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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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October 22, 2006
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Cons:
Does not prevent new pimples from coming out. Dries the skin a little but you can solve that with some good skin moisturizer.
It's worth it for spot treatments but not for prevention.
October 20, 2006
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
wow this stuff really works
October 19, 2006
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
It's gentle. It works!
Cons:
It gets a little grainy at the end of the tube.
It's a less expesive alternative to the other treatments that spend more money on marketing and famous representatives.
October 16, 2006
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Cleared Skin for the most part took a couple weeks
Cons:
Still have some breakouts of Cystic pimples, and blackheads, also scarring from past breakouts very visible
if its this or Proactive get this.
October 16, 2006
Product used: Stridex (Power Pads)
Pros:
It seems to work.
Cons:
Unpleasant smell and quite pricey for the amount.
I've only used it for 2 weeks, along with my boyfriend. We already finished one box and on our second box. It only comes with 28 pads along with a price tag of $7.99. If I can recall, we have already finished a box and halfway with our other.
On the bright side, my boyfriend agrees that it is working, but mostly it is convenient.
As of me, I have to agree with him. My skin seems to be clearing up.
By the way, the smell is not too pleasant.
October 16, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works for a little while...
Cons:
It dries out skin and can trigger MORE zits after a while...loses its momentum!
The product dries out skin which can trigger even MORE problems...you're much better off using an over the counter product!! PROACTIV IS HOLLYWOOD HYPED!!!!
October 10, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
gentle, it works!!! takes abot 2 weeks to clear skin, unbelieveable product
Cons:
you have to buy as a set each time
worth it
October 10, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Absolutely None, PROACTIVE = SCAM
Cons:
made my skin get those reddish pimples everywhere, only used to have about 3-4 on the entire face, but the proactive results have produced acne everywhere except my forehead... rubbish product
AVOID AT ALL COSTS, i dont know whats out there that can fix my acne, but im sure as hell, going to only try what the chemist gives me, NOT GIMICKS OFF TV.
October 10, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it did work for a while
Cons:
it stopped working the second time I tried it
this product helped clear my skin the first time I tried it but the second time it just made it worst. Now, my skin is dry and I still break out. I have scars on my chin and cheeck from these new break outs, and I had never had acne on those places before. It's disappointing and, in all honesty, it makes me feel stupid for ever beliving it would work.
October 9, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smells good, but that's about it. Started clearing a little in the first week but then....
Cons:
...my skin started itching and it DRIED MY FACE OUT!!! They said it won't but it does.
This is at least not for people with very sensitive skin. I have that. I was super excited because I started breaking out bad on one side of my face and I figured, I've tried everything but this. Let's try it. It started clearing the zits but after about 4 days it started drying my face out really bad and it was red and itchy and flaky. You'd thought I'd gotten a bad sunburn!! It might work for some but definitely not everyone. I would recommend St. Ives scrub for cleansing normal to oily skin (like mine) and then I use Mary Kay moisturizer and It's working for me very well. This is just me though, if you are allergic to either, which I've met some who are, don't use it. But as for Pro Activ, they will not receive a cent more from me, especially because they don't cover shipping when you send it back.
Pros:
It does a good job clearing up existing pimples.