The Regimen

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8 oz. Cleanser Ingredients: Water, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Laureth 13 Carboxylate, Disodium Cocamphodiacetate, Butylene Glycol, Sage Extract, Cucumber Extract, White Oak Bark Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Acrylates Copolymer, Methylgluceth-20, Polysorbate-20, Quaternium-15, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA. 8 oz. Treatment (2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide) Active Ingredient: 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide. Also Contains: Water, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Hydroxide. 8 oz. Moisturizer with Licochalcone Ingredients: Water, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Methyl Gluceth-20, Squalane, Saccharide Isomerate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, PEG-12 Glyceryl Distearate, PEG-23 Glyceryl Distearate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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December 26, 2012

Pros:

It does work!

Cons:

- Initially causes redness and irritation
- Initially causes extremely dry skin ( I added jojoba oil to the mix and my dryness ceased)
- May cause more pimples to come out but they will heal and die.
- MUST FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER!
- Must be consistent!

I started doing the regimen in october 2011 after I broke out like crazy! I've always had some acne, more than the usual person, but last year it got really bad. Initially my face got really dry and red, but I could see that my pimples were also drying out and dying. After 6 months of treatment I was cleared except for a few hyperpigmentation marks and my skin no longer got red or irritated after applying BP. I still get pimples, though not nearly as much, and doing the regimen kills them overnight.
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December 14, 2012

Pros:

None, really..

Cons:

Leaves skin extremely dry ALL DAY
BP burns
Bleaches towels, clothes
Did not improve my acne at all

Just don't waste your time. I started off with light/moderate acne, and after about 3 months of usage I have been left with moderate/severe acne! I continued use because I assumed the worsening was the "purging" stage of treatment, and followed the instructions precisely, no- religiously. ProActiv & Murad worked 10000x better than this treatment. Now, I am left with a few cysts (I used to only have maybe one every few months), other pimples surrounding them on my cheeks (where I have NEVER broken out before), and a visit to the dermatologist next week. Specifically, the BP burns, moisturizer doesn't work, and left my skin seriously flaking off. I would've given this treatment NO stars, if that were an option. Please, just don't start this regiment. Especially if you have dry skin or light acne to begin with.
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November 23, 2012

Pros:

almost clear skin

Cons:

- uneven skin tone
- dry and not smooth skin
- time consuming
- avoid sun exposure as much as you can
- you're using it forever

This is a trade off. You have clear skin BUT it is going to very very dry and darker and so flaky. This skin is good to look, not to touch. I've been using it for nearly 2 months. It works for anyone who wants to cure acne. If you cannot stand the dryness and flakiness or a darker skin tone. This is not for you.
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November 22, 2012

Pros:

Really does clear your skin
Not as hard as a concept to grasp, makes sense
Reasonably priced for the quantity and quality

Cons:

Initially makes your skin very dry
Sort of a long process to do if you're doing it correctly and thoroughly

The Regimen is, in my opinion, the best acne system out there. I tried drugstore products. I tried proactive. I tried X-Out. I tried Retin-A and antibiotics and birthcontrol. The Regimen works and even at the beginning when my skin was super dry because of introducing the large amounts of benzoyl peroxide, i could still tell a difference as far as my acne went. I've never had horrible acne, but bad enough for me to not feel confident enough to want to go out with a big group of friends or look people directly into the eyes. Now, I've been using The Regimen for a little over two months, and I've never been happier with my skin. It's clear. It's rough at first because if you're following the Regimen's instructions like you should be, your skin will dry up. DEFINITELY BUY THE JOJOBA OIL AND THE AHA+. They definitely help with the flakiness. Push through the first few weeks and you'll be very satisfied with the results. 100% recommend this product.
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November 12, 2012

Pros:

CLEARS ACNE
BOOST SELF CONFIDENCE
EASY TO USE

Cons:

CAN TAKE TIME TO SHIP
SKIN CAN FEEL DRY, BUT MOISTURIZER WORKS.. :)
JUST KEEP APPLYING WHEN FEELING DRY...

