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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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May 3, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Cons:
Burns a bit and leaves your skin a bot pink for the first few minutes that you put it on.
I trid the 5% version and fell in love. I have VERY MILD acne, I'm almost completley clear, but I needed something to treat those pesky little pimples that I get every so often. This goes on very nicely and doesn't ball up with my moisturizer (Dove Essential Nutrients Night Cream). My skin is glowing and soft.
April 30, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None.
Cons:
MADE ME BREAK OUT. big, ugly pimples. i had fairly clear skin before. i've used benzyl peroxide for a decade, so i didn't have a reaction to that. the product just SUCKS. so much B.S.
DO NOT BUY.
April 29, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it smells good
Cons:
It made me brokeout more
gave me huge bumps
made my face more oily and plus its so expensive
its not a solution to everyone
and I heard to some of my friends that at first proactive was working for them but after about 6+months their face kinda got immune to it..
April 28, 2007
I've been using this for a few weeks and I definitely see a difference. But I use it very specifically and with two other products, which I recommend following if it dries out your skin: In the morning, I first use a really gentle exfoliating cream (St. Ives Apricot Scrub for Sensitive Skin, about $5 - with water), then the Neutrogena cleanser. Then I use the Neutrogena day lotion. If I'm going to be applying makeup, then I use an additional moisturizer (like Lubriderm or Garnier Fresh).
Then at Night, I use the Neutrogena cleanser again and the Night lotion (only on affected areas). So far my skin has been clearing up and haven't had any new pimples since I started. I still have plenty of red marks, but I know they will fade naturally in a few months. (Plus, this was one sale when I bought it.) I definitely recommend this, but also recommend an additional exfoliating cream and light moisturizer.
April 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
there are none
Cons:
this pro-activ dont work and it was used exactly as describedno drying it just did not work
i think people get paid to say it works because it dont and hasent worked on either one of my girls and it was used exactly as described.
April 24, 2007
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
it dried th zits right up!
Cons:
it hasnt really made a huge change in my skin, ill give it more time!
its pretty good, it totally got rid of my backne, but not so much my acne.
April 24, 2007
Cons:
Proactive repairing lotion contains ceteareth 20 which is a MAJOR comedogenic (it can clog your pores and actually cause break outs)
Don't buy Proactive. You can get 2.5% BP products otc for WAY cheaper...ie: Neutrogena on the spot acne treatment. You don't need all of the so-called steps the proactive tries to sell. Plain ol' BP in a base that is NON-COMEDOGENIC is just as effective
April 23, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
This stuff really works. Will make your face look clear.
Cons:
It can be pricey for some people.
Well. I'm a 19 yr. old male and suffers from acne. Proactiv really works. I've been using it for about 10 days now and i've seen dramatic results. Pimple sizes shrunk and blemishs lightened. I'm sure within two more weeks my face will be completely clear. I do get one pimple here and there but that is just because it takes pimples 2 weeks to appear on the skin. So if you still break out after one week of use dont be discouraged because that will be normal. So after a month or two you'll be glad you stuck to this product. Also. Try and figure what works for your face. For example. I dont like using the toner. So i just skip that step. And yes your face will dry up and flake. But that will last just for a few days and then brand new clear skin will show. WOusld you rather have a few days of dry skin? Or months suffering with acne? I pick the few days. So stick with proactiv and you'll see results. And if the ordering is a problem check out your local mall. They should sell it there too.
April 23, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
the only good thing that helped me in the least was the repairing lotion.
Cons:
smelled horrible, cost too friggin much, bottles were too small, customer service sucked, made me break out worse, the hidden club membership pissed my mom off, overall this was the worst mistake of my life.
if you have a little bit of acne, DO NOT buy proactiv. i had very very light acne. maybe 4 or 5 bumps on my cheeks. i asked my mom to buy me this stuff that i thought would be a miricle, and it turns out, a week later i started seeing little bumps form all over my cheeks. now my skin is in the worst condition it has EVER been in. DO NOT get sucked into their stupid commercial like i did. stick with OTC products from walmart or a drug store or w/e. now im trying to get back to the condition i was in before proactiv. im probly gonna try benzaclin.
NOT RECCOMENDED BY ME.
April 21, 2007
Cons:
It made my skin dry and itchy and made me break out more!!!
DO NOT use this product!!! Ever since I began using this product my skin has been dry and itchy.
I break out more!!!(I used to have 5 to 7 zits a day and now my face is covered with white heads and blackheads)
Pros:
Works well and works fast.