Acne.org : AHA+ (Glycolic Acid - 10%)

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Water, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Licochalcone (Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) Root Extract), Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, PEG-12 Glyceryl Distearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.

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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February 12, 2012

Pros:

Helps with flakiness
Brings acne to the surface
Helps with cysitc acne

Cons:

I seemed to break out every time I use this
Makes my skin oily
Made my skin red

I used this for several months and I found that I kept getting minor break outs every time I used it. I have used other AHA creams before and never had this reaction, I'm thinking the concentration of glycolic acid may have been too much for my skin. It did really help with the flakiness and dryness, but once I stopped using I didn't get anymore breakouts.
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January 19, 2012

Pros:

Gentle, soothing even though it's exfoliating.
Really good for the overall tone of skin whether acne is an issue in that area or not.
Great price (even with conversion and delivery to NZ)
Nice consistency, smooths on easy, a little goes a long way.
Good size, you don't feel like you need to save it for just your face, can slap it on everywhere!

Cons:

NONE AT ALL

Awesome product, great value, quality AHA regardless of whether you need it for acne or just general skin care. Gentle enough to use on neck, chest and bust too. Won't be without it now.
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September 24, 2010

Pros:

Acne.org AHA completely cleared up moderate inflamed adult bacne! Thank you!!

- easy to apply
- did not feel greasy
- leaves back feeling smooth all day

Cons:

- slight odour, goes away after drying

I had taken accutane over 15 years ago when my face was a complete disaster. Since then I was acne free through most of my 20's. Once in my 30's I started getting bacne. Sometimes just a small pimple here and there, but often it became large inflamed nodes that were painful and embarrassing (in the locker room, or intimate situations). I lived with it hoping it would go away, but in the past year it got a lot worse so I decided to put an end to it. I tried everything before the Acne.org AHA; Prescribed Minocycline, Prescription BP (which ruined plenty of clothes and sheets), and then mostly different types of Salicylic Acids (Nature's Cure worked quite well for a while, but never totally cleared up). Finally decided to give the AHA+ a try when I had at least 4-5 major painful zits on my back and upcoming plans to go to the waterslides (not a good situation!). After just 3 days twice-daily use (post shower and pre-bed) my back was on the mend. I've been using it now for just over 6 weeks and my back is smoother than ever, and I've had only 3 manageable pimples on my back which were more like whiteheads as opposed to the deep under-skin exploding puss type. For those cases I added a bit of the Salicylic back into the routine in combination with the AHA and they were gone in a day. If you're suffering from adult bacne I cannot recommend this product enough. The price is right and the bottles last quite a long time. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
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November 30, 2009

Pros:

smooth out skin, makes your skin baby soft after using it consistently for a few days. smells kind of good. Good exfoliator for blackheads.

Cons:

I have not seen a dramatic change in brown spots, considering I have used it for a month. did not do anything to whiteheads that I have had for long time.

overall, It is something everyone should at least have in their bathroom. it is good for occasional treatments. I wouldn't recommend to use it daily since it is kind of harsh on kind. if you are looking for a AHA natural alternative: try Apple Cider Vinegar, only in organic form though! use it as a toner or drink it daily, works great!
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November 27, 2009

Pros:

combats dryness and flakyness!!, makes skin very soft.

Cons:

smells a little funny and tastes foul if u get it on your lips by accident.

when i first started using it my skin purged and i had a few spots. but after 2 days, it calmed down. i now have very soft, no flaking or dryness. i still get odd spots but it has deffinatly helped. espesh if your using BP. overall, if you want a fantastic moisturisor without clogging pores. this is the one!!
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April 3, 2009

Pros:

Keeps face clear and moisturized.

Cons:

When you put it over a cut, it BURNS! Other than that...none.

It's a great product. It stings the first time I used it, but as I keep using it, it gradually stops until I get some type of cut on my face, then it would burn for several minutes. My face is not very sensitive so I didn't have much of a reaction to it. When my little sister used it however, her face blew up. She stopped using it of course, so if you have sensitive skin, I would advise you to not use this product or at least use it sparingly. This product really works for me and it's probably a product I can't live without. I put it on only at night. I used to have really bad acne, but ever since I use this product and other acne.org along with other products my skins been clear ever since. At night I use: Neutrogena Wave, St. Ives Apricot Scrub (the off brand one), AHA, acne.org Benzoyl Peroxide. In the morning I use: St. Ives Apricot Scrub, Clean and Clear Salicylic Moisturizer, Vaseline Total Moisture. Monthly cost averages about $14.
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February 28, 2009

Pros:

Critical to my success. Keeps my skin smooth and my pores clear.

Cons:

Just a slight smell when going on but not bad. Also a slight sting when going on but to be expected. I'd much prefer a pump over the squeeze tube as it's difficult to control too much from coming out and the opening gets messy.

I use the AHA in place of a moisturizer and it has been critical to my success. I used to consistently have blackheads on my nose. After 4 weeks of using this stuff, the pores on my nose are clearer and cleaner than they have been since before I was a teenager. Fantastic. Thank you Acne.org.
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February 5, 2009

Pros:

I have seen a dramatic improvement in my red marks, beginning in the first month. I am very pleased. It does not aggravate my sensitive skin.

Cons:

It balls up a bit if you put on too much, and I can't wear it during the day underneath make up. No biggie.

This product works to moisturize skin while reducing red marks and smoothing out your skin. Use this product and stay out of the sun (wear SPF) if you want to fade the red marks.
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January 3, 2009

Pros:

Works amazingly for me...

Cons:

smells bad...balling effect? Not if you know how to rub it (easy as f!@#)

I've used Dan's regimen since 2005. I decided to try this because his other stuff worked. And let me tell you! This stuff made my skin improve dramatically within 3 weeks of use. I'm in my 3rd week now. Most noticeable thing about AHA was it faded scars FAST (1 week) and red spots also disappeared FAST. I use the regimen as directed, then I use this in place of moisturizer every night. It smells bad, and stings a tiny bit, but I'm going to sleep. No one's watching. Who care's. When I wake up, my skin literally looks better. No joke, and no exaggeration. This stuff works like Dan said. Maybe it's not for everyone, but you HAVE to at least try this. I would strongly recommend using Dan's products before over the counter SH!T. And no he didn't pay me to write this. I just believe in products that work.
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August 5, 2008

Pros:

Reduced acne, smoothed my skin, evened complexion.

Cons:

Makes my face shiny and clumps sometimes

I didn't like it at first because it would clump up and make my really shiny, but I figured out I had been using too much of it. a little goes a long way on your face. i use it after my morning shower, and then spf on top of it. It works very well if your skin is not too sensitive. i did have a pretty bad initial breakout, but i gave it a chance and it is now a staple in my regimen. i tried hundreds of products and i am glad to say i have found a regimen that keeps me 99% clear!
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