Comments on: An update on all the upcoming products – I’m workin’ hard on all of them, but it’s a process http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/ The latest from Acne.org and DanielKern.com Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:54:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: alicia1 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-25424 alicia1 Wed, 12 May 2010 17:35:35 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-25424 Dan, i currently use a nice spf 30 moisturizer. It is also organic, the brand is DeVita. Please check it out, doesnt clog pores and is light and creamy, takes a few to fully absorb. It is of the highest quality and is about $ 22.00 for 2oz. Organic is great! Dan, i currently use a nice spf 30 moisturizer. It is also organic, the brand is DeVita. Please check it out, doesnt clog pores and is light and creamy, takes a few to fully absorb. It is of the highest quality and is about $ 22.00 for 2oz. Organic is great!

]]> By: Bernard Richardson http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-17775 Bernard Richardson Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:49:54 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-17775 I have been following your site for quite sometime...but I was a little behind and I guess I miss the salycilic acid train. Personally, because it does have some relation to aspirin, I tends to work better for sensitive skin thus in the long run reducing irritation. While it isn't for anyone ( some people will experience allergic reactions...but as with any skin care ingredient...anyone can exhibit a reaction depending on his or her chemistry. All around I am for creating a body moisturiser with salicylic acid because it has been so great for chest and back exfoliation as well as folliculitis. At 2%, with a ph between 3 to 3.5...you would probably have a great body product because need I remind everyone AHA is great but for some like me...produces an outstanding amount of burning and irritation. As for your spf moisturiser, not sure who is formulating it...however perhaps you should try olay complete as your drawing board and improve on their formula as it left much to be desired. Micronized zinc at 5% with an accompanied uvb agent (try to limit your thickeners...as thickeners tends to make chalky zinc even chalkier) The less wax and thickener, the better. However you may want to add some good antioxidant to the ingredients list (very high in the ingredients list) to support skin structure because the combination of aha and benzoyl peroxide everyday can leave skin fairly vulnerable to oxidation.Niacinimide would be a great addition, vitamin a c and e for their synergistic value, some good anti irritants as well. While I know your chieft priority is creating a functional product for a descent cost, you have the opportunity to create a sunscreen, that is done correctly may surpass some of the zinc oxide offering available on shelved today. Please take what I said into consideration. Good luck with your future formulations. I have been following your site for quite sometime…but I was a little behind and I guess I miss the salycilic acid train. Personally, because it does have some relation to aspirin, I tends to work better for sensitive skin thus in the long run reducing irritation. While it isn’t for anyone ( some people will experience allergic reactions…but as with any skin care ingredient…anyone can exhibit a reaction depending on his or her chemistry. All around I am for creating a body moisturiser with salicylic acid because it has been so great for chest and back exfoliation as well as folliculitis. At 2%, with a ph between 3 to 3.5…you would probably have a great body product because need I remind everyone AHA is great but for some like me…produces an outstanding amount of burning and irritation.
As for your spf moisturiser, not sure who is formulating it…however perhaps you should try olay complete as your drawing board and improve on their formula as it left much to be desired. Micronized zinc at 5% with an accompanied uvb agent (try to limit your thickeners…as thickeners tends to make chalky zinc even chalkier) The less wax and thickener, the better. However you may want to add some good antioxidant to the ingredients list (very high in the ingredients list) to support skin structure because the combination of aha and benzoyl peroxide everyday can leave skin fairly vulnerable to oxidation.Niacinimide would be a great addition, vitamin a c and e for their synergistic value, some good anti irritants as well. While I know your chieft priority is creating a functional product for a descent cost, you have the opportunity to create a sunscreen, that is done correctly may surpass some of the zinc oxide offering available on shelved today. Please take what I said into consideration. Good luck with your future formulations.

