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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May 4, 2024
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Acne.org product no longer works
Acne.org has changed the formula. It no longer works.
It smells, feels and looks different from their products from years ago. What used to work amazingly well is now nothing more than a white paste.
April 21, 2024
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
really bad experience
Dry skin and increase acne over long-term
May 24, 2023
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Not happy with this product
I can’t believe how disappointed I am in this product. I used it 4 years ago and it worked wonders on my skin. I bought this product 3 months ago and it has made my skin worse than it was before, I don’t know why he changed the moisturiser. It just sits on the skin and doesn’t absorb. I’m disappointed that it has made my skin worse I won’t be purchasing his products again.
Acne Free 100%
June 15, 2023
Hang in there. The product is great and actually works very well just as you shared. However, my skin just like yours, got worst but then after all that extended purging acne stage it got better and more looks amazing 👏. I'm glad I stuck with it even through that more difficult period. I hope your skin gets better soon. ✨️ hang in there ❤️ love.
February 1, 2021
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
I've always bought this but not anymore
On August 2020 I bought this as I always have as this is the only 2.5% benzoyl peroxide that I can find but this year they must have changed their formulation for a cheaper alternative or I must have gotten a defective one because when I used it, it burned my face really bad. I thought I probably just need to put moisturizer first but it didn't help. My face turned red the next day and very itchy. It was like this for two days, it was like a chemical burn. I hope you read this and bring back the previous formulation. Thanks!
September 5, 2020
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Burnt my face
I only used it for a week and it burnt my skin. Now I’m dealing with unnecessary hyperpigmentation. I don’t recommend.
August 17, 2020
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
would NOT recommend
I first started using this regimen in 2016 and it got rid of all my acne, this was the first product that actually worked. I don’t have acne anymore but I would get the occasional pimple or two so I decided to purchase this regimen again ( worst mistake of my life). i’ve been using this product for a month now and my skin is horrible, I went from clear skin to horrible painful acne from using this product. I have never had this type of acne before it feels like cystic acne now and my skin was perfectly fine before I started using this. They must have changed the formula or added new things to this regimen because it is not the same and it also bleached my pillow cases from grey to orange. I do not recommend buying this, it will damage your skin and cause painful acne.
September 7, 2020
I love this product and it has completely cleared my skin. I’m just curious as to why you used it if your skin was fine. This product is very strong so I wouldn’t even recommend for light acne.
August 12, 2020
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Do Not Buy
DO NOT BUY! I have been using the product for a while and this is my 3rd time buying, first two times i have received great results, however, this last batch received in June feels like i am going backwards, i believe they have changed the ingredients... this one is now bleaching my bedding to the point i have to bin them, the previous batches didn’t. DO NOT BUY - the company will not give me a refund either - returning the product from Uk to Us will probably cost me more money and time! Which it isn’t worth.
July 5, 2020
Product used: The Regimen
my skin seems to have an allergic reaction
Hello. I was actually really looking forward to using the regimen, and also expectet great results, but now i regret even buying it.
I was on day 14 of the 3 step regimen (cleanser, treatment, moistrizer) and was using the products according to the instructions. (I didn't use any other products for the last two weeks) I woke up this morning with my skin feeling extremely itchy and red. It looks like got a sunburn all over my face. I am not sure, but I suspect my skin reacted allerigic to one of the products, probaby the benzoyl peroxide?
Obviously I won't be using it again, which is really upsetting since I spent quite a lot of money on the skincare products.