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The Acne.org Regimen
A step-by-step program to clear skin
using only over the counter products
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Other recommended Regimen products
Click here if you liveI realize that not everyone can order online, so I've added some other good products below. The products are available from most local drugstores. Alternatively you can click on the products and buy through drugstore.com. (Drugstore.com gives me 10% of every order. All of the money goes back into this web site. Thanks for supporting Acne.org.)
Gentle Cleanser
Cleansing washes
(Preferred--liquid cleansers are usually less drying and come closer to leaving your skin pH balanced.)
Acne.org Cleanser
Ultra gentle liquid formula that's pH balanced so it won't overdry. Unscented and dye-free, lathers well, and rinses clean.
4 oz., 8 oz., or 16 oz. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Wash
It takes some getting used to because it doesn't feel like cleanser, more like thick water or something. Exceedingly gentle. Works like a charm. Inexpensive.
Read reviews for Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser or write your own.
Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser, 6 oz.
I love this cleanser. It is as gentle as you can find. The only reason it is listed second is because of its higher price.
Read reviews for Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser or write your own.
Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash, 6 oz.
Goes quickly for the price, but works fine.
Read reviews for Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash or write your own.
Cleansing bars
(Men who shave using a blade razor may find the lather from a cleansing bar easier to use for shaving purposes. While bar cleansers are sometimes a bit more drying than liquid cleansers, there are a few gentle cleansing bars on the market which should be fine to use.)
Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar, 6 oz.
Lasts forever, smells nice, gentle, good lather. Some people claim it is overly drying.
Read reviews for Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar or write your own.
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar, Antibacterial, 4.5 oz.
Lathers great, but packs a powerful odor.
Read reviews for Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar, Antibacterial or write your own.
Basis Sensitive Skin Bar, 4 oz.
Unscented, gentle, good lather, inexpensive.
Read reviews for Basis Sensitive Skin Bar or write your own.
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar, Unscented 4.5 oz.
Very robust lather.
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2.5% benzoyl peroxide
Acne.org Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment
Gel based, so it goes on clear and spreads easily. Pharmaceutical grade, pH balanced, fragrance free, and dye free. Won't "clump up" with moisturizers, and won't turn white when you perspire.
Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, .75 oz.
Works well. Cream based product that can leave white residue. May clump up with moisturizer. If so, gently slough off clumps. Small tube. Pretty expensive.
Moisturizer
Olay Complete, Sensitive Skin
To achieve flakiness control, mix in 4-5 drops of jojoba oil upon each application.
Complex 15 Therapeutic Moisturizing Face Cream
Has a great feel. Doesn't take care of flakiness well enough for me, but gets good reviews on Acne.org so I'm including it on this page. Comes in a small 2.5oz tube. Contains no SPF.
Acne.org Moisturizer
Intensely hydrating, non-comedogenic lotion designed to eliminate dry, flaky skin. Goes on clear and absorbs quickly, leaving no residue. Super light feel, fragrance free, and dye free.
Lac-hydrin Five Moisturizing Lotion
A nice new 5% lactic acid moisturizer in a generous 8oz. size. A little thick for my taste, but works well. May sting if used within the first few weeks of the Regimen. Contains no SPF.
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizes well. Comes in a large 8 oz. or 16 oz. size for a good price. The feel is a bit thick and it contains oil, but Cetaphil claims it's non-comedogenic and it seems to work well for people. Contains no SPF.
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion
Moisturizes very well. Small 2.5oz. size, and somewhat expensive. Heavily scented. Contains a pretty high percentage of alpha hydroxy acid, so it may sting a bit at first. This is not for people who are just starting the Regimen. Make sure you've been on the Regimen for at least three weeks or so before starting with any high percentage alpha hydroxy acid. Contains SPF15. 
Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture
Works ok as a starter lotion. Contains SPF15.
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer
Very similar to Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture. Works ok as a starter lotion. Contains SPF15.
Jojoba oil and alpha hydroxy acid
- Jojoba oil is great for flakiness control.
- Alpha hydