I know this thread is kind of old, but the products listed in the original post are discontinued in most places. I would just like to know if a similar 10% benzoyl peroxide wash such as pan oxl would do about the same in place of the chill factor. also can someone suggest me an alternative to the bar soap? that is discontinued too.

I just wanted to say that I actually tried this and it actually worked.

I'm honestly so shocked that it did too. I mean when reading this really old post about fiber capsules and 10% benzoyl it sounded logical, but then lots of regimens I had heard of & tried, had sounded like they would've worked as well.

I don't want to ramble about my days of suffering with cystic PAINFUL acne on my forehead, but if you want to know more or have questions of course I'd be happy to help. Basically I just came back to this post to say that yes it does work, and give any of you who were still on this thread hope that ppl are still on this regimen and it is still working!

I've bounced around the thought of digestion having something to do with my cystic acne for a good while now, but never knew what I could actually do about it. I tried finding the food triggers and kept an extremely detailed food diary for about 7 months. I was sick and had acne and depressed and just wanted answers, but I wasn't a GI specialist and without blood tests it's seriously almost impossible to figure out the exact cause of your food allergies/intolerances. I had gotten allergy testing when I was in 8th grade though and nothing really resulted in a big trigger. The few things that did show a small rxn (milk being one) I cut out entirely without every going back. But still my acne would go in complete remission and I'd have completely clear skin, and then a few months, weeks, or days later it would be AWFUL again. By the time I was broke out I had no clue what I had done to bring it on. I'm still planning to see a GI dr. in the coming weeks to just get an ELISA and see if there are any foods that I should esp. avoid, but I am positive the Psyllium husk fiber capsules were the main reason I'm totally cyst free right now.

Looking back just 2 weeks from today I never thought there was any way I would be so clear right now. I didnt see results in like a day or anything that I think a previous guy who posted on here about trying this regimen said happen for him, but then again my forehead was pretty bad. All I have left are some scars,but to not have the pain that goes along with the cysts is sooo amazing.

(sorry this is the longest post ever, but I just wanted to try to cover everything)

ok so the original products that were instructed to be used weren't available to me(guess they were discontinued or something), but I just used the OXY clinical advanced 2% salicylic acid wash (i wish there was still a .5% product available, but my face hasnt been drying too bad from it really) then i pat dry. followed by the OXY max strength 10% benzoyl peroxide wash. I know it's a wash,but i just put some on my just dried face and let it sit between 3-15 mins.(I know that's a long gap,but sometimes I feel like leaving it on,but other times it feels more irritated) then i rinse with cold water, and that's all folks!

it truly does feel great to not have the layers on my face from dan's reg. anymore...I think what he's doing is fabulous and this website is a great community, but I don't think that reg. was ideal for my problems.

so to conclude my book (lol)

1. PSYLLIUM HUSKS saved my life (but i only take 5 not 6 because that's what the bottle said, and I'm a slightly smaller than avg. female)

2. just give it a shot. I know we're all skeptics here, and believe me I am too. I wasn't going to write this review/post but I know how much I wanted to read a review I believed and that gave me the hope I needed, and I just hope this might do it for someone else.

3. we will survive

Hi guys, I have been on accutans 3 times, benzyol peroxide treatment and godo nly knows what else ive tried like all you I bet reading this, we have had enough.

Well, recently I have been noticing something...I went on a ''cleanse' nothing for acne just feel better after the holidays and I was more 'regular' for it. Woop! My skin was much better. No hard lumps of acne as usual, so anyway seen as you can't live on a freakin cleanse I decided you know it must have helped that I was more regular daily and that is huge improvemtn from my usual 2-3 day wait to go But hey! I want to be honest..so I am sharing my news!

I just bought a huge powder form of this physillium husk stuff (the tablet form made me sick) but the powder I can drink it was $7 from target...now I also bought fiber cereal ($2.50 from target) something that said you get 35% of your fiber. I am going to keep up my usual gruling bp regime but include this new fiber dose and I know for sure I am going to get under control with this acne business!! Clean on the inside = clean on the outside. It makes perfect sense.