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE. I HAVE NOT EVERY HAD SUCH A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WITH ANY PRODUCT. I AM SO HAPPY AND THANKFUL I FOUND THIS PRODUCT.
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November 9, 2012

Pros:

-helps acne!!:)

Cons:

-can cause dryness and flakes

I really love this product. So far I have been using it for 2 weeks. My skin was flakey for a couple days the first week but once I started using the jojoba oil, It went away. So if you know you have sensitive skin I would recommend using the oil in the moisturizer twice a day. My problem is hormonal and stress related acne and I've been having a really difficult time getting rid of it until this product. I know its only been two weeks but I can already tell a difference. I never write reviews for products but I've been so impressed with this one, I decided to make an exception. I will more than likely do another a review after a few months. BUT bottom line I would recommend this product. P.S. I've read some reviews that say the jojoba oil and moisturizer leave a yellow tint on the skin. I use a good amount of both twice a day and I have not noticed this.
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November 7, 2012

Pros:

- clears up skin after diligent use
- acne heals quicker
- overall better complexion

Cons:

- irritates skin/breakout when starting

I've always had unrelanting acne since I was in middle school, and not until I was in college did my skin cleared up a great deal with break outs here and there. To help cover my acne scarring and poor complexion I decided to try out a mousse foundation... and it all went downhill quickly. My face started to break out majorly, even when I stopped using the mousse. It was the worst it had ever been! I then looked into treatments and ended up choosing this one. I took the plundge and bought the Regiment Kit online after using some other products per the regiment instructions... and I'm so happy I did! Like everyone else says the BP does irritate your face for a while and even make your acne worse, but it gets so much better afterwards! I tried it for a few months and didn't have much success, and it wasn't until I went back to using it DILIGENTLY every day that I saw results. My pimples have almost completely disappeared with the occasional one showing up here or there. I do still have acne bumps, which is why I can't give it the full 5 rating, but they too are improving. The one change I did make is using a scrub once a day with scrubbing beads. The reason is because a friend of mine informed me that mineral-based makeup, which is what I use, must be scrubbed off otherwise it will build up and clog pores. Adding this did wonders to help prevent breakouts, so if you're a girl who uses BareMinerals, Pur, or any other mineral-based makeup I would look into using a scrubber. Overall completely happy with this kit, and will recommend it to anyone with acne!
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October 15, 2012

Pros:

Nice smell, big bottles, easy to use and it works! Love it!

Cons:

non

I have very sensitive skin, very thin and dry. I use the regiment for 5 days now and i can tell it really works!! Thats amazing how fast i got good results! I am still waiting for some burning, irritation or flakiness.... Everybody here went throught that but i am still waiting for the worst part. My skin is so calm and not too dry.... I use full two pumps of the treatment now. I guess i am just lucky and i hope it is not a bad sigh that my body reacts differently than others. I would be happy to get some comments! Maybe there is a person out there who had no bad reaction within the very first week too?....
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October 2, 2012

Pros:

Clears face of acne, mostly within the 1st month.
No confusion about how to use it.
Makes you happy again! XD

Cons:

Bit pricy, and takes about 10 days to ship.
Time consuming.
Very drying.
Darkens applied area.

If you want clear skin, this is for you. But for it to work, watch all of Daniel Kerns videos and do everything he says precisely for the first couple months. You will experience very dry and flakey skin. Your acne will clear, but your skin won't be that awesome at first. After a couple of months (or when your face is clear of acne) It's alright to adjust it just a little to minimize flakiness and redness. Then your face is awesome and you may resume your life again.
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September 22, 2012

Pros:

Affordable, fast shipping, clear instructions, large quantity for price, extremely effective after continued use.

Cons:

I don't like that the packaging says acne.org in big letters. I feel like I want to use it and then hide and stuff it back into my cabinet so no one sees it.

I have been using the regimen since april 2012 and I absolutely LOVE it. I was starting to break out a lot, with those pimples that are like bug bites... no puss just sore and inflamed. This regimen cleared that up in about 2 months. I can now go out with no makeup on and feel comfortable. Dan- Thankyou so much for creating this, I am so glad I found out about this. It is affordable and so worth the money. I bought the basic kit 2x's already and now will be purchasing the treatment again. My skin has cleared up and I rarely get breakouts. Even my scars are looking better and I get a lot of compliments on my skin. Now I use cetaphil cleanser folowed by the treatment... then a oil free moisturizer from trader joe's. I absolutely love it. And I will continue to use the treatment, I hope U never stop selling it. I highly recommend this to anyone with skin problems.. no need buy the fancy stuff, THIS WORKS!!
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