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[naïvelyoptimistic]

so...i got acnexus in the mail today. should i throw it away or what?

any advise would be very helpful...

[Faydra Lune]

so...i got acnexus in the mail today. should i throw it away or what?

any advise would be very helpful...

Well you already bought it so you might as well give it a shot, I say. It seems (from what I've read, anyway) that it just doesn't do anything for most people rather than causing damage. I wouldn't set my expectations too high, though.

[naïvelyoptimistic]

okay thanks i gess thats what ill do...

[darren_uk]

i got two bottles of acnexus jus b4 i found this site, i also read good things about it somewhere which made me buy it.

however whilst waiting for it to arrive i did some more reading up on message boards and every1 said it was a complete scam.

when i got it i had to try it cas id paid a fortune for it, at first it left my skin feeling really soft and i do mean very very soft, so i was optimistic but stil doubted it after what id read.

eventually i realised it was doin nothtin for my acne and after a while it stops leaving your skin nice and soft and starts to feel oily in my opinion.

i used about half the first bottle and jus cut my losses n chucked the other 1.

yes i do believe its a scam, good idea all natural acne product, nice try but it dont work so they should stop ripping people off!

[kindra]

ok, I got my acnexus in the mail today. The bottle looks nice, like something you would buy in a fancy salon. It smells VERY organic, I sort of like it. I haven't used it yet... I'm sort of afraid now after reading all the bad stuff about it. I don't want to have a horrible breakout because of this. *sigh* I'll use it tonight and tell y'all what I think about it later.

[kindra]

I used it for the first time in the shower a little while ago. It made my face feel smooth and soft but I also washed my face with my normal acne face wash after that ( just incase). I don't think you can use this stuff by itself if you want to see anything change. I am just going to use it as an expholiator twice a week before my normal stuff.

Anyway, if you read this before you buy it PLEASE DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! you can buy all sorts of products at any store that will most likely do the same thing. I am going to start using some sulfer soap again and see how that works (used to use it when I was a teen... it worked pretty good then).

I'll come back in a week or so and update how acnexus works for me.

[Philippe O]

This isn't fair! I never saw this site before! I bought Acnexus in September, because I was trying to look for cheaper alternatives for ProActiv -- I was in bad financial difficulties at the time, and I had to throw away my last bottles of ProActiv at the airport because I would have missed my flight if I checked in my baggage.

I googled something like "proactiv alternatives" and I came up to a review site. The damn thing looked legit because it reviewed a ton of products and did not bash any one of them (thus not setting off alarm bells in my enthusiastic head). It rated ProActiv as 85%, and their reasoning was "it's good, but it's expensive". It rated an exact clone as 95%. Docking 10% just for the price seemed reasonable at the time and I didn't suspect that they were using psychological tricks on my malleable little mind. Of COURSE Acnexus was 99%.

It took me 3 days to decide. I thought I was being thorough when I tried to research all over the place about Acnexus. I never fell for a scam before.

I've been using it regularly since the first week of October, when I finally got it. I kept breaking out, but I kept being in denial about it ("Didn't I keep breaking out for a bit after I started ProActiv?"). It "seemed" that the breakouts got milder and milder over the past 2 months.

Yeah, well, empirically, it wasn't. I'm not a total moron, though. I took a picture of my face right after I got home, then another last month. I compared them to my face in the mirror today. Oh my God, it's gotten worse. The progress was slow on the first month, but I can see that it's accelerated today. I guess it just takes a while for the clearness to go away. I nearly forgot that I had a pretty clear face one time (after a year or two on proactiv...)

I feel ashamed and outraged at the same time. Shame because I've fallen for a scam. Outraged because I can't believe someone out there would prey on me over something that is important for my self worth.

Thankfully though, I'm not so poor anymore. But even that doesn't matter. I got the strangest Christmas present. I was visiting the same relatives that I was with 3 months ago from when I had to throw my last bottle of ProActiv away. My aunt has nearly a year's unopened supply of ProActiv that she just gave to me because she felt bad I had to throw mine away (and she can obviously see that I need it). I went to the airport 4 hours early this time so I was able to check it in (instead of 2 hours last time, which was supposedly enough time...).

