Hibiclens : Antimicrobial and Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

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Active Ingredients:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution (4%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Fragrance, Isopropyl Alcohol (4% W/V), Purified Water, Red 40.

Other Ingredients:
Nonalkaline Base.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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August 29, 2012

Pros:

Cleared cystic acne
Clears acne spots after 1 use
Controls acne

Cons:

Need to make sure you exfoliate!
Does nothing for blackheads
Don't get it near sensitive areas. By mouth and gentle parts of skin by eyes, can cause milia

I actually started using Hibiclens because I was in microbiology and learned about how bacteria is killed. Long story short.. I am almost 100% positive I did not have acne vulagaris living in my skin. Using an antimicrobial was the best answer for me. I never had acne and when I first got it I was using BareMinerals when I was 21. I had no idea about popping zits or anything and I was honestly very unhygenic..it was disturbing. I picked my skin A LOT and I just kept spreading the bacteria. Plus, I NEVER washed my makeup brushes..gross I know! It was awful! So, years later..I got better, cleaned my makeup brushes and was not messing with my face but I would still break out...It felt like it lived in my cheeks.. So, I was in microbiology and was like...hmm...wonder if this is Staph or some other type of bacteria.. looked this up and started to use it..within a week the nasty gross cystic acne was a thing of the past. It's been a good 4 months now and I use this on my cheeks and my problem areas..leave it on like 3 minutes and rinse. Viola! I also make sure I exfoliate with my clarasonic, chem peels, and some Vitamin A I got from the UK (.05 LOW) Love this stuff. I can't say enough good things about it because it has honestly been amazing and does exactly what it is intended to do..act as an antimicrobial and KILL!
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June 15, 2016
Is it used as a face wash?
August 25, 2012

Pros:

Excellent for keeping my rosacea under controle. My dermatologist told me to dilute Hibiclens with water 1:1, apply it with a cotton ball or pad, let sit for 3 mins. And rinse off with water, 2x/day.

Cons:

It can be drying but nothing I can't handle with a good moisturizer.

For me, it's been a miracle option to treat rosacea since I am allergic to Metogel and my skin is highly sensitive and reactive. Hibiclens doesn't irritate my skin and keeps inflamation down.
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February 5, 2012

Pros:

Very gentle on my skin it doesn't over dry it the smell is nice this is literally the only thing that work on my sever cysts and acne. Its a "Miracle" product for me!!!

Cons:

It's almost a liquid so its very hard not to loose some of it down the drawn when applying it also its hard to lather.

I had sever cysts and acne it was hard to even go out of the house some weeks its was so bad. I been to 5 dermatologist and 2 endocrinologists for my sever cysts and acne. I have tried literally every product off the shelf and by prescription including prescription pills gels masks you name it and I have probably tried it. I have even done home remedies vitamin supplements dietary changes ex. Nothing worked!!!This is the only thing that has worked for me in my struggle with cysts and acne. I have never been clear for this long in my entire struggle with acne. This is a miracle for me I was so embarrassed to even walk out of the house. Now I have so much confidence I love my skin for the first time in many many years.
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August 11, 2015
How long did it take for the wash to clear up your skin?
August 11, 2015
How long did it take for the wash to clear up your skin?
January 18, 2012

Pros:

Knocks out small pimples quickly
Feels clean
Eliminates oil
Keeps t-zone clear
Cheap

Cons:

Drying, but not to the point where it is painful
Doesn't foam very easily which is good since SLS is harmful to your skin anyway, but I can see how this could aggravate some people.

I needed a quick fix for my sudden t-zone acne that sprouted up with the coming of winter. I went off my hormone meds for two weeks which was a stupid mistake. I started breaking out on my forehead, nose, and inner cheek area. The Hibiclens, when used twice a day, has cleared all of this up within 3 days. No joke! It is really powerful stuff as evidenced by the dry skin I am having to deal with now, but that will subside. I would recommend cleansing and leaving this on your face for up to 5 minutes. Rinse off thoroughly and leave it at that! I know it might be tempting to put on moisturizer right afterwards, but that will cause the cleanser to lose its effectiveness. By the way, Walgreens has a generic product just like this with the same ingredients and is about 4 dollars cheaper.
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December 31, 2011

Pros:

Reduced redness
Prevented new break outs at first
Clean Feeling!

