably! The TV comercial shows people who it has work for, so don't be mad if ur unlucky! I got the treatment w/ the 3-step system plus the refining mask and the SPF 15 moisturizer, and now I'm not afraid to meet new ppl! Now my friends are jealous of me!
June 29, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
-gave me clearer skin very quick
-made it very soft
Cons:
-makes you get more pimples (for like a day or two) before it starts clearing.
-the cleanser burns a bit
if it works well on me, it might also work well on you ^_^
June 28, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
dries up pimples, keeps pimples away, reduces oil (at least for me)
Cons:
none except you cant go out in the sun without a sunscreen but i guess you should always wear sunscreen. some peoples faces might get red and dry for the first week but it goes away.
best face wash i think. i usually get oily within 2-3 hours now it takes about 6-8 hours and its only a little oily.
June 28, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Clears your skin so fast.
Cons:
Dries the skin need to moisturize after use
This product is amazing. I couldnt take my break outs anymore so I tried this and with in three days my skin completely cleared up it is amazing. I definately reccomend this product.
June 27, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
gets rid of pimples quick
Cons:
CREATES LARGE, DARK POST INFLAMMATORY HYPERPIGMENTATION SPOTS (aka dark spots)!!!
After reading some of the great reviews about Neutrogena On the Spot on acne.org, I decided to purchase one from my local rite aid. I applied it before I went to bed, and woke up with the pimples having gone down quite a bit. But to my dismay, I also saw HUGE, VERY visible brown spots exactly at the place where I had applied this cream!!! It does get rid of emerging acne, but in exchange for that, I got these brown spots as if someone drew it on me with a brown permanent marker!!! Bottom line: I would return this if I would, and highly regret using it (since now, I'm stuck with trying to get rid of dark spots- which take months to go away, not days/weeks in the case of some acne). Usually, I don't write reviews, but I wanted to let everyone know my experience so it doesn't happen to them.
June 27, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
Commercials trick you. The system does not work. Helps a bit at first than fades; never truly cleared my skin. Used it for 3 months.
do not be tricked
June 25, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
definately reduced spots at first
good price, no side effects, good for sensitive skin
over the counter so its wasy to get a hold of
Cons:
after using it regularily for around 6 months it dosn't seem to be doing anything anymore
i started using the cleansing foam, the clarifying lotion and the clearing moisuriser and was really happy with the results,my skin was never completely clear but there was a huge improvment. i have had bad reactions to other acne facewashes from nutrogena and clean and clear, and was happy that i didn't get a rash or anything. it dosn't dry out my skin and it's agood price. i am now using the cleansing bar soap instead of the foaming cleanser and it worked just as well at first but now my face is back to how it was before and i am looking into alternatives. i really like this product and would recommend it, just dont be surprised if it stops working. hopefully its just me!
June 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
helps u stick to a skin care routine.
Cons:
does not work. too expensive.
It works in the beginning, but later on stops working, and makes ur face red and dry. And not to mention the price; its not worth the money!
June 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smells good
Cons:
Doesn't work, clogs pores, makes skin more oily, if anything makes acne WORSE, the people on tv lied!!
I've tried this thing a couple times, on and off, and nothing happened. I might have had a good day or two, but it's a HUGE waste of time and money. The people on the ads are really annoying and they have probably never even touched proactiv.
Pros:
Smells great, feels great, reduces redness, eliminates blackheads.