I was going to run out my bottle of Acnexus before going on ProActiv again, but I looked in the mirror this morning, then compared it to pictures I got last month and two months ago on a whim. Like I said, the difference was jarring. Looks like yesterday was my last day on Acnexus.

It was bad enough that I immediately ran to my computer and googled about Acnexus. This time, this thread was one of the first pages to show up. This was one hell of an educational reading.

Too bad it seems like I'm starting on square one, aka my face 3 years ago. I would have been better off if I just skipped acne treatment for 1 month, when I finally financially recovered, and just reordered ProActiv.

[kiwipear]

I wished I had read this post before buying Acnexus. My face broke out on the second day. I'm so angry with the scammers but mostly with myself for falling for a scam that's so obvious to me now. I should have known, there are no contact information on their webpage. Where and who makes this product? What's really in this bottle??!!

[daveyp133]

I just am finishing up my first bottle of the stuff and figured I would check out reviews before I bought another bottle. There wasn't much info out when I bought it a few months ago and it still seems shady. My acne isn't really that bad, I'm 22, a guy, in good shape and really active. But I still get zits like everyone else. My problem is that I pick at them which leaves red spots long after the zit is gone. I bought Proactive but it was frickin expensive and I didn't really get the miracle Jessica Simpson had me hoping for. I just joined tonight because of this thread. I've been using it for about 3 months now and my skin looks pretty good. I like the way the stuff smells and feels and I like that there aren't chemicals. I have been consistent with the stuff and honestly think that more than anything else consistency with washing my face has been the difference. I'm going to try to start drinking more water and maybe will try the apple cider vinegar with it too. I agree with the Australian lady, it might not be a credible company but I do like the wash. It won't cure my acne but I like the way it feels and for me I just need to quit picking at my face anyway. I'll probably buy it again.

Go ahead and crucify me for being new and posting.

[el_chato]

Ok i'm new in this site and created an account only to post this add. We all are fucking tired of acne and we all come to this sites for help but there is a lot of bullshit involved here as everywhere else . I am real and i hate bullshit ! i just purchased a bottle of acnexus and it should be coming soon by mail .I am also buying a bottle of organic apple cider vinegar wich i heard works very well and you don't need to apply it to your face . I will totally let you know how it works both combined because i want people to have testimonies from real people like me! That's what i was looking for when i logged in but instead found only scams and bullshit ! I'll let you now the truth of this product! See ya soon!!

[Filipino]

i realized that heat always makes me break out. its winter and my skin feels so fresh in the cold weather. may be outta the topic worth telling. im almost free of breakouts. the only thing I have are the scars (uneven skin) and some marks. I use proactiv, but maybe once every two days or so. i use an ice cleanser by biore (about 6 bucks at target) and that alone works wonders in my opinion. I also use a salicylic acid astrigent (also by biore, and about 6 bucks at target). i eat lots of crap, by the way, but maybe one or two meals a day i eat something low fat (because i play soccer and i need a diet. its also strange how i'm a soccer player and dont break out much.)... hope this helps.

[oceanblu]

I purchased Acnexus for my 17 year old son approx 2 months ago. He had a week or so of break outs after he first started using it but since then his face has cleared up almost perfect. It's very common for break outs to occur when using a new product because, especially if it's working because it's getting to all that crap that's right under the skin. I had tried everythig for him, from perscription to over the counter, even he was thrilled with the results. But the really amazing thing is that about a month ago I decided to use it, I had been going to an esthetician and she had me on a very expensive program with retin A and other products (I have suffered from adult acne for years) but I kept breaking out, she kept telling me to be patient. Finally I stopped using the cleanser she had me using and I started using the Acnexus. I am clear! I am sure the retin A is helping too, but I love the Acnexus and so does my son. I have purchased two bottles and I am getting ready to purchase two more. I hope this helps! But what is with the apple cider vineger??

