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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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March 16, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
No concerns yet,
I'll let you know if any come up
I am in grade 11 and I have had acne since the minute I stepped foot into highschool - I used many, many products and nothing seemed to work - I used the Clean and clear line for a very long time and it seemed to treat my acne but it did not help to prevent it - I wanted something that would do both - A few people reccomended Clinque so I booked an appointment with a specialist who worked there at the bay in a mall close to my house. She examined my skin and advised I used the Clinque Acne Line. This all happend today. I have washed my face twice already since - Once in the morning and once in the evening and so far - nothing wrong has happend - but I will keep you all updated becaues I know how it feels to have acne - it sucks - and if i find a product that helps me, i will make sure it finds its way into the hands of other people so that they can get the same help i did. Wish me luck. I'm just trying to stay positive and have faith that Clinque will clear up my skin.
March 13, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Clears up the skin very well
Cons:
Doesn't work for Blackheads (That is one area where I consider Proactiv to be good, otherwise Proactiv Sucks!)
I am 21 years old and have had bad acne all over my face for almost a year. Since the last six months I started using Proactiv, it worked well for two weeks but after that I found that I was getting severe breakouts on my face than what I had. I also had blackheads around my nose but during these two weeks of using proactiv, I found that they had disappeared. With the breakouts I decide to stop proactiv and try something which does work effectively. I read reviews online, and found Clean & Clear to be good and started using it. It's five months now and I can confidently say that I am 90% free from acne. I would recommend this for every acne sufferer more than any acne product and specially Proactiv.
March 12, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it kinda cleared up my skin
Cons:
makes make face look bad after washing
is this sh!t a face polisher??????????
it makes my face looks shiny and bad after i wash it!!!!!!!!! i dont like it at all
March 10, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Gel based, goes on clear, easy to spread, quickly dries, very effective, doesn't irritate, cheap compared with alternatives
Cons:
Packaging made it hard to dispense
I love this product. I used to use a 10% BP cream. It would make my face extremely red and flake like crazy. I then discovered 2.5% BP and bought some of the Neutrogena On-the-Spot. I didnt like the cream because it took a while to absorb. The price of the tube is expensive seeing as it lasted me about a week. Then I discovered this. Its amazing. I recommend this to everyone. Regarding my only con: I ordered the 2 oz sample to try and I am extremely satisfied. The packaging is slighly annoying because you have to squeeze the bottle and when you start to get low you have to open the top to get the remaining product out. I'm sure once i order one of the bigger bottles with the push down dispenser, my problem will be solved. (Price includes shipping)
March 3, 2008
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Not harsh on my skin like other acne products; inexpensive; no harsh odor
Cons:
Like other acne products, bleaches towels and clothing. Use white towels to pat your face dry! Also put a washcloth or other cloth over your pillow, as you will sweat and bleach parts of your pillowcase.
Wonderful product. Got some because PA was too expensive for my budget at the time. Noticed results almost immediately--mostly because I was more conscious of touching my face and avoided doing so. The real results came about a week and a half later. On a trip back to my mom's I lost all three bottles. Within a few days the blackheads started to get a little puffy and sore again, and within a week the acne was back. Bought another round of KA and voila, problem solved. I will never have to use another product except maybe moisturizer+suncreen again. So glad I stumbled across this one.
March 1, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
My face was very clear when I was using this product. I didn't have many problems before I started but it made my skin even better.
Cons:
After my product ran out and I wasn't using it anymore, my face started to get severly dry and flaky.
Now I am wondering if I am stuck with this dry skin forever because no form of moisturizer seems to be working!
February 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Tingling clean feeling
Cons:
The tingling turned to buring after the first week, my skin became too dry even when I dropped the useage to about every other day, the lotion made my skin feel oily probably because it did not moisturize enough.
I hate Pro Activ because my skin got much worse to the point where I looked diseased or in other words just like raw hamburger-->I had nodular and cystic acne after that, along with the minor forms of acne that I had before, and swellow lymphnodes from my body trying to fight the infection. After it got that bad, I tossed the Pro Activ in the trash and saw my doctor who put me on an antibiotic and accutane for 6 months. Now I have no acne issues what so ever. In general, see a doctor or durmatologic before anything. They are less expensive and know more. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT, IT IS A SCAM.
February 28, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Excellent at preventing pimples AND getting rid of ones already present!
Cons:
Can be drying some times.
Keeps my entire face clear even during those times I am more prone to breaking out:) Goes on easily and absorbs fast.
February 27, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Leaves your skin soft
Cons:
Itches and Burns
A Complete waste of money
I got Proactiv about three weeks ago and I have been using it in the morning and at night. A week ago I noticed that after I put on step two, my chin and the skin along my jaw began to burn. Now, it burns badly and the skin dries up even after I put on the lotion. So this product isn't working for me at all. I repent why did I leave Murad for treating my acne with Proactiv.
February 27, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Affordable
Controls Acne
Cons:
Leaves the skin very dry
No options for treating the scars
This product didn't work for me. Although it is pretty affordable when compared to other products yet it does lack many things such as to stop the re-occurance, scar removal after acne has dried out and the worst being excessive drying of the skin while using it. I feel proactiv is thousand times better than this product and is only a bit higher priced.
Pros:
Very refreshing
and I'll let you know more as I continue the use of the product