The Regimen Kit 8 oz. - Acne.org Complete 3 Step Acne Treatment Kit

As you can see from the photo I have moderate cystic acne with bad scarring.After the many interventions, over the counter (Neutrogena, murad etc.), birth control, a 10% BP solution, all sorts of serums, dermatologist prescribed meds, nothing has resolved my acne. I tried the Korean Skincare routine which made my non acne affected skin greatly improve in texture and overall health, but did not touch the stubborn acne.The photos are from the morning after my first application, days 34, 62, and 100 after the morning routine when my skin is as bad as it gets (sorry for the bad lighting).Within one night of using it, my cystic acne started turning into whiteheads which is very uncommon for my skin. This appears to be a repeating event where any red bumps that start to surface inevitably are turning into whiteheads that eventually burst with the lightest of touch. I used neosporin - I find it helps with the scarring and inflammation. I can have eczema patches around my eyes or ears if they get too dry so I have to keep the BP at least 1 inch away from those areas (sometimes the BP migrates with the lotion so be careful there).I started this regimen in late summer so the first week my skin burned anytime I went outdoors hence the sunblock (I really like the Neutrogena daily moisturizer with spf 30). If you can avoid wearing makeup or at the very least only use eye makeup for the first week, I highly recommend doing so. If not, use moisturizing foundations etc. stay away from matte finishes because it will severely dry out your skin and flake. I was able to go back to my matte makeup ~2 weeks in, but not every day or I get flaky.Application: Be diligent on washing your hands (~30sec) any time before touching your face - with that here is my routine. As I mentioned I had great results with the K Skincare routine so I weaved my serums and toners into this routine. I only recommend keeping what you already know works great for you. If wearing makeup, I use a cotton ball with remover (the wipes ended up being too rough). Make sure you get it all off because this face wash is far too gentle to remove make up. I let my skin dry ~10 minutes, wash my hands, and apply my klairs toner. Let that dry ~5 min, wash hands, and then apply my essence. I let this dry for 15 minutes, wash hands, and then apply BP (avoiding eyes and ears). I let this dry for 15 minutes, wash my hands, apply my vita C serum and lotion to areas without BP. Then I start to apply to areas with BP, being careful to not let it migrate. I have also found if the BP gets on my neck, it gives me a light red rash. It took me two weeks before I felt comfortable with using the BP 2x/day and I stopped increasing the amount after about a nickel sized drop. I didn't want to have a terrible reaction to the BP so I took my time and let my skin adjust. I still have a red tint to my skin, light sunburn type, but really is only noticeable under bright fluorescents. The BP is very harsh and drying on your skin, but if you're like me and very desperate for a resolution, this system works.I give every skin care routine 3-4 months to control my acne. At first I did not like the lotion that came with this product as it really did not do a great job and definitely could not stand up to winter use. Winter for me consists of 15-35 F so I purchased the jojoba oil from the same manufacturer as the price was competitive compared to other, similar products on amazon. I used it as the company instructed, mixing 5 drops into my lotion step, but had okay results. I got a separate clear plastic bottle to mix them (lotion and oil) and had vast improvements. I think my skin needed more so I mixed them to a consistency where if I flip the bottle upside down, the mixture will fairly rapidly fall. This keep my skin hydrated in the single digits days we've been getting with zero flakes. If you have dry skin, buy the oil! It really will save you on going through the itchy, red, flaky period and BONUS it's great to put on chapped lips before bed during winter monthsFrom my photos, this system obviously works! I did go through the "it gets worse, before getting better" period but at around two months in I had a lot of improvement that only continued. At 100 days in I maybe get one blemish per month and it will go away within a week. When wearing just a foundation (no concealer) my skin looks amazing and you can't even really see my discoloration or scarring. I would 10/10 recommend this to anyone who suffers as I did (finally past tense) from acne.Goodluck and Cheers!

First I'd like to say that growing up, I never had acne. My skin was flawless during my teens. Once I hit my mid 20's, I began getting these big breakouts that would never rise. They'd last on my skin for weeks, and hurt. Then they'd slowly start to reduce in size and ultimately leave a dark scar on my face. Hence, Cystic Acne. This past year I discovered Acne.org and am now a HUGE fan of the site. THANK YOU DAN!!! If only I'd found it sooner. I spent countless hours perusing the site, reading product reviews, browsing forums, and trying all the new natural remedies out there. I found solace in reading others success stories. By 26 I thought my acne would subside but it was only getting worse. I would say my acne was moderate, though I was never without a cyst on my face. One goes away, another one starts. So, I began my quest in finding a solution. I can say I have tried every kind of natural home remedy on the market. Lemon juice toner, apple cider vinegar toner, calamine lotion, castor oil/olive oil cleanse, tea tree oil, sulfur, salicylic, you name it. I also started taking vitamins like Primrose oil, a multi-vitamin and drinking Rooibos tea. It's unclear if any of those helped me. Perhaps I was trying too much on my face which was causing more inflammation. All I know is that one night, I brokedown. I spent hours reading Acne.org Regimen reviews, watching numerous Youtube videos and I decided I had nothing to lose. I bought the Regimen and looked forward to starting it.After continued use of all three products, twice a day, I can confidently say my skin is now clear. It's been almost 10 weeks and I haven't had any breakouts in about 3 weeks. Occasionally, I'll get a small breakout but it rises really fast and dries up in a day or two. I never thought my skin would be soft again! I honestly didn't think it would work. There were some rough patches but I kept on going and am happy that I did. Like past reviewers, here's how my skin felt each week.Week 1: No huge changes, other than mild dryness.Week 2: Really dry skin, especially in T-zone areas. Itchy and flaky with makeup.Week 3: Still really dry. At this point, I was using Jojoba oil as a toner before my moisturizer and still adding a few drops of oil when moisturizing. Very flaky with makeup.Week 4: The dryness started to subside. Jojoba was working really well. I experimented with AHA this week but when I did it burned my skin really bad. Then I read reviews to wait a few weeks before using so I waited.Week 5: I noticed my skin really soft. Much softer than before. No real big breakouts, only small ones that dried up fast. Skin was not as dry.Week 6: Began using AHA twice a week as a moisturizer at night only. LOVE THIS STUFF!! Skin is officially better with dryness. My makeup is no longer cakey (except under the eye area). Make sure to add an eye cream. This has helped me tremendously.Week 7-10: I have clear skin! I haven't had a cyst in a few weeks. Skin is no longer dry.My advice to you: stick to the plan and push yourself to get past the dry patches. In my case, it lasted for a month, but once I got past that 4 weeks, I was on the right track to softer more hydrated skin. It's IMPERATIVE to use the moisturizer. Do not be afraid of it. I purchased the AHA from the start after reading past reviews but regretted using it so soon. It did burn at first, and like Dan says, wait until a few weeks or months before using it. I use it now only twice a week at night and my skin has never felt softer the next morning. I no longer use the Jojoba oil daily, only once in a while.One thing I'll note is I haven't increased the amount of BP. I'm using the same amount as I started with, maybe less now. I find that I am OK with this.If you are considering it and feel you've tried everything else there is, I highly recommend the Regimen. For the price, it's a great value and so far has lasted me two months, used morning and night every single day. It's worth a shot!Best of luck to you :)