Acne.org Products
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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June 18, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Cons:
I felt it was too oily. Too much emphasis was put on the whole moisturizing aspect of it.
I used this on my face and back. I applied it for about a good 3 months on my face, but I still continue to use it on my back . I felt it wasn't exceptionally great on my face. It was OK. I felt it had a really greasy texture and my chin was still having bad breakouts. I know products take time, but this wasn't FOR MY FACE. I was using a lot of this product on my face, not some "pea sized amount" Dan warns against. While I tried this on my face, I was also using it on my back. I get slight acne at the back of my neck and the top of my back, and I apply it once a day after I shower and let it dry completely. I still get the occasional back zit, but it's now 1 or 2 compared to 10-15. Bottom line: great for backs, bad for OILY FACES. If you have dry skin on your face, it might work for you. If you have oliy skin on your face, it could possibly break you out instead of preventing acne. Note: My rating is strongly based on the results I saw on my back. I would recommend it for acne on the back, not so much on the face IF you have oily skin.
June 17, 2011
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Gets rid of spots quickly
Easy to apply
Sinks in well and doesn't leave a sticky or visible residue
Affordable
Consistency is thin enough to use under makeup
Cons:
Mild dryness
Some redness
Treatment has to be used continuously in order to keep skin clear (though this is true of all BP products)
Why didn't I get this sooner?! I've been trying Dan's regimen on and off for the past few years to varying degrees of success, but was put off buying his products due to shipping costs.
However, after seeing all of the good reviews scattered across the internet I thought I'd finally give it a go, and I'm so glad I did. My skin has already adjusted to benzoyl peroxide after trying a few treatments (Oxy On the Spot: cleared up smaller spots, but also created deep, painful cystic acne; Panoxyl Aquagel 2.5%: caused extremely dry skin, a horrible burning sensation and severe redness), so the initial negative side effects have been minimal. This is by far the best BP product I've used. The only downsides I can think of are that I have to get it sent from the US - thus it can take a while to get here - and that I purchased the smallest size bottle which ran out very quickly! I urge everyone to try it if they haven't already. What have you got to lose?
May 10, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
- Seems to work pretty well on my skin, my friend told me after 2 days that my skin was looking better!
- Gets rid of some pimples
- Smells pretty good
Cons:
- Stings my eyes when using
- Does not seem to affect the pimples on my forehead
This product is pretty good. It cleans out my face, and helps my acne!
April 28, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
It really helped my acne
Cons:
Took 6 weeks to work, made my four head a little dry.
Overall this worked for my acne. At first my skin was very sensitive when I used it. I have been using it for 4 months now, and the past 2 months my skin has been better then ever. I usually I break out really bad during my period, and I haven't had one pimple. I used their moisturizer only on my problem areas like my chin, nose and right between my eye brows. The only bad thing about this product is that it leaves my forehead very dry, so I use my own moisturizer for my forehead and cheeks.
April 20, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Everything about it!
If you have bad acne you should just see a professional doctor. Professional doctors will tell you that it is NOT good for school, why wouldn't you listen to someone that went to school for exactly what we are trying to get rid of? The price is not worth it. 40 bucks may seem affordable but its probably only for a months worth of product! MY skin actually got worse in the few months I used it. The first month was REALLY bad and people actually asked me what happened and THEY noticed my skin got worse. It got way more sensitive as well. I dont recommend this product to anyone. Go see a doctor and get rid of your acne and than you can focus on the more important stuff, like anti aging. :)
April 8, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE !!!
Cons:
redness
totally dry skin
break out
i totally don't like these products, make my skin dry and totally red and it is so hard even just for smile because my face soo dry after using their BP, and the green tea moisturizer did not work well, it just moisture my face for 5 minutes before it starts to get dry again, and the worst thing, i just had very light acne, just 2 or 3, and using pro active for about 2 months, my acne became worst, especially on my chin, i have about 9 red pimples just on my chin which is never happened before !!! and they said dont stop using it even though it become worst because for some people it needs 8 weeks to see the result, this was my big mistake to did that !!!
my husband was soo worried about my face, and spend about $150 just for proactive, the first try just $ 20, and it last for a month, and the second one, my husband ordered the wrong regimen and called them to place the new order and canceled the first regimen, and guess what, they sent both of them which is cost almost $130 !!!
