The Regimen

Guys this is the stuff to get, I used Proactiv for years thinking there was nothing better until I decided to bite the bullet and buy this. It was like my skin became completely clear after one day and now I'm a week in and I'm STILL clear (this never happens, I've never been completely clear more than like 1-2 days in 10 years) I also love how the cleanser is good for shaving as I'm sure all the shaving gels I have been using don't help my skin. The BP really absorbs good and you get so much you can really lay it on there and not feel guilty, whereas Proactiv I KNOW I wasn't using enough now, but the bottle is so little and SO expensive I was trying to save money by using less. If it keeps up like this it will change my life; the only downside is my skin is dry, even with my skin being adjusted to using BP for years, but I'm hoping it will adjust sooner so I don't have to keep moisturizer at work lol. But it's worth it to be clear after trying SOOOO many products

I'm 3 weeks in and I've gotten a lot of compliments from my bf/family about how much better my skin is looking!  I have very sensitive, cystic acne skin and I've tried everything at the drugstore and on amazon to get rid of it.  I went to a derm. once and they wanted to put me on accutane but I personally didn't want to do it.  I will say I probably got a little too excited with the treatment on week 2 and my face got EXTREMELY dry.  I waited though and pulled through.  I did have to swap moisturizers because I personally did not love the one that comes with the kit.  But after I did that and started using some jojoba oil my dryness has almost completely gone away.  I'm not 100% clear yet, but the difference between day one and now is insane.  I'm even on my period and haven't seen anything new pop up (usually its like a madhouse of pimples).  One piece of advice though, stay away from foundation that has salicylic acid in it.  My face burned when I tried using my clinique foundation with salicylic acid and itched the rest of the day.  I swapped to a mineral powder foundation and now I'm such a happy camper.  Do try this, it's worth it if you have hormonal or cystic acne.  And remember that there are going to be some rough, dry, peely, pimply days but if you just keep going you're going to feel like it was all so worth it!! 

I left this same review on the big bottles..

This regimen not only worked for me, but 3 of my friends who all have different types and severity of acne. This photo is of my skin now. Nothing else ever did the trick like the regimen. My friends and I always joke how we are "slaves to the reg" because we need it so badly and we can't ever skip it.

READ: My acne did not go away until about a month - month and a half. I only get pimples if I skip the regimen a few times or half-ass it for a while. Even on nights where you are super tired, drank a bunch, or mornings you want to sleep in and skip it.. remember you are a "slave to the reg". It is VERY worth it though.. nothing like smooth skin! If you do decide to try this product, be sure to use it consistently and follow the instructions very closely for at least a few weeks. I am SO glad I did.

This regimen not only worked for me, but 3 of my friends who all have different types and severity of acne. This photo is of my skin now. Nothing else ever did the trick like the regimen. My friends and I always joke how we are "slaves to the reg" because we need it so badly and we can't ever skip it.

READ: My acne did not go away until about a month - month and a half. I only get pimples if I skip the regimen a few times or half-ass it for a while. Even on nights where you are super tired, drank a bunch, or mornings you want to sleep in and skip it.. remember you are a "slave to the reg". It is VERY worth it though.. nothing like smooth skin! If you do decide to try this product, be sure to use it consistently and follow the instructions very closely for at least a few weeks. I am SO glad I did.

My biggest question is why this regimen isn't as popular as these other super overpriced acne products? Oh wells more for us people who know about it haha. Acne.org gives large quantities of their products for an accurate and realistic price. I usually don't use the whole pump of the lotion and cleanser so I can last about 4-5 months with one regimen purchase, and it is super worth it! My skin has never been clearer, glowier (is that a word?) and healthier. Even if I get a random pimple I apply more of the benzyl and AHA and the buggah is gone. I started the regimen about 2 years ago and I had moderate acne, but sometimes would get cysts that would hurt, so this product truly has eased my pain and given me confidence. I also get compliments on my skin now, like how I used to in middle school before acne happened haha. I would add a pic of the results but some people are scary and I don't want my face over the internet, Ill add this smiley face though :)

I’m three months in and have noticed a slight change not enough to give a full 5 star review. My acne is not as bad anymore  and I still have blemishes that I’m trying to banish. Like in the whole three months there has never been a day or days that I haven’t had a breakout. I’m going to push through and finish the kit and give an updated review later. 

I had mild acne (~4-5 active and a lot of under the skin bumps  at a time). I have used this regimen for about 1 month now. I don't have anymore active acne. I only have very few small "under the skin" bumps. My skin is very sensitive so before when I used benzoperoxide kit from proactive or the Clinique acne kits, my skin got so red and irritated that I had to stop using them so I didn't use benzoperoxide long enough to see if there could be any improvement.

Acne.org is much gentle and the instruction is much clearer! Though my skin is still very sensitive so I could only use the benzoperoxide once a day but can still see very good result. Below is my progress. Hopefully, this can help those suffer the same

week 1: red and irritated skin due to adjustment to benzoperozide

week 2: skin darkening/drying/peeling. 2 new pimple formed.

week 3: all dried/dead skin peeled off. Skin back to normal just a bit dry. No more active acne. 

Week 4: skin is very clear even the under the skin bumps are gone mostly. Still have red mark due to acne scar though but very happy that no more painful acne

I love this product!!!! I recommend this regimen to everyone I meet. I get so many compliments on my skin. I started this regimen over 3 years ago and like it says in the directions it took about 3 months of discipline and strict following of the rules and since then my whole face cleared up of all acne, along my scars disappearing. I'm so happy I found this product, it really changed my life. My boyfriend has severe acne all over his face and neck, very bad scarring and I just started him on this regimen a little under a month ago when i got a re-up of my kit! Ill post some pictures of his face to show progress since I don't have and before pictures showing my acne before use.

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.

I have mild to sometimes moderate acne and the regimen itself defintely helped clear my acne. But it left my skin mostly my cheeks extremely red and irritated. Using the regimen my skin was extremely dry even having oily skin, my skin would constantly peel off sometimes in hard clumps. It also tanned my skin unnaturally. Don't use if you have sensitive skin.