Betadine : (Povidone-Iodine)

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Active ingredient:
Povidone-iodine, 10% (1% available iodine).

Inactive ingredients:
Purified water, sodium hydroxide.

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June 15, 2012

Pros:

Easy to find.
Can be used with different lotions or cleansers.
Helps with open acne.

Cons:

Doesn't clear up small pimples or bumps under skin.
Very liquidy.

I was pretty excited for this after reading the reviews, however it has made no significant change in my skin. I do not suffer from severe acne but I have pesky small bumps that stay for a while and the betadine made no difference on them. This may be a solution for someone with severe nodules, but it's still pretty frustrating to have these stubborn little pimples. I have tried adding it to my cleanser and my moisturizer, but it made no significant change. Hufff back to the drug store I go!
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April 25, 2012

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Ok here is the best thing I am 35 and had acne for years now..... I know I found what works wash your face with cetaphil face wash 3 pumps in your hand then add 2 drops of Iodine then mix in your hand and wash and let in stay on your face for two min.... that's it

Cons:

none ........... It will not dry you out and no coloring of the skin

P.S use it one time a day :-) O and you will see your face clear up in a few days
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April 20, 2012

Pros:

-Fast acting
-No visible side effects
-can be diluted to where its not visible
-excellent

Cons:

-possibly drying, not for me
-careful if using in the day, may look slightly orange

I have been using betadine for a month or so for small papules and whiteheads. It is the most effective thing ive used and my sensitive skin has had no bad reaction to it =D. In addition, my blackheads are pretty much gone as i use it undiluted at night and diluted to a mild orange in the day. When you dilute it with water, it absorbs into the skin well and that strong color does not show up. I use this in combination with a baking soda and water scrub at night + a gentle extraction tool. I also take two apple cider vinegar pills, two odorless garlic and one vitamin c pill per day. This takes care of the breakouts from the inside out, best regimen i've ever had. =D
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February 1, 2012

Pros:

see results overnight
no more new acne
clears up face
removes zits
brings swollen acne to a head

Cons:

i would have to say not even one

I started using this product 4 days ago so it might be too early to review but i have to say my skin looks soooooooooooo much better. saw overnight results in getting rid of acne and over last 4 days my skin has really cleared up. No more new acne. Touchwood! I swear by this product. I have had ance since i was 16 and I am 19 now and in past 3 years i have used sooooo many products... I must have wasted hundreds of dollars on products that didn't do SH*T but seriously i hope this product doesn't give up on me. I swear by this product. I would recommend it to everyone. I seriously wanna do a campaign all over the world to tell everyone how wonderful this product is. I LOVE IT! for god sakes try this product before you waste money on other products...Also best way to apply is mix it with oil free mosturizer that way no one can even tell...
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January 20, 2012

Pros:

could tell a difference over night

Cons:

very runny and watery

try it. I am doing this in combo with hydrogen peroxide on zit heads. Overall, this is a great combo and doesn't irritate the skin. I have very sensitive skin. I mix the betadine with my moisturizer, it comes to a light yellow and acts as a good tinted base moisturizer. I have a nasty habit of touching my face and I think this counteracts my naughty habits. I could tell a difference after 24 hours. this with hydrogen peroxide is genius.
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January 5, 2012

Pros:

It works 100%. I've tried dozens of things for over year for my ever worsening bacne and semi lesser shoulder acne. I wish I would have tried this MONTHS ago, I've only been using it for a week and I have ZERO new acne, only dark spots that are still healing or have unfortunately scarred. But never the less, my bacne had me covered up and insecure for a year, dreading ever being in a bath suit or any situation someone might see. I wish I had a before and a before and after pic, PLEASE try

Cons:

It's REALLY orange, like Jersey Shore skin
Kinda messy

Buy it. I use Cetaphil lotion, and mix a little bottle full of half Cetaphil and half the Povidone iodine (by the band aids and witch hazel at any CVS/Rite-aid/drug store). The bottle i bought is actually a pretty good value because I've mixed it with the lotion, it'll last a long time. Just shake it and mix it up, and yes it will be SUPER orange and kinda soupy/watery, but hey it's working for me. So i just take that mixture and after the shower rub it on my back and shoulders until it's soaked into my skin pretty good. I shower at night so i can put in on and then put a big sleep shirt over it so i don't have to worry about it staining my clothes or sheets (which hasn't happened so far, but it is an obnoxious color). Like I said, it's been a week, and besides a few dark spots, I am ACNE FREE (cysts, black heads, the whole shabang)
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December 7, 2011

Pros:

always use this betadine ointment ; i have actually spend 10,000 $ on my acne treatment with doctors who suggested medicines like acutrate (dont ever take this capsules it increases the problem) , benzoyl peroxi( it irritates the skin ), what should be used is betnovate n in morning and the ointment at night.

Cons:

after some continuous use the skin might turn dry and leave red marks but they too clear off

always use this
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November 3, 2011

Pros:

Shrinks pimples/brings them to a head
Especially effective at shrinking "open" acne (that's been popped or picked at)

Cons:

A little watery so it can be a tad messy if you're not careful
The yellow color stains easily

Whenever I fall into temptation and pick at a pimple or two, I put this stuff on. It dries up the leakiness of the acne and shrinks or eliminates the pimples. Once it dries it is not irritating like some other products and it does not burn like BP or salicylic acid can. If you haven't tried it, it's definitely worth a shot.
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October 22, 2011

Pros:

Kills bacteria on contact. Easy to apply. Works at reducing breakouts.
It's not toxic like BP other topical Acne products.

Cons:

None

Every morning I mix 5 drops of Batadine into my facial cream until the cream turns yellow and rub it in evenly . You can't tell that I got Betadine on my face. Sometime before bed I apply it on my face as a face mask (Betadine has skin abrasion properties). If the cream turns Purple that means the cream has starch in it so not a good cream to be using. If the Betadine has a hard time mixing in with the cream then you know the cream is oily.
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August 12, 2011

Pros:

Clears up any active acne FAST (noticeably smaller overnight)

Cons:

Odd smell, dries out skin, and the orange color makes it look like you put bronzer on your face

Use this product at night on active acne. It works way better than benzoyl peroxide! Find it in the first aid section in your grocery store and apply a small amount with a cotton swab after applying your routine products at night... that's what I do and it has worked wonders!
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