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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January 12, 2013

Pros:

-IT WORKS! FINALLY SOMETHING THAT WORKS!

Cons:

-A little drying
-May make skin look a bit darker after application...

I've been battling acne since 13 (21 now). I've tried so many different products ranging from facial scrubs, to Proavtiv, to herbal medicines. My skin isn't awful, but I always had at least one or two large, painful blemishes and couldn't confidently leave my home without makeup. This is the first product to ACTUALLY WORK. While I still get a few small pimples every so often, I'm more or less clear. Clearer than I've been since pre-puberty! Try this product, but follow the directions exactly!
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January 9, 2013

Pros:

really effective
value for money
safe ( if used as directed)
fragrance free
dries up pimples fast

Cons:

very drying
time consuming
BP seems to make my skin darker
can't wear make up during initial stages (eyes and lips are ok, but forget foundation, blush, etc)
faith in regimen is a MUST!
skin may get WORSE before it gets better

My acne cleared up within 2 weeks! i am now adjusting to the dryness that the BP is causing. definitely worth a try especially those who seem to have lost all hope for clearer skin. just follow directions and youll be fine
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November 25, 2012

Pros:

- Cleared up acne very well.

Cons:

- Drying! Flakes! And I have oily skin!
- Hate the moisturizer.

It's a toss up- do I prefer dry skin to breakouts? Well, I am off it right now, have been for a month, and I am breaking out like nobody's business. Going to the dermatologist to make sure the breakout isn't an allergy-related rash (Not due to the regimen at all- it's just that I have very sensitive skin.) if it's just good old-fashioned acne- back to the regimen I go!
November 13, 2012

Pros:

After a couple of months of use, my skin is mostly cleared. Straightforward ingredients in the products.

Cons:

Dryness, dullness, flakiness, scared to exfoliate with any products outside of the regimen. Can't put any makeup on my skin due to the broken texture.

I've been using the original 3-product Regimen [cleanser, BP, moisturizer]. I will be getting the Jojoba Oil in my next refill because my skin is incredibly dull and dry. Yes, my acne went away, and now I have the scars that it left behind. I am afraid to treat the scarring [I have the rolling type] due to the extreme dryness. All the products have simple ingredients, no harsh chemicals or fragrances. The moisturizer is lovely, but it is no match for the flakiness that is bound to happen in this regimen. If you are a foundation/concealer makeup wearer, you will have a hard time adjusting. If possible, do NOT wear any makeup. The new texture of your skin will cause the makeup to cake, and your pores need to breathe as much as possible during the first two months. My advice: Use the BP as gradual as possible. Start with HALF a pea size for the first week. In the second week, use a full pea size. Then by the fourth or fifth week, use a dime size if you need to. Keep increasing, but as slowly. Follow the instructions EXACTLY and you'll see a great improvement. These products are worth trying. Especially if you are like me, and has spent countless of money on your skin. Just know that it comes at a cost. In this case, dryness and dullness. I know with time that will improve. From what I read, the Jojoba Oil would help.
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November 12, 2012

Pros:

Really starting to see results now after about 3 months of regular use. Smooths out complexion, evens out skin tone and unblocks pores

Cons:

Iritates at first, takes time, but be patient!

I am pregnant at the moment and there is nothing I can take for this acne. The AHA and the jojoba oil have really helped me a lot and have balanced the oil production in my skin. Cannot use the benzyl peroxide while pregnant but the AHA has helped immensly. I am looking forward to having this baby and using spiro again in combination with these great products, I am certain my skin will then be clearer than ever!
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November 8, 2012

Pros:

Really improved my skin
ance getting better
Easy step to use

Cons:

when u put in on it's not comforable on your skin

Actually I hv used it for 3 months and it really helped with my acne.kill all the bacterial which i like!! dont make a home for them on ur skin! but i ended up to use another product to try to hv flawless skin which is the worst decision i ve ever made..i should just stay on this regimen cuz it reli calm my ance.I tried the MUAC peeling stuff and it reli dried my skin and breaking out again. dont spend your money to buy all those stuff to try if u already find what works for u..now i hv bunch of product that i cant try it all cuz i only hv one face...spent like 500USD... My tip to you guys is stay on what works for you..dont b greedy to change another new product .i know its hard.now i m back on this regimen.It works for me!
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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 31, 2012

Pros:

No strong smell
Easy to use
Cost Effective

Cons:

Drying

I am SOOO pleased with this product!! I have tried many other products including Proactive, Clinique, Exposed, and OTC products (Clean and Clear, Neutrogena, and Oxyclear) and NOTHING has worked better than this product and doing the Regimen. My skin has never looked and felt better! I only use the Treament and AHA at this point and have been using it for about three weeks now. I am very impressed...I think I have found the product that works for me! The only con is the product is very drying but using a good moisturizer helps tremendously with that.
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August 27, 2012

Pros:

After a week my complexion was better and after a coupleof more weeks my complexion got even better. As long as I follow the Regimen it works wonderfully and the cost of the product is fair.

Cons:

Shipping is a little steep at $10.00 and shipping time is about 7 days. At $10.00 shipping fee, it should arrive sooner.

Love this product. I stumbed upon the acne.org site while looking for a 'cure' after trying so many different products from the drugstore and NOT wanting to spend $150 on a prescription cream. THANK YOU ACNE.ORG!!!
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January 25, 2012

Pros:

I love benzoyl peroxide, It's quite a bit, lasts me an average of 3 months. You can't buy in most local stores so It's a great bargain. I also love the cleanser in the shower, although I haven't been ordering that very often, I plan to in the near future! :)

Cons:

I'm not a fan of the new moisturizer. The old version was great. Tends to have a yellow tint on my pale skin and not as watery consistent.

I love all Dan Kerns product minus the moisturizer.
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