I believe this post, mainly for the fiber. Do it! If in around 2-3 months I have consistant joy and improvement I will update but I've seen it myself already so I know it helps alot...best of luck to all you reading.

So I was wondering where BFG went? I read the ENTIRE forum and at one point he even made his own website. But when I clicked on the link provided I found it was broken. Does this mean that I should not start this regimen? At one point I was sure I was going to, but now, after a few people said it hasn't worked, I am skeptical once again. Hopefully one of the original posters can reply to this and tell me whats up with BFG and his regimen.

Did you use these products (Paula's choice) with the Psyllium capsules or to maintain after the Psillium capsule regime.

I have a 14 yr old daughter who is desperate, so far dermatologists have not helped

Okay folks - after having been away from this thread since November, I'm ready to report my progress with BFG's regimen. My update is this....as much as I would have loved for this regimen to work, I'm unfraid that it hasn't kept me clear, nor has it stopped/prevented acne from occurring. I have followed the regimen to the T. Never strayed, or missed a day, or included other products into the regimen. I started the regimen in late September, and stopped the second week of January. Sadly, I discontinued using the regimen because of what my husband had said to me. He knew that I was on this "new regimen", and he knows how I can get about wanting to try new things and sticking to them if they work. However, this is what he said. "I don't think it's working for you. Your face has never looked worse."

In fact, people, I believe what my husband said to me was true. As harsh as it sounded, and as much as I wanted to keep going, I could not continue with the regimen because of the condition my skin was in. Plain and simple, the regimen stopped working for me. Cystic acne started to come back after month 2, especially along my jawline. With no incorporation of an exfoliant or moisturizer, my skin was thirsting. And I drink lots of water daily, so don't think that I was under-hydrated. I also stuck to the fiber pills (which I still take to this day because I like the fiber). Perhaps this regimen might work for males. But as a female, and around the time of the month when hormone levels are peaked, my acne became worse.

It's been less than a month since I've quite this reg, and luckily I've found something else that turned my face and skin condition around full circle - helped to heal existing acne and lighten the acne scars, and has made my skin smooth, glowing, flawless for makeup application, and my results are fantastic. what's the secret? Alpha Hydrox enhanced lotion with 10% glycolic acid. I read it in a previous thread on this forum that someone used AHA's for moisturizer, so I tried it. I did a lot of research and reading on the Alpha Hydrox products. I fully changed my regimen and now use only the Alpha Hydrox foaming face wash, enhanced lotion, and sheer silk moisturizer. My face is so smooth, supple, wrinkle-free because of the glycolic acid, most of my acne is gone in less than a month, and no flakes from dry skin. My face has never looked better. I attribute it to the AHA enhanced cream.

thank you to whomever suggested using AHA's. When I started to use the Enhanced Cream as my moisturizer with BFG's regimen, i couldn't believe how dramatic it made my skin look and feel. That's when I did more research on AHA's, especially the Alpha Hydrox line, and converted to their products. I also found a website called cosmeticscop.com, where Paula Begoun, founder of Paula's Choice products talks about the benefits of also incorporating a beta hydroxy acid. I'm going to start using her products in my regimen; BHA at night and the Alpha Hydrox AHA in the morning along with my face wash and moisturizer.

Good luck to you who continue to push forward with BFG's regimen. I gave it my best and patience, but alas it wasn't for me. I'm a converted AHA/BHA user now. It has done wonders for my skin that proactiv, murad, accutane, BFG, everything I've ever tried has ever done. If you're wondering if AHA's or BHA's are good for your skin, I recommend doing some research on your own. go to drugstore.com or makeupalley.com and read the reviews yourself on Alpha Hydrox products.

what products do you use? I have a 14 yr old daughter suffering from cystic acne and dermatologists have not helped

Hey all,

I'm SOOOOO glad I stumbled upon this post a few months ago. I don't follow the regimen exactly, but I take the psyllium husk caps RELIGIOUSLY! I take 6 a day in the morning.

