Some say it is because it is proven and effective. This has been determined during laboratory tests and clinical trials.

Other ways to determine this product line’s effectiveness is to read clinical trial results. It also is important to view consumer feedback.

However, this review contains something different. It offers the advantages and disadvantages of using the Derma Cleanse acne fighting system.

Advantages

Some of these advantages really are benefits, but advantages nonetheless. The most important of these is that Derma cleanse is loaded with antibacterial agents that act like scrubs.

Therefore, using this product is advantageous because in a way it works for you. The antibacterial agents are what helps kill acne at the root.

In the process of using this three-step kit all excess dirt and oil is also removed. This helps provide a more comprehensive cleansing experience for users.

The best part of all is that the all-important conditioning step is not forgotten. This is what helps keep the skin at its most balanced moisture level so further acne attacks are prevented.

Disadvantages

This product line is a bit more costly than your average one bought in a grocery or department store. Therefore, not everyone may be able to take advantage of it.

Furthermore, it also may not be suitable for all skin types though most people have not complained. The main disadvantage though is probably what could happen if it is misused as people sometimes scrub too hard.

Self Care Tips

Use the cleanser according to instructions. After you rinse off the cleanser use a soft, clean towel to dry off your face. Never rub the towel too hard into your face though.

You are removing stubborn dirt when you do. Just pat it dry with a non-abrasive towel. This will allow you to experience a fresh, clean, new appearance.

Advantages

One main advantage is that it is safe and affordable. It is more affordable than other types of laser or light acne removal procedures.

This procedure is ideal for moderate to severe cases of acne. It actually zaps the bacteria that cause the pimples to form. It is more effective than even some of the best creams and lotions.

Disadvantages

It may be too expensive for some people. It also could slight redness or irritation, or it could cause burning and/or swelling. It may not work as well alone as would when combined with photo-dynamic therapy.

Some Background

The use of blue light procedures was approved by the FDA in 2002. Since then millions of acne sufferers have taken advantage of this way of addressing unsightly skin problems.

Since the invention of this type of acne treatment new kits have become available. They can be used for treatment right at home.

Certain kinds of blue light therapies have also been used to remove age spots and wrinkles. It is regarded as a way to help keep people looking young.

Pros

It cleans the skin well and it makes the skin feel soft. It also helps get rid of mild acne very well, and it has helped with blackheads even and it makes the skin glow.

It is a very inexpensive solution, as already mentioned above. It also is very easy to apply and the texture of it can provide you with the right amount of exfoliate for your skin.

Cons

It could cause a burning or irritating feeling on someone with sensitive skin. It also can cause irritation even on normal skin if you rub it too hard into the skin. It also can sting if you have open wounds or sores on your face.

It sometimes is hard to wash baking soda off your face. It is a bit grainy too-not as soft as traditional cleansers.

Instructions

Using baking soda on your face for acne is most effective when made into a paste. You would add equal amounts of water to baking soda. It helps if you apply a moisturizer on afterwards, and one all natural solution would be a dab or two of olive or almond oil.

Using baking soda would probably work best for people with oily skin. However, it can be used with caution on normal and combination (some oily/some dry) skin.

If you want to try other ingredients with baking soda you might want to try honey, lemon juice, rose water, and brown sugar. This makes a nice facial scrub. You would mix the ingredients together in moderate proportions and then let sit on your face for 10 minutes.

You would then scrub your face for two minutes. After that you would then rinse/take it off.

This is one way to heal the skin naturally as it reduces inflammation and redness. The temperature of the Zeno zapper is set way below that which would burn the skin. That is a major advantage of course, and yet it seems to provide instant results.

How it Works

First, it needs to be switched on. Then, after about 60 seconds it heats up to its highest operating temperature. It then beeps to let you know it is ready for use.

When ready to zap a pimple, you should let it remain on the zit for 2.5 minutes. You will be greeted by series of beeps every 30 seconds during the treatment as well as after the treatment is completed.

Note that if you do not use it for 35 seconds it will shut off after a period of inactivity. It takes 30 seconds between treatments to allow the Zeno acne to recharge itself.

Further Instructions

After a number of uses you are going to have to replace the Zeno tip. You can find packs of 90 replacement tips for around 30 dollars.

Customer Feedback

One way to determine how effective the Zeno treatment is to read customer feedback. About 90% of people who used it have left positive remarks about this pimple zapper.

The recommendation is to use the Zeno zapper two or three times within 24 hours. The earlier you catch the pimple the faster your case of acne will clear up. Some zits can be wiped out in a matter of a day.

According to the above expected results, most customers are pleased. Pros and cons of this product are shown in more detail below.

Pros

Effective relief from pimples can occur in 24 hours. There are no real side effects reported yet and it works for all (or at least most) types of acne problems. It also does not dry out the skin like other methods of pimple creams, cleansers, and treatments would.

Cons

Replacement tips are needed and these can be costly. This solution may not be effective for everyone and cannot always replace the need to take care of your skin.

It also is not meant to be used as a replacement for healthy lifestyle and diet observance. The Zeno zapper is meant more for “emergency” situations and not be necessarily be used every single day.

A Brief Description

Of course, you are not going to be told the whole story here because otherwise there will be no need to buy the book. You will, however, be provided with a very excellent summary.

Basically what this book does is it helps people modify their diet. This is done in a way that helps fight acne from the inside out.

Another way to help people get rid of acne in the amount of time designated (3 days) is to chance your lifestyle. More details are indicated in the pages of Acne Free in 3 Days, as we are not allowed to give away all the secrets.

We can give you a bit of a clue though. There are certain foods you should not eat if you want to clear your face. There are also certain substances and beverages you also should not use if you want to get rid of acne in this short amount of time.

