The Regimen

I give this 5 stars because I had used this in the past and loved it but somewhere along the way I was misled with youtubers talking about facial cleansing brushes (worst idea ever), retinoids/retinols/vit a derivatives (burned my skin because of hypersensitivity), essential oils (oops! don't use tea tree oil directly), and after having my ego bruised from my embarrassing skin...I went full circle back to the Regimen.

I have since switched out the moisturizer because my skin is sensitive to the formulation. I switched it out to Mario Badescu's Aloe Vera lotion with SPF15 (tiny bottle that lasts a few months). 

Old skin:

My old skin had red rashes from my neck, up my chin, to my cheeks and even up the hairline. It was painful and itchy. I even had these weird seborrheic-type bumps all over my skin. Each time I would pop them open, it would be a tiny but firm ball of oil. It smelled bad and I just wanted none of it. My skin looked leathery, inflamed, red and didn't have a smooth texture. I had scars that were discolored and scabs on both cheeks. I would cover it up with makeup and all it did was highlight the damaged skin even more. I thought maybe it was dehydrated - so I tried hyaluronic acid formulations and still nothing. I tried NOT doing anything at all - yeah that didn't do it. I tried the spinning brushes, facial masks, DIY charcoal peels, store bought peels...EVERYTHING. Even my bf started to worry about me. Then I saw an ad for acne.org and remembered how my skin was glowing on the regimen back in the day.

New skin: 

My skin is SOFT again! It has a dewy texture and I wish I could show you pictures, but I'm too shy for that. Sometimes, I don't even wear makeup when I run errands. In one word, I would describe this as FREEDOM. I have complete and utter freedom. Even my makeup routine has changed. I use a Fenty foundation, ITcosmetics bronzer, mascara and eye brow tint. That's it! 

My steps:

1. In the morning, I wet my face without really touching it. I just enjoy the feeling of the water. Then I pump and lather up the cleanser really good (this is key) and gently wash my face. I BARELY even touch my face. They key is not to irritate your face. That is the ultimate SECRET as to why the regimen is so successful. I stopped bothering my face! At night, the cleanser is a lifesaver because it washes off mascara and foundation without all that scrubbing.

2. I rinse without really touching my skin - just splashing the water on it. Then I use a clean towel to lightly press and let the towel do all the work. NO SCRUBBING.

3. I wait until it's dry before I apply the BP. I started off with a dot on my middle finger pad. Then I increased the dose by measuring halfway on my middle finger.

4. Once the BP has dried, I wash my hands/dry them off...and then apply my Mario Badescu facial lotion. It didn't take much to moisturize. I have to admit, I did use the one that came in the Acne.org kit but it made me itch so bad. I could only do it for a month before I  had to switch.

IMPORTANT: I don't put any other stuff on my face. No oils, no sprays, no nothing! I suggest you follow and stick to the regimen and once you have the basics, you're on your way to beautiful skin.

Yes Acne.org WORKS! For years and years I have struggled with cystic acne. I always felt like no one understood me because everywhere I looked for cystic acne products they never sell anything specific in stores for it and home remedies never worked for me. It was so annoying to me to have those hard sometimes blood filled bumps under my skin that always came and went! And nothing I ever used would make them go away, nothing. Finally this summer my acne got worse than I think it ever had, to some you may not think it is that bad from the pictures but to me it felt like it. I was also stressed from college and in an abusive relationship and eating unhealthy and I finally flipped the switch changed my habits and found acne.org online, I also got on a different birth control (just telling you guys this cause these factors may have also helped my skin). I have been using acne.org for only almost 3 months! And as you can tell it's working wonders for me! Don't be worried at first I didnt like it. The benzoyl peroxide made me face super itchy and red and I hated the lotion. I almost stopped and about threw the products away mad, thinking this was just some gimic like most products, but I read that this will happen the first couple weeks. I'm glad I pushed through because now I love the products so much. The face wash clears your pores, makes your face so smooth and feeling so clean but not dried out. The benzoyl peroxide clears my pores reduces redness stopped my cystic acne COMPLETLEY and overall clears your skin. The lotion at first I hated but I love now it leaves my skin so smooth and does not clog your pores at all!! Although I will admit I did change the regimen just a bit. For the most part I follow it to the tee, only thing I do not use a ton of benzoyl peroxide like it says, as you can tell I no longer have acne so I feel like that's unnecessary for me. I use a small amount on my bad areas but that's it. I also only use a pump and a 1/4 pump of lotion although it recommends 2 full pumps, I think that's unnecessary for me. What I also love about this product is if I go to the bar and pass out at my friends or something one night and don't wash my face my skin does not break out!! I love these products lately all my friends family and coworkers rave about how beautiful and clear my skin is and I tell them about these products!! Since I've started this regimen I have not had a single cystic acne break out and that means so much to me. Thank you so much acne.org. 

I started using this regimen out of desperation. About 2 months before I started using this product I had switched from the pill birth control to an IUD. Within a short amount of time the switch had thrown my hormones out of wack. I developed cystic acne and it grew and grew. It got to the point where I would only leave the house to go to classes and that was it. I was incredibly self-conscious of my skin and the acne on it. I was uncomfortable in my own skin and i knew something needed to be done. I started with some topical medicines that didn't work. That is when I started this regimen. And it CHANGED MY LIFE. I have been using it for around 9 months and I can go days with no makeup and feel completely comfortable. I have a combination of dry and oily skin. But, this regimen is a great use for it all. Thank you Acne.org!