Let me just tell you my skin is currently clear. I'm amazed. I didn't think this would help, but it seemed to make so much sense so I gave it a try.

Psyllium is cheap and SUPER effective. Give it a try and be patient. It works wonders.

Does your regimen works on this kind of acne with more cystic and nodulr around the neck and cheeks?

http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Diary-Dan...en-t291373.html

Cause thats what i have and i have more cystic and nodular

Hey all,

I'm SOOOOO glad I stumbled upon this post a few months ago. I don't follow the regimen exactly, but I take the psyllium husk caps RELIGIOUSLY! I take 6 a day in the morning.

Let me just tell you my skin is currently clear. I'm amazed. I didn't think this would help, but it seemed to make so much sense so I gave it a try.

Psyllium is cheap and SUPER effective. Give it a try and be patient. It works wonders.

How long did it take after you started taking psyllium husk caps until you noticed a difference? I just bought some and I'm praying for this to be a little bottled miracle.

Many thanks! x

Hi, ehm I wanted to ask whether I can take the psyllium capsules 3 times a day 2 pills at a time?

Because that's what is written on the bottle...

would it matter? : )

Hey all,

I'm SOOOOO glad I stumbled upon this post a few months ago. I don't follow the regimen exactly, but I take the psyllium husk caps RELIGIOUSLY! I take 6 a day in the morning.

Let me just tell you my skin is currently clear. I'm amazed. I didn't think this would help, but it seemed to make so much sense so I gave it a try.

Psyllium is cheap and SUPER effective. Give it a try and be patient. It works wonders.

How long did it take after you started taking psyllium husk caps until you noticed a difference? I just bought some and I'm praying for this to be a little bottled miracle.

Many thanks! x

 

hmmm....I would say about a month? After 2 months my skin was clear (except for hyperpigmentation!) Love it! Hope it works for you the same way it did for me.

Hi, ehm I wanted to ask whether I can take the psyllium capsules 3 times a day 2 pills at a time?

Because that's what is written on the bottle...

would it matter? : )

Absolutely. I don't think it matter at all HOW/WHEN you take them, as long as you're taking them. I just take 6 pills every morning. Ntm psyllium is pretty harmless. You can't od on it and it's not toxic.

Ok, second day on the treatment - for now I would say that there are no results...

But I have a question...that's quite embarrassing, but after taking the fiber pills my excrement became more uneven and my stomach hurts even more...? I have no idea why that's happening as fiber is supposed to make it better oO

Nah you can take 6 all at once if you want. But its better to split up the times. I would do 2 pills 3x a day.

So I first came across this like a year ago, and I was going to try it but never did.

Now I can't find the products anywhere or on any site for sale.

I can't find the Oxy 10 Chill factor or the Oxy bar soap. Is there another product that have the same effect with different names?

Thanks

I use Oxy 10, guess that's the UK version

As for the wash - I use a Neutrogena combo

Morning and evening - Neutrogena visibly clear 2 in 1

and every 2 days a scrub - the blue one with the brush

And a wee update:

I didnt realize how important drinking loads of water is... I usually drink 2 cups a day, but now I'm forced to get tons as the fiber is way too much, lol.

I dont know whether it's because I spend a lot of time under the sun, tanning and all, or because of the aloe vera gel Ive been putting for a while or because of the reg, or my diet - basically I have exams approaching and i eat almost nothing, because i cant be bothered to go shopping, so i stick to porridge, veggies and from time to time chips and cheese. but my skin is getting clearer and very very soft (baby bum soft lmao). I do have cystic (especially on my chin, massive, blah) and I do have some horrible looking pimples near my cheek bones, BUT it think everything starts to fade.

Hopefully it deals with acne scars and red spots as well.

Well I've had no luck finding any products. But I've used the Oxy 10 face wash before and I've always liked oxy. So I'm going out on a limb here and trying there Oxy clinical stuff (even though I hate kits like this because I feel like they're all talk.) But i think this is there first "Kit" so I'll try it.

I'm also taking the psyllium husks pills 6 a day. With fish oil and a multivitamin. Lets see how it goes...

