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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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January 9, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
It caused my face to become red and puffy, with dryness all over. I immediately stopped using it, and now my skin's back to the acne-infected, yet normally colored skin tone.
I used the Severe Acne Treatment. I would not recommend it for those with even slightly sensitive skin.
January 6, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked for maybe a week?
Cons:
I have been using proactive for about 4 months now and with each month that has passed by my acne and breaking out has gotten to a point now that I am done with this product. My face is def. worse than it was before proactive.
Bottom line is this, if you are looking for an acne product that works, proactive is not the solution for you. I am 23 and I bought this product to touch up just a bit of small blemishes and it has made my face look like I am going through puberty with a major hormonal imbalance. I am now looking at going to a dermatologist to fix the damage that the proactive kit has had on my face. It is expensive, time consuming, it smells pretty bad, and the peroxide in the solution easily bleaches clothing. I wouldn't waste my money on it if I were you, even if you could find about 100 reviews that said it works...
January 6, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Makes your skin feel soft for the first three day.
Cons:
Im in the stage right now where my skin is extremely dry and i have red patches all over my face with it feeling extremely itchy. My skin is peeling and its hard to apply makeup over it.
If you have sensitive skin like I do, definitely dont even give it the chance. The flakeyness and dryness is the product's biggest downfall i think. I feel the amount of Benzoyle Peroxide is a little too much for an average person to handle. Hopefully this redness and dry skin will go away soon!
January 5, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it worked for a little bit
Cons:
it not only dried out my skin but also irritaded it sorry its mispeled
not for sensetive skin and its too much trouble putin it on
January 5, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
it doesn't work.
after using any product you can think of sold at rite aid(Neutrogena--scrubs, foams, gel cleansers, acne system; Clean and Clear--astringent, moisturizer; Clearasil--scrub), i decided to give Proactiv a try. so i call and then it arrives. after a while, my skin started peeling off. literally PEELING OFF!!!!. you want to believe the commercials and the adds but you can't. Proactiv ruined my freshmen year at high school. it was horrible. and now i have one entire new box sitting in my room. and im not going to use it..i gave up on my face a looong time ago. everybody's skin is different. just because Proactiv works for jessica simpson doesnt mean it's going to work for YOU!!
January 5, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works well if you use it twice a day, everday. It makes my skin feel relatively smooth.
Cons:
If I skip one use then I usually breakout. After a few hours my skin will become oily again.
If you can use it day and knight, everyday then It would probably work for you. If your bad at keeping up with stuff like that then you might not want to try it.
January 4, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
None!
Cons:
The cleanser smells like sewage. Burns my skin, AND my face looks worse now than it did before. Do not buy it!
Huge waste. Do not buy it unless you want the extra redness, dryness, burning feeling and oh yeah....the smell of sewage on your face.
January 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
steps are easy to follow
the advertisements on television are appealing - easily fooling people!
Cons:
dried my skin so much that sometimes it was flaking.
it made my skin worse than before!
my acne is probably 10 times worse now thanks to proactiv.
don't buy it. i was so hopeful and it really dissapointed me.
i also can't believe how computerised/photoshopped the celebrities they use in their ads are.
seriously.
i should of never swapped products
i used to have pretty much clear skin but the only reason i swapped to proactiv was because i wanted to improve my oiliness
January 4, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Bar)
Pros:
Works good cleared up my skin, acne free for two years. I love this stuff.
Cons:
Drys up your skin and can cause some peeling.
PanOxyl 10% can be harsh at first, so I recommend you first try the 5% bar (just ask the Pharmacist to order it for you) until your face gets use to it and make sure you moisturize. Bottom line "It works"
January 2, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It clears up skin pretty fast and reduces redness
Cons:
The repairing lotion feels oily, made my skin a bit red the first day
I've only used it for a few days and my acne is noticeably better. It made most of the redness go away. I've heard it may stop working...so I'm hoping that doesn't happen!
Pros:
My more severe acne was lessened within the first week or so.