I started the acne.org regimen exactly a week and 3 days ago. The morning after I applied the smallest less than pea size amount to parts of my face, the next morning I woke up with huge, red and stinging eye bags.

I just thought this was a normal reaction for first-time users. I continued use once a day, a small amount, way smaller than what Dan recommends as I am generally very cautious for two more days and suddenly there was a nasty rash of hives all over my face and neck.

I stopped using the BP for a few more days and things started to dry out, I added it in once more just to be sure and man!! THE BURRRRN!!!

I have been doing a lot of research on this and so far everyone seemed to indicate that they had a good experience with mild side effects but mine was on another level or extreme. I incorporated jojoba oil but nothing seemed to ease out. Yesterday I added some sunscreen and my eyes were so nasty and stinging, I washed it off later. After 3 days of not using the BP, I read about the minimal contact method where you can have the BP on for 15-20 minutes then wash it off, I decided to try that. Silly me! Worst mistake of my 2018! I did not sleep at all, I washed my face 4 times in the night, at a point I had my head in the freezer, not helpful so I created an ice cube mask. At 3 freaking AM!

In the morning my eyes were all red and super puffy and stinging, my skin was burning, my neck was peeling and oozing a clear liquid.

That was not fun! The interesting thing is my cheeks and forehead are completely supple and ok, the areas I actually put the bp on. While my mouth that can only now open halfway, my eyes and my neck, all the places I did not touch with the bp literally have 1st-degree burns! And my skin looks so old 🙁

I had to see a dermatologist this morning (who said that 2.5% is too mild for the kinds of burns I got) at the price of the acne.org regimen (ambitious me got the 16 0z kit ) and now on creams, antibiotics and more tabs to cool this down. I write this from my bed, where I have spent the entire painful afternoon. Did I mention that sleeping is a mess because sweat contains salt? Yep, so is the gym. So now I am growing fat with an acne face.

I am glad the regimen worked for most, I have no smart way of advising anyone about how to identify that they have sensitive skin but I share this so that if it happens to you, you know when to stop. I will not be using any bp on my skin again, the sleepless nights, not sure are worth the glow. All the best and happy holidays!