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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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March 23, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
it did horrible thing to my skin
After the first time I used it my skin was feeling like a desert. I stopped using but my skin is still sooo dry. It covered with red spots and feels itchy. :((
March 21, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Spot Treatment)
Pros:
It is very cheap compared to other brands on the market. It does dry up pimples quickly. Worked for the first week.
Cons:
Seemed to stop working after a while. Very, very irritating despite the small amount I used. Acne got worse.
It seems that it works particularly well for more severe cases of acne, but in my situation I only had mild/light acne and using such a harsh irritant made mine worse. I would keep a spare tube around for spot-treating those ridiculously annoying pimples that other products cannot seem to clear. If you have mild/light acne, or sensitive/normal/combination skin, do not smear this all over your face. And if you do decide to use it, make sure you have a very good moisturiser.
March 20, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I have used Proactiv (and cheaper identical generic systems) for many years (about 10 years, with some breaks in between), and it certainly works for me. It clears my skin and keeps it mostly clear... when I use it properly.
Cons:
I need to use an additional cleanser to remove make up before using the Proactiv cleanser, then I need to use a moisturizer and a high SPF sunscreen after I apply the toner and treatment- this is too many steps for me, and it all takes a while to dry
I endure all the steps and the time it takes because it is really the only thing that's consistently worked for me. In the past, I have switched from Proactiv to a prescription topical treatment in an effort to cut down on time and the amount of steps; however, these treatments always lose thier effectiveness after about 7-8 months. If I get lazy and skip a step, I will break out. If I nap in the middle of the day (or on a plane- I travel frequently) and do not immediately go through the whole process of washing, waiting, toning, waiting, medicating, waiting, moisturizing, waiting, applying sunscreen, and waiting- then I will break out. Therefore, while I do recommend it, if you can control your acne with fewer steps, do it.
March 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
controlled my acne for a while but never improved it.
Cons:
dried out my skin pretty bad. it was always flaky even though i put moisturizer like 6 times a day. My acne did not improve.
you have nothing to lose if you try it because it has money back guarantee but people i know that have used it say the same thing. it did not do much for them.
March 18, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
works perfect for acne
Cons:
dries ur skin
gr8 results
March 18, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
BEST ACNE MEDICATION THT ACTUALLY WORKED THIS STUFF IS AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGG I LOVE IT
Cons:
drys out skin a little
i love this product it cleared up the acne on my check that never went away and after using this i never had any acne just one or 2 small ones THIS WORKS REALLY WELL.
March 18, 2009
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The Acne began to subside within a few days.
Cons:
None.
The acne treatment was the best acne treatment that I had ever tried.
March 16, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None to speak of.
Cons:
Made my skin worse not better. I now just clean my face three times a day and use a product called Azelex.
Biggest waste of money ever and just made me hate my skin. Now I have my acne almost under control. It is not gone but as I've gotten older and grow out my beard it helps clear up my skin. If this works for you that's great but if you have super sensitive skin then don't waste your time.
March 15, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
It is pretty affordable and there are very good step-by-step instructions on the website.
Cons:
When I used it once or twice a day it made my face red and dry and painful (looked and felt like BAD sunburn). I dropped back to once every 2 days and then it didn`t stop the pimples from forming.
I stuck with it for 2 whole months, hoping and trying to believe that this would work (when nothing else has). Finally had to give up after my face started to peel off. It was red, flaky and dry and I couldn`t do anything to help it.
Unless you have really strong skin (I mean not too sensitive), avoid it.
I really wanted it to work, but this wasn`t for me.
March 15, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It actually works! their whole line get you results and blends together very well when using ,multiple products!
Cons:
They have too many to chose from, so one may get confused to what really works! ALso, they are a little overpriced in smaller bottles. but they are worth it!
I have used it for 6 years now and it has always worked! I started 6 years ago with the one most people know, the 3 step system! it worked immidiatley! I wou ld say in 2-3 weeks I saw a big enough clear up of everything going on. I kept using it for the next 3 years and NEVER has ONE breakout. Unfortunately I stopped using it for 2 years and suffered the consequences! After those 2 years I decided to give Neutrogena's SKIN ID a try(and that's a whole other review!) let's just say it DID NOT WORK! I am happily back to proactiv for almost 2 months now. This time I spent 200$ on pretty much everything they offer. IF anyone would like to read the individual reviews I will be doing so in each epcific category. I HAVE NOTICED IT TOOK LONGER THIS TIME TO WORK. The previous systems I tried last year made me break out for 3 months like I had never in my 25years! I am still trying to get rid of it. However, even though Proactiv has taken about 3-4 weeks this time to work. IT DOES!
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