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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November 26, 2010

Pros:

Clears acne
moisturizing
Great exfoliation

Cons:

sticky when on skin
smell
Balls up

This stuff has really been helping my skin lately. I cannot use the BP regimen, because I cannot stand the flakyness and dry skin, even with Jojoba oil. So I have been on a search for something else to help clear my skin. My skin has only been truly bad since I went of Yasmin birthcontol, and it has only been 3 months since I did, so my hormones are still adjusting, but my skin broke out terrible. This stuff has really helped with the acne and the red-marks. Currently I am taking 1000mg cephalixin 2 times daily, wash with a mild cleanser, use Hydrogen peroxide on problem areas. During the day I use thayers witch hazel with lavender, and at night I use this AHA lotion. Seems to be working really well. The only reason I havent given 5 stars is because it is impossible to wear under makeup or during the day because it is heavy on skin, leaves a sticky residue, and balls up when rubbed. Other than that, it works really well.
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November 19, 2010

Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Having Patience

This product is indeed a GOD SENT. I have tried from low to high end products and nothing has worked like this for me. I had acne and allergic reactions that made a mess on my face. This gradually but surely is reverting all the damage. This product unlike other AHAs has not made my skin super dry and irritated. I wear this only once at night and the following day, my skin looks and feel amazing. I am not wearing any foundations, which is a huge step for me because I was a foundation junkie and I had to over all of my flaws. Do not give up on this product if it takes time. The most important thing is that it is effective. Highly recommended!
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November 4, 2010

Pros:

makes skin smoother, helps to fade red marks, great night moisturizer

Cons:

stings when applying

This is another great product from Dan. This product along with the benzoyl peroxide has made a huge difference in my skin. I'm not sure if I would say it's a great spot treatment, but it definitely helps to improve skin tone. Highly recommended.
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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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September 30, 2010

Pros:

Softer, brighter, and overall better looking skin.

Cons:

None so far!

I'm using Epiduo Gel in the morning and Acanya Gel at night. I use the AHA+ at night about 10-15 minutes after I apply the Acanya Gel. The first week, my breakouts got worse, but it would make sense that "It gets worse before it gets better" would come into play here. I am now two weeks into it, and have completely clear skin. I'm still waiting on that 'red mark fading' pitch, but I have high hopes! All the stuff I'm using should be exfoliating my skin like crazy, too. No irritation either! Try it, for at least two weeks and THEN review it. And I'm a 16 year old male.
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September 27, 2010

Pros:

cheap as chips!!!!!
before finding this little gem i paid around 55 bucks US for aha, it was a teenie tiny amount, and didn't feel half as nice applied.
with acne.org you get a huge amount, it has lasted me a year!!! even with international shipping it is a TOTAL BARGAIN!!

dont no why some people say they dont like the feel??? so very moisturising, keeps my face smooth as a baby's butt, it's cheap, and its not just for people with acne, aha is the best damn exfoliator out there!!!
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September 27, 2010

Pros:

Helps get dead skin and flakes off of your face. Leaves skin very smooth and even. Helps zits and red marks heal faster.

Cons:

Burns like crazy. Makes face red after applying. Makes sunscreen mandatory.

I DO really like this product. I use it any night I look at my dry, cleansed face and there's a decent amount of flakes. You can literally rub the dead skin from your face after using this. The burning is pretty bad but it doesn't last long. I use an ice cube in a baggy to cool my face down. This is definitely either a night-only product or to use on days you're staying home the entire day, because it makes you so vulnerable to the sun and it does make your face red for a while. Buy I end up not looking ragged! =D
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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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September 17, 2010

Pros:

exfoliated decently
good packaging
moisturized

Cons:

VERY sticky shiny residue even with very light application
caused breakouts

sadly I won't buy this again. I didn't feel like it exfoliated enough and left a super greasy sticky residue. I use it as a foot/hand cream for now but I hated the feeling of it on my face. After about one weeks use I ended up breaking out. I wish this worked for me as great as other people.
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September 8, 2010

Pros:

Fades red marks, scars
Got rid of my acne within a week

Cons:

Your face feels stingy the first week

I have light acne and could never get rid of it. I would breakout weekly with a zit on my face. I bought this after i was doing the regimen for like 6 months. I read that for light acne, just to wash your face with the cleanser and add some AHA afterwards would clear acne. I tried it and my zits disappear just after a week.
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