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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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November 10, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
It makes my skin feel a bit tight. I wouldnt say my skin is softer. My skin i still gets oily just the same as before i started using this product.
i dont think its really worth it, for now at least. Just like every other acne treatment like proactive and all, they all DO NOT WORK! After im done with this product im going to a doctor! If it doesnt help of course. Good luck to who ever is using it. Also, keep in mind that certain things work better for certain skin types.
November 9, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I have been activly using Carly's for years/ It is a must have for me. and my daughter. There are other products out there like proactive. and such. Carly's is an excellent, and affordable. This is a product that really works!! I love the products!!
This is a product that really works!!! Super fast shipping!!
November 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works for the first time and clears up mild acne.
Cons:
My skin eventually became resistant to the benoxyl peroxide and healing time increased.
I have extremely oily skin and this dried out my skin (which was good) BUT it ended up making my skin produce more oil.
Alright for the first few weeks then it got too dry and stopped working.
Did not work for my Asian oily skin.
November 6, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I have HORRIBLE adult acne, and I have tried everything, and I mean EVERYTHING.
Cons:
I can't think of one negative comment to make.
THIS PRODUCT WORKS...it's as simple as that. For the first time in over twenty years, I have clear skin. When I ran out, I tried using other products, but the acne returned. I am sticking with this product for as long as you continue to make it!!
November 3, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
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Cons:
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It made my face super red and super super dry every time i blinked i felt like leather my felt sooooooooooo horrible i wuz too afraid to go outside help?
November 2, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
This stuff works, is all natural, affordable (the size you get is huge), consistent, and doesn't dry or irritate my sensitive skin.
Cons:
None at all. You really have to follow the instructions and not scrub hard, since it contains natural exfoliant, which can have sharp edges. Also, need to use an SPF lotion on top of the day lotion
I have been using Carley's for 5 years now. I discovered it after being so frustrated with my adult acne at age 25; other treatments were harsh and the medications had bad side effects. Carley's was a lifesaver. I was previously using Murad, which worked for a month and then my skin was worse and oily, plus it was expensive!! The difference using Carley's was immediate. My skin felt smooth, and the acne was not bright red and irritated. After about 3 months, I forgot what it was like to have to stress about acne. Five years later, still happy and acne-free. I get a spot here and there, but who doesn't? The Day Lotion is actually healing to acne, I even dab it on problem pimples and they are gone or fading the next morning. What other face lotion does that? Terriffic product. I can't imagine using anything else.
October 31, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It works if you use it every day!
Cons:
Cheaper than proactive but still not cheap. The repair lotion will bleach your towels, clothes and pillows. The pros outweight the cons.
I used to buy Proactive. It cost too much and they sent it to me before I was done with the last batch and kept charging my credit card. I started using Acne Free because I saw that it had the same basic ingredients. It works great, especially if you use it every day. I only use the face wash and then the repair lotion and don't use the toner. I have to put on good moisturizer after the repair lotion dries.
October 30, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
This actually worked for me, though in the first few days I had major peeling. But my skin has improved drastically, from severe to light, and still getting better.
Cons:
Lots of peeling in the first few days and also slightly itchy.
Be sure to remember that when it says visibly clearey skin, it doesn't mean magically gone straight away. The peeling was annoying but it wasn't so bad after the first few days. I only use it once a day instead of twice, and make sure you don't put on more than you need to.
October 29, 2009
Pros:
it got rid of pimples sometimes
Cons:
other times it just made things worse.
i ended up just dropping the whole system becasue it dried out my skin and also gave little or no results. very expensive as well.
October 28, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I was warned by Carley's that since i had used benzoyl Peroxide for so long it would take longer to heal and treat. 2 months later I have had only 1 bad breakout. After week 4 my skin already looked 95% better. I even have before and after photos!
Cons:
NONE! see my before and afters here: [link removed]
money back guarantee! Between that and the positive reviews I saw here on Acne.org I had to try it. I felt like it was my last hope. After 5-6 years of breaking out in my adulthood, I can run the grocery with out makeup and not hide. the line feels great, and you have to remember to throw out the useless acne knowledge of drying out your skin, and irritating it, and realize what your skin has been missing is food! It needs these products to pH balance and nourish the skin back to health. that is precisely what Carley's does.
Pros:
After the first few days my skin seemed clearer. But for some reason i got about five new pimples. So i guess i'll wait and see what it does for me in the next month or so.