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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 8, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
Made my skin break out, EVEN WORSE, even after 2 weeks. Made skin dry, irritated some, very expensive.
Go for something stronger, and less expensive.
August 7, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Pretty packaging lol, Nice foamy wash,Easy to use, Keeps excessive oil under control.
Cons:
Made skin feel extremely tight and dry, the smell gets annoying, did not help my acne very much. Expensive...
I have been using the Acne Solutions Foaming Wash, medicated toner, & medicated moisturizer. I started out twice a day like they say to but it OVERDRIED my face so badly. I literally couldn't smile or talk after using it for a while because my face felt soo tight, it would crack and get flaky.
I reduced to once every other day but it still gives a tight feeling after each use. I am really disappointed and so is my mom because she had a lot of hope in Clinique because its her favorite brand.
There's just too much harsh stuff going on because everything is medicated...BUT the spot treatment is my favorite. It works well, some pimples are reduced in size overnight and thats the only thing I liked from this system.
August 7, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
If your face is oily, it will definitely dry it out.
Cons:
It dries out your face REALLY bad. It left my face looking more red, irritated and blotchy than before. I still have the acne, too.
I used this product twice a day for 6 months. All it did was dry out my skin to the point that it cracked and bled. Even moisturizer didn't help. I used the mask maybe once a week, so I don't know if that was causing it to dry out as bad as it did, but either way, it was a waste of money for me.
August 7, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
MY SKIN Is FLACKY AND IS SUPPER DRY!!!!!!
proactive in the beginning did improved my acne a little. Butafter about 6 months it has made my face supper dry and has not prevented any breakouts anymore. It simply is making it worse everyday.
August 7, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Makes your skin feel smoother.
Cons:
Doesn't help acne at all...which is what it was trying to sell.
A really expensive temporary skin softener.
August 5, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The Green Tea Moisturizer is pretty good.
Cons:
It dried out my skin SO horribly. I suspect what did it was either the toner or the Repairing Mask. It didn't work at all. It made my skin much worse, and I only broke out on my forehead before using it, and it caused me to break out elsewhere.
It sucks. It's so bad. It doesn't work on more severe acne, and I imagine if you just had light acne, you'd have your skin horribly dried out and ruined. Don't use it! Instead use Burt's Bees! It works miracles!
August 5, 2009
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)
Pros:
This stuff is great! We went to several walmart stores trying to find it but had no such luck. Both of my kids used it and had great results.
Cons:
none
We can't find it anymore. We can't find another product that works remotely close to it.
August 3, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
You can buy it at the store. A little bit more affordable than ProActiv.
Cons:
The time release benzoyl peroxide lotion left my skin feeling oily and greasy all day. It didn't help my whiteheads or blackheads at all.
This product works as well as ProActiv which means it didn't really work at all. It's nice that you don't get charged every month for the product, but it really left my skin feeling greasy all day.
August 3, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It ships to my house on time and every month. It didn't dry out my skin.
Cons:
It bleaches fabrics (like most benzoyl peroxide). It does nothing for blackheads or whiteheads, and only helps a little bit with pustules.
This product just doesn't measure up. I could see it working for people that might have a pimple every month or so, but it does nothing for those of us with constant acne. I've used it for over a year. It has done nothing for the whiteheads and blackhead I have. I'm going to keep trying different treatments.
August 3, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
relatively inexpensive, fragrance free, gentle compared to some BP treatments, less staining/irritating than some BP treatments
Cons:
packaging may be wasteful (esp. lotion bottle), not enough toner provided per package
I use the normal kit. The facewash I use day and night. In the morning I also use the toner and repair lotion, which is perfect for day use. At night I use stronger stuff: witch hazel with a few drops tea tree oil as toner, and 10% BP cream (Persagel). This way I save up on the toner and lotion, which are less abundant compared to the facewash. I was at my wits' end a few months ago, and ready to seek clinical treatments, but this routine has cleared things up amazingly. Persistence and routine is absolutely key. I try never to skip an application. I will still get a tiny pimple here and there, but the Persagel takes care of it within a day, max. The Acnefree face wash is great; I formerly used Clean & Clear 10% BP wash and Oxy 10% BP, but both were really strong and my eyes quickly developed allergies to them. I think the key is not the strength of the facewash, but the strength of the cream/lotion used afterward. Toner is important to even out skin tone and as an astringent.
Pros:
Nice packaging.