Cons:

Dries out skin
inconsistent

I started using this after my friend recommended it. I used it consistently for a few weeks. It stopped the break outs and gradually reduced the current break out appearance. It dries out your skin and makes it flaky so using a good moisturizer would be a good idea. In my opinion its too harsh to use on mild acne on a daily basis. If you are someone who has really severe or cystic acne this is a great product because it really does kill bacteria. Around finals my skin went from tolerable to unbearable over night. It was red and painful. After a couple days of using this it helped reduce it tremendously. If you have mild to moderate acne this would be to treat break outs on those bad days for sure as a go to wash. But if your acne is severe i recommend it for frequent use.
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August 10, 2011

Pros:

I have suffered from adult acne for around twenty-five years. I have had to use acne medicine daily to keep the acne away. Prior to going in for surgery on my neck, I started cleansing with Hibiclens. I kept on cleansing my lower face and neck with Hibiclens post-surgery because of open wounds and swollenness. After about a week, I realized that my cystic acne was gone -- without daily acne medicine. (It would always return when I stopped the acne medicine.)

If you have not had any luck with acne medicines (with sal. acid etc.), give Hibiclens a try. (Read the directions.) Good luck.
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August 8, 2011

Pros:

Leaves skin feeling clean, dries out and heals existing pimples, prevents new acne

Cons:

Does not lather, not as effective for clearing blackheads

Try this product! I have only been using it for a week and have noticed dramatic results. My brother had a staph infection and used hibiclens. I saw the bottle sitting on his bathroom counter and thought hey, I bet you could use this for acne too! After I found the rave reviews, I tried it and am so glad I did! Nothing else has worked as well or as fast for me!
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June 20, 2011

Pros:

Cleared my skin along with a regimen. Used a few drops in with my Neutrogena grapefruit wash then as I started to see results I started to use even more with my face wash and am pretty clear from this product. Helps to leave it on your skin for a few minutes to take full effect. Also it's known to fight bacteria for up to 6 hours after rinsed off it's used by surgeons prior to surgery to fight bacteria and infections.

Cons:

Very liquidy. It's not going to lather on it's own. I find it much more effective mixed in with my cleanser. And moisturize because it's strong and can be drying but with Murad skin perfecting lotion I find that it does not dry me out.

Got it at Walgreens for 12 bucks and it has helped clear me up to about 97% clear along with my regimen. Highly recommended if used correctly...remember to moisturize!
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March 5, 2011

Pros:

Cheaper than Phisohex
Cleanses oily skin well
Easy to apply and use

Cons:

Does not rinse from skin as easily as soap

I am 67 and have suffered from adult acne since my teens. (I had the worst case the doctors had seen when a teenager.) I used Phisohex for years (you used to be able to buy it OTC for about $25/gal.) When it became unavailable by prescription a few years back, my family physician recommended Hibiclens. My facial skin is very oily, so a daily cleanse helps even now. I'm a scientist and I don't see potential for serious harm in using it. As with any medication, be alert for reactions or unusual changes in complexion.
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October 10, 2010

Pros:

clearer skin
existing blemishes heal faster
pores seem smaller

Cons:

liquid hard to apply to face
must massage into skin for at least 2min.

I really like this product simply because I have seen great results with it and when I stop using it I see my skin flare back up. I have sensitive skin along with mild eczema and other products, like benzoyl peroxide, made my skin dry. This kills the bacteria that cause acne and it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin, I would recommend this to a friend. After all this was recommended to me. TIP: Be sure to massage it into your skin for at least two minutes otherwise the results will be limited.
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