Acne.org Products
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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May 15, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Stops working after using it for awile, leaves fase very dry and flaky, makes face irrated, does not work for everyone.
I have used this product off and on for a couple of years and only see results in the begining. It leaves my face very flaky and red. It does clear acne but does not stop acne so in the end it is pointless.
May 14, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Less Expensive than Proactiv
Cons:
Consistency of product is horrible. Repair lotion is watery and gritty. Cleanser seems cheap too. Doesn't smell great. Drys skin out too much.
Spends a little more to get the stuff that actually works...Proactiv! It's much better quality and you can usually get a good deal on QVC.
May 14, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears and prevents breakouts, does clear blackheads (but it takes awhile).
Cons:
Quite drying, so I only use it a few times a week.
Good product if you're willing to deal with some burning and stinging. If your acne isn't terribly severe, I definitely wouldn't use it twice a day, or even everyday. But all in all, the product works well.
May 14, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Prevents adult pimples from forming. Smoother and Clearer skin after long term usage. Still works for me after 10 years.
Cons:
Causes dryness and discomfort when using at recommended dosage. Does not work for all types of acne (such as ones caused by ingrown hair .. etc). Does not remove blackheads. Active ingredient, Benzo Peroxide, does not work for everyone.
I have been using this product for about 10 years. It works for me; however, I don't recommend this product to everyone because some skin types are simply allergic to the the active ingredient, Benzo Peroxide, even at low dosage. My recommendation? If you are thinking about using this product find out if your skin can tolerate 2.5% Benzo Peroxide. In general, know your skin type and its reaction to active ingredients before using any acne products. Recommended Dosage: I found the recommended dosage of 2X a day to be too harsh on my skin. My regiment is 1X a day (cleanser, toner, moisturizer) in the morning after shave and shower. Delivery Frequency: I have Proactiv delivered once every 6 months. The customer service will accommodates you. This makes the cost more manageable. Additional facial cleansing tip for men: I NEVER use soap for day to day cleansing. It drys up and irritates my skin. I use Neutrogenia's Glycerin based liquid facial cleanser.
May 12, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
this is non-irritating yet extremely strong on existing blemishes.
Cons:
extremely expensive. I think I used to use 4 tubes a month! at between $5 & $7 that was a lot of money. I skimped on the product and was always running out because I never stocked up too much because the tubes were so expensive. .75 ounces?no thanks
Buying the acne.org products will give the same (or bettter) results for a much lower price.
May 11, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Clears up skin better than anything I have ever used. Large bottles last a long time so it works out reasonably cheap. Doesn't seem to bleach fabric as bad as other BP products I have used.
Cons:
Can make your face red, I still get red marks on my face sometimes even after 3 months of use. Takes a long time to absorb into the skin.
This stuff works, I used to use a 4% cream which bleached my bedding and clothes far worse than this 2.5% gel. The cream I used didn't work any where near as well as this, I used to wake up every day with new spots now it is rare that I wake up with any new spots. Most of the month I am spotless. I would recommend this to anyone, try it and don't quit because it can take a month or two. I don't know what I would of done if I hadn't found this!!
May 10, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I buy this product since over 3 years. It works great!
I buy this product since over 3 years. It works great! Nearly 100% of the acne is gone. The soap is also excellent. Fast shipping to Germany! Perfect! Thanks alot Mr. Wills! This is the best Product against acne!
May 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Very affordable. Really worked for myself as well as my daughter. The important thing is to take the time to do all three steps. I keep 1 in the shower and I use it on my chest and back too.
Cons:
How often it is sent. I call and put the order on hold until I use everything up, or I call and just get a box of step one to even out all my unused step 2 and 3, you use alot more of step one then 2, and 3.
Would highly reccommed it to anyone with moderate acne. There is a comparable product at Walmart, Acne free and that works pretty good but is still not as good as the pro active.
May 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works really well for the first few months, cleared up skin and made me buy more of their products thinking it will continue to make my acne problems go away
Cons:
Expensive and they ship it so often I ended up with a lot of it. the biggest con for me was after a few months i noticed it stopped working and my acne came back and i pretty much had tons of their stuff left over
use it if you would like to try it out and you should see some results. however, to treat acne i would recommend going to a dermatologist and getting pills if its serious and if you can afford it because it may be more expensive for medical stuff but in the long tun there will probably be more success
April 28, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I honestly don't have any pros for this product as of now. Maybe the only thing positive I can say is that it smelled ok.
Cons:
I had NEVER had a problem with dry skin until this product. As the matter of fact, I was a little oily in the T-zone and was horrified to see that my skin has aged about 10 years using this product.
Bottom line is I would definitely NOT recommend this product because of the reasons mentioned above. I would definitely not recommend this product to anyone who uses mineral make up, as it made my skin look like somebody had applied latex to it to make me look older...no matter how much moisterizer I applied, my skin was still very, very dry and I noticed no difference, whatsoever, on the pimples that I had...as a matter of fact, I broke out even more!!
Hopefully other people had luck with this product, but this is definitely not for me. Sending mine back for refund.
Pros:
Works at first, takes away redness, and leaves face feeling clean.