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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.
Used Benzoyl Peroxide? Rate It:
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April 5, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
I'm a teenager and although my skin only suffered from mild acne, it was frustrating to flip through magazines to see all these pretty girls your age with perfect skin; I was determined to achieve that, too. As expected, the first time I used this, my skin went crazy for about a week. But of course, I never gave up, and let me tell you, there's never been anything that's worked on my skin up until this point (yes, I've tried ProActiv). I used this creme preceding St.Ives Apricot Scrub, and that was the ultimate combination for me. Two years later, I now only use the creme right before bed and it still works just as fine (and a plus- one tube lasts at least 4mths for me!) I've never had to use moisturizer either, so it varies from person to person. Although my skin is perfectly clear now, ceasing this routine will trigger my acne again, so I'm stuck with this for life, but I don't mind at all! Greatest investment, indeed! I juse ordered his cleanser, and I know it's just as great!
April 5, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Proactiv does not work. After four weeks of following the twice per day regimen there was no improvement in my skin. Worst of all, I received more of the product by mail even though I did not order it. Their online ordering has a hidden club membership that automatically places your name on a list so that every few weeks you receive more of their product. They automatically bill you for the product you didn't order, plus shipping and handling. Artificial celebrity endorsements, no-results products, and mail order fraud. Proactiv is something to stay away from!
April 3, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared my skin right away within the first week. My face was much smooter.
Cons:
After a year of using this system, my acne got a lot worse. My face became itchy, red, and irritated!
This product might work for some, but with my five year experience it's not worth it. I'm 30 years old and all of a sudden I have a face like a preteen!!!!!!!!
April 2, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Proactiv Solution really works for my skin...it's amazing but i still have breakouts...goog look for everyone!!!!!
Cons:
Proactiv is good!!!!
try it!!!!!
March 31, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Stopped my nodular-cystic acne from forming. I had over 20 large underground cysts on my forehead, and nothing seemed to work. Now, after almost a month consistently on proactiv, I have only two left - much better than before.
Cons:
dries out my skin, stings for a little while, skin is flaky and feels uncomfortable
It's not a miracle cure for everybody, but I recommend you try it out if nothing else is working, and stick it out for a few weeks to give it a chance to work. (Unless you are allergic to benozyl peroxide!)
March 30, 2007
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
This product is the only product that has ever worked on my cystic acne including ProActive. I absolutely love it!!!
Cons:
None!
I absolutely love this product. I have had cystic acne my entire life and I have tried everything including ProActive. I have a very strong allergy to Benzoyl among other things and ProActive was too strong for my skin. I did a lot of research on the net and decided to try Carly's. With it I received a sample of the day and night lotion (which I was scepticle about considering most lotions are my enemy) and to my surprise I loved that too. I noticed my cystic acne began to be less frequent and when I did have a breakout it was less painful and did not stay for nearly as long as they previously did. If you have cystic acne I would suggest trying this and it's so affordable you don't really have anything to lose. Good luck!
March 30, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears Skin
Cons:
PLENTY If any other company sold a product that worked for me I'd switch in a heartbeat. I feel like I joined a cult because you have to sign up for a stupid "club" just to buy acne cream...what if every product made you do that..cereal? gas?
Customer service is wretched. I had too much (they send it automatically every once in a while) so I cancelled my acount and they sent it to me anyway- 3 times in a row. The third time, I said if they wanted it back, they'd have to send shipping-so then they sent me a collections notice. I swear, if it had hurt my credit, I'd sue for punitive damages.
March 29, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Nice packaging, good sized tube. Easy to apply. Works but you have to be hooked forever in order to maintain results.
Cons:
Cream dries into cracks and flakes, especially when used as spot treatment; Can be very drying to skin.
This product works temporarily; Clearasil designs their products to have a certain immunity level to the skin order to sustain users of their products -- in other words they make it so the body responses to it well at first and becomes addicted to it, and then when you stop using it regularly, it causes the skin to yearn for more, otherwise it'll breakout again -- until it gets the medication again. Good Luck Recommend:
Oxy 10% BP Lotion Max Strength
Oxy 5% BP Lotion Regular Strength (Sensitive skin)
March 29, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Clears acne, Great price, very accessible, able to see results fast
Cons:
Doesn't clear everything
Great product for a great price!
March 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
smells nice..easy to use.
Cons:
drys my skin. i get one pimples but 1 pimple cant be bad it only 1!!
yea basically before i had this product i had alot more pimples now i have fewer a whole lot fewer. sometimes it matter using it like it saids in the back..adding much or less can make a difference. i usually cleanse for 1min
Pros:
Cheap and effective. Enough said.