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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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December 14, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
the first few days of using acnefree my face cleared up ok. now that ive used it for about 2-3 months my face is breaking out more than ever. tried to switch to the acne free severe but it made it WORSE!
this is an ok product if you dont have a lot of break outs. makes your skin break out more when it gets used to it. i didnt have good results with proactive when i used it either and this is supopsed to be better. wouldnt spend $20-$25 again. calling them to see about getting my money back.
December 13, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
it cleared my skin okay. The scrub makes your skin feel refreshed.
Cons:
It reacted very bad with my face. It dries out your skin pretty bad. And then makes your skin itch.
You could get this if your willing to take the risk. So its up to you.
December 12, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Extremely expensive. Provides false hope. MAKES ACNE WORSE!
The product does not work...period. I've been on Dan's "Regimen" for a little over a week and I've now been contacted about a modeling job. I'm not saying that the "Regimen" will turn you into a model, but I am saying that I did not have a model's skin until I began the "Regimen." Basically what I'm trying to say is that Proactiv really is an ineffective method of treating acne. And WAY too expensive considering Dan's method is less than half the price!
December 11, 2007
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Return Policy (90 days at the Bay,) full size lasted me 4 months so far. $17.50/month
Cons:
It's expensive, doesn't clear up skin, makes pores larger, gave me blemishes, DOES NOT HELP TEENAGERS WITH EXISTING ACNE!!!!!!I have to wake up 10 minutes earlier in the morning because that's how long it takes to use this system
Okay, so i've used this thing for 4 months now. I was so excited when i got it because Clinique is supposed to be a good brand. My face was absolutely horrible when I first bought this. The lady told me my face would clear up in 2 or 3 weeks. The time went by, nothing cleared. Then i was told up to 8 weeks. still nothing. Then the same lady told me nothing can clear up skin completely (so then why should i spend this much money on something that is doing the exact same thing as something for $5? My results are the exact same as when i was using Clean&Clear) May help some people, not me. I broke out more in areas that were once clear. I have scars all over my face. Don't use this if u have existing acne. Which is completely absurd since it's supposed to clear it up. I'm going to try it for 2 more months because i heard ur supposed to stick with a product for 6 months before switching. DON'T WASTE YOU MONEY OR YOUR TIME! GO TO THE DERMATOLOGFIST INSTEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 10, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It works!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's cheap!
Cons:
You run out of toner before the other stuff and bleaches your towels
I have suffered from acne since I was in high school and I'm now 26 years old. I have extremely oily skin and nothing I've ever used has been entirely effective: Proactiv, Differin, Azelex, Benzyclide, antibiotics, you name it. I would get at least 2 zits a day all over my face, BIG ones and they were horrible and sore. I actually used Acne Free for awhile and it immediately cleared up my skin but after awhile started getting zits again so decided to go for the Acne Free Severe. This stuff works even better! Now I get a zit maybe once a month and they last for like 2 days and that's it. I used to be sensitive to Benzoyl Peroxide but I was willing to try anything and not care what did it did. THANK YOU ACNE FREE!!! I finally found something that works!! I'm now attempting the Lemon Juice application to see if it helps my acne scars. hmmm..
December 9, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
-Makes skin smoother
-Helps reduce the size of pimples (though not immediately)
Cons:
-Does not seem to clear skin completely
-Has made some areas break out more( though this might be only initially)
-Probably has more of an effect on severe skin, opposed to skin with only a few pimples
-Does not 'clear skin in 3 days!'
December 5, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Nothing.
Cons:
Everything.
I used Proactiv when I was 6th grade, it stopped my break out, but after that, I switched to Neutrogena and stick with it for 3 years until I took Dance class and work out everyday. I got break out so I decided to use Proactiv again, well it made it worse. After a month of using it, my face didn't get any better, so I went to see a dermatologist. He put me on prescribed medicine, and I gets microdermbrasion due to scarring. What he said seriously upsetting me, because he asked me if I used Proactiv. He then explained that Proactiv made my skin worse because what it does is that it cleanse only the surface, which make your skin looks like its getting better, when really all those bacteria are still trapped underneath. So yeah, my face is seriously damaged, but it's improving. I suggest that those who are dealing with servere acne should go see a dermatologist. DON'T USE PROACTIV.
December 3, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None.
Cons:
Many.
The active ingredient in both the cleanser and repairing lotion is Benzoyl Peroxide. The alcohol-free cleanser is basically non-alcoholic facial astringent. Both of these products can be found at any pharmacy, for a fraction of the cost. Using too much of anything will just build your body's immunity to it. Also, Proactiv makes it less than simple to cancel an account, and did a good job of sending me a second package before I realized I had signed up for an automated renewal system.
December 2, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Clears acne!!! from little bumps to real pimples
Cons:
none
The only over the counter product that cand take care of acne, dosen't dry my skin, feels tingly and refreshing... and clears up my face every single time I use it. It's truly amazing!!! If you don't have severe acne, and don't want to go into deep medical treatments... this product is the best!
December 1, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
well my complection was looking better for a few days but other than that there are none
Cons:
it sux doesnt work, i am breaking out worse now than i was when i bought it.
its a waste of money and doesnt work and i hope it gets put out of business soon because it is messing up alot of peoples complections. i had a friend who was using it and she got bad rashes and stuf so dont use it
Pros:
the feeling of the face wash is nice. after applying the toner and the lotion my face felt smooth and clean.