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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:
Choose from 1 to 5 stars
December 26, 2010
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
A bit drying, but nothing a little moisturizer couldn't fix; toner stings a tiny bit, but I suspect that will go away once my skin becomes accustomed to it
Its amazing
I have Asian skin that's super sensitive, prone to scarring and turns red whenever it's irritated
But this system didn't make my skin red and it actually decreased the redness.
My dad actually commented on how much clearer my skin looked after one use.
Also scars faded, especially when I used the clinique even better moisturizer
November 29, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa Gel 5)
Pros:
Easy to use
Can fit in your purse
Works
Non-drying
Cons:
Not as strong as some
This is a great acne spot treatment and it really works. I recommend benzoyl peroxide over salicylic acid or SLS ten fold. I like that it can fit in your purse for emergency breakouts. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 is because it's only 5%, when there's a 10%! For someone with light or moderate acne this should work really well. I have cystic acne (mostly under control now), so when I break out I have to go for the bigger guns.
November 21, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
-Didn't do anything to my face, if anything, it got worse.
-Too much product, it felt like it was messing with my skin too much.
-Maybe it would have worked if i stuck with it longer.
Did not make the slighest difference in my skin.
November 14, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
- The price is great
- It actually works
- Made a few of my pimples noticeably smaller within a day of usage
Cons:
- Drys up skin if you use WAY too much
I've seen a huge difference so far, so I'm thinking this product actually works. I would recommend using a good moisturizer though (I use garnier moisture rescue) if you don't it'll feel awkward and dry up your skin a bit.
November 13, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
leaves skin feeling clean and soft when straight after using it
60 day money back garantee (VERY USEFUL)
Cons:
Skin looks dirty and greasy by end of the day.
Very expensive.
DOESNT WORK
Skin started to improve within a week and then went straight back to how it was! Pointless and expensive!
October 25, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Best BP spot treatment I've used
Dries quicker than other BP treatments
No white residue
Clears acne fast!
The only BP treatment that hasn't made me breakout more!!
Cons:
Not very effective on blackheads.
It works. I LOVE it!
October 15, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
money back guarantee offered by website, company promptly refunded my credit card and discontinued my orders when they received my return
Cons:
expensive
did not work on whiteheads and cystic acne
my daughter has white heads and cystic acne, she used proactive 2xday for approx 6-7 weeks and had no improvement at all. This may work for some people, unfortunately not for her.
I returned the bottles and they promptly refunded me and discontinued my orders.
September 21, 2010
Product used: Clearogen (3 Step Acne Treatment)
Pros:
This product made me few a new woman. I had the most terrible time with acne, spots and blemishes.
Worked very quick, I bought two kits and one was enough.
Cons:
The only bad thing is: what shall I do with the other kit?, I now the acne is gone forever,
I recommend to buy one kit, even if they offer a price discount.
My skin improved substantially. The product really works wonder.
September 5, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-Cleared up acne
-Exfoliates Skin
Cons:
-Red Marks still linger
-Occasional Breakouts
All in all this has worked wonders for me. Just make sure to cleanse lightly as to not over exfoliate your skin. I also use jojoba oil with my moisturizer. Otherwise it can be drying
August 24, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Control Kit)
Pros:
feels great
smells good
Cons:
you dont get very much
the cleanser feels really good when its washed off, and it leaves your skin feeling tingly and clean. the moisturizer feels good and smells good, and i'm not allergic to it like i am with other products. the spot treatment has a thin consistancy that makes it easy to spread and doesnt require too much. i have only been using this system for a couple of days, but it feels better and cleans more effectively than other products i have used. i have also started seeing results in just two days. it definately beats neutrogena, proactiv, oxy, baking soda, honey masks, green tea, lemon juice, queen helen's mint julep, and burdock. hopefully it will work longer too.
Pros:
AMAZING!!!!!!
reduced pimple size, redness, scarring in just one day!!!!!