 Freedom in 30 days! |
| Review Date: February 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: NMD2000, New York City, NY |
I am writing to thank everyone who posted their experiences here. As an adult acne sufferer it is easy to become hopeless- even when you're starting to see changes but they aren't coming fast enough. In this case, I needed encouragement to be patient and wait for the changes that were in store. I've been using Acnefree every day for the last month. I first came across a bottle left over in the shower at my gym. I used it because it listed benzoyl peroxide which is the only acne med that works (trust me, I've used them ALL) and tea tree oil in the ingredients. I had recently started applying pure tea tree oil to my face and felt the combination would be ideal. I can't tell you how surprised I was to come across the formulation so randomly. My was much less greasy after using the product so I bought the 3-step kit.
It did not work in three days to eliminate my acne but I could immediately appreciate an improvement in the feel of my skin. It felt cleaner and wasn't greasy. That in itself was a miracle since in addition to spending hundreds of dollars on acne meds, I've probably laid out the same amount on blot sheets, mattifying lotions, etc. I did break out more in the first couple of weeks but, thanks to the words I read on this and other websites, I didn't give up on the system. Apparently, this product sucks the bacteria from deep in your skin to the surface so it can be removed. I have some photos of my cheeks in the past two weeks looking worse than they have in a long time so I believe this is true.
Now, however, I can truly say that I've turned the corner. My face is smooth. The hard, painful bumps that emerged in the past two weeks are totally gone. Even though I am just using this kit and not the fade cream, the marks on my face are visibly lighter. I have not had a new whitehead in few days. The driness (which wasn't excessive) over the past month has been totally worth it because it has revealed beautiful new skin. I am so grateful to have found this product after a decade of daily self-consciousness about my skin, wondering if a new whitehead had emerged since I last checked, wiping oil from my forehead several times a day, desperately researching cures that all failed, and worrying every time I met a guy what he'd think when my foundation was off- finally, I'm free.
I have a few notes about application. I also bought the Terminator to deal with the new bumps that came up. It didn't offer an instant fix but it probably helped and was cheap enough at Target that it wasn't a burden to add to the regimen. I tried putting on tons of the product, as suggested on acne.org. That did not seem to make an appreciable difference. Acnefree works in its time, and I couldn't accelerate it, but it did work. Also, I've seen people post here that they do not use a cotton swab to apply the repairing lotion. I switched to using one because it helps exfoliate the skin. You can actually see dead skin cells coming off as the lotion is going on and I found when I didn't do this, my cheeks felt rough and looked darker. Lastly, I truly believe this product works all day as advertised. With other acne meds, I would put them on under my makeup and find that I usually had a whitehead by the end of the day. This product keeps my skin feeling extremely fresh all day long and seems to be having an antibacterial effect that prevents new breakouts during the day. My makeup also looks great when my skin is so clear and non-greasy.
I'm writing this out of a true sense of compassion for everyone who suffers with acne. Try this product. Stick with it because it will work eventually. And, as someone who has finally woken up with beautiful skin after trying desperately to achieve this for ten years, I can tell you it feels great. |
Works amazingly if disciplined
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| Review Date: March 5, 2008 |
| Reviewer: squeakers07, California, USA |
| I did not use the product on myself but on my boyfriend. He had blood cyst pimples over his entire back for 15 years (since puberty). He has tried many medications, topical and pill, but everything irritated him. We did not want to spend the money on ProActiv, so a friend recommended this product. He used the soap twice a day, and I applied the toner and lotion after each shower. We did not see immediate, overly obvious results in a week. The results came gradually but steadily. After using the product for over two months nonstop, his back was almost completely acne free. He went from having over 40 blood cysts that would infect and stain his shirts and the bed to having maybe 2 or 3 pimples at a time. Even his mother was amazed with the results when she saw him after several months. He said his skin did itch if he did not have the lotion applied properly on his skin. A result of applying acid to your skin is that the skin dries out. We had to make sure that he always had plenty of lotion applied to his skin. After 6 months, we stopped using all three steps. He now only uses the soap (purifying cleanser) once a day, and he has maybe 1 or 2 pimples at a time. The solution doesn't rid your body of acne permanently, but if you are consistent and dedicated, it will remove most of your acne. We have been using this product for almost two years and are very happy with the results. |
Lifesaver!
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| Review Date: June 29, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Little Jeri Seinfeld, Menomonee Falls, WI |
| I developed mild acne after deciding to go off of my regular birth control pill. Never having acne before, this was devistating. I watched all the infomercials and decided to go with Murad's Acne Complex Kit expecting the glowing, perfect skin that they promised within a few short weeks. I purchased the starter kit and I liked the smell of the products but after a month and a half, I was still experiencing bad breakouts. I even had the really painful acne that are so deep it takes weeks for them to come to the surface! I continued to use the second shipment of Murad because everything I read said that the purging cycle could take 4 or more weeks. I spent 3 months and over $60 on this stuff without results. Silly me, I was going to order more but I started reading reviews for my only alternative, Proactiv. Now that stuff isn't any cheaper in the long run but someone else mentioned Acne Free in their review and I figured that it was worth a try. I found it at my local Walreens for $19. Let me tell you, I used Acne Free for 2, TWO, days and saw results that I had not seen in 3 months of using the expensive stuff. I can't say enough about it. I'm thrilled that something so easy to get would work so much better than any hyped up product. Goes to show, don't buy from T.V. |
I honestly didn't think it would work.
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| Review Date: March 6, 2007 |
| Reviewer: DryvBy, Knoxville, TN USA |
I have had pretty bad acne since I was 14 (Im now 20). I never thought I would even make it just a little better. I tried this stuff and after 2 or 3 weeks I noticed a huge difference. I have acne, acne scars and huge pores that are really visible. This stuff made all 3 of those things go away. My skin is starting to look smooth instead of like it has holes.
A bit of advice for people who have just started using it:
*At first this stuff dried out my lips and made them chap, that went away after a few days.
*I noticed that the next morning after using the 3-step stuff, I would get the white-head pimples, then by the end of the day they would go away. So if you get white heads after using this, don't think it is making it worse, the pimple is probably trying to fight the product. |
Awesome Product
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| Review Date: May 19, 2006 |
| Reviewer: E. Zelten, Menominee, MI USA |
I'm 45 years old and found Acne-Free works GREAT for adult acne when used on a regular basis. Been using it for about a year and it's nice to have attractive skin again. I don't like complicated regimins and this fits my lifestyle. Quick and easy.
I was going to use the original Proactiv but found this cheaper offshoot product and I'm glad I tried it! |
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