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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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January 5, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Redness, itching, drying, peeling. THE INFOMERCIALS LIE!!!!!!!!!1
Sure, i could sit infront of a beatiful pool, have layers of make-up, concealer and great lighting that gives me a good skin colour, a hairstylist and 3 make-up artists applying tons of make up of every imperfection.....and fool you all into thinking proactiv had cleared my acne and i now have luminescent clear skin! That's exactly what the Proactiv ads are!!!! Put that much make-up and have that many lights on someone and anyone can look that good!!! And Jennifer Love-Hewitt---YOU NEVER HAD BAD ACNE!!!! And i dont believe for ONE SECOND that Jessica Simpson uses proactiv every day. she probs never uses it at all!!! Probs her botox killed her acne away!
January 5, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I did't see any pros from using pro active
Cons:
It made skin break out with terrible huge pimples and sh*t
Bottom line i have had acne ever sense i tryed pro active. I dont want to sound like a hater but this product used incorectly will have very bad side effects. I now know that i used way too much of the wash and the rest of the stuff and that is why my skin got so bad. It brings out all the dirt and oils and acne out 1st before it makes thigs better. I would recomended to people simply becasue every one has diffrent skin and it may work for you
January 5, 2008
Pros:
It actually works. After a week my skin was improved. After 2 months, my skin was completely clear.
Cons:
The moisturizer (day lotion) isn't heavy enough for me. About 30 seconds after I apply it, my skin still feels dry. I solved that problem by using just a dab of Cetafil lotion afterwards on the dry areas.
I love this stuff. The night gel did make my skin feel dry & tight at first but after 2 weeks, my skin got used to it and didn't feel so dry. I only get pimples now if I'm lazy and don't use the night gel. I also use Bare Escentuals make-up. If I don't clean my brushes every 3 weeks, I'll get a small pimple even if I am using the Neutrogena product as directed. A word of advice girls: No matter what make-up you use, be sure to clean your brushes regularly!
January 5, 2008
Pros:
it hasnt really worked on me yet,
Cons:
none yet chapped lips a bit,
it might start working but i have only been using it for like 2 weeks? i dont know if it will start working or not?
January 4, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
I works fast. It doesnt sting or burn. I really think I will be using this for a while
Cons:
It does dry your face out but I just cut down my using it to once a day(at night) and that solved my problem
This stuff shocked me. I read several reviews and most were good. Some people complained about the dryness at first but I would rather have dry skin than acne any day. I just wash my face with Cetaphil in the morning and use the Oxy at night. The both work well. I know from having acne since I was 12 that cetaphil is a good product but I also needed something to treat the acne and so far it seems to be the oxy. One thing to remember is that once your face clears up YOU STILL NEED TO USE THE OXY. There is no cure for acne and you just need to prevent it. If I had known that and listened years ago, maybe my skin would be clear now. So far I really like this product. I have sensitive oily skin and it is working for me. p.s. I got mines from Wal-Mart and if you work and have a flexible spending account, this product does qualify as a reimbursable expense.
January 4, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
-2.5% BP
-Nice consistency
-Keeps my skin clear.
Cons:
-Can be irritating w/ first application. It made my skin itch and a bit red.
-Very small tube for the price.
It does a fairly good job at keeping my skin clear. I had several pimples emerge while I was using this, but Im placing the blame on my moisturizer. Because the tube is so small, I'm changing my bp treatment to DDF's 5% BP gel.
January 3, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
celebrities say they use it
Cons:
they get paid 2 say it!!
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!! when you watch the infomercials you are watching a bizzarly one sided piont of view. Proactive contain irritating ingredients that make your skin sore, irritated and caue even worse acne. Skin does best with less - use a gentle cleanser with no fragrance (eg Cetaphil oily skin cleanser) - which is ph balanced, doesnt block pores, doesnt sting eyes, can be used on senstive skin, can be used to take off makeup even eye makeup and you dont even have to use water with it if you are allergic to water [under $15]. The use a topical disinfectant such as 3% hydrogen peroxide [under $6]. Then use an exfoliant such as salicytic acid or if that is too irritating use 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. Then use Cetephil moisturizer [under $10] on dry areas such as around the eyes or cheeks. IF YOU HAVE OILY SKIN YOU DO NOT NEED A MOISTUIZER!! instead use milk of magnesia to soak up oil - you can wear it during the day or under your makeup to soak up oil. always wear sunscreen.
January 3, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
seemed to work at first
Cons:
After a while it just went down hill
it was not worth it at all. my breakouts got worse
January 3, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Initially this system works well. Results in two weeks just like the advertisements, etc...
Cons:
The durability of the product is finite. Very harsh on normal skin.
I have adult acne. (never had acne as a teenager).
I started with the original strength product for about 3 mos. and was seeing very little improvement. I called to cancel my "membership" and they asked me to try the extra strength system. I used the extra strength system consistently for 6 mos. after which the product seemed to lose it's effect. I have since stopped using the system completely and now my skin is a mess.
January 2, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
it dried out the pimples
Cons:
it seemed to draw more out
its ok and its not harsh on the skin, but it does seem to draw more out so i wouldnt use it before a special occasion or anything.
Pros:
It did seem to work for a while....but never great results, just minimal.