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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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April 16, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
I never had horrible breakouts, just a bad complexion. I was one of those people who had a bunch of little pimples all over. I tried ProActive and it doesnt work like they say. It was just "okay" when I first started using it, but one time it dried my skin out so badly that it was painful for a few days and then another time I skipped just one application and my face broke out all over the place! That refining mask DOES NOT do what is says either! I switched to the Clearasil system thats supposed to be better than Proactive, and it works so much better and is way more gentle than proactive to your face. Plus, it only costs $20 per kit which is wayyy less than proactive after the introductory price.
April 15, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Started clearing acne, nice smell
Cons:
Burned my cheeks, chin, and forehead very badly!
After only a short week of Proactiv, I broke out in a huge red, itchy, burning rash on my forehead, cheeks, and chin that crusted into a scaly mess. It looked awful, and felt even worse! Would NEVER use this product again.
April 15, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it worked for a little while
didn't smell bad
Cons:
made me break out horribly for the first few months
my skin stayed very oily (maybe was even more oily than normal)
took a long time to use every morning and nite
it took several months to work, left my skin oily, and stopped working a few months after it started!
April 14, 2008
Pros:
Works fast, very well, and leaves skin super soft. I had 3 cyst zits before i tried this stuff (i was using clinique when i got the zits...clinique sucks!) and now they are like totally healed and gone. I have not found anything that works this well
Cons:
only negative i have is w/the packaging, it'd be nice if it had a dispenser or something...
I don't have much acne, but i'm prone to cyst zits and whiteheads. I'd say it's affordable and works well for mild to moderate acne.
April 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Slight improvement. I went from having mild acne to a little bit more mild acne.
Cons:
moderately expensive (and not worth it), smell is disgusting,
I think I just got sucked into the advertising. The cleanser is really thick and doesn't cleanse very well. The toner is okay. The repairing lotion is very thick and gluggy and makes skin shiny. The smell is disgusting its like this gross chemical smell covered up with a cheap fragrance. I've switched to clinique's anti-blemish. So far so good.
April 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
this is a worthless product. it is nothing but benzoyl peroxide,which u can buy over the counter. It dries the hell out of your face
It's a f**king joke!
April 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I have used Proactiv for a few years. Using the face wash, toner and lotion was too much for my skin. I started using the face wash by itself and it worked just fine. I only had mild acne.I have not used Proactiv for a while now and no more pimples
Cons:
The face wash stains or bleaches anything with color. My colored towels all got stained or bleached by this product. I thought I rinsed by face well each time. I would wash my face with Proactiv before bed and even my pillow cases got stained.
Product works, but you may have to find what combination of the products works best for you. You don't necessarily need the 3 step program of face wash, toner and repairing lotion. Also, use white towles when you dry your face or you will ruin your colored towels!!!
April 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works!
Cons:
It's a little pricey, but well worth the money spent.
I have had acne all my life and this is the best product I have ever used. My face was broken out constantly before I used proactiv. When I first started the system, I had to use the concealer to hide my blemishes. It took a few weeks for all of my acne to clear up, but I have been using the product for over a year and my skin looks the best it ever has. I finally threw away the unusued concealer because I have not needed to use it since. I highly, highly recommend this product.
April 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
um......it's nicely packaged
Cons:
Well seeing as how it's supposed to clear acne and it doesn't clear my moderate acne...i would have to say that that's the major con, and for the amount it cost it should work. it's not worth the money!
It doesn't work!
April 12, 2008
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)
Pros:
Does good with keeping face clear. Very inexpensive! Works just as good as clerasil.
Cons:
doesnt work well next to the lips.
This product and drinking plenty of water keeps my face clean.
Cons:
dries skin out, doesnt work as fast as advertised, causes breakouts