[Iliad]

Heh heh, it's always funny to come back to this thread after a while and see who else has written something like "Aw Man! I go an order this and now I find out it's a scam!" That's what happened to me after all, when ordering Juliet's Cleanser. I also think that this thread must create more new members than any other.

[jacpuertorico]

Hello!! New at this but i have an experience to share! I've read everyone's comments and they have helped so i decided to make one of my own. I ordered a bottle of acnexus before i read negative comments. I was pissed off to have wasted my money if it was bulls***. I was also concerned on the lack of customer service in case of problem. Well I received it 3 days ago. So far so good but I am still skeptical. My skin feels very soft and healthy and i have not had a breakout so far. I had a few of those pimples you know are gonna become huge, but to my surprise my skin is pretty clear so far. I was particularly concerned because I just cancelled my proactive membership and stopped using it 3 days ago and supposedly you get terrible breakouts after discontinuing proactive. i am embracing myself for the worst but so far nothing, i dont know if its because of acnexus or not. I used proactive for 4 years. Its great at first but slowly it stops working. I was brainwashed by infomercials into to thinking this was the best I was gonna get!! WRONG! I havent found my long term productt yet but i know it wont be proactive REASONS FOR CANCELLING PROACTIVE 1 Its expensive and hate autoship and automatic credit card payments.
2 proactive is not a miracle cure you WILL BECOME IMMUNE TO IT AND WILL BREAKOUT ONA NORMAL BASIS. 3 BLEACHED NUMEROUS TOWELS; DIDNT KNOW IT WAS PROACTIVE TILL IT WAS TOO LATE. 4 HAVE YOU RESEARCHED BP??? IT RELEASES FREE RADICALS THAT MAY CAUSE CANCER. THE FDA COSIDERED BP UNKNOWN AND ARE THINKING OF PUTTING WARNING LABELS ON BP PRODUCTS. IT ALSO IS THOUGHT TO CAUSE PREMATURE AGING. 5 HARSH CHEMICALS THAT DRY OUT YOUR SKIN.

[miss mackin]

ok so i just ordered this stuff off ebay... hopefully it's magic. i'll come back and let y'all know what the deal is with this product. mind you, i am a former dissatisfied proactiv user and had acne on my face for a while. so... hey whatever works. i will be trying this acnexus in combo with birth control. bc is the only thing that ever cleared my skin.. so i'm getting back on it.
this acnexus stuff is pretty inexpensive, we'll see how it goes.

adios.

[Keylay]

I have finally received my bottle of Acnexus in the mail today, and so far (with 1 use) im impressed. In preperation I went 1week without using my "Clean & Clear" facial scrub. I followed the direction exactly as it stated on the bottle.

1. I applied the product with my hands, and set the timer on the microwave for 2 mins, in the 2nd minute it began to be harder and harder to spread.

The dirt and oil that was on my skin "caked up".

2. I took a towel and rinsed my face with warm water 3 times until there was no trace of it.

MY VERDICT: It worked like a charm only another month will tell.

As far as I can tell the ingredients work like a charm.

In the past I've used "ProActiv" and found that it was too much like a chore. So 1 step instead of 3 was a treat. ProActiv also left me with an irritated red rash on my chin and near my nose that drove me nuts. I discontinued use, and when I called to cancel they tried to convince me to buy the sensitive skin version. NO.

The clean and clear scrub worked, but It didn't work nearly as well as Acnexus, the exploliation of Acnexus is just superb. After the 1st use my skin felt tighter and the rash on my chin and near my nose softened, it's the only product I've been able to use on my chin and nose all other products left me with dry, flaky skin that was more unattractive that the acne itself. TTY in 1 month.

[jan carlo]

Acne medications, products, and etc are crap. Go to my thread: http://www.acne.org/messageboard/index.php?showtopic=40303 and be completely free from acne and medications.

