Carley's : Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment

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Active Ingredient:
Benzoyl peroxide (2%)

Inactive Ingredients:
Reverse Osmosis Purified Water, Liquid Natural Soap, Shea Butter; (Butyrospermum parkii), Vegetable Glycerin, Walnut Shell Powder, Propylene Glycol, Apricot Kernal Oil; (Armeniaca vulgaris, Prunis armeniaca), Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Aloe Vera Extract, Corn Meal, Mango Butter, Emulsifying Wax, Hemp Seed Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil(Macadamia integrifolia), Xanthan Gum, Evening Primrose Oil(Oenothera Biennis ), Elder Flower Extract(sambucus nigra), Chamomile Powder (Chamomilla recutita), Natural Essential Oils – no artificial fragrances-, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Germall plus (4/10’s of 1%) (diazolidinyl Urea, 3-Iodo-2-propylbutylcarbarmate).

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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December 23, 2010

Pros:

Price-very reasonable
Lasts almosts 3 months for me.
Works better than anything I have ever used.
Not harsh

Cons:

NONE

This is my third post to acne.org for Carleys and my opinion has not changed whatsoever. I am a female construction worker and my skin takes a beating. From dirt/sweat buildup to excessive sun exposure and Carley's handles them all. I am an older female (50 yo) and I regularly developed acne cysts. After using many other products unsuccessfully I found Carleys and no more cysts, large pores or excessive dryness. Carleys is the best and I will 'NEVER' change from using this product to another.
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March 5, 2011

Pros:

The closest thing to a cure that i've used. I'm 34 and have had acne since i was a teen. I have tried every OTC medicine. Nothing compares to this.

Cons:

None, just be sure to use white towels when drying off or they will discolor

Buy this product. I took about 3 weeks before it started to work. But I was using another product and it does state that it cn take that long to work if yu have been using other products.
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January 8, 2011

Pros:

I love this! It makes my skin feel great. It does not dry it out like most others out there. It works on body acne just as well and not as complicated as other products. Over the last week my acne has stopped forming and is already starting to go away!

Cons:

Smells Odd, but you get used to it.

This is great. I have used for long periods in the past and always have great results. The bottle will easily last for a couple of months even when using on your body. Definitely worth the cost!
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January 10, 2011

Pros:

Leaves skin feeling very smooth. I feel that the texture of my skin has improved and that my pores seem tighter. It is keeping my facial acne to a minimum. I am using it on the backs of my arms and thighs to minimize all the tiny bumps and it is working exceptionally well for that.

Cons:

Time consuming when doing arms and legs as well as face. Worth it in my opinion.

I have tried other products, both over the counter and Proactive. I feel this is working as well or better than the Proactive and is much more cost efficient. More product for the price. I would not hesitate to recommend this product to any one and in fact have just reordered for myself and got some for my daughter to try.
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January 6, 2011

Pros:

Skin feels great!
Acne free!
Lasts a long time!

Cons:

None

I have been using Carley's products for 2 years now, and love them! I had moderate adult acne, with random bouts of cystic acne around my chin and jawline. Nothing, and I mean nothing, ever helped me! I started using Carley's, and after just 3 days, was already noticing a difference! I now have clear skin, and have NO more bouts of cystic acne. I love the soap! I use it on my entire body. It is great for shaving your legs! I used to get little, sore, red bumpies after shaving my thighs, but no longer have that problem. My husband uses it to help control his oily skin, and my teenage daughter has begun using the Carley's products for her acne, and has seen a tremendous difference! I give them an A+++! Love them!
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December 18, 2010

Pros:

affordable, high quality ingredients, generously sized products, works for me, feels nice on skin, improves complection, lot's of great products to choose from.

Cons:

It can be a bit of a hassle using the washcloth and soap, shorter shelf life than most products (buy only what you can use)