]]> By: LILY http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2493 LILY Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:54:51 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2493 Dan, First of all thank you for all you've done. Blessings on you! Thanks to your website while surfing late one night about a year ago and I discovered that I was not alone. I read all reviews for products and decided to go for Exposed Skin Care. It worked and am (to my embarrassment) their featured profile on their website. Still, I have run into a problem which started on august 2007. They changed their cleanser and toner to include SALCYLIC ACID. This was HORRIBLE for me. Since they did not announce this change, I used the product as normal, and broke out severly as I had not done in about 1 year. I read their ingredients and found the culprit. I had already discovered my sensitivity to SALCYLIC ACID by a traumatic experience with Murad Acne products which left me unrecognizable. I never used Exposed's Night Serum which contains Salcylic acid for this reason. I have tried reverting to proactiv but the results are just not there. So I have had to go back to Exposed but with caution and unable to use their toner, and cleanser only sparingly, still having one or two pimple breakouts a month. I have reviewed your line of products and will try them next since they have most of the great natural ingredients Exposed had without the price. So, what's my point? I applaud your efforts to create new and variety of products, but please be aware or at least post ANNOUNCEMENTS OR WARNINGS for people regarding the Salcylic Acid. I'm not saying it's everyone's problem, but it's probably not just mine. It took a lot of trauma, experimenting, money, and torment to discover this reaction to Salcylic Acid. I've seen other people' s comments about Murad, and the ingredient change in Exposed Skin Care as well. Their acne breakouts were almost identical to mine after using the products with Salcylic Acid. Benzoyl Peroxide and Moisterizing is THE KEY. And you found it and spread the word. Hip Hip Horay for you Dan! Keep up the good work. THANK YOU AGAIN. Dan,
First of all thank you for all you’ve done. Blessings on you! Thanks to your website while surfing late one night about a year ago and I discovered that I was not alone. I read all reviews for products and decided to go for Exposed Skin Care. It worked and am (to my embarrassment) their featured profile on their website. Still, I have run into a problem which started on august 2007. They changed their cleanser and toner to include SALCYLIC ACID. This was HORRIBLE for me. Since they did not announce this change, I used the product as normal, and broke out severly as I had not done in about 1 year. I read their ingredients and found the culprit. I had already discovered my sensitivity to SALCYLIC ACID by a traumatic experience with Murad Acne products which left me unrecognizable. I never used Exposed’s Night Serum which contains Salcylic acid for this reason. I have tried reverting to proactiv but the results are just not there. So I have had to go back to Exposed but with caution and unable to use their toner, and cleanser only sparingly, still having one or two pimple breakouts a month. I have reviewed your line of products and will try them next since they have most of the great natural ingredients Exposed had without the price. So, what’s my point? I applaud your efforts to create new and variety of products, but please be aware or at least post ANNOUNCEMENTS OR WARNINGS for people regarding the Salcylic Acid. I’m not saying it’s everyone’s problem, but it’s probably not just mine. It took a lot of trauma, experimenting, money, and torment to discover this reaction to Salcylic Acid. I’ve seen other people’ s comments about Murad, and the ingredient change in Exposed Skin Care as well. Their acne breakouts were almost identical to mine after using the products with Salcylic Acid. Benzoyl Peroxide and Moisterizing is THE KEY. And you found it and spread the word. Hip Hip Horay for you Dan! Keep up the good work. THANK YOU AGAIN.

]]> By: Mandy http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2459 Mandy Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:07:41 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2459 I can't WAIT for the 10% glycolic acid, :D Thanks for making all these awesome products! I can’t WAIT for the 10% glycolic acid, :D Thanks for making all these awesome products!

]]> By: amy http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2438 amy Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:36:39 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2438 ive been keeping up with this site for a few months due in part to my interest in the formulation of that glycolic acid treatment. i have used alpha hydrop in the past but it contains kelp which is supposed to be very pore clogging. based on what ive read about aha's it is crucial that the ph be within a certain range to ensure a products effectiveness. im sure you are on top of this but i just wanted to make sure that this aha will have an effective ph. thanks! ive been keeping up with this site for a few months due in part to my interest in the formulation of that glycolic acid treatment. i have used alpha hydrop in the past but it contains kelp which is supposed to be very pore clogging. based on what ive read about aha’s it is crucial that the ph be within a certain range to ensure a products effectiveness. im sure you are on top of this but i just wanted to make sure that this aha will have an effective ph. thanks!

]]> By: Gyroscope352 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2293 Gyroscope352 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:23:02 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2293 I also agree with CAKD and Emily. The BP should stay in a tube, and should come in a 4 oz size! But I probably just think that because I only use half a finger...i.e. half as much as most other people. So I'll concede the size. But seriously, tube!! I also agree with CAKD and Emily. The BP should stay in a tube, and should come in a 4 oz size! But I probably just think that because I only use half a finger…i.e. half as much as most other people. So I’ll concede the size. But seriously, tube!!

]]> By: Emily http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2273 Emily Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:05:08 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2273 I agree. I really like the BP in the tube. I can't imagine how a pump would work. Plus, it's much harder to travel with things that pump than things in tubes.... I agree. I really like the BP in the tube. I can’t imagine how a pump would work. Plus, it’s much harder to travel with things that pump than things in tubes….

]]> By: cool as kim deal http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2270 cool as kim deal Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:27:21 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2270 Will dispensing a precise amount of BP be difficult with the pump design? I must admit, I'm pretty apprehensive about this change. Beginners adjusting to the regimen need to be very careful not to accidentally dispense too much BP too early, and if you have to steadily increase the amount over a few weeks, I don't know, that just sounds kind of tough to do with a one-size-fits-all pump. Will dispensing a precise amount of BP be difficult with the pump design? I must admit, I’m pretty apprehensive about this change. Beginners adjusting to the regimen need to be very careful not to accidentally dispense too much BP too early, and if you have to steadily increase the amount over a few weeks, I don’t know, that just sounds kind of tough to do with a one-size-fits-all pump.

]]> By: Emily http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2246 Emily Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:00:45 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2246 While you are making all these new products (which I'm of course psyched about) you should consider making a face mask, and an exfoliating (but soothing) facial scrub. Those are two things I absolutely love to use, and it would be AMAZING to get the from you, because I'm in love with the products I currently have. Thanks Dan! While you are making all these new products (which I’m of course psyched about) you should consider making a face mask, and an exfoliating (but soothing) facial scrub. Those are two things I absolutely love to use, and it would be AMAZING to get the from you, because I’m in love with the products I currently have.

