The Regimen

I started the regimen almost two years ago when I was in eighth grade. At that point I had struggled with acne for about four years. My acne was my biggest insecurity and caused me to be very depressed. After reading all the reviews online I decided to give it a shot. At first, all it did was make my skin dry and flakey. Using jojoba oil really helped with that although it does make your face shiny. I still got acne. However after about three or four monthes my acne was basically gone and has been ever since. I still break out during that time of month but comapared to the severe acne I don't mind. This changed my skin and made me so much more confident. I also really like that this is unscented. I briefly tried proactive and the scent was awful.

Let me preface this review by first stating that I seldom (if ever) write reviews for any of the products that I use on a daily basis (or write in all caps, for that matter); on the rare occasions that I DO comment on product it is in light of the product's extraordinary virtue or unbearable flaw. In this case, it's the former. This review is lengthy, but supremely worth it! Do read. Daniel Kern's "The Regimen" is a marvel. It is the single most effective acne treatment system in existence at the moment. It bears the fewest adverse side-effects, comes equipped with a knowledgeable and supportive community, is genuine in its approach, and flat out works. I should know, I've tried every acne treatment system in existence. I've consumed every antibiotic known to man at near megadoses, I've used every cream, lotion, and astringent on the market with zero success, and I've ben subject to 5 rounds light treatment with costs totalling $2500 ($500 a shot). None of that stuff worked, like, AT ALL!. The only treatment I was fortunate to avoid is isotretoin (more on that later). In fact, to give justice to the product, I think I'll extoll the virtues of the "The Regimen" piece by piece. (1) The Cleanser: The best cleanser period. It's odourlessness makes it the best smelling cleanser out there, it foams (AWESOME!), it's gentle, and it's substantial. In fact, my whole family now uses it because it's so darned good; it blows the cetaphil stuff right out of the water, and that's saying a lot. (2) The Treatment: It's 2.5% benzoyl peroxide done right! I consider myself a BP connoisseur (I went all the way up to 12% at one point, yikes!), and the Acne.org BP is the finest stuff you'll ever find. First of all, the format of the container (I use the 16 oz.) creates the essential "The Regimen" psychological framework: just when you think you've used too much, USE MORE! The amount of BP I used initially would overwhelm most, but it was essential in my process. Furthermore, the fact that the Acne.org BP is an a gel based medium (as opposed to a cream) is incredible; it means that it doesn't have to be applied with the speed and agility of a jewel thief, because it won't immediately dry on the face, it goes on with a soothing sensation and, most importantly, WILL NOT turn white when exposed to moisture (i.e. perspiration). Alas, I can indulge in a mid-day tennis match without excusing myself to wash my face before hand. (3) The Moisturizer: I dare you to find another moisturizer out there with licorice root extract, and no that $10/oz. designer stuff you find online or at the department store DOES NOT COUNT. This stuff is rich without being greasy, and readily penetrates the skin without dissipating too quickly. I mean, this stuff is pretty sweet! A few drop of Jojoba, which in my opinion is not essential to the regimen and that I've only recently introduced to my routine, takes it to a whole new level. In conclusion, "The Regimen" cures acne. In a few months it did what years (!!!!!!) of antibiotics and 10% BP creams could not do: it eliminated my cystic acne. The very first picture I took of myself the day I started "The Regimen" still induces fear, anxiety, and a sense of shock at the individual I once was; acne truly did dominate my life at one point. Remember, earlier in this post I mentioned how I avoided the wrath of isotretoin? Well, it's true. Now, I know isotretoin is a treatment that works for many people, but, after having read the horror stories, I was resolved to never touch the stuff. After a 5th dermatologist telling me that isotretoin was my last resort, I turned to the interweb and found Acne.org. I'm glad I did. "The Regimen" was my last stop before isotretoin. But it worked! "The Regimen" worked for me because it is just that, regimented. It employs the best products, ensures that you apply them correctly, is free of serious adverse side-effects, and comes with a supportive and informative community, free o' charge. It has given my the gift of glowing skin and the confidence to behave in a fashion consistent with my own personality and life goals. Thank you Acne. org! -doctor neutrino Male, 20

I'm 29 and suffered from acne since the age of 10. Unfortunately, this caused issues with depression as I'm sure many of you can understand. I tried every over the counter product out there, they do nothing. I went to the dermatologist dozens of times. I tried several prescription creams and gels, they did not work. I tried a couple of pill medications (not Accutane due to Depression issues), they did not work either. I simply gave up. Approximately 5 months ago I decided I had nothing to lose. I was 3 months pregnant and my hormones made my skin a little worse. I purchased The Regiment with absolutely no expectations, as I've learned that nothing lives up to my expectations. I was SO wrong. It takes time for your skin to adjust to the products, you don't get clear skin overnight. You stick with it, within a month I noticed that my active acne was gone. I had only scars. In the last 5 months I have had 1 pimple, my scars have faded drastically. I wear SO much less makeup, I can even step out without makeup for the first time in 29 years. My husband says my self confidence has gone up, even I have noticed it. I bought the larger size bottles of the regimen and still have enough 5 months later, you do not need to use a ton of product. *Note: my doctor said it was fine to use during pregnancy. It has not harmed the baby at all*

