Hey you guys. I just uploaded a whole new section of the site devoted to back acne, complete with videos, and a specifically laid out back regimen. It was fun making it.

I split it into two parts, light to moderate, and moderate to severe. For those of you with light to moderate back acne, I think you’ll love the light to moderate back regimen. It’s really simple and easy. For those of you with moderate to severe back acne, you will probably love the results, but not love how benzoyl peroxide can bleach fabric. But until we can come up with a regimen that works on moderate to severe body acne without the inclusion of benzoyl peroxide, this is a fantastic way of getting it under control.

Just wanted to say hi. I’m working on a bunch of bigger-type projects right now for Acne.org so there haven’t been a ton of updates lately but there is good stuff to come. Anyway, here are some pics of the on-site Acne.org team. Joel, Paul, Brandy, Travis, and Shawn all work from their homes around the USA and in Europe so I don’t have pics of them.

This is me in my office (aka the second bedroom)

And here’s Kent, my partner, in his office (aka the sunroom)

And here’s Zack, our Operations Assistant, in his office (aka the dining room)

Salicylic Acid: I’m plodding along with this. Our manufacturer is back from vacation mid-month, so I hope to have something out in the month or two following.

SPF15 Moisturizer: I found a great formula, which is saying a lot. I’ve tried well over 50 samples–I’m pretty sure it’s actually over 60 but I lost count. At any rate, I am loving the latest formula and am just swapping out preservatives right now to get it nice and stable. Once it’s nailed down it takes a few months in FDA required stability tests, after which point I can fill.

Listen to interview

It’s a long interview, 27 minutes or so I believe, so be forewarned

My bottom line: we need more research on the diet and acne connection and can not confidently say at this time whether diet and acne are, or are not, related.

I just uploaded 2 new pages of acne.org

(1) We’ve had some issues lately with people trying to get Accutane without a prescription. It’s a bad idea for a few reasons, which I highlight on a new page of Acne.org.

(2) I uploaded an unabridged mission statement.

The special thanks page somehow got lost in the mix of the last couple of site updates so I made a new one. Thanks to everyone who makes this site possible!

The 6oz. glycolic acid (AHA) plus lichochalcone is for sale. I sat down with a calculator and crunched numbers to get it to stay between my target of $15 and $20 and managed to get it down to $16.11.

You can read more about glycolic acid, aka alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) here, and more about lichochalcone here.

I personally use it for spot treatment, body acne treatment, and flakiness control. It is not required on the Acne.org Regimen, but it’s a nice addition that I recommend for pretty much everyone. For me, it takes my skin from clear to pretty much perfect.

I look forward to your feedback.

I got the AHA filled this week and it’s awaiting final tests to make sure it’s ready for sale. I’m hoping to have it for sale next week. I’m still working on pricing, trying to keep it as low as I can.

And a quick Sal Acid update…tubes being labeled. Then we’ll start filling. Still a couple of months off probably. Yeah, I know, it’s slow, but I’m doing absolutely everything I can. I actually think I’m totally bugging everybody involved

Can the mind help clear up the skin? I think it’s worth a shot. Check out the new visualization page, and if you try the method outlined, please share your thoughts at the bottom of the page.

I think I found an adequate solution for SPF for summer. In the meantime, I’m getting closer to a good formula myself. My suggestion:

Olay Complete for Sensitive Skin + a few drops of jojoba oil

I know this sounds off the cuff, but believe me, I’ve tried just about everything and this is the best solution I’ve come across in the past several years. Try it and I think you’ll agree. If you do try it, let me know what you think.