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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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July 24, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
brought more pimples to the surface, did not get rid of my blackheads, burns when washing.
I wouldnt use this, spend your money on other acne products. There are definitely affordable acne products like Proactiv or Murad. Personally, i've found proactiv to work the best.
July 23, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
my skin feels smooth and clean after use. no dramatic changes in getting rid off my acne but can defintley see a difference.
Cons:
doesnt completley stop my new breakouts.
it works, but needs consistentsy.
July 23, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
it leaves your skin feeling clean and healthy and gets rid of acne in usually only a couple of days
Cons:
it might sting a little bit,and it can make your skin a little dry
It works great!
I have used so many other products,like Proactiv,which totally irritated my skin. my skin is really sensitive,and i was surprised to see that acnefree was way better and A LOT cheaper,and I got a GREAT deal.I have only used this product twice,an my zits are smaller and totally not as noticeable!!
July 23, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
NONE.
Cons:
OKAY SO I USED THE PRODUCT FOR 2 WEEKS AS DIRECTED 2 YEARS AGO ON MY FOREHEAD AND MY SKIN WAS BURNT. I HAD TO LIVE WITH IT FOR A YEAR BECAUSE OUT OF ALL THE PRODUCTS I TRIED TO FIX IT NONE WORKED.
IT MAKES YOUR SKIN WORSE. I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW BAD IT MADE MY SKIN. I HAD TO GO TO A DOCTOR BECAUSE IT WAS SO BAD. I HAD SOME PIMPLES AND I JUST WANTED THEM TO GO AWAY AND I ENDED UP GETTING THIN, SCARRED, INFLAMED SKIN. I CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH NOT TO USE THIS PRODUCT!!!!
July 22, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
If used correctly it clears up blemishes
smooths skin
and reduces redness
Cons:
If you use too much of the moisturizer it will dry up your face.
You only need a VERY LITTLE bit. I also use Clinique dramatically different moisturizer as fourth step.
You have to use it religiously about the same time every morning and nig
I used mineral makeup and discovered I was not only allergic to talc but I'm also allergic to mica. So the mineral makeup made me break out horribly. I don't have bad acne maybe a pimple or two on my nose or forehead but the mineral makeup (Everyday Minerals) caused me to break out on my cheeks, chin, and sides of my face. I had so many pimples I lost count. I tried using my normal regiment of the Clinique 3 step but my face would not clear up. I decided to go back to the acne solutions. In three days my face was 50% better. Now about 6 days later my face is almost entirely cleared up. I also started using a product from Kohls called Lumicen. I stopped using that too around the time I broke out because I ran out of it. It is a little pricey but it eliminates my blackheads, keeps my skin from becoming over dried by the third step, and helps keep my skin clear. I alternate it with the Clinique dramatically different moisturizer as a fourth step.
July 22, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Contains 10% benzoyl peroxide
drys oily skin
Cons:
Smells terrible, bleaches things
The company does not fill the bottle all the way so you get less than expected
Causes more breakouts
this is not a good cleanser. it made my skin feel like it had a film over it. It also bleaches things so dont get it on your clothes or towels. the only way this even began to improve my skin was as a spot treatment. but if you sleep in it, it will bleach your pillows.
Bottom Line. there are much better cleansers that control oil.such as noxzema. It does more harm than good
July 21, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Left a clean, oily-free feeling to my skin.
Cons:
Within about 2-4 hours of applying/washing face, the oily feeling came back to my skin and sometimes, in the morning, my skin would dry and peel.
Overall, I was quite dissapointed with the product. I found that other acne products you can buy from a store (which cost less) actually work more efficiently. I wouldn't say Proactive is an acne medication that "treats acne fast", but I would say it was below my expectations and hopes.
July 21, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
makes skin soft
Cons:
when you discontinue used it makes acne 10 times worse.. I used it, never improved my skin...made things worse
Don't buy it go to a derm!!
July 21, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
a little goes a long way, clears up acne pretty quick
Cons:
dries out skin, pretty pricey
I've been using this regimen for almost a week now & it's working fairly well. My acne has been looking a bit better. The BP dries out the skin a bit.. around my mouth but I use the AHA as a moisturizer so it never stays so dry. I think people with moderate acne should try this, you'll definitely see improvements like I have ( though sometimes it mostly depends on your skin )
July 21, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
it has freaking 10% benzoyl peroxide so of course it will be effective.
you see results immediately.
its cheap
Cons:
the packaging makes it look like its a men's shampoo or something
2 days after i used oxy, my face got extremely bumpy and irritated from the high dosage of benzoyl peroxide.
i started breaking out insanely this summer so i started using oxy and after about 2 days, my face got really bumpy and gross but i alternated using oxy with cetaphil, which is suuuuper gentle. my face cleared up so quickly but i have some scars where my pimples used to be :/ i recommend this for people who have oily skin and occasional pimples. DONT GET THIS if you have normal or dry skin, or you only get pimples once or twice a month. its going to be wayyy too strong for your complexion and end up ruining it.
Pros:
Skin feels clean, got rid of some pimples.