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February 11, 2008
Cons:
The 15-minute sit (just veg' out to some music - it goes by quickly). Generally not recommended for cystic acne, but read on...
Wasn't expecting much since it says it's not for cystic acne (which I have a mild case of). But I've used everything over the years, and this was something I hadn't tried. Bought the product direct from the mfg, as it was the same price as common retailers, and I wasn't sure if you'd get the mfg's 12-week money-back guarantee if you purchased it through a retailer. Within days, I was noticing a difference. When I started, I had several large cysts that were very painful. Within days, they started to reduce in size, and disappeared MUCH more quickly than they usually would have. This light *definitely* reduces swelling (which the literature states it does). Also, as gross as this is: if I feel the need to "pop", the pimples don't seem as "filled" as they were before. I do still get new pimples (never as often or large as before) but I think it's because I am not being diligent enough about using it x2/day, every day. With a 12-week guarantee, I recommend givin
February 8, 2008
Pros:
Very relaxing. Really clears skin! In the beginning, it might make your face dry but when your face gets used to it, your face is always soft!
Cons:
The device is really big. You have to sit for 15 minutes but it is good for relaxation and mental health. Won't do anything for clogged pores or blackheads.
So, it really does clear your skin. It takes awhile though. The first couple of days I was really clear and my skin felt a little dry. At the end of the first week, I broke out. After a couple of weeks, I am usually clear unless I forget to do it a couple of days in a row. You definitely have to turn your face if you get acne on your cheeks, which I do. The light won't get to the sides of your face unless you turn from side to side. Your face becomes really soft. The device is kind of big so I don't know how I am going to travel with it. For me, the light makes it so any zits I get kind of skip a step. They will show up and the next day they will be healing, as if I had popped it. I sort of miss picking at my zits...an oddly fulfilling bad habit. But it is really good, especially for people that scar. Unfortunately, the light doesn't do anything for preexisting scar or dark marks. But it will prevent new ones! I would suggest washing face with Basis wash beforehand.
February 1, 2008
Pros:
Feel like you are actively doing something to fix your acne problem.
Cons:
No changes in my skin yet, which is aggravating since it takes a lot of patience to sit in front of it every day!
So far, my results have been very different from the results on this site. Lately I have been breaking out more (MAYBE due to the light? Maybe due to weather? I haven't figured this out yet)--but the light isn't hurting my skin so I'm going to finish the 8-12 weeks. I definitely do not notice any decreased redness, or that it is drying up zits any quicker. My skin is usually better in the summer, so I have very high hoped for this product. I just felt I should post to let people know that not EVERYONE clears up within the first few weeks. Hopefully it just takes a little time.
January 27, 2008
Pros:
cleared up my skin within a few days of use. quiet! easy to use. at first I didn't feel like it was doing anything, after all it's just a light! But by the 3rd day I could see and feel a huge difference.
Cons:
nothing! this thing is awesome
This product is amazing. I've had acne for the past 7 years. The only times my skin has ever been clear was when I traveled to Hawaii for a week and was in the sun everyday -- it broke out again a couple weeks after I got back. And another time when I had surgery and was on an anti-biotic. After I finished the medicine it broke out about a week later. I also just started the regimen and my face has never looked better. I think the combo of the two is the FINAL solution!!! :-):-) Couldn't be happier.
January 25, 2008
Pros:
This product cleared my skin up and improved the overall appearance of my skin within a couple of weeks.
Cons:
sitting for 15 minutes a day
This is a great product- as someone else said, if you clear up in the summer months because of the sun... this most likely will work for you
January 11, 2008
Pros:
This works. End of story. A must have for skin-pickers who are obsessive about it.
Cons:
If you're very sensitive to bright light, this might not be for you. Sitting in front of it for 15 minutes sometimes gives me a headache, but the results are worth some temporary head pain!
My story is different from the majority of people's on acne.org. I suffer horribly from acne dysmorphia. From birth to age 18, I had pristine skin. When I turned 19, not only did I begin to get horrible breakouts, but checking the mirror hundreds of times a day became my obsession. Sometimes I would lock myself in the bathroom for HOURS and mutilate my face thinking that it would make everything better. Of course, that's part of the disorder, and only made everything worse. I went to countless dermatologists and therapists who were all a waste of money. The therapists always looked at me and told me that they couldn't see anything bad about my face, but I told them that I had become brilliant at covering up my mess. Dermatologists didn't know what to do with me because I would always ruin my "progress" by picking. This light prevents my blemishes from getting to a point where I want to squeeze the pain out. It has also evened my skin tone. Now I use this instead of mutilating my face.
January 1, 2008
Pros:
Works at least as well on surface acne as Dan's regiman, and is less harsh to the skin. In the long run the total cost of ownership of this vs. soaps, lotions, treatments, etc. will be much less.
Cons:
Does not prevent deep cystic acne. Does not cover sides of your face very well. You may need more than 15 minutes daily in order to cover your whole face. No way to travel with this thing as it's about 14" x 20" x 4". Goggles are uncomfortable.
If you have much clearer skin in the summer than at any time of year, because you are out in the sun a lot, this is for you.
December 19, 2007
Pros:
It cleared my skin up very quickly. Within a few days of using this product my exicsting breakouts were almost ompletely dried out.
Not really any side affects.
Cons:
can make e skin a little dry, but a some mosturizer does the trick. (Skin is also dry because of cold weather.)
I am really happy with this product. I have mild/moderate acne and occassionally flare. I recently had an allergic reaction to a mosturizer I used after having a mild peel. I had small bumps arund my mouth and other areas that I used the lotion.The dermatologist prescribed me a hydrocortisone, but I didn't want to go that route. Within one day of using this product (15 mins a day) the rash really began to clear up. I would reccomend this product to anyone it's definately worth a try.
November 11, 2007
Pros:
works well. I have been using it for over a week now. Dried up all existing acne. Improved overall look of the skin.
Cons:
Still a couple of spots. But nothing major. Sitting for 15 minutes. aghh
I recommend it. Its 200 dollars but if it doesn't work for you, you can return it within 12 weeks. Worth a try.
October 17, 2007
Pros:
It works. I don't have any problem sitting in front of it - I zone out with my ipod and a couple tunes later i'm done!
Cons:
When I first received it one of the bulbs was cracked - but I called customer service and they sent me a new bulb, no charge.
I like it. It's painless, it works and doesn't take much time. I'd recommend to anyone. My acne is moderate with occasional flare-ups. This lamp does a good job of keeping my face clear. I also wash my face a few times a day.
Pros:
Among one of the best acne products I've used in the past 16 years. Does not, by itself, cause dryness.