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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 27, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Cons:
Completely burned my skin off.
I used this in a few areas on my face. One or two big pimples, and then some smaller ones that were just starting to form. It completely dried out my whole face, and I was peeling for days after I used it. There was one big pimple that I had on my cheek, and after applying the persa gel, that pimple swelled to three times the size. It seemed like it was swelling and filling up with something. Then the next day, my skin completely peeled off in that area. It was red, raw skin and it burned and didn't heal for at least 3 weeks. It looked like I had a chemical burn there, it was horrible and took so long to heal. It still isn't completely gone and it's been almost a month. I would defnitely not recommend this product for people with sensitive skin.
October 27, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Best skin care products for sensitive skin by far. Skin is left soft and clear within the first month of use. Gentle enough for the whole family. Bar soap is grea,t head to toe.
Cons:
None
Wonderful product, excellent personalized customer service & highly recommended to all.
October 26, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I've been using this product for 8 years or more and I recommend it to everyone! It only takes 30 seconds in the shower once a day and that's it. I get amazing results. Product lasts a long time and the price can't be beat.
Cons:
A family member has rosacea and she did not like this product at all. But everyone else likes it including many with sensitive skin. I will continue to buy it and recommend it
GREAT!
October 25, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
cheap, you can buy it when you run out (unlike proactive charging your account when you didnt even fully use the first shipment yet and you end up with a bazillion treatment products), simple process,
Cons:
havent experience any dryness that everybody is complaining about.
i dont have too much acne but when i flared up it would seem to come all at one time. This product has helped to subdue the flare ups and even prevented them. It also evened out my skine tone. Where i had dark spots (due to popping my pimples) it cleared it and balanced out my skin tone. proactive worked for me, so does this product but i do like the fact thats its more affordable. unlike proactive being almost $50 after the promotion you get.
October 22, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
THIS IS THE BEST ACNE MEDICINE, SCRUB, SOAP ON THE MARKET, I AM TELLING YOU, TRY IT JUST ONE TIME, YOU WILL BE HOOKED! ITS THE BEST OUT THERE, NOTHING YOU BUY IS GOING TO WORK AS WELL AS THIS PRODUCT, BEEN USING IT FOR YEARS! I AM TELLING YOU, JUST TRY IT ONCE! I AM 49 YEARS OLD AND BEEN USING IT FOR SEVERAL YEARS! WONDERFUL IS NOT THE WORD! DONT WASTE MONEY ON OTHER PRODUCTS LIKE I DID UNTIL I FOUND THIS ONE! I PROMISE YOU WILL ORDER MORE AS YOU RUN OUT......ONE BOTTLE LASTS MONTHS TOO!
October 20, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
ive been using it for over a month and the texture of my skin has improved but a couple of white heads have broken into pimples.
Cons:
do remember to wash your hands with soap after applying it or you will end up bleaching your towel and also wait for it to dry up before going to bed
has worked for me but dont know how long to use it.its too expensive for regular use.
October 20, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It worked really quick .I have tried about everything and this worked quicker!!!
Cons:
none
works great
October 20, 2009
Pros:
Simple, Easy, Mostly effective, Inexpensive
Cons:
Dries out skin (use with moisturizer), Didn't work at first, Doesn't completely clear skin, BP treatment runs out a few days before the pills do
At first, nature's cure made my acne worse. It took about 3 1/2 weeks before it started to get better. But finally it definitely started to get rid of my acne, but so far, after having used it for six weeks, my acne is not fully gone but it's not too bad at all. I just have a few small zits and I don't need to use makeup to cover them because you can't really notice them unless you're way up close. I wrote a blog documenting my use of Nature's Cure with pictures and it can be found here: [link removed]
October 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Easy 3 step process. Benzoyl Peroxide treatment
Cons:
NOT worth the insane dollar amounts they try to charge when you can go to your local Target and buy the same 3 step products off the shelf for half the cost.
I am a disappointed and angry customer after trying the product based on their $20 trial system. Not even 3 weeks after I received my package, I had another charge on my debit card!! I was not even aware that I was being signed up for recurring shipments and that they kept my credit card information. I immediately called to stop the delivery, but they said it had already been shipped. That was 10 days ago and I still have no product on my doorstep so we'll see. Stick to your regular acne wash or visit a doctor, this product is an example of a mega marketing campaign that will probably fade away in the next couple years. For most people, benzoyl peroxide should be used very sparingly and not on the sensitive skin on your face. Use the drugstore systems, they have the same ingredients for half the cost!
October 19, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Very Easy to use, little scent, fairly effective. It is important to note that I used the sensitive skin version.
Cons:
Too little face wash compared with moisturizer and terminator
It cleared my skin up about 97%. If I touched or pushed anything that looked like a zit, it would turn into one, but if I left everything alone, I was good. I ran out of the face wash really fast and would have to buy the entire system again which was really annoyed and means I have about 7 tubes of terminator.
Pros:
Did not work. Made my skin a lot worse.