Pros

This book offers a simple step-by-step solution. Author Chris Gibson writes in a way that individuals can understand. He even shows people how addressing acne at the root of the problem (clearing of bacteria and other debris trapped in the skin) will help.

Recommendations to various home remedies for further self care are present in this book as well. You are shown how to clean your face without using harsh chemicals and natural oils.

Another major advantage of using this system is that it is not expensive at all. You only need about $20 to $30 worth of supplies along with the purchase of the book. This may seem like quite a bit of money to spend at first but in the end you are likely to notice it is worth it.

Cons

The price for the Acne Free in 3 Days book along with the cost of materials recommended in the book may be too high. Some people are just not sure they want to pay to get all these supplies if they are not sure it would work.

These supposed 3-day acne clearing method may not work for more severe cases of acne. You should talk to a doctor if your skin does not clear in a short amount of time, say 3 to 7 days. It could be a result of another type of acne such as cystic acne.

Advantages

It is a very inexpensive solution. After all, lemon is a very common kitchen commodity. You might need to buy a bit extra but usually the cost of it is less than a dollar-or about a dollar.

Lemon juice works well because of the acidic nature of it. The juice acts as an astringent and it helps clean the skin pores just as any fancy facial cleanser would do.

It seems to do well for all kinds of pimples and scars. It even worked better for one person in particular who combined baking soda with it.

Lemon juice also seems to do an amazing job at healing red spots and healing acne. It also makes the skin soft and some people actually like the smell of it.

Disadvantages

It stings, but mainly this is the case with people who use it on an open wound. It also is slightly sticky for some people. It could dry out the skin if it is used too much or too often.

Conclusion

For most people it works very well. Generally using lemon juice does more good than harm. It is a great thing to consider.

That is the question that is answered. You can see evidence of its pros and cons in the next two sections, and this will give you an idea of how well it does (or does not) work.

Pros

This product does well for preventing acne from appearing. It also helps the little pimples go away overnight. The larger acne takes a bit longer though. The redness as well as the size of pimples goes away very quickly for most people.

This product not only works, but it is very affordable. For the amount of money it costs it really seems to do wonders for many people. Many users were very impressed and very satisfied with the results.

Another major advantage of using this product is that it can be used by people of all ages. Even a 49 year old who has used it has experienced positive results. It also works great on teen acne problems.

Cons

Of course, with any product there is always a downside. Sometimes if too much is used on the wrong skin type the skin can dry and peel.

It may not be a wise move for someone with sensitive skin type to use this product. It can also irritate sensitive skin. It generally is recommended for people with normal to oily skin.

This product has received mixed response by consumers. It seems to have done some people well while it has done other people maybe “so-so” or below average.

Pros

This product smells nice and provides users with a great way to scrub the skin and remove dead skin cells. One person has experienced a total cleansing within a week.

This person has used this product for two and a half years and it has reduced breakouts considerably. It smooths the skin in the process, and acts as a way to refresh it. Furthermore, this product clears up white heads.

Cons

St. Ives has the tendency to over-dry the skin of some people. It sometimes irritates the skin and causes a paradoxical reaction-breakouts and/or a rash. Furthermore, it sometimes stops working after awhile or even causes redness or burning.

Conclusion

The “cons” of the St. Ives solution may be because of misuse. For instance, if too much of it is used or it is used too often then it can dry the skin. Either that or if a person scrubs too hard it can cause damage to the skin.

Sometimes people use a moisturizer after using St. Ives to return the moisture to the skin. However, the idea is that some people may not want to use this product but rather one that does not dry the skin in the first place.

The answers to how well it works or how well it does not work are indicated in the following pros and cons. You should gain some valuable insight while reading this.

Pros

It clears up the majority of acne in people. It has wiped on many cases of moderate to severe conditions. This product makes the skin a little smoother and at least for two persons it did so without drying the skin.

Other reports indicate another advantage of using the Murad system. It has resulted in brighter skin and it actually felt good to the senses while applying. For some people it acted as a good moisturizer and cleanser.

Cons

This product works well for some individuals. However, it seems that it does not work for as many as people would like to believe. At least this is the opinion of one online reviewer who only gave it a 1 out of 5 rating, which is very poor.

Sometimes this product has been known to burn or irritate the face. Therefore, it is not recommended to people with dry or sensitive skin types. You should be very careful because you could irritate your skin.

Unfortunately, although there was many “pros” associated with using this product it actually disappointed many people. Many people (although the experiences were very conflicted) mentioned that this product is too harsh.

Numerous individuals said also that it worked “good but not great.” They also may have said that it causes the skin to dry and peel. This of course is contradictory to other people who have used it without experiencing dryness.

Conclusion

There has been quite a few mixed results associated with using this product. Some of the problems associated with using the Murad acne treatment may be related to misuse and overuse. This is one product that is better applied if you follow the instructions as is.

Pros

It has many benefits, including that it is effective for not only cases of severe acne but even milder cases. Users usually are at a low risk of experiencing side effects and it is gentler on the skin than other retinoid-based products. This product is known to dramatically increase acne.

Cons

Some mild discomfort such as burning, redness, or peeling might occur when using this product. However, the amount of discomfort depends upon your skin type and these side effects usually diminish in time. One major disadvantage is that this product is available only by prescription which makes it a little bit harder to get.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Differin is Adapalene. This is a retinoid known for its effectiveness against Keratosis pilaris, which appears on the skin like clusters of red bumps. This case of acne is often referred to as “pizza face” but it also sometimes appears on the thighs, hands, legs, flanks, and buttocks.

Recommendations

It is highly advised that you seek help from a doctor or dermatologist before deciding on a certain skin gel or cream. This one is most likely going to be recommended for those who have more oily skin. However, as mentioned already it is good to find out exactly what is your skin type especially if you suffer from severe acne.