This regimen is truly amazing! I've had acne, cystic acne since I was about 12 years old. I've seen multiple doctors and gone through multiple treatments. My face would clear up for a short while then break out worse and worse every time! Finally, about 3 months ago, my dad found this website and ordered me the complete regimen, and finally at 23 years old I'm satisfied with my skin. Although I wish I could find something to fix my scars, I'm so happy that I don't have to deal with my acne anymore. Fingers crossed. This is the only thing so far that truly has me hopeful that i won't have to deal with another huge break out ever again! Like I said, absolutely love it!

Ok this is not really a product review, long story short, it really works, as many other people mentioned here. What I really want to say is, shipping is the SLOWEST EVER! And it gets transferred to USPS which has the most unreliable service, I've lost several packages and people at USPS have no clue where they went, status is: status not updated. Means it's not stolen by random people. Now every time I have to cross my finger when I know my stuff will be delivered by USPS.

I started the regimen about three years ago and I haven't gone a day since where i haven't used it. At first my skin was really dry and flaky (i have extremely sensitive skin though) and the jojoba oil helped with that (i still use it every night and morning in my moisturizer and i have baby soft skin now!!) after 3 months of using it, i had zero acne just dry skin and eventually the dry skin did go away. I have extremely clear skin now, i'll get the odd zit here and there but who doesn't? These products changed my life! Though it was hard at first, it worked wonders in the end. If you're just starting this product, keep going!!!!!!!! I promise it will work for you!!

took a little time to kick in, but that's generally how it works for all treatments. Once it took effect, it's done wonders. I've found myself stressed from school, eaten loads of junk food, and caught right in the middle of my period and this stuff stopped all of my out breaks over night :)

I have had moderate acne for the past 4 years. I have tried birth control pills, antibiotics, prescribed creams from my doctor, natural & organic face products, microdermabrasions, vitamins, and almost every facial product you could find at Target or Walgreens. This is the ONLY product that has worked for me! I have been using The Regimen for the last month and within the first week my skin was almost completely clear'and it's stayed that way!! I used to have anywhere from 10-30 zits at a time, and now I have maybe 1 or 2 that are very small and barely noticeable. I have very sensitive skin and I haven't really had a problem with this system.

I've had acne since age 12 and now I'm 21, for the first 3 years (when I was 12-15) all my face was covered with pimples it was severe acne until my diet changed and it became moderate. I have hormonal acne, pimples are mainly on my jaws and forehead and usually get worse when im on my period so for the past 9 years after trying almost every OTC my acne became mild/moderate. I was using my dermatologist regimen on (May 3- July 29 2013 )which were tretinoin cream 0.025%, clindamycin phosphate lotion 1 %, cerave gentle cleanser and Olay moisturizer, the doctor said it will get worse before it gets better and it did for the first month my face was dark, flaky, extremely dry, the pimples were huge and too painful to even wash my face so I had to discontinue because I no longer had insurance but my face was about 60% clear by the end of July. Mid August/september my face was all messed up again, pimples every where, dark spots, oily/dry combination skin, it was terrible so I decided to cross my fingers and buy acne.org regimen kit which I've heard about on YouTube, google but was skeptical to try it because of too many good reviews and the price, was I ignorant? I was, anyways I started using acne.org regimen on October 8th 2013 and it was the best decisions I've ever made, in 3 weeks I was about 50-60 % clear and now almost two months later im 100% clear. NOTES: I've only been using the benzoyl peroxide once a day at night, I only have a few dark spots left and ZERO pimples, I usually have 15-20 pimples around my period and I only had 3 tiny zits this month and in 2-3 days on my period they were gone. The downside for me was the dryness and flakiness but i only had to lower the amount of BP. I will start using the BP twice a day now and will add the AHA+ on my regimen next month. Also, I have to admit that I cheated, I use the products just as direct. However, when my face is flaky and dry I use lemon, sugar, honey scrub and scrub my face once a week which help me alot with the flakiness, I don't recommend it if you have sensitive skin but it works for me and I know its not recommended to do microdermabrasion/scrub because it will be too rough on the skin anyways I did it and it left my face smooth and get ride of the flakiness, my bad for breaking the rules but it was necessary so THANK YOU SO MUCH Dan for this regimen, you're my hero, I will continue to use the regimen to keep me clear and I will update if there is any changes.

NO OTHER WORDS OTHER THAN I LOVEEEEEEEEEE ITTTTTT. IT IS THE ONNNLYY PRODUCT THAT ACTUALLY DOES WHAT IT PROMISES!