Thanks Dan!

]]> By: Karl http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2242 Karl Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:30:52 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2242 Dude, you are awesome. Thank you for everything you are doing! -- Lifetime customer Dude, you are awesome. Thank you for everything you are doing!

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]]> By: Julia http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2240 Julia Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:36:58 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2240 I wanted to beg you to keep the caps on all your bottles the same size if it's not too late. Reason being, I just noticed that I can use the pop-top cap from the cleanser on the moisturizer bottle so it will travel. Using pump caps won't work for travel bottles. I really like having the optional pump cap on the cleanser so I can keep one with the pump in the shower and keep one with the pop top in my travel bag. Keeping the caps interchangeable allows us gurls to take whatever size bottle we need on trips. 2 oz. is fine for a 1 or 2 day business trip but 8 oz. is better for long vacations, especially if you share it with your hubby. I'd like to ditto Mario's comment on the lip balm (but with no beeswax for us vegans). I'd order a case if you had any (one for every pocket and purse). The white heads around the lip zone are the most annoying. I wanted to beg you to keep the caps on all your bottles the same size if it’s not too late. Reason being, I just noticed that I can use the pop-top cap from the cleanser on the moisturizer bottle so it will travel. Using pump caps won’t work for travel bottles. I really like having the optional pump cap on the cleanser so I can keep one with the pump in the shower and keep one with the pop top in my travel bag.

Keeping the caps interchangeable allows us gurls to take whatever size bottle we need on trips. 2 oz. is fine for a 1 or 2 day business trip but 8 oz. is better for long vacations, especially if you share it with your hubby.

I’d like to ditto Mario’s comment on the lip balm (but with no beeswax for us vegans). I’d order a case if you had any (one for every pocket and purse). The white heads around the lip zone are the most annoying.

]]> By: Mario http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2193 Mario Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:09:51 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2193 Can you make the bottles semi-transparent like they are now, maybe even more so. Nice to see when I need to order more. The other day I was looking for a nice, simple, organic lip balm, and burts bees seems the best, even a little more simple then chapstick organic, but it has a few oils that are on the pore clogging list. I would LOVE an ***organic/natual*** lip balm from you that was non-comedogenic. I would order in a heartbeat. Can you make the bottles semi-transparent like they are now, maybe even more so. Nice to see when I need to order more.

The other day I was looking for a nice, simple, organic lip balm, and burts bees seems the best, even a little more simple then chapstick organic, but it has a few oils that are on the pore clogging list. I would LOVE an ***organic/natual*** lip balm from you that was non-comedogenic. I would order in a heartbeat.

]]> By: Dan http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2189 Dan Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:48:23 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2189 Ah, I forgot to mention, I am thinking about making a lip balm as well with only 100% non-comedogenic ingredients. Ah, I forgot to mention, I am thinking about making a lip balm as well with only 100% non-comedogenic ingredients.

]]> By: Dan http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2188 Dan Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:45:00 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2188 Glycolic acid is great for spot treatment and body acne. http://www.acne.org/aha.html http://www.acne.org/bodyacne.html Woops, I'll add the update on jojoba. Regarding the SPF moisturizer, your guess is as good as mine on how well it will moisturize. It is still in the trenches. I will do everything I can do bump up the hydration. I will put a link to the mailing list on danielkern.com but in the meantime you can join the mailing list at the bottom of any acne.org page. Lastly, I tested the bottles with clear bottles and all the products and the products do not really stick to the sides or bottom, so you'll be able to get most of it out. I do agree the switch is something of a crap shoot, but my fingers are crossed. Glycolic acid is great for spot treatment and body acne. http://www.acne.org/aha.html http://www.acne.org/bodyacne.html

Woops, I’ll add the update on jojoba.

Regarding the SPF moisturizer, your guess is as good as mine on how well it will moisturize. It is still in the trenches. I will do everything I can do bump up the hydration.

I will put a link to the mailing list on danielkern.com but in the meantime you can join the mailing list at the bottom of any acne.org page.

Lastly, I tested the bottles with clear bottles and all the products and the products do not really stick to the sides or bottom, so you’ll be able to get most of it out. I do agree the switch is something of a crap shoot, but my fingers are crossed.

]]> By: Miriam http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2178 Miriam Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:40:32 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2007/10/26/an-update-on-all-the-upcoming-products-im-workin-hard-on-all-of-them-but-its-a-process/#comment-2178 I'm really excited about the new products (especially the salicylic acid), but I'm worried that it'll be harder to get all of the product out of bottles than it would be with tubes. When I've bought other brands of BP gel in bottles, it's hard to get it all out. I’m really excited about the new products (especially the salicylic acid), but I’m worried that it’ll be harder to get all of the product out of bottles than it would be with tubes. When I’ve bought other brands of BP gel in bottles, it’s hard to get it all out.

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