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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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October 21, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Well one thing i don't like is your face depends on it.
if you were to stop using it you would probably have to go back to it really quickly. i also don't like how you have to use all three... you kant just go back to using just the toner...
i love this product and i love the way it works.
you deffinitly have to use it.
try it...if it doesn't work then don't use it... jst try it for a month if you don't see the difference then change it out don't use it.
my mom buys her facial stuff for like 100.00
just be glad you don't have to spend that much.
i buy mine from the mall.
October 21, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-removed white heads around my nose
Cons:
-gave me bumps on my forehead (the only place where i don't break out)
-made my skin really oily and itchy
-expensive
doesn't work for me
October 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
works
Cons:
dries skin out
this product is very frustrating. it works so well for me, yet dries my skin out to the point where people actually say something to me about it (rude people, that is). its like i have to choose between having acne-ridden, normal-textured skin and having clear, dry and cracked skin. totally not fair! however, in the end i'd pick the clear, dry skin over the acne-ridden skin any day.
October 19, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared my skin up since I began using it around the age of 16. If I ever had a bad breakout, I would wash my face and apply extra lotion, and wake up to clear skin in the morning.
Cons:
Very expensive. They have you on a type of "subscriber" system. Once 3 months have passed, you find yourself with more bottles of toner than cleanser or lotion. Also, this stuff is like "face crack" - stop using it, and you're screwed.
Good product to use to clear up consistent acne. However, it is almost like your face becomes dependent on this stuff for good skin health. Once you stop using it, do not expect to use cheaper products like Clean & Clear or Clearasil. You will find yourself frustrated and you will be calling the Proactiv hotline again saying, "Yea..yea..I know its $40 a pop, but just sign me up again..hurry, before I change my mind."
October 19, 2007
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Excellent product that clears skin very effectively. Highly suitable for mild to moderate acne, particularly if skin is reasonably hardy. Consistent use produces smooth, glowing skin and also appears to reduce size of pores. Thoroughly recommended.
Cons:
May not be suitable for overly sensitive skin. Can cause irritation in first stages: redness, dry skin and stinging. Side-effects particularly marked around eyes. Bleaches coloured fabrics and hair. Tube is small considering large volumes used on DKR
An excellent product for mild to moderate acne. Particularly suitable for oily skin that is not sensitive. Recommend small volume usage at early stages, graduating to full amount after three weeks. Moisturiser is essential following application.
October 18, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Makes your face feel clean, gives you a glow, smoothes your skin like no other.
Cons:
Takes a long time to start working, and of course the price. Also, you have to use very little product in order to make it last two months.
I have only mild/moderate acne, mostly in the t-zone, around my mouth and bumps on my forehead. I had used clearasil face wash for awhile, but would still get cystic acne under my skin, which was painful and would take weeks to heal. I ordered proactiv from an auction site, because I didn't want to commit to anything if it didn't work. The first week, my skin broke out horribly. Painful, deep acne all around my mouth and whiteheads around my nose. I kept using it, though, and it's been a little over a month now. My face feels smooth, clean, and has a glow to it. The pimples around my mouth from the first week lasted the whole month, but no new ones have come up, and the whiteheads went away quickly. I have one red mark on my chin where the last zit is finally fading, and my skin looks great otherwise. We'll see how long it lasts. Because of the price, I am only going to buy the face wash and lotion from now on, and buy a cheaper toner.
October 18, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works! It is affordable! It's convenient!
Cons:
None.
I have used over the counter medications, including Accutane, and cheap drugstore products. Basically the over the counter medications and Proactiv have all worked to some degree. I have suffered from burning, dry, cracked, sore skin, but that is because my skin was sensitive and I didn't stop temporarily using the products when they were starting to irritate my skin. Sometimes it takes awhile (4-12 months! Really!), you need to be patient and follow through! If you notice your skin is starting to hurt or continuing to hurt, you need to temporarily stop and use you oil-free moisturizer. And keep ALL acne products away from your eyes and mouth!!! You have to get to know your own skin, and become your own skin doctor to some degree. This product works, especially when used with the refining mask at first!
October 17, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
This works great! Not only does it completely clear up your acne but it leaves your skin smooth, soft, and with a glow.
Cons:
During the first month of use it broke out my skin worse than ever! It was the worse breakout I had ever had however after 6 to 8 weeks it completely cleared up and I had no more acne. Plus my skin was super smooth and it glowed.
This is a wonderful system but you have to keep working at it. It may break out your skin at first plus your skin texture might be a little odd at first. However keep using it and adjust as you to to make it work for you. I think it takes over a month for the effects to really start but each person is different. Also, you need to keep using it even once your are acne free. I used it for over a year, stopped and now I am back since my acne returned worse than ever after two years and I'm well into my 20s.
October 17, 2007
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
comes in 30 day supplies of all three peices or you can purchase what you need individually. i used proactive for a while and always had too much moisturizer, not enough toner and the right amount of face wash.
Cons:
none really except it should come with a mask.
this really worked for me better than proactive. proactive only has benzoyl peroxide as the acne fighting ingrediant, clinique uses both sacilyc acid and benzoyl peroxide which in my opinion works better. also lik the fact that the cleansing lotion has a matifying powder in it to help with oily skin. my skin looks and feels alot better with clinique.
October 16, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Leaves my face feeling clean, my skin still retain its moisture after using the cleanser, blackheads on my nose are clearing up, my acne scars seen less red and less visible, saw results in just two days! Easy to Use and got it for free as a gift.
Cons:
Repairing lotion is gritty and leaves your face sticky...
ingredients used to make this product is probably unhealthy for you...go to : [link removed]
Great product. I received this from my aunt as a little gift, I have mild acne, Ive stopped getting pimples after using this other product called "Waily" which is wonderful, but a bit pricy (85 dollars!) and I had been using USANA "Sense" which is really good as well... anyways...
so I gave this a try, since it was sitting underneath the sink for a while...and hey, it works great. I have acne scars which suck because it makes me look like I have a bunch of pimples of my cheeks...but it became less visible after two days of use!
Pros:
I LOVE THIS STUFF. it reallly does work for me
so far..
i have used it for about a month now and my skin really does feel great...slowly the zits are going away! (i have really really horrable acne. on my nose chin and forehead. I LOVE IT!