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AcneFree
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AcneFree offers
several skin care solutions, but their Severe Acne Treatment
System is the highest rated of their products. The system is
composed of 4 steps: (1) a cleanser with BP, (2) a toner
with alcohol, witch hazel and glycerin, (3) a lotion with
more BP, and (4) a renewing retinol complex.
The primary
factor that sets AcneFree apart is its use of 10% benzoyl
peroxide, in contrast to the lower 2.5-5% concentrations
used by most competing products. This sounds like it should
make AcneFree more effective, right? Well, not really.
Studies have shown that while higher concentrations of BP
are harsher on your skin, there is no perceivable increase
in acne-stopping power above 2.5%.
What does
make a difference is applying a more liberal amount of BP,
as a thicker layer will have a better chance of penetrating
deeper into your skin. AcneFree does help in this regard, as
the larger bottles provide more BP, and thus a better value
than products such as Proactiv. The particles are also
microencapsulated for maximum absorbance over time. |
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AcneFree at a
glance
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Inexpensive + large bottles = a good value
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Provides enough BP to allow for liberal
applications, which are effective in most
cases of acne. |
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Microencapsulated particles allow for high
penetration and longer-lasting effects. |
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10% BP is sure to burn, and offers no
benefit above gentler concentrations. |
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Expect a week of dry, flaky, irritated skin
before things improve. |
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Results are temporary for many users. Your
skin may adapt to the blast of strong
chemicals. |
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Like any system with 4 steps, daily use may
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Key
Ingredients
Cleanser:
10% Benzoyl Peroxide
Toner:
Alcohol
Witch
Hazel
Glycerin
Lotion:
10%
Benzoyl Peroxide
Renewal Complex:
Retinol
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Who should try
AcneFree
The AcneFree
Severe Acne Treatment System is, as expected, mainly
targeted at those suffering from serious cases of acne. That
means people with clusters of pustules and cysts. If that's
you and your skin can handle or adapt to a strong topical
solution, this may do the trick. Note that most users do
need an adjustment period. You should go in expecting some
initial irritation. If you can endure it, things should
improve afterwards.
AcneFree does
offer other product lines for those with less severe cases
of acne, but even their standard-strength system uses a very
strong 7% concentration of BP.
Who should
not
try AcneFree
If you have
sensitive skin or are looking for something that targets
more than just the surface-level symptoms of acne, steer
clear of AcneFree. The ingredients here can be very harsh,
and this is a treatment for current acne, not a preventative
solution.
While it's
cheap, AcenFree is also hard to recommend over a system such
as the Acne.org Regimen, which offers a similar primary
benefit (high-dose BP) with a gentler 2.5% concentration
instead of AcneFree's harsher 10%.
Average Price
$22 plus S&H at
most online retailers
Alternatives
The Acne.org Regimen,
Other multi-step treatments with BP
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