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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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July 30, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Wasn't consistent because sometimes it would irritate my skin. The toner was too harsh for me at times. The moisturizer wasn't moisturizing enough. Some product would run out before others.
It cleared my skin, but my skin started to get irritated. I went off of it for a while. Got back on because acne returned. It cleared up my skin yet again, and again it started to get irritating. So sometimes it worked for me and sometimes it didn't. Not consistent at all.
July 30, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works really well. It is not harsh at all. Unscented.
Cons:
Expensive. And you have to wait for it to ship. YOu have to join their club (they ship it every month) but it takes me more than a month to go through all the product. So I join, get my product, then cancel my membership. Then re-join later.
Works really well. It is not harsh at all. Unscented.
July 30, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
very nice feeling afterwords, nice smell, and somewhat works.
Cons:
Not very quick results, time consuming.
Eh, it's by far a not good product. Im not seeing those results, and new zits come up.. so idk.
July 30, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Clears up Skin Quickly, Smells Clean, Cheap
Cons:
Sometimes it doesn't take away the tine acne patches
I had bad acne for like four year of my life, like really really bad. So embarrassing. I used this and my skin cleared up like that :]
July 29, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The toner kind of stings when you put it on (I sort of like that because it makes me think it's working)----The bottles are all different so when I have my glasses off I know which is which.
Cons:
The gritty stuff in the cleanser feels out of place and I didn't feel like it was cleaning my skin deep down--the toner has a very harsh smell---the lotion makes your face feel very greasy and it's like it doesn't soak in right away.
I hated the stuff!! I used it for about 2 years and when I started I had very light acne (I think I was about 12 becuase my mom uses the stuff and thought I did too). I NEVER had anywhere near clear skin!!! Even when you do use it religiously, you are still never clear (my mom's been using it religiously for about 6 years and still has acne). I tried using it twice a day and it would dry out my skin soo bad I would be peeling! And since I didn't use twice a day i would get horrible breakouts! Damned if you, Damned if you don't!
July 28, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Works quickly. Kills huge pimples.
Cons:
Doesn't do anything for the smaller pimples. Doesn't prevent breakouts. Stings.
I started using this at 12 years old when I started to get very light breakouts. It did absolutely nothing for me. I do have to admit though that it works well on the bigger spots.
July 28, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
There are none
Cons:
it didn't do ANYTHING
i don't know if i'm using it wrong or it just stinks. I clean my face, dry it off, then apply a thin layer directly to my bumps(not white-heads, just red acne bumps). this didn't work, so i tried to put a thicker layer on, didn't work. i did this every night(kept on until morning) for a week or more and nothing happened at all. i didn't even feel like it was working. maybe its my skin type. my acne isn't bad, it only breaks out like once every two months on my forehead or chin.i'm not sure what the deal is. any advice??? it seems to work very well for most of the people on here, why not me??????
July 27, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smells good
Cons:
Expensive, never fully cleared my skin, pressed you into making automatic shipping.
It never totally worked for me. I was clearer but never blemish free. I tried it consistently for about 6 months and after not seeing much improvement gave up on it.
July 26, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
makes it worst!!!
not effective!!!
July 25, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
works, makes skin feel clean and fresh
Cons:
a little time consuming putting it on
i recommend it if you have light acne, and oily skin. it didnt dry my skin up. i think it smells fine, try the 30 day trial, it all depends on your skin type
Pros:
Cleared skin in about 2 weeks. Cleared marks in 4 weeks.