Hibiclens : Antimicrobial and Antiseptic Skin Cleanser

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Active Ingredients:
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution (4%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Fragrance, Isopropyl Alcohol (4% W/V), Purified Water, Red 40.

Other Ingredients:
Nonalkaline Base.

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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June 14, 2014
Dye free
CVS/Pharmacy has there store brand cleanser with the same ingredients as hibiclens but without dye, and its a few bucks cheaper. Hope this helps.
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July 22, 2010
THIS WILL NOT CAUSE BLINDNESS IF YOU GET IT IN YOUR EYES!!!! This is used for surgical scrub for patients and caregivers hands sometimes. That is why this warning is on here, not to be used in or near eyes during surgical procedures where it can pool for long periods. If you get it in your eyes: RINSE WELL. THAT IS ALL THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
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February 5, 2012

Pros:

Very gentle on my skin it doesn't over dry it the smell is nice this is literally the only thing that work on my sever cysts and acne. Its a "Miracle" product for me!!!

Cons:

It's almost a liquid so its very hard not to loose some of it down the drawn when applying it also its hard to lather.

I had sever cysts and acne it was hard to even go out of the house some weeks its was so bad. I been to 5 dermatologist and 2 endocrinologists for my sever cysts and acne. I have tried literally every product off the shelf and by prescription including prescription pills gels masks you name it and I have probably tried it. I have even done home remedies vitamin supplements dietary changes ex. Nothing worked!!!This is the only thing that has worked for me in my struggle with cysts and acne. I have never been clear for this long in my entire struggle with acne. This is a miracle for me I was so embarrassed to even walk out of the house. Now I have so much confidence I love my skin for the first time in many many years.
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August 11, 2015
How long did it take for the wash to clear up your skin?
August 11, 2015
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March 26, 2010

Pros:

Cleared up cystic acne, whiteheads and blackheads on face, back and chest.
Smells great.
Made skin less oily.
Brought down swelling..
Lasting results (have been using it for a month with the same good results)
Helps with ingrown hairs and rashes from shaving.
Comes in several different sizes

Cons:

Liquidy consistency
Can be drying

I actually discovered this by accident after my bf left his bottle of it by the sink and I washed m face with it because we had no other soap. Literally the next day my skin was less oily and many of the sore acne spots and cysts had either gone completely or were much less red and irritated. After a week I looked as if I never had acne in my life and I have had it for 20 long terrible years! I tried everything throughout my life to keep it in check, but absolutely nothing worked ever except this! I could cry right now because I am so thankful for this product! I also use it when I shave an area of m body because I always got terrible painful shaving rashes and ugly ingrown hairs in embarrassing places- I just use this after I shave and- No more bumps!! Try this product! I see in the reviews it does not work for everyone, but it's cheap and really worth a try!!
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August 29, 2012

Pros:

Cleared cystic acne
Clears acne spots after 1 use
Controls acne

Cons:

Need to make sure you exfoliate!
Does nothing for blackheads
Don't get it near sensitive areas. By mouth and gentle parts of skin by eyes, can cause milia

I actually started using Hibiclens because I was in microbiology and learned about how bacteria is killed. Long story short.. I am almost 100% positive I did not have acne vulagaris living in my skin. Using an antimicrobial was the best answer for me. I never had acne and when I first got it I was using BareMinerals when I was 21. I had no idea about popping zits or anything and I was honestly very unhygenic..it was disturbing. I picked my skin A LOT and I just kept spreading the bacteria. Plus, I NEVER washed my makeup brushes..gross I know! It was awful! So, years later..I got better, cleaned my makeup brushes and was not messing with my face but I would still break out...It felt like it lived in my cheeks.. So, I was in microbiology and was like...hmm...wonder if this is Staph or some other type of bacteria.. looked this up and started to use it..within a week the nasty gross cystic acne was a thing of the past. It's been a good 4 months now and I use this on my cheeks and my problem areas..leave it on like 3 minutes and rinse. Viola! I also make sure I exfoliate with my clarasonic, chem peels, and some Vitamin A I got from the UK (.05 LOW) Love this stuff. I can't say enough good things about it because it has honestly been amazing and does exactly what it is intended to do..act as an antimicrobial and KILL!
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June 15, 2016
Is it used as a face wash?
March 5, 2011

Pros:

Cheaper than Phisohex
Cleanses oily skin well
Easy to apply and use

Cons:

Does not rinse from skin as easily as soap

I am 67 and have suffered from adult acne since my teens. (I had the worst case the doctors had seen when a teenager.) I used Phisohex for years (you used to be able to buy it OTC for about $25/gal.) When it became unavailable by prescription a few years back, my family physician recommended Hibiclens. My facial skin is very oily, so a daily cleanse helps even now. I'm a scientist and I don't see potential for serious harm in using it. As with any medication, be alert for reactions or unusual changes in complexion.
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October 10, 2010

Pros:

clearer skin
existing blemishes heal faster
pores seem smaller

Cons:

liquid hard to apply to face
must massage into skin for at least 2min.

I really like this product simply because I have seen great results with it and when I stop using it I see my skin flare back up. I have sensitive skin along with mild eczema and other products, like benzoyl peroxide, made my skin dry. This kills the bacteria that cause acne and it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin, I would recommend this to a friend. After all this was recommended to me. TIP: Be sure to massage it into your skin for at least two minutes otherwise the results will be limited.
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August 8, 2011

Pros:

Leaves skin feeling clean, dries out and heals existing pimples, prevents new acne

Cons:

Does not lather, not as effective for clearing blackheads

Try this product! I have only been using it for a week and have noticed dramatic results. My brother had a staph infection and used hibiclens. I saw the bottle sitting on his bathroom counter and thought hey, I bet you could use this for acne too! After I found the rave reviews, I tried it and am so glad I did! Nothing else has worked as well or as fast for me!
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January 18, 2012

Pros:

Knocks out small pimples quickly
Feels clean
Eliminates oil
Keeps t-zone clear
Cheap

Cons:

Drying, but not to the point where it is painful
Doesn't foam very easily which is good since SLS is harmful to your skin anyway, but I can see how this could aggravate some people.

I needed a quick fix for my sudden t-zone acne that sprouted up with the coming of winter. I went off my hormone meds for two weeks which was a stupid mistake. I started breaking out on my forehead, nose, and inner cheek area. The Hibiclens, when used twice a day, has cleared all of this up within 3 days. No joke! It is really powerful stuff as evidenced by the dry skin I am having to deal with now, but that will subside. I would recommend cleansing and leaving this on your face for up to 5 minutes. Rinse off thoroughly and leave it at that! I know it might be tempting to put on moisturizer right afterwards, but that will cause the cleanser to lose its effectiveness. By the way, Walgreens has a generic product just like this with the same ingredients and is about 4 dollars cheaper.
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August 3, 2013
Hibiclens ALWAYS delivers. THE BEST. :)

Pros:

Dries out little bumps
Clears up skin
Non-irritating

Cons:

Dries out your skin
Smells like a doctor's office (lol)

If you have mild acne, mainly little papules that like to have parties on your forehead, DEFINITELY TRY THIS. I have used Hibiclens for years. I used it every once in a while as a young teen to battle occasional breakouts, but now that I'm 20 and breaking out I LIVE by it. My mild acne is primarily little pink/nude colored papules on my forehead/nose/cheeks. This dries them right up and makes my skin glow. I still haven't found out if this sudden breakout I'm experiencing this summer is bacterial/staph/simply clogged pores, but either way, this is GREAT. Be warned: it dries your skin out. But for me, it's non-irritating. Except when it gets in your eye; be super careful about that.
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