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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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December 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
The routine is tiring, and you notice blemishes come up twice as much even if you miss a day or 2 of the routine.
I am glad I got pro activ, it may not clear up every blemish, but it makes me look like a normal person with the occasional blemish. I wasn't expecting my skin to go 100% clear like alot of other people expect, but I am sure my skin will get even better.
My skin reacted very nicely and the pro activ seemed to help me out alot!
December 28, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
It works for me for the most part. Very little acne now.
Cons:
Must be consistant
I have used this for 3 or 4 years now. I keep buying so that must tell you something,
December 27, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Reduces Pimples!!!!!
Cons:
Does not Reduce Scaring
Its the only product that has ever worked. But scars freakin suck and I still get a few pimples but I use Liquimat and they are gone! I have to use another motorizer becuase my skin is very dry.
December 26, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
It works...that's all that matters
Cons:
Does leave my skin dry and flaky (but can be helped with Moisturizer and Jojoba Oil morning and night)
Even after a couple days of use, my skin was clearing up considerably. So far, I'm 100% confident that it's working as intended.
December 26, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
shrinks and reduces redness of all of my acne.
Cons:
can be drying if used for a long time. Be sure to not get on sensitive areas such as eyes either accidentally or while using moisturizer. Can burn and make areas peal.
does what is says it does and the precautions on the tube/box are also accurate. good for all kinds of acne and probably better used only when needed due to the dryness.
December 26, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works
Cons:
Bleaches and acne comes back even worse once you stop using it
I gave this a shot for a year, but noticed that it was bleaching not only my towels, but also my skin and eyebrows! you can't miss a day with this stuff. it works, but once i stopped using it, my acne came back even worse so you basically have to use it for ever or until you feel confident that your skin won't get worse if you stop using it. also, i find the packaging embarrassing. couldn't they make it a little more discrete? i'm now using clinique (regular 3-step system) with BP that has an antibiotic in it and this works way better. still have problem with bleaching of materials, but not my skin or hair! face is a bit dry, but mostly clear...
December 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Leaves skin feeling soft and fresh
Cons:
Makes your face very red after usage (redness will fade after an hour or so, but this can be a pain in the morning when you have to be somewhere!). And its expensive.
My acne looked like it was clearing up...then after about 2 weeks I saw no more improvement and now (about 6-7 weekes of usage) I've begun to break out more. My face is dried out in some areas, and very red in the places I have pimples, which seem to be in even more abundance than before! And I'm getting worse acne (like big, very noticeable whiteheads) that I never had before. I wouldn't recommend this product on people with combination skin or to people with worse than mild acne.
December 22, 2008
Pros:
My skin has cleared up alot and I've only been using it for a month.
Cons:
It made my skin very dry and flaky.
This product is amazing. I've had moderately bad acne since I was 15 and I happened to see this in the drugstore one day in a bargain bin so I picked it up. It is simply amazing! No other acne treatment has worked before I tried this. I started to notice my skin clear up within a couple of weeks. Although the cream did leave my skin pretty dry and I had some peeling a little aloe vera took care of it. This is the best product I have found and I would recommend it to anybody with acne problems.
December 21, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
very effective, vegan, affordable
Cons:
bleaches clothes and pillowcases, regimen is somewhat time consuming because of gel's drying time
It works and it's vegan! First thing I've found that really works for me and I've been trying different products for YEARS (Since I was 15. I am 23.) I can deal with the bleached pillowcases for that!
December 19, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Does clear up ance in a sence, but not completely.
Cons:
Causes my face to dry out really bad. Takes far to long to put on everyday. If I miss a day of using, my face somehow always seems to break out by the next morning.
I still use it but it could be better. I'll probably continue to use it until I found something better.
Pros:
It really helped clear up my blemishes, the booklet gives you AWESOME ideas and tips to help keep your face perfect, the refining mask is just 100% 'pro activ' :P