[miss mackin]

ok so its been a couple of weeks i've been using this acnexus... i was in walmart the other day shopping and an old friend i havent seen for about a year stops me and says SORRY I DIDNT RECOGNIZE IT WAS YOU, I DIDNT KNOW YOU HAD FRECKLES.

this acnexus stuff has cleared my face up SO much. i love it. i really do love this shit... you can see my freckles now :] my face is clear, i have ONE zit... and it is TINY. before i had massive zits everywhere... lets just hope that when my MONTHLY FRIEND comes along my face doesnt break out all crazy...

it is magical. ill let you know how long my face stays clear... this product isnt a scam. it is terrific.

OH BY THE WAY... i havent taken birth control, so i know my face is clear from this acnexus wash :]

[MikeMTL]

I started using Acnexus yesterday and there are some clear GOOD things about this stuff I have noticed so far...

Unlike a lot of facial scrubs that use pumice, etc. to exfoliate, I find the grit used in this scrub is finer and rinses away very well and easily.

The smell is definately very good and clearly does contain essential oils.

My face is left very soft after using it without the tight feeling that seems to come with using soap-based washes.

Granted, it doesn't contain the chemicals that kill bacteria which form the core of most treatments nor the Vitamin A super doses like Retinoids but from I can tell so far it does seem to be a superior face wash/scrub product and washing your face (at least) with a superior product can only HELP acne... they even say on the bottle that healthy skin is the best defense and not using harsh chemicals on the skin can only be good for you...

Anyway.. I am going to keep at this and see if the acne I usually get on my forehead and chin clears...

[MikeMTL]

Ok.. it's been a little while using the Acnexus product and I am comfortable in saying what it is and what it isn't.

I have no reservations in saying that Acnexus is a high quality botanical exfoliating scrub that has no harsh soap/chemicals, rinses away clean, and leaves skin soft and smooth. I actually find it leaves a nicer feeling skin than some of the more expensive scrubs I have purchased such as those from "Biotherm", "Vichy", and "Avene". The smell is very pleasant and the grit used in the scrub is fine and rinses away much better than the grits used in things like the Apricot Scrubs, etc. Colleagues at the office have stated (without knowing that I am using this product) that my skin looks "less angry" meaning that this scrub is clearly less irritating than even some of the non-abrasive cleansers I have been using.

As an exfoliating scrub, I give Acnexus a clear A+ as one of the best scrubs I have personally used.

As for my acne, while my skin is clearly showing less irritated, I have found the scrub has done little to change the frequency or intensity of the breakouts on my forehead and chin (my "hot spots"). Granted it has only been a short time and perhaps it could take weeks or months but the clear attack on acne is not present and I believe that if this does do anything to cure acne, it would be because of the clean, non irritating way it leaves the skin and not because of any specific acne-fighting magic. Acne reduction would be the end result of having clean skin and not any kind of targeted treatment.

Verdict is that this is a fantastic exfoliant if you feel comfortable paying the $25USD+ price tag for it and I will probably continue using it as just that-- an exfoliating daily scrub/wash as an adjunct to continuing Retinoid treatment I was using prior. (Differin) I would classify Acnexus as luxury skin care and not acne treatment.

I could definately see where this could help with blackheads and anyone with pore clogging issues due to dead skin and oil residue as the scrub feels like it removes this and leaves clean skin (thereby removing the sebum that the bacteria beasties love to feast on); however I do not see any reason to believe that this would work against deep pore issues like bacterial overgrowth that are feeding on the sebum in even minute amounts.

GRANTED some of the ingredients (numerous as they are) such as Clary Sage and Green Tea are said to have some antimicrobial properties, I do not see where this product is active against the bacteria that are at the root of deep pore acne. (It does surprise me they are not using Tea Tree Oil in their product given it's reputation in acne products/scrubs).

My recommendation:
Buy it as an Acne treatment regimen adjunct or as a fine luxury facial scrub but don't buy it as a single solution to your acne problem.