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5.0 out of 5 starsThis product truly works for acne and cystic acne
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2021
I'm an A-A woman with a brown complexion, extremely sensitive skin, and 3 decades of acne experiences . 1st online review I've ever done for a medication and I'm posting this for those who, like me, feel they have tried everything to no avail. Improvement really was experienced over night. I had several cysts due to maskne as well as hormonal acne that had gotten out of control. I was hesitant due to the reviews about sensitive skin. Tip: Do not apply immediately after washing your face; allow skin to dry completely then apply sparingly until you build up tolerance. I now can rub all over, but initial only applied as a spot treatment after allowing face to dry for at least 10-15 minutes. I've gotten compliments on the improvement, but dark spots are still in the process of fading so I wont post pics (yet). I will be sending a bottle to my sister though--that's how confident I am in the product, AND I remember how difficult it was for me to afford $20+ products like proactive when I was in college. I hope they don't raise pricing.
so that young people can afford it. I've stopped my Tazorac cream (Retin A category RX) as I am allowing this to hopefully fully clear the acne, then pursue texture improving treatments. My advice: try the product on one or two cysts and give it at least a week- you should feel a reduction in size quickly, though with cysts it could take a while for the under the surface portion to fully resolve. It WILL burn the heck out of you if you apply on damp skin when pores are still open. My overall improvement is now 80% after about a month of nightly applications---far more than with other products, and really it's just the melanin pigmentation that remains problematic but I refuse to use hydroquinone because it breaks me out as quickly as it fades the spots. This product is gently fading the spots overtime. . Good luck-- I feel your pain if you've suffered for years; don't give up.
* **No strong perfumes or fragrance which is also good .***UPDATED TO 5 STARTS A MY SKIN CONTINUES TO IMPRVE ;-) . It can be drying, but pimples are gone so I'll take it!!!
