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.

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August 14, 2010

Pros:

Made skin feel hydrated.

Cons:

Made me break out worse, no improvement even after sticking with using it until the entire bottle was gone.

I was really hoping this would clear up my light/moderate back acne, but instead it made things worse. It made my skin feel a bit on the greasy side and break outs followed throughout use.
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August 13, 2012

Pros:

Gets rid of flakiness
Reduced breakouts dramatically
Leaves skin soft and supple
Moisturizing

Cons:

Minor sting in the beginning stages

Let me start off by saying that I was initially following Dan's regimen to a T. I did so for more than 6 weeks until I could not take the horrible effects on my skin anymore- It was so incredibly dry/flaky and I was STILL breaking out. I was using AHA about twice a week but then finally realized that I have to change something because I was incredibly drained emotionally. So my new regimen is as follows: I apply AHA every night by itself- no bp or jojoba. I just wash my face and put this on. The next morning I wake up to incredibly soft skin and my makeup goes on so smoothly. In the morning, however, (before makeup) I wash my face with dove sensitive soap then follow with Dan's bp. I rarely use moisturizer because, for one, my skin is already oily enough and, two, putting too much stuff on my skin just clogs my pores and causes pimples. I have never seen my face so clear and in such great condition- no dryness, no pimples, balanced oil production, and my acne marks are fading.
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April 5, 2011

Pros:

I use this as my night time moisturizer after cleansing and nothing else is needed to keep my face clear. This does not cause breakouts, dry out your skin, or burn it like some AHA products do. Also, it is not expensive if you get it with auto ship.

Cons:

None.

If you are considering an AHA, but want a gentle one that is not too harsh you should really try this one. I have tried many expensive brands and most of them either caused me to break out or burned real bad. This one is gentle yet effective, so why not give it a try.
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April 20, 2010

Pros:

Cleared up red marks superfast
Evened -out skin tone
Initally cleared acne over night

Cons:

Caused my skin to break out pretty badly when it was near perfect :( no bueno!

The 1st 2 weeks of using this product,I was sure I was going to add to all the glowing reviews of how AHA+ is an all out awesome adition to the regimen. I saw a major improvement in my red marks in just only a week,and lingering breakouts cleared almost overnight. However,right around the 2 week mark I noticed my almost perfectly clear skin starting to break out like it used to before I had even discovered the regimen.It was like starting from square one all over again.I waited paitently for 3 days hoping it was a fluke,but the breakouts persisted and increased. Its been about 3 days since I've stopped using it and my skin has almost returned to normal,clear,and gorgeous.I really wanted to like this product,and some aspects of it I still do.After scouring reviews on AHA I did find that some people experienced a 'purging' of sorts after inital use,while some people had continued breakouts.I'm not sure if I'll risk fidning out which one I am,but I otherwise loved this stuff so much I might just have to see.
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May 11, 2017
Black women struggling with hyperpigmentation this stuff is BOMBT!!
I'm a 25 year old woman of color who suffers, not so much from acne anymore, but from acne scarring and hyperpigmentation. So I purchased the acne.org system to keep my skin from future acne and purchased the glycolic acid to treat my scars. After about 2 weeks, I've noticed a tremendous change in the texture of skin, it's tone and the brightness. If you don't get the full system because you have your acne under control and you just want help with the hyperpigmentation, I would get this product TODAY! It's amazing. Even my family notices a difference in my skin. I wish I could figure out how to post before and after photos to prove to you all that this stuff works! It's does tingle at first but once your skin gets use to it, it's just like moisturizer!
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May 27, 2017
Hey, please at what point do you apply the AHA? After or before applying the peroxide?
August 17, 2017
Hey, I have the same issues as you as well. I would like to know do you use your own acne regimen or has the acne.org has been the better option including the aha?
July 14, 2012

Pros:

+Helps remove flaking.
+Fades marks.
+Leaves skin glowing and refreshed.

Cons:

-Burns for the first couple of minutes.
-Smells and tastes funny.
-Makes your skin more sensitive to sun.

This product is really fantastic. I've noticed a drastic change in the texture and tone of my skin. I started using AHA+ about a month after using the Acne.org BP every night (also a very worthwhile product). It does a great job of removing the flakiness the BP causes. I only use AHA+ at night as it leaves a bit of a film on the skin. Regardless, it makes a great night cream and I've seen a vast improvement in the texture of my skin in the past few months. I'm really excited to see how long term use of this product will continue to improve my skin. Overall, I cannot recommend Acne.org products enough. Every item I've purchased has been excellent quality and really helped clear my skin. The prices are fair and I appreciate the generous sizes. Many thanks to Dan and the Acne.org team.
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May 7, 2010

Pros:

Prevents acne
Fades post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Gives you smooth glowing skin
Does not ball up like other AHA's
No irritating fragrance

Cons:

Sunscreen is a must. Not optional.
My skin can't tolerate if used alone, so I add at least 3-4 drops of jojoba oil to buffer it.

This is the only product that cleared up my acne and prevented it from coming back. Took accutane four years ago and my acne came back with a vengeance. I used this for 6 months and I now have clear skin. I still have a few old blemishes that I'm waiting to fade, but other than that I don't have any more pimples. I get compliments from family and relatives about how smooth and youthful and my skin look. I'm guessing this also help prevent 'wrinkles' because of its exfoliating properties.
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January 15, 2010

Pros:

Gave me near perfect skin, almost completely cleared my light case of acne on its own, I never have cystic pimples anymore, almost completely cured my oiliness and congested pores, makes my skin smooth and soft.

Cons:

Some purging noted at the very beginning, stings on application, only minor improvement to blackheads and oiliness on the nose, daily sunscreen is absolutely required.

In a nutshell, this is the closest thing to a "miracle product" that I have ever tried in my life (much more so than benzoyl peroxide, which just didn't work for me). This AHA+ lotion turned my congested, greasy, sensitive, reddened, gross-looking skin into soft, smooth, feminine, near-perfect skin whose flaws have been reduced to only some oiliness at the nose (as opposed to on the entire face) and some residual, healing red areas (probably from old acne). My skin used to alternate from being a total oil slick to dry and flaky - but now it feels normalized and unnoticeable all day, like the skin on the rest of my body. I remember when I would have given anything to have skin like this, and now I have it. And it is by far the most cost effective AHA product on the market. Thank you so much, Dan!!
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February 24, 2011

Pros:

Makes my skin look incredible

Cons:

NONE

I use this product as directed: I worked it into my regimen after my skin had become accustomed to everything else; I only use the AHA every other night. The product was pretty painful in the beginning but the stinging absolutely wore off. The morning after I use AHA my flakes are gone and my scars and hyperpigmentation have disappeared. Miracle product here!
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July 17, 2018
How long did it take ?
November 2, 2010

Pros:

Makes my skin softer and smoother, and perhaps less red all over

Cons:

Stings a little, hasn't done too much for red acne scars

Give it a try! It's inexpensive, and works really well. You can't lose! :)
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