April 4, 2011
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar Duo)
Pros:
lightens scars
prevents and gets rid of pimples
smells good
Cons:
semi expensive
I've been using the effaclar foaming facewash toner and then putting this on after morning and night. This stuff is the ONLY thing that has worked for me. ive been on retin-a, minocycline, acnetox, proactiv, acne free etc. Ive been using it for about a month now and my skin has cleared significantly. i used to have about 6 pimples at a time on my face with many scars but now i have no pimples left and my scars have even lightened. BUY IT! so worth it
March 1, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- easy to use
- baby-powder smell
- refining mask
- lasts a few months per package
- 2.5% benzoyl peroxide
Cons:
- expensive
- makes acne worse in the beginning
- leaves skin flaky and dry after prolonged use
- doesn't work for more severe acne
- doesn't help heal scarring
- can bleach clothing and towels
For years I had wanted to try Proactiv Solution, and I must say I am very disappointed with it.
My mom picked it up for me one day and I have been using it every night since then (approx. 3 months).
At first, I really liked it - the cleanser had ex-foliating beads, the toner didn't have alcohol in it, and the lotion wasn't oily. Also, the scent is almost like baby-powder, which I didn't mind. We also knew that the benzoyl peroxide was capable of bleaching, so that didn't create a problem.
I know they mention that your acne will get worse before it gets better (which did happen) but I really didn't expect it to get SO bad. As of now I have little to no active acne, but I have added scars from the worsening. And nothing in the combo therapy helps with scars! That was probably the killer for me.
It also made my skin dry and flaky after these months - even though I only used it once per day. I never used to have dry skin (usually quite oily) but I now have combo skin.
I will finish what product I have left but will not be buying more.
February 26, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Helps bring pimples that are deep in the skin to a head.
Works on face back and chest acne
Good for use on popped pimple
Doesn't sting
Helps remove acne and acne scars
Cons:
It can leave a white reside, but when used at night its not a problem
I am 15 years old and used to have moderate acne but with the help of this I would now say I have light acne. I am going to a school dance and when I was going dress shopping I noticed I had about 25 pimples on my chest. Every night I applied this stuff on my chest and face for a week. Now my skin is 80% clear!!! This stuff was my last resort to clear my acne so I look good for the dance and it worked :) I used it as a spot treatment on all my pimples including chest ones. It didn't bleach my shirt towels or sheets. It can be drying but the flakyness is what helps remove acne. If my face got really dry I would moisturize my face first then apply the treatment and in the morning use a wash cloth to get the dead skin off. Bottom line this stuff saved me
February 6, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Seems to work for the celebrities on TV
Cons:
Skin so dry it BLED!
Pricey
Made my acne worse
I tried Proactiv a couple years ago (maybe 2009) and it dried my skin out horribly. I was happy to hear that the new Proactive (put out around 2010) was far gentler, and so I was willing to give it a whirl. Again. I went to the mall and visited the Proactiv kiosk. I paid for the full treatment, and the Green Tea Moisturizer and that sulfur spot treatment stuff. As soon as I started to use it I could feel my skin drying out. I actually have dry skin and the Proactiv made it drier. It did help my acne until my face became so dry that one day I smiled and the skin on the sides of my mouth literally CRACKED and started to BLEED. I cut my usage down to once a day, but it never worked properly after that. It treated my acne but not all of it, not even half of it. After about five months I gave up on the system. After stopping Proactiv, my acne has gotten worse. I would have classified it as mild, now it's moderate, possibly getting close to severe. Please don't try Proactiv if you have dry skin! They have no warning against it, but I'm convinced that's why it wrecked my skin.
Pros:
Great for slight bacne
16 oz lasts for months