I noticed a lot of negative reviews on here, so I thought I'd give my two cents. Like many others, I've used ProActive, Neutrogena, Clean and Clear, Murad, etc. I was using Murad for a while, and it seemed to work great for me up until about a year of use, and then suddenly I was getting cystic nodules every day, about 1 or 2 a day per zone on my face. I changed my diet, and I still had pretty bad acne. I then stopped using Murad, and a lot of my acne ceased, but I had a lot of scarring and about 10 pimples or so on any given day. My skin responded well to aspirin and honey masks, so I thought that maybe a more natural approach was better for my skin. I found Clear and Smooth while I was looking for a night time moisturizer suited for acne skin, and they came up on eBay. The reviews were ravingly good, and I was skeptical to use a cleanser that had benzoyl peroxide in it, considering that in the past it would irritate my my skin and I'd get eczema breakouts (not good looking at all). I bit the bullet, because as the cliche goes "You only have your acne to lose!" The scrub felt fantastic on my face, and I scrubbed gently for 30 seconds or so. No irritation or dryness when I washed it off, and then I proceeded to use the soap with a clean wash cloth to get off any traces of benzoyl peroxide. My face was literally squeaky clean, squeaking when I ran my fingers across it. I then used the night time moisturizer, which also felt very luxurious, and my skin absorbed all of it very well. I was shocked. So it's been about a week, and right now I have mostly scars that are clearing up, and maybe 2 or 3 active pimples. It has been non irritating, and even my mom complimented me on my skin, and she's always been a harsh critic. Will it work for you? I'm not sure, but there's no time limit on their money back guarantee, and their customer service is great. I also stopped using Murad for about a week and kept up with a good diet, which also he
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March 24, 2011

Pros:

It controls my acne very well. It does not burn like so many other chemicals. Its natural no fillers. directions are easy to understand.

Cons:

You cannot just pick up in a store. You do have to order online, if that is considered a con. Anyone online that is reading this might as well purchase online & not look for a retail store.

I been using this product close to 10yrs. You have to give this product time to work & have to follow the directions! You cannot decide that you are going to make up your own formula of using it then complain that it does not work. When I first started using the product my actual acne got worse WAY WORSE!! but I read the story behind the product on the website it takes hours also, there is so much information about these products. I really started to take notice after about 2 1/2 - 3 months my acne was less on my face, back side of my arms, my shoulders, lower & upper back. The pimples went from looking like large white heads to small red spots. It took time! I had to learn to be patient & not pinch, squeeze or pop my pimples/acne. I just wanted to get rid of them. My acne was painful too not just ugly. I created some of my own scarring & damaged my skin because I use to pinch to get rid of the ugly white heads. I had pimples since middle school into adult life. I have used prescriptions pill & liquid & my good ole enemy acne statin thats of course just my opinion. I say try anything to see if it works before you go bad mouthing it. Once in a great while I flare up, I usually think its the food I eat that affects me more. There are so many allergies, you have to look at the large scope not just carleys clear & smooth products. Maybe a little change of food intake I dont like to call it a diet just maybe eat healthier than what you may be doing. If you eat healthy already maybe its the exercise you might need more of. For me I did a little bit more of the exercise, ate a bit healthy slowed down on fast food a little bit. I made sure my hair gel & hair spray was not landing all over my face as much. I also used products for people with allergies no perfume in my hair products. There are things you can do to make a good change in your life & gain the confidence that you are looking for. This product worked for me I hope you give it a chance & it works for you.
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February 28, 2011

Pros:

Affordable, especially for the amount you get, plus they often include samples of lotions and masks if you want to try their other products. It exfoliates beautifully, clears up stubborn white heads (esp. on chin and sides of mouth) and doesn't make my skin peel or feel tight with dryness. The soap, included with every order, is phenomenal. Although not intended for, I must add Carley's also helped clear up my mild dermatitis.

Cons:

If you leave it around for 5+ months in a hot shower, I think it looses its potency a little which makes sense because all the ingredients are natural with few (also natural) preservatives. Carley's does warn you there's an expiration date.

Totally worth it. No gimmicks, no special "system" to use or several products in a certain order. Simple, once a day, and best of all, it works! I've been using it for over 2 years now and my skin hasn't become "used to" the ingredients, like with Proactiv.
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January 28, 2011

Pros:

Great honest product, that you actually know what you're putting on your face. Most of all, it works!

Cons:

Absolutely None!

I've struggled with acne for almost 20 years and found nothing that would work. About 5 years ago, I tried Carley's, and haven't stopped since. It is the ONLY thing that has significantly reduced my acne. All of their products are great. The soap is awesome - no artificial fragrances, and suds up like a big daddy. I use it to wash my hair with too. My wife loves the lotion, and I love the lip balm as well. Knowing what your getting when you buy something is important. You really are getting the best with these guys. We need more companies like this!
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December 15, 2010

Pros:

I love carley's clear and smooth! it really works! It keeps my skin clear and balanced...amazing stuff!

I would recommend this to anyone! It is better than proactive and is all natural! so its healthy for your skin. none of those chemicals that so many facial washes have these days!
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