Acne.org Products
Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Benzoyl peroxide clears the skin completely when applied correctly.
Topical Antibacterial
Acne.org’s Real World Take
It’s been a staple of acne treatment for decades for a reason. When used properly it can completely clear the skin. It is widely available and affordable. Comes with side effects for the first few weeks and can bleach fabric.
Topical Antibacterial
How to Get It
This is an over-the-counter treatment. Here are some places you can find it online.
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December 12, 2012
Product used: The Regimen
Cons:
NONE!
so it has been 1 month since i have started using the regimen and holy crap! it really does work! i first discovered this product by watching some of my favorite youtube beauty gurus and thought what the heck ill give it a try. i have tried so so so soooo MANY products throughout my life since i was in 8th grade and just decided to give up because none of them were working. i lost hope trying to cure my acne. i am now 22yrs old and i have now found my holy grail for acne! i have used products ranging from proactive, neutrogena, clean&clear, acne free, dermalogica, and Obagi acne products and NONE worked. i am so glad that i decided to try The Regimen because i was reluctant at first, but i got results within 2 weeks! even people at school were noticing that my skin seemed more smoother and clearer. of course they asked what i did and i said "go to acne.org!" haha. the only downfall is that it makes my face dry and flaky (i have an oily face), but thats what i expected because thats what the info said that it will do. another is that it is time consuming with the wait in between the products to apply them, but hey The Regimen works best if you wait for each product to completely dry to apply the next one. now my only problem is my acne scars. anyways, thanks Dan!
November 27, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
I was suffering with a severe break out with large cyst acne for almost 2 months. I tried everything without any improvement. I picked up this product and after using it for only 2 days, I had marked improvement. It even stopped the spreading of the acne. I'm so very happy with this product!
November 1, 2012
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
Actually works!
Cons:
Extreme dryness at first and flakes.
I have been using the Regimen for approximately 4 months, and I can't tell you how happy I am with the Acne.org products. Like most people, I've tried many different acne products, and none seemed to really work all that effectively. I've never had severe acne, but when I got into my twenties, I started having persistent breakouts that just wouldn't clear up. I did a lot of research on the Regimen before trying it and was really concerned about the harsh effects of the benzoyl peroxide. Let me just say that when you first start the Regimen, you will have a really hard time. It's no picnic or walk in the park. If your acne is anything like mine, it will become worse before it gets any better... And this worsening process will take place AFTER the first week or so you start using the BP. It takes several days for the dryness to set in. Follow the Regimen instructions EXACTLY until at least month three. After month three, I started changing up my morning Regimen use. Here are some of my tips to make the process easier. Go SLOW with the BP. Let your skin get adjusted. Go ahead and buy the Jojoba Oil and AHA. You won't need the AHA right away, but the product is SOOOO helpful for flaking later on. Use as much moisturizer as possible at night (2 pumps or more of Dan's moisturizer). Don't touch your face! Your skin will be more susceptible to injury when using the BP. What I'm trying to say is, don't mash your face because it will leave after marks that take at least a week to go away. Be consistent. Consistency is so critical for this to work. If you wear makeup, find something that goes well with the BP. I think liquid foundation is better, but that is just my opinion. (I like Revlon Colorstay) Other than that, keep reading the reviews and the forums from Acne.Org. They help so much. Oh, and keep this in mind...once you're clear, it is the best confidence booster you can imagine. The few weeks of sacrifice is by far worth the results.
September 30, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Severe Acne System
♥Step 1 & Both Versions Of 3 Smell Nice
♥Great Oil Control
♥Within 48 Hours, Some People Had Noticed My Skin Improving
♥Good Long Term Results Over The Coarse Of Four Years
♥Leaves Your Face Soft To The Touch
♥Easy To Use System. Cleanse, Apply Toner, And Use The Appropriate Cream (Either For Day Or Night.)
♥Lightens Acne Scarring And Evens Out Skin Tone
♥Step Three Of The Day Cream Actually Eliminated My Body Acne On My Shoulders And R
Cons:
♥Will Bleach Most Cloth (Towels, Pillow Cases, Clothes, Etc) And I've Heard Of Hair Being Bleached. Make Sure To Pin Your Hair Back, And Use A White Or Old Towel.
♥Can Dry The Skin, But A Light Moisturizer Can Fix The Problem
♥Step 2 Smells Very Strong, But It Drys Quickly And The Smell Is Gone
♥For Light Acne Or Sensitive Skin, You May Want To Use The Sensitive Skin System. Very Strong Product.
♥You will need SPF For Prolonged Sun Exposure
♥Missing A Day Does Cause B
For the record when I started using this product I think what is now called the Severe Acne System was the only Acne Free system available. It is packaged with the same items now as the original, and works just exactly the same. I first used this product when I was about fifteen. I had been to dermatologists, having used both over the counter and prescription medicines, with no results. Within a month, it was close to gone except for the occasional pimple or two. I continued using it until I was nineteen, for various different reasons but none reflecting on the product its self.
After I stopped use I began to flare up again but left it untreated for about a year. I tried a few other products wondering if I could get the perfect skin they advertised, the most disappointing one ended up being Pro-Activ, which made my flare ups even worse. The reason why I didn't go back to Acne Free? As said, I was in search for that perfect cure. Just recently did I go back and I'm so glad I did.
From where I had neglected or tried different brands, I had developed acne scars, and was even getting adult acne (now 23) in places I had never experienced it before such as my jaw and cheeks. Once I started using Acne Free, my husband noticed a considerable change within a 48 hours. The redness lightened and the bumps decreased in size. Each day my skin has improved, my acne scars are already beginning to fade, my complexion is appearing much healthier, appearing less oily, more evenly toned, and softer to the touch.
