Acne.org

Having problems with acne? Look no further, the answer is here!

Acne.org's The Regimen works!

The Regimen is a three step process with a cleanser, treatment, and moisturizer. The treatment--the magic of this whole thing--is a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide solution. Proactiv has also recently changed to a three step process with benzoyl peroxide (they used to use salicylic acid, which yields no result for me). Even so, I'd still recommend The Regimen from Acne.org. Here's why: Proactiv's cleanser contains exfoliator, benzoyl peroxide, and glycolic acid.

Exfoliator:  One of the causes of acne is irritation. Rubbing your skin with little beads, no matter how "gentle" the manufacturer claims it to be, will cause irritation and inflammation. Before I knew of this irritation theory, I've noticed that my acne always gets worse every time I use a cleanser with exfoliating beads even if it's supposedly for acne prone skin.

Benzoyl Peroxide:  It's already in the treatment! Adding this ingredient to the cleanser will further dry out your skin for no good reason. Plus, the way that benzoyl peroxide works to clear acne is by oxygenating your pores (acne bacteria thrives in oxygen-less environment, so oxygenating your skin will prevent acne from forming). Just lathering your face with it and washing it off right after does nothing but rips your face of moisture.

Glycolic Acid:  While a physical exfoliator such as beads causes irritation, a better alternative is a chemical exfoliator, which is what glycolic acid is. My objection to this ingredient in the cleanser is the same with benzoyl peroxide. It's drying and will be washed off mere seconds after application. I support glycolic acid as an extra step in the process (as with The Regimen), but not in the cleanser.

Of course, going to the dermatologist also works. I did for a little while and my skin was as clear as ever. However, it's a lot of time and money that I didn't want to spend. I couldn't find a good alternative to going to the dermatologist until The Regimen. I've tried a variety of things: tea tree oil, sulfur, salicylic acid (which is a popular ingredient in store bought acne medication), etc. I continued to break out.

After one month on The Regimen, my skin dramatically improved.

WARNING:  They were not joking when they say your skin will peel! Like, crazy! I was literally shedding skin on certain parts of my face. You will be discouraged and will want to stop. Don't! If you stick with it, your skin will keep getting better. The skin peeling lasted for about two weeks with me. I stopped wearing makeup then because it makes the flakes even more apparent, and I haven't really worn any makeup since. Simply because there is no need to.

While it is unavoidable to get a pimple every now and then (in my case, usually before my period), they go away very fast. When it used to take me at least a week for a pimple to go away, it now takes me only two or three days with minimal scarring, most likely only resulting in hyperpigmentation.

I truly recommend this product to anyone struggling with acne. My only advice is to be patient with the result, it will take a while before you see any change, especially with the skin peeling fiasco. According to the website, it could take up to three months before you see any improvement if you have severe acne.

For more information and ordering of the products, visit www.acne.org. These products are only sold online and cannot be found in local supermarkets or pharmacies.