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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.
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August 17, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
at first when i applied the Renewing toner it mad my eyes red and swollen
it really helps clear acne and acne scars but it isnt good to use if you have very sensitive skin
August 15, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none.
Cons:
horrible. it dried out my skin and did not work at all for me. basically a huge waste of money. i don't know anyone who it has worked for.
don't waste your money!!!
August 15, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I have tried many brands of face wash, including Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, Biore, Aveeno, etc. But I always come back to Carley's Clear and Smooth. It's pretty much the only face wash that doesn't over dry my skin.
Cons:
None. Well, actually a lot of my towels got bleached accidentally, probably from the residue of the face wash on my face... but I think that's my fault since I don't use the natural bar soap after I use the treatment...
About 4 years ago my skin still experienced bad acne outbreak once in a while, so I decided to try the Kick A** formula. However, that didn't agree with me at all and it made my acne so much worse than it was before. I wrote to Clear and Smooth about what happened and they were willing to ship me my regular skin treatment free of charge (I guess it's because I was a regular customer by that time). The customer service was superb!
I would recommend it to anyone with acne problem. It's too bad that none of my friends has acne bad enough to require this product. Otherwise I would love to them try Clear & Smooth as well.
By the way, I have been using this since I was 14 and I'm almost 22 now. I tried switching to the more common brands but, again, I always ended up coming back to this. My skin has gotten better ever since I got out of my teenage phase but I still use this everyday.
August 14, 2009
Pros:
It's cheap, smells good & works.
Cons:
You can't use it more than once a day if you have sensitive skin (like me)
The lotion you apply after the cleanser makes you feel like you just got botox. When you let it dry your face becomes somewhat numb and feels really weird. Apply the sph 15 sunscreen all over where you applied the lotion and it helps. It makes your face feel somewhat tight & it also makes your face kinda itchy if you have sensitive skin. BEWARE though, if you have sensitive skin do not use this more than once a day or you WILL get flaky red nasty skin!
August 13, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works quickly and cheap. I know that if you fallow the steps correctly it will clear up your skin and make your complexion clearer.
Cons:
At first it might sting a little and dry up your face but not much.
Acnefree help my acne scars disapear quicker than Proactive. It's better than Proactive so if you are debating between which product to get choose this product because I had been using Proactive for 4 years and I never had clearer skin than now with Acnefree. Trust me DON'T Throw your MONEY AWAY ON PROACTIVE.
August 12, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Expensive
I used ProActiv for 6 months when I was 18 and had no results with moderate acne. I tried ProActiv again when I was 23 and just had occasional breakouts and still had no results. This product is not worth the price. I have been using tee tree oil and it is working great. Do not waste your money.
August 11, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Affordable. Can be bought at the store.
Cons:
Left skin oily.
It didnt help with my white heads. I would use it in the morning and before bed. When i woke up, it seemed like I had more pimples than the night before.
August 11, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Easy to use and carry. Cleared up some pimples and made my skin smoother after just one day. Smell is tolerable and it even smells clean!
Cons:
Makes my face red at first, burns a little. Makes my face a bit greasy, but it's easy to handle.
Definitely recommended for anyone who has moderate acne and pimples. It works really well and once you get past the cons, you'll see your face clearing up. I love it!
August 10, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
affordable, no scent.
Cons:
made my face greasy, worse in a couple of days of use.
I bought it because my acne was starting to act up & it basically got worse within the first 4 days of using it. The lotion makes my face greasy all day.
August 8, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
The price is very affordable, kits sometimes include BONUSES, available in face wash aisle at the store, so NO shipping and handling fees and IT WORKS!
Cons:
STEP 3 - Repair Lotion stings some days, but not all the time.
I had really bad acne that I tried to ignore for a long time because in my head my skin was perfect. It wasn't until I started taking clear pictures of myself for my Myspace page that I realized "HOLY CRAP! There's ugly pimples all over my face!" I stumbled upon AcneFree Severe at Target in September 2008 and it was on sale for $19, so I gave it a try. I didn't think it would work because A) it was cheap, B) nothing else had worked, C) it seemed too good to be true. But it was. I noticed a difference in my skin the very next day after I used the Retinol the night I bought the kit. After a month... WHOA! My skin was as clear as it had been in high school. Every now and then I'll break out sometimes, but it's not all over my face like it was before and my skin looks so much younger. I only break out because I start feeling too confident and worry-free that I start eating all these bad foods, so you still have to watch what you eat to see the full results. I RECOMMEND IT!!!
Pros:
leaves face feeling clean and non oily and easy to use