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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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November 5, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
gave me cystic acne, which i've never gotten before until now
i've tried everything, and once i started using this product i thought things were looking up. my skin looked perfect for about 1 and a half weeks. now i have cystic acne (the big red pimples that hurt). i've never gotten this type of acne until i started to use this product.
November 4, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Nice look?
Cons:
Smell bad doesn't really work
I used this product for about 4 months with no results of clear glowing skin like they say it would do in the commercials. It really was a waste of money and it didn't help at all.
November 4, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Works Fab and cheap
Cons:
None
I am 27 and used this product for a little while when I was a freshman in college and it worked well then. I stopped breaking out for years and then I swithed my birth control pills (TMI) and my face started to break out. I started using this product again and now my face is as smooth as a babies bottom. No bumps at all. Just apply twice a day and you are good. Best product on the market!
November 4, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
it cleared the pimples had fast
Cons:
it drys your skin
use it only on the spots and not all over your face and you should be good ad skip a day if u think ur face is getting dry
November 2, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
I've been using hte clinique 3-step program for 2 years and just recently switched to the acne solutions kind. I switched 3 days ago and I have yet to see a new pimple sprout up since starting. My skin also feels super soft!
Cons:
The Step-3 lotion can be drying so I recommend using the dramatically different GEL on top on any dry/tight areas
It works! People also think Clinique is so expensive but really is isn't when you consider how well it work and how long it lasts!!! I bought a $15 bar of the face soap and I've had it for over two years...and I use it twice a day! Right now you can get all three steps of the acne solutions in a kit for $42 which I think is completely reasonable. Clean and Clear and all that kind of stuff may be less expensive but it doesn't last and long and it isn't as effective.
November 2, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
quick,easy and effective
Cons:
$
I have had acne for years it was controlled by diane-35,I wanted to get prego and stopped the pills and acne came back 3 fold. Tried proactive..differin...dermatologistuv lamps etc. Got the clinique as an x mas gift and by valentines my skin was flawless. Love it!!
costs more but worth the confidence
October 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
U REALLY DO GET RESULTS!!! makes pimple go away!!!!!!
Cons:
after u use it it makes u face kinda dry!!!!! especially the mask!!!! the first few times u use it, it burns but after u get use to it, it doesn't burn!
i used to have alot of pimples!! around my nose kinda on my checks and chin! i used it for about 3-4 months and half has gone away but its still there!!! but i really did get good results!!! so i trust and believe in this product and im going to keep on using this. For those of u who r using this dont expext asfter 2 or 3 weeks ur pimple r gonna go away its takes time!! and u cant eat suger and u gotta drink ALOT OF WATER!!!!!!!!!!!! ............and shower!!!! hope i was any help!
October 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works great.
Cons:
have to really be consistant using every morning and night
This product works great for me. Maybe the reason there are so many complaints regarding red and itchy and burnt skin is that the regular formula is too harsh for their skin. I too had the same problem and tried their sensitive formula. You have to order by phone. This works just as well and I have not had any problems with red, itchy, and burnt skin since.
October 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
it made mah face all red and itchy
even though it made mah face red and itchy it did work..i think if i didnt have sensitive skin i think pro active would have worked for me.
October 28, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Easy to use, pretty standard 3 step treatment.
Cons:
It made my acne worse. I was just trying to get rid of a few breakouts around my hairline. Now I am constantly getting a ton of little white zits on my nose and chin that I never had before and are much more noticeable than what I was trying to fix!
From what I've seen, it works great for people with really bad acne. If you just have light acne, it is not for you - everyone who was at the same level of "moderate acne" as me seems to have the same problem with getting much worse acne after using Proactiv.
Pros:
cheap, easy to use, no fragance, doesnt dry out skin