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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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February 17, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Cons:
takes a while to work
pretty good worthwhile getting as long as acne is not to severe. good if a couple of spots
February 16, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Easy to use, creates a good skin care regimin
Cons:
Made my skin the worse it's EVER been, even worse then when I saw a dermatologist
I would not recommend this product to anyone
February 16, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
completely got rid of my acne for 6 months
Cons:
became immune
i used the "severe" product starting in june, and within a day my skin had gotten so much better. it got rid of little bumps, and i didn't get a single cystic acne bump. around late december/early january it completely stopped working and my skin began reacting horribly to it.
go ahead and get it though, hopefully it wont stop working!
February 15, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
I purchased the starter set for my teenage daughter. Used twice a day, her skin totally clears up in 2-3 days. Works great and is easy.
Cons:
Nothing major. Can get some flakiness but with ANY acne product, you HAVE to use daily sunscreen to help with flakiness. If still an issue, just use the BP lotion every other day.
I've worked in the cosmetic/skincare business in the past and this is far the most simple and effective system to use. This works really well. Part of clearing the skin is flakiness but it goes away and you gotta use sunscreen or you will stay flaky.
February 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears up acne, improves overall texture of skin, prevents breakouts.
Cons:
Can be very drying when you first begin it.
Is it expensive? Yes.
Does it dry out your skin? (initially) Yes. But... it works. After 12 years of suffering from acne, and using every over the counter product under the moon, ProActiv has been the only thing to help me. The second and third week on the system, my face was very dry and had some peeling. But I stuck with it. After 3.5 weeks of use, my face was 95% clear and by the end of the 4th week my skin was hydrated, and smooth. When I do get a pimple, its lifespan is much shorter and the redspot leftover is much lighter and fades quickly. The only thing ProActiv has not helped with is reducing the appearance of old acne marks.
February 13, 2008
Pros:
Results with just pills in the first week! Incredibly affordable [$7-$10/month]!
We don't use the benzoyl step - their's is a bit harsh and too drying for my daughter & I have a benzoyl allergy. If you stop using you'll notice a regression within days but for the price and results neither of these are a con in my book since it's SO affordable there's no reason not to continue (no medical side-effects that we know of either). Even if you throw away the benzoyl it's still more than worth the price for a month's supply of the pills alone! Seems to be least expensive at Meijer and if you catch a sale buy multiples! My daughter has been using for 2+ months and I started recently so this post is for both of our experiences. Still a few spots here and there but MAJOR improvement - wasn't expecting airbrushed perfection anyway (that's what mineral makeup is for). :)
February 12, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears up skin and keeps it clear! Face feels as soft and smooth as it did when I was a kid!
Cons:
Don't have any!
GREAT product. I have very moderate acne so can't speak for everyone, but this has kept my face clean for months. No other product has done the same. I have extremely sensitive skin and this was very gentle for me, unlike other products I tried.
February 10, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Will clear out your face within 2 weeks and dry your pimples.
Cons:
It doesn't bring out the promise of CLEAR skin. costs too much and false advertising.
It works good for the first few weeks but then on the long run it would just ruin your face.
February 10, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
This product works better than nothing
Cons:
Super-White, staining, not effective as others, annoying (Can't sleep) Have to use a lot to work a little.
This was the second over-the-counter cream I've purchased (Neutrogena #1). I put a very thick layer (because I have super severe acne(No lie)). I feel no effect and it barely works. It stains all my pillows. Very white and I was ashamed to look in a mirror. This makes you feel rotten and unlucky and ashamed. The worst thing I've ever done. Then I took Persa-Gel 10 from Johnson and Johnson (BP 10%). Clear and effective! But, I still wasn't satisfied, so I saw a head dermatologist and the appointment was a 4 month wait. I received tretenion .025% and 100 mg Docycycl and 4% BP wash and it's better than Clearasil. The point is, Clearasil was a waste of my life, don't grab this product when there is an alternative 5 products away (Persa-Gel) and a street away (derm) I know what this stuff does and don't do this to yourself you don't deserve it.
February 8, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Affordable, works well
Cons:
Leaves my skin a little dry.
It takes a little while to work. Don't expect a miracle right out of the box. It took my skin about 3 weeks to be cleared up. I have never had really bad acne but certain areas would break out occationally.
Pros:
clears up pimples after about a week