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April 16, 2009
Cons:
Acne got worse in the first week. I have to put aside 30min/day for it to work. There are 2 lights with 2 bulbs each for a total of 4 bulbs. I think this would be more effective and you'd see quicker results if there were more bulbs.
I got mine from an Amazon seller for just over $100. Is it worth the $189 msrp? Well, yes, now that I know it works (for me). Deals can be had on Ebay, so be sure to check that out. I am 2.5 weeks in to using this 2x per day - 15min in the morning after washing face, 15min at night after washing face. Dramatic improvement (see cons). I think that the protective covering on the bulbs acts too much like a filter and doesn't allow enough of the good light to get through. I now use this w/out the cover. I also wait for it to warm up for 5min before use. The lamps should be hot enough to warm your face as you use the lamp. BTW, the included eye protectors really suck. My regiment: 1. turn on lamp 2. wash face with Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Wash 3. Wait for face to dry 4. sit <6" from lamps, turning face to target certain areas if nec. 5. use liberal amount of Complex 15 Cream with a few drops of Jojoba oil mixed in on entire face. For 10 yrs I've been on antibiotics
September 13, 2008
Pros:
Cheaper then dermatologist sessions.
You sit in front of it for 15 minutes and can have "me" time. No effort if you're lazy!
Cons:
It says it'll take 3 months to see results.
With all the products I use I can't determine if it really works but it obviously does something because I sat too close to it and it burned my face for a couple days!
In the end it's still using blue and red light therapy which is known to help acne.
It was 200 dollars and you HAVE to be consistent.
It's only 15 minutes a day and I think the people who rated it so low expected clear skin in a day.
September 8, 2008
Pros:
clears acne, doesn't dry skin, well worth the expensive price tag!
Cons:
the price is pretty hefty (£180!!), and the thing is pretty bulky, so can't really be moved around easily
i didnt actually get the Verilux one, but i got the one from beautyskin (which uses the same technology). at the start i didnt use it that consistently, but after about 2/3 weeks i started using it once a day for the recommended 15 mins, and now, 2 months on, my skin is 95% clear (and my acne was pretty bad), and hopefully in a couple of weeks i will be spot free. however, if your planning on buying the lamp, make sure that u give it 2 months - at beauty skin there is a 2 month guarentee (the only reason i parted with the cash in the first place!). if you are intersted, definately give it a go - it might be wat your looking for.
August 12, 2008
Pros:
Easy to use, no side effects.
Cons:
Not a miracle cure, I still break out. Not easy to travel with, so I have to skip days when I'm out of town. I also skip days here and there when I'm busy, as it takes 15 minutes at least, which is an inconvenience. Takes a long time to see results!
May be worth trying if you are sick of dermatologists, antibiotics, and harsh products. There is a money back guarantee. I like the theory behind this product, it just didn't provide the results I had hoped for.
July 13, 2008
Pros:
Easy to use. Works. Cleared 80%. 45 year old female who has battled acne (cystic) since my teens. MUST use 10-12 weeks to see substantial results. Less expensive than other similar systems, ie: Beautyskin
Cons:
cannot miss more than a day here or there.
other reviewers that gave bad reviews typically only used this for a month before giving up. I have been on every otc and prescription med, including 5 or 6 antibiotics. this is the most effective thing that I have done. I will NEVER stop. This really works. Wow!!! I almost sent it back, (it has a 12 week warranty), but used it consistently and could not be more thrilled at the results. I have used about 20 weeks, and my skin continues to improve.
June 13, 2008
Pros:
visibly reduces acne about 80% if you are consistent.
Cons:
You can't miss a day or else acne will flare up a bit.
I have switched on and off antibiotics and bcp since I was 12. bcp worked for me the best but its not very healthy. Neither are antibiotics but the light has helped me reduce my tetracycline use to 1 pill instead of two. The light helps with prevention and healing of acne.I definitely saw a difference.
May 10, 2008
Pros:
Bought for two sons with moderate acne. Both continued with Duac and Differin while using lamp. The lamp markedly improved their skin, but has not totally cleared it. Greatly reduced cystic acne.
Cons:
As with any treatment, have to use everyday. Wish my kids were more consistent.
Well worth a try. Verilux offers a money back guarantee if it doesn't work for you.
March 24, 2008
Pros:
clearer skin, less acne.
Cons:
kind of straining on my back to sit there and lean forwards towards the light. i got impatient a lot too. sometimes i forgot, and if i missed 2 days in a week i'd break out. and at first i got headaches from the bright light.
i've been using this along with minocycline and my skin has gotten MUCH better. it is not perfect but no more cystic acne!
March 11, 2008
Pros:
Doesn't hurt. Can get your money back if it doesn't work.
Cons:
Did not do anything for my face at all. and could potentially be causing an INCREASE in acne.
I reviewed this product a few weeks ago-- now it has been 8 weeks, and I definitely used this product faithfully. My skin has been significantly worse, and I don't know if it just progressively was getting worse due to the light or if my skin was just on a downward spiral. I have been going to my dermatologist for years, and I was put on accutane when I was 16, and now I have to go back on it (i'm 22 now). (I'm only stating this to show how suddenly my dermatologist noticed my recent reoccurrence in bad skin). But I have read a lot about this product, and it does seem to work for a lot of people, so its worth trying it only because you can get your money back. But for me, my skin has hit a sudden all time low, so my skin was NOT meant for this product! I would say use this if nothing else is working for you-- but DON'T try it if you are just casually looking for a new remedy-- it could potentially screw up your skin
February 11, 2008
Pros:
Among one of the best acne products I've used in the past 16 years. Does not, by itself, cause dryness.
Cons:
The 15-minute sit (just veg' out to some music - it goes by quickly). Generally not recommended for cystic acne, but read on...
Wasn't expecting much since it says it's not for cystic acne (which I have a mild case of). But I've used everything over the years, and this was something I hadn't tried. Bought the product direct from the mfg, as it was the same price as common retailers, and I wasn't sure if you'd get the mfg's 12-week money-back guarantee if you purchased it through a retailer. Within days, I was noticing a difference. When I started, I had several large cysts that were very painful. Within days, they started to reduce in size, and disappeared MUCH more quickly than they usually would have. This light *definitely* reduces swelling (which the literature states it does). Also, as gross as this is: if I feel the need to "pop", the pimples don't seem as "filled" as they were before. I do still get new pimples (never as often or large as before) but I think it's because I am not being diligent enough about using it x2/day, every day. With a 12-week guarantee, I recommend givin
Pros:
This definitely works for me! No drying of the skin like with BP. Very safe unlike prolonged use of antibiotics.