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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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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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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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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July 29, 2016
Love it.
I have been doing a routine of Cetaphil (and off-brand knock-offs) cleanser and moisturizer, with benzoyl peroxide, for years. My skin goes through cycles of break-outs and clear patches, usually settling somewhere in-between. I'd never heard of AHA, but I read up on it and decided to try it. I've been using it about 3 weeks, and I love it. I still get some spots, but overall, my skin is a lot clearer. My face looks really fresh, and some days my skin is almost glowing. I'm definitely going to keep using it 2-3x/week, and next I think I'll try adding a retinol moisturizer, because I've read good reviews of that as well.
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January 5, 2014
Great spot treatment

Pros:

Great spot treatment
Very effective
Works fast

Cons:

Can be greasy

I have been using AHA as a moisturizer and occasionally as a spot treatment. The spot treatment works really well for me. If I feel a pimple coming, I put a little on the area and within one or two days, the arising pimple is gone!
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May 13, 2013

Pros:

non-greasey
price
easy application

Cons:

becareful going into sun

i've use most facial products for men on the market. as part of the regimen, AHA+ completes it. exactly what is says. even tone. Its become a must in my routine.
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August 9, 2011

Pros:

*Doesn't dry skin out
*Reduces redness
*A miracle for my chest and back breakouts

Cons:

*Not as successful at clearing the clogged pores I get on my forehead

I started breaking out really badly on my chest and back after using a body wash other than Dr. Bronners. Nothing I used helped until I tried this! I apply this to my chest and back after every shower and my chest has been perfect. I also use Glytone retexturizing body wash on my back with a back scrubber while in the shower, since my back is less sensitive and tends to get a lot of clogged pores. I have tried using this to get rid of the clogged pores on my forehead, but I haven't seen the same success that I saw with my body acne. I think I'm going to keep at it for a bit longer since it doesn't seem to make it any worse. I would certainly recommend this product to anybody who has body acne.
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July 5, 2009

Pros:

Works well as a night time moisturizer/exfoliant. I noticed that after using AHA+ my complection is clear and smooth.

Cons:

Smells rancid, but not unbearable. Can sting if using after a benzoyl peroxide treatment. Need to use sunscreen during the day as this product can leave your skin exposed (which you should be doing anyway). A little runny, but you get use to it.

I would recommend using this every night for a week or two (after cleansing it) to remove old dead layers of skin. Then switch to a few times a week. Make sure to use sunscreen during the day. I would recommed this product to anyone.
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April 20, 2009

Pros:

It has definitely helped with some post-acne marks. I would also like to believe it helped even skin tone, but I am also using Aveeno Radiant Skin & Tone Moisturizer. The price alone is something to rave about.

Cons:

It does sting, but nothing to cry about. I can see how others complained about the bottle but I'm careful with handling. Can flake or rub off the skin if not careful.

I've bought other variations of AHA, but never in such a concentrate. And we're talking cosmetic counters in tiny jars/bottles mixed with a number of other ingredients. Plus, it all came with an outrageous price tag. This however is a very generous amount with a very friendly price tag. I've been using this for more than a month, and can say that my skin has improved. But I have to take into consideration the sugar scrubs, moisturizer, hydrogen peroxide toner, and BP. Not an overnight miracle worker, but I'm happy with the results thus far and excited to see how my skin can improve over a longer period of time. *KNOCK ON WOOD* My skin didn't purge after the first few days of application, as described by other users. A hesitation I had to work on before purchasing this product.
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January 17, 2009

Pros:

Works wonders. I just got the product and almost immediately I saw results. This stuff is amazing.

Cons:

Slight itch but it's well worth it.

Get this stuff. I wish I had heard of AHA+ sooner.
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