There are cons. As listed above, to make sure my hair doesn't come in contact I pull it back. I use a white towel and wash my face unclothed. For moisturizer, as this stuff is very strong and will dry your skin out, if I'm not going any where I use Neutrogena moisturizer only, if I am I can also use tanning lotion for SPF protection. Lastly, missing a day can cause break outs, so just be consistent. That goes for most brands. Give it a shot! It's a
September 23, 2012
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
Smoother and healthier looking skin, smaller pores, getting acne under control
Cons:
Bleaching towels and clothing
The regimen really works! I'm one of the hundreds that have tried everything under the sun from taking recommendations from friends, family, and professionals and using promising acne gadgets that always failed to keep my skin under control. The first couple weeks is hard, but as you push through with optimism that the regimen will work, it will work. I've been on the regimen for 5 months, and I'm loving the results! Clearer and smoother skin. And acne scarring slowly but surely going away. I don't think I can live without this regimen.
August 18, 2012
Pros:
I tried this product about once a week, when I needed it, for the last three weeks and only put it on single pimples that were starting to surface. It seemed to work great. I put it on a larger area on my cheeks though when more acne started surfacing and when I woke up this morning, both of my cheeks were extremely red and swollen, so much that I don't want to leave the house until the swelling goes down. This product worked for me but only on little pen point areas about once a week.
Cons:
Dries out skin and may cause large amounts of swelling
Be careful if applying it to more than just a tiny spot. I didn't think I had dry skin, and I had a reaction with a lot of redness in swelling. Overall, if it doesn't cause that reaction, the product seemed to work well.
August 15, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (Sensitive Skin Formula)
Pros:
- Clears skin quickly
- Leaves skin feeling clean and soft
- No overdrying!
- Non-irritating, perfect for sensitive skin
- Smells clean
- No purging period
Cons:
- Toner doesn't seem to lighten acne scars so you may need to use a targeted cream/gel treatment for that.
I can't say enough good things about this kit. I have tried everything from medications (which are short term solutions) to high end creams and cleansers, to proactive. Probably well over $1000 since in the last 10 years. I've only been using this product for a week, but WOW! Within a week, my skin is still not clear but it is 90% better. My skin began clearing after the first day and has continued since. There has been no purging period like other products, it hasn't overdried my skin. At under $20, you can't afford NOT to try it. I bought this as my last act of desperation before going back to the dermatologist (again.) If this continues, I won't even need to go back to the doctor. The cleanser leaves skin feeling clean and fresh, and smells nice. The toner doesn't really seem to work well to reduce scarring, and the salicylic acid moisturizer actually helps to clear acne all day and doesn't dry out your skin. I use additional products to lighten my acne scars, and in conjunction with this kit, my skin hasn't looked this good in literally years. I'm super happy with the fast results and hope they continue. You owe it to yourself to at least try it. GREAT product!
July 29, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
got rid of smaller blemishes
Cons:
aggravated nodular cystic acne
expensive
smells chemically
damages skin
caused me scaring
dried out skin
made skin very sensitive
Did not work for me and my nodular cystic acne. The renewing cleanser actually hurt me because my skin was so sensitive, and the moisturiser i found just sat upon the skin and wasn't absorbed also the moisturiser was very oily, the toner was probably the only good thing. the refining mask didn't do a good job of helping existing acne. Honestly this product is for people with light acne at most. It stripped my skin of its natural defences and left it susceptible to sun damage. Im currently on retin-a right now and havent had nearly half as much skin sensitivity as i did with proactiv. false advertising is all this product is. ***completely my opinion this product may have worked magic on someone else with my skin type but i was not impressed at all with it.
July 23, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
cleared up and prevents my acne by i would say about 95%
considerably evens skintone and smooths skin
Cons:
takes a little while to get clear
i still get acne occasionally
i had been on proactiv for about a year and a half when i started using this. i thought it was great and it definitely did improve my skin but i was still consistently getting acne and i wanted to try something stronger. because my skin was already used to benzoyl peroxide i was able to comfortably start with about a third of my finger's length of treatment. my skin did break out and flake A LOT for the first 2 or so weeks but i kept using it anyway. after the next couple weeks my acne was clearing up and my skin itself was noticeably improving and i have barely any flaking now and only very subtle dry patches near my jawline for some reason but its getting a lot better. ive only been using the benzoyl peroxide part of the regimine because i already had a cleanser that i really liked and i use Egyptian Magic as moisturizer (which is something else i can rave about, it significantly helps with flaking, evening skintone, moisturizing, and healing scars and hyper-pigmentation). im so happy with this stuff, i barely ever get acne anymore and i feel like im really close to being able to not use concealer which has been my security blanket for years. the only thing is i still break out a bit before my period. im hoping the AHA will help but the 6 oz bottle is out of stock! :( in summary, im just so glad i found out about this website and i wish i bought this stuff years ago. if youre not sure about it, just try it because it you never know if itll work for you and its pretty inexpensive and lasts forever. my advice is to just stick it out in the beginning because i have to admit my skin did look pretty gross for a little while. it does get worse before it gets better. but really, it STILL seems like my skin is getting better and better everyday and ive been using it for over 2 months. i cant believe it! thank you so much!
July 21, 2012
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
It clears up acne
Cons:
Dryness but only in the begining
it clears up acne my sister has been useing it for about seven months now and she has not one pimple and her scars are going away with the aha...so im going to try it!
Pros:
easy to use
showed results in 2 weeks!
it works!