Ok, second day on the treatment - for now I would say that there are no results...

But I have a question...that's quite embarrassing, but after taking the fiber pills my excrement became more uneven and my stomach hurts even more...? I have no idea why that's happening as fiber is supposed to make it better oO

I did a lot of research on psyllium before taking it, and everything said that you're stomach, intestines and colon need some time to adjust. Just give it time and it will get better.

Well I've had no luck finding any products. But I've used the Oxy 10 face wash before and I've always liked oxy. So I'm going out on a limb here and trying there Oxy clinical stuff (even though I hate kits like this because I feel like they're all talk.) But i think this is there first "Kit" so I'll try it.

I'm also taking the psyllium husks pills 6 a day. With fish oil and a multivitamin. Lets see how it goes...

Hey...I started using the Oxy Clinical products because I couldn't find what the original poster suggested to use. I also don't like using kits, but I LOVE Oxy Clinical. I only use the Cleanser and the benzoyl peroxide though....I didn't like the moisturizer. Anyway, I LOVE Oxy Clinical. My skin is clear now, finally after 12 years. I still occasionally use it when I feel a breakout coming on. I highly suggest it! Good luck.

Hey everyone so I am going to try this regimen. I went to Walmart tonight and they did not have the specific products bfg has listed. I found products similar so this will have to do. Checked online and I guess they no longer sell his listed products either.

Similar to the Oxy Chill Factor 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication Daily Wash - 6 Oz

I bought OXY Maximum Face Wash Acne Treatment, Maximum Strength which looks like this:

http://www.drugstore.com/oxy-maximum-face-...00?fromsrch=oxy

& there is nothing similar to the Oxy Bar Soap, Extreme Alpine so I bought the Oxy Clinical Advanced Face Wash Acne Treatment which has 2% salicylic acid instead of 0.5% like the bar soap. It will have to do since the bar soap is no longer available. I just apply a thin layer quickly onto my face and gently wipe off with a wash cloth. It looks like this:

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?cli...IwAQ#ps-sellers

This is what I did step by step:

1. Quickly applied Oxy Clinical Advanced Face Wash Acne Treatment on clean dry face
2. Quickly and gently wiped it off with a cool/damp wash cloth
3. Let face air dry for 10 seconds
4. Shake OXY Maximum Face Wash Acne Treatment
5. Apply finger length amount all over face.
6. Leave on for 10-15 minutes; I left mine on for 10 minutes
7. Gently wipe off with cool/damp washcloth
8. Let face air dry or gently pat with a dry towel

My face looks so fresh and rejuvenated after using this method and it didn't over dry my skin. Note: Most face washes do, and I have combination/oily skin. If you must use a moisturizer I suggest ONLY 2 drops of jojoba oil rubbed into hands and patted on the face. It should absorb quickly and give you sufficient enough of moisture.

I will keep you all posted!

So I actually found the bar soap here:

http://www.shoprite.com/pd/Oxy/Soap-Extrem...z/310742024104/

I think I will order it and return the salicylic face wash. The 0.5% might be more gentle to use in conjunction with the benzoyl wash.

Can someone confirm the products?

the capsules :

oxy 10 thing:

and can i just use any soap?

thanks!

Hi everyone,

I do not suffer from sever acne, but very mild and would love to start this regime. The big problem is I cannot buy these product in Canada and they are extremely hard to find online even though they are drugstore products.

Could someone send links where I can purchase them and they are in stock please!!!

Anyone know where I can find these products, or if there is something similar I can buy in norway?

-Thanks!

Ok, I were able to find these products online:

https://www.amazon.com/Oxy-Treatment-Factor-Cooling-Sensation/dp/B000HS4WDG/

https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Psyllium-Husk-500mg-Capsules/dp/B0013OW2KS/

http://www.shoprite.com/pd/Oxy/Soap-Extreme-Alpine-Scent-Bar/4-20-oz/310742024104/

These products arent the exact same as those originally listed, but are they a good subtitude? Will they work?

- Thanks!