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 10, 2015
Definitely works!
Burns like a mother, but works like a CHARM! Would have given it 5 stars if it didn't burn so badly!! Edit on 3/19/16: This does not burn my skin AT ALL anymore. When I first started using this I did not wait the full month, like Dan recommends. I now have been using the regimen for 4 months and I use the AHA moisturizer every other night and it doesn't burn at all. Just a very mild tingle. Still highly recommend this!! The longer I use it the better my skin looks :)
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August 22, 2016
do you mix it in or use it straight up every night? just wondering thanks :)
August 5, 2014
Perfection!
The results are amazing. It gets rid of flakes, moisturizes, gives me a healthy glow, fades scars, and just makes my skin go from Pasty to Porcelain. I started off mixing a pea size amount to my moisturizer and built up to where I can use a full finer length. Please try this if you already are using the rest of the Regimen! It's also an amazing spot treatment. Dab an extra amount on the active zits at night and they'll be GONE by morning! The texture is amazing too. It is soothing and feels nice going on after the BP. The light, silky products soaks in quickly. You will feel a little burning your first few days of using it. Don't let it scare you. The results will be amazing skin and that side affect goes away after using this a week or two.
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March 13, 2013

Pros:

-Moisturizer and treatment in one
-Doesn't clog my pore or feel oily
-Absorbs quickly
-Pairs perfectly with my benzoyl peroxide to keep my face clear and moisturized

Cons:

-I guess some people may dislike the smell but I've used it for a few years now and I don't mind it

For someone with sensitive, combination skin this stuff works great. I replace my nightime moisturizer with this & my skin is consistently clear.
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January 2, 2012

Pros:

Gets rid of red marks fast
Evens skin tone
Not oily
Gentle on skin
Reduces pore size
Works fast!!
Has not broken me out

Cons:

May sting at first

I know reviewing dans AHA after using it for the first week is abit premature but I would have to say that I am more than impressed by this product!! It has done more for me in a week than multiple other products have done in months(3 to be exact). It has reduced redness, acne red marks, hyper pigmentation and inflammation in one week!!! I am so very happy I could cry. I can't believe it. Please try this stuff, it's amazing. you can mix abit with turmeric and tumanu oil and just put it on problem areas. Can't say much on effectiveness on acne yet- haven't had a breakout since using this. My issue is mainly marks. Note: I use this morning and night. Just use sunscreen in the morning. Paid $45 and that included international postage. Good luck and please try!!
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November 27, 2011

Pros:

- got rid of extremely dry skin
- helps prevent new acne from forming
- helped to get rid of red marks/to heal scars
- relatively inexpensive
- improves overall texture of skin

Cons:

- can sting a TINY bit

When I started using the benzoyl peroxide on my face, it cleared my skin but made it EXTREMELY dry and flaky. Nothing could help the moisture of my skin, not even adding jojoba oil to my moisturizer. I contacted acne.org for advice on how to help my dry, flaky skin and red marks and they suggested this product. It truly works to help heal scars and red marks and to fix dry skin. The only con I can think of is that sometimes if I don't' wait long enough after washing my face to apply this lotion, it stings a tiny bit.Now that the regimen cleared my skin, I use benzoyl peroxide more as a spot treatment and AHA as a nightly moisturizer. Makes my skin very smooth. I know that Daniel Kern says that this product can be used as a spot treatment, but I don't' really find that it works very well for spot treatment.
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June 22, 2010

Pros:

I can see obvious improvement after only 3 days. It works!

Cons:

It hurts my face for five minutes after applying the cream.

Everyone should give it a try!
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October 25, 2009

Pros:

Wonderful results!! I've only been using for 2 weeks, and already, old scars are fading, my skin tone is much more even, and I feel like I am glowing!

Cons:

It tends to bead up when it dries.

I've been on the Regimen for 3 years with good success, but my skin had never been perfect until now. I'm also using the AHA on my chest and back where I have occasional breakouts, and it is working well there, too. I also have bumps on the backs of my upper arms, and have been using the AHA after showering for this. Bumps are decreased, and I expect will disappear over time. I will definitely continue to use the AHA.
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July 7, 2009

Pros:

-Fades Hyperpigmentation ( Red Marks)
-No Initial Breakout
-Applies On Easy

Cons:

-None, really.
-Except for the fact you have to wear sunscreen

I wanted a month to have elapsed since trying to give it a fair review. First, it does fade red marks, albeit at a slow pace. Based on my gradual results, you have to give it at least 2 months for significant results. Start off using it a 2-3 times a week, then gradually amp it up to every other day, then 2 days on, 1 day off, etc. The only burning sensation I felt was when I placed it above my lip, it was only temporary, though. Make sure you wear sunscreen when you go out though. You should wear sunscreen anyways, as it can force red marks to last longer. Remember, don't expect immediate results like some of the reviews have shown here. Generally, you want to give it any product a minimum of a month before concluding whether or not it works or not.
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July 1, 2008

Pros:

Significantly reduces inflammation and improves skin's appearance. High quality, easily applied. No need for moisturizer after using it. Sleek packaging, no annoying smell. Very effective, highly recommended.

Cons:

Depending on skin's sensitivity, brief stinging sensation may occur upon initial applications. Sensation subsides almost immediately afterwards. Stinging can also occur if applied soon after shaving; jojoba oil as pre-shave prep can minimize this.

Get this product!!! The AHA+ worked wonders for my skin! This product can dramatically improve the condition of one's skin and is equally effective for face and body acne. I can't say enough positive things about this product - just buy it!!
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August 29, 2016
Definitely add to your Regimen
Glycolic Acid is like magic. I suffer of cystic acne and my skin is very sensitive, I started using BP-2.5% and my skin went totally dry and flaky during the first month, however this improved by week 6 and then I gave the chance to AHA+ in my Regimen and that was when the magic really happened. I recommend to go easy on it and use it as per video and only 3 times a week the most to begin with, then just weekly :) ... skin clears up very nicely.
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