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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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March 18, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)
Cons:
Dries out the skin!
I loved it at first, but the more I used it the more it burned my skin. The skin around my nose and under my mouth was extremely irritated. I felt it did more damage than good to my face. When I put it on at night, I noticed that my pillow cases were bleached in the morning. Something that strong that can bleach your pillow cases while you're sleeping on them should not be used on your face! It's expensive and you have to pay monthly. It's no bueno.
March 9, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa Gel 5)
Pros:
Cheap
Works well
Helps with black heads(doesn't completely eliminate though)
Have tried many other acne treatments (proactive included) this works best
Cons:
Drys my skin if I use it everyday day
Doesn't work on cystic acne (for me at least)
Leaves bleach marks on clothing and towels if makes contacts
I would recommend it, it definitely helps my skins but doesn't make it totally clear, the bleach marks are a downside, just be careful what it makes contact with. Best product I have tried
March 2, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It isn't heavy on my face. Very light and smooth. Smells great and feels great.
Cons:
Price
It works great so to me it's worth the money and the price is nothing compared to what it costs to go to a dermo and the price you'll pay for their medication.
I've only been using it now a little over a month. My face is so soft! It's was patchy and a little rough before.
My husband and my kids love touching my face because of how soft it is.
The refining mask is like a miracle in a freaking bottle! At night I put a dab of it on a problem zit.. in the morning it was practually gone. Much better than poking at it. It helps the temptation of doing such also.
I have tried many acne products.. and while some may have worked they always dried out my skin and irratated it.. so itchy and dry. Some just didn't work at all or the moisturizers made my skin oily.
I love proactiv! I never wanted to spend money on it but finally my husband just bought it.. and I'm so happy he did! : )
February 13, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
i've tried different products. This regimen really works!
Cons:
a bit pricy
I believe in this product now. The only one that works for me so far!
February 8, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Brought pimple that was under skin out to a white-head within a few hours. Reduced the size of older pimples.
Cons:
none.
I apply this when I have a sore pimple or one under my skin to bring it out to a white-head. Then use another treatment to clear the white head.
February 7, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
- cleared some of my acne
Cons:
- very expensive for not much product
- very drying
- still experienced breakouts
I just used the moisturizer for the 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. It definitely was NOT moisturizing, but it made a noticeable difference with my acne. It's way more economical and effective just to use a separate BP and moisturizer, though.
February 5, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
clears up acne
Cons:
maximum strength is not necessarily the best
I used the AcneFree Severe for about a week and a half. At first it felt nice, and my acne actually cleared up quite a bit. However, the 10% benzoyl peroxide is a bit too much for your skin, and after a week it was red and I had a skin rash all over. My friends asked me why my face was so red and I didn't know what to say. It was so flaky! Maybe if I kept using it my skin would get used to it, but for now I'm stopping.
February 3, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
See results quickly
Cons:
Expensive
Break out in single sporadic zits
Makes face stiff from dryness
I noticed results right away but my face is so stiff after washing, I hardly even look like myself! For the first 2 days I just used the wash alone which was extremely drying and I used a blue washcloth to rinse with and the cloth started turning pink!!! What the Hell is in this stuff? Bleach? It's now day 3 and I finally used the toner and moisturizer cream, but omg did it ever BURN! My face is no longer tight and dry, but now it burns, still burning 20 mins and turning red after toner and cream. I hope I don't have an allergic reaction... I think I'm going to quit this stuff and try something less harsh or maybe I'll just use the wash and forget the toner and cream.
January 28, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
they charge your card and send the products prompt.
Cons:
the products keep coming when you dont want them to as well as your card keeps getting new charges. It take long to get your refund!
Rip off! And its sad that companies have to con you into signing up for automatic deliveries and charges bi-weekly.
December 27, 2010
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel)
Pros:
- slowly but gently eliminates acne
- does not dry skin out if you do the necessary basic moisturizing
- effectively prevents acne
Cons:
- may not work well enough for severe acne
- bleaches some clothing
- detrimental effects of BP if used long-term
if a very affordable and effective treatment for acne, but i would want to break away from the treatment once my skin recovers entirely and stabilises, as bezoyl peroxide hastens the skin ageing process after all...
Pros:
Works in the beginning