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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 10, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
It cleares zits very quickley
Cons:
It makes my skin a little dry.
Great Product
July 10, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Bar)
Pros:
clears up all acne and pimples and keeps it clear
Cons:
a little drying
its a really good product for people who have acne and salylic acid doesnt work for them. for the people who say it really dries them out, try using vitmain e oil on afteryou wash your face. once you put that on, ALL the dryness is gone!! and vitamin e oil is really good for your skin becuase it will fade your scars
July 9, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Yes, it works folks and no anitbiotics in your body! It leaves the skin clear and smooth when used on a daily basis. We have used it for our family for more than eight years and would not be without it!
Cons:
NONE
My son had serious acne that prescription medications could not handle. Your products have been the perfect solution for him as he also has dry flaky patches. Now our entire family uses ALL of the products and love them, we will never be without the soap and I love all of your lotions and the exfoliant.
July 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It cleared up the major acne I would have during that time of the month and kept from new acne reappearing. My face is really dry and the product helped my face from feeling tight all the time from makeup.
Cons:
I still have tiny bumps that do not go away, but Im not stressing over that
It worked really good. It has a good consistancy of keeping my acne from reappearing.
July 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Makes skin texture smooth, minimizes pore size
Cons:
Can be drying, can be irritating to sensitive skin, can bleach
The cons are all based on useage. Many stories I've heard are very harsh as I know acne is very emotional and can make many unhappy, however, it does no good to bash a product because of misuse or the unseen miraculous recovery. Everyone should know that acne is cannot be cured, this is scientific, however it can be controlled. You can't just slap some products on and think it'll just go away. It requires some changes in your daily life like, eating, diet, excercise. These things the Proactiv company won't tell you. You have to care enough to educate yourself about your body and its condition. Any product can cause acne to worsen. Everyone's skin is different and your skin care needs are different.Once you start the system and you notice the magical clearing effect there is no logical reason to keep using it the same way you did to clear it if its already clear. You should start to use it as your skin needs. If you're drying cut out the last step. Don't knock it 'til you cutomize 4 U!
November 19, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
definately saw a change within the first week
Cons:
Dry Dry Dry skin which makes putting makeup on hard. And it seemed to shrink the big zits but they didn't go away, they turned a funny purple color and were more like blackheads. When I popped them it was like a zit underneath a blackhead.
It works better than the prescription stuff I've tried but not as well as advertised. I think maybe my makeup might have something to do with the weird purple-ish blackhead on top of a zit thingy.
July 7, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Nice natural feeling lather. Makes skin feel wonderful. Lotion is very nice. Top notch soap. Shipment comes with cool free samples of products, which are a great travel sized assortment for taking on vacation.
Cons:
A little pricey. Must be delivered. Requires the use of wash cloths; 1 per day. I find it hard to use regular soap when away from home. Ended up tossing many of the products in my linen closet after trying the soap and lotions.
I have had persistent acne all of my life. Saw fast results. Acne heals faster with these products. After several months, the Acne returned, I ordered the stronger scrub & found out that I was not following the directions properly. Acne is now healing.
July 6, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I honestly can't think of any.
Cons:
#1- Makes acne worse
#2- EXPENSIVE
#3- Not available at stores (there's probably a reason for that i.e. they would be shelling out refunds all day)
Used this for over nine months hoping, as the proactiv scumbags insist, that it simply takes time to work. I started with mild breakouts, ended up with cysts. This product is dangerous. It will make your acne worse. Don't fall for the convincing commercials as I did. Either see a dermatologist and get some legitimate treatment (which is pricey) or use cetaphil, some benzo peroxide and moisturizer and just accept what you have because this stuff WILL make your acne worse.
July 6, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
worked for the first 2 days.
Cons:
- made acne far worse
- irritated my skin
- waste of money
if you want to waste $25+ on crap then get this :)
Pros:
Works fast, very effective, My skin does not dry out with this and I use the severe treatment