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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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April 10, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Dried out face, Worse acne then before, i have mild cystic acne, after using proactiv my face would have the cysts WORSE than ever before,left 2 dents already. These aren't the normal cysts... these won't go away :'( and PAINFUL!
Don't use this product if you have moderate-severe acne. Its not worth it, and it is very painful-leaves scarring!
April 9, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It made my skin softer
Cons:
It stops working over time, doesn't make your skin flawless. It's expensive
I've used it for 1.5 years and it's stopped working. I'm breaking out now just as much as before!
April 9, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
works within 2 weeks( results vary)
Cons:
drys out your skin, if you don't use some time of lotion with it
use it, works faster than proactive, and results are better. Not to mention its much more affordable if you're going to use this on a daily basis. Overall, I would say this product made my skin look a lot better in a shorter amount of time than I expecetd.
April 8, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Good smell to it.
Cheap
Cons:
Makes your skin RED RAW, whcih for people like me, who have pale British skin isn't nice to look at! Looks like iv'e been sun burnt around my mouth.
It is a good product, I've been using it for 3 days now and my forehead had cleared up quite a bit. Not liking the redness though! :(
April 8, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Within days, I noticed a huge difference. It even got rid of the blackheads on my nose that most acne meds miss.
Cons:
It does dry out the face.
Well it dries the face so you have to spend more $$ just to get the special facial lotion. How many steps do you really have to follow and at what cost?
April 7, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
fast, balances skin, reduces redness, for the first time ever i'm getting compliments on my skin
Cons:
alittle pricey but more than worth it and it lasts a very long time one pump of each is all you need.
i used the 3 step acne kit and had fast results but plateued. My skin wasn't bad but wasn't clear. REcently i decided to just use the mild liquid cleanser for oily skin and moisturing gel (amazing stuff) my skin cleared quickly, I'm not afraid to go out with no makeup on anymore. And when i added the total turnaround to my night routine my scars started fading while helping to clear the small pimples that are left. Skip the toner and expect great results!
April 6, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
It smells nice and gives you a nice tingly feeling afterwards.
Cons:
I honestly don't see a difference.
After I'm done washing my face, it FEELs cleaner, but I see no difference.
It doesn't make my sking better or worse.
April 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None for me
Cons:
Severe breakouts after a few days of using it
Terrible alcohol smell
Proactiv acne kit worked very well in the beginning, but its effect seem to fade and I've been breaking out horribly around my chin and jawline. the price isn't all that bad but its effectiveness is horrible, I am planning to cancel my membership and use exposed's acne treatment kit which I have heard is better than proactiv.
April 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
clears skin for short time
Cons:
Just treats the symptoms of acne. Dries skin.
Eventually my acne got stronger than the product and my skin looks just as terrible now as it did before. For $60 a refill, I'd expect magical benefits. This is not a long term cure. It treats the symptoms and overall had no benefit. My skin started getting more wrinkles from it now because it is so drying.
April 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it works only if you keep using it
Cons:
See the think with this product is that you have to keep using it. The minute you stop, you will get more acne then you ever had before. Therefore I didnt keeping using it because I didnt wanna get "hooked"
If you are going to keep using it forever, then its good.
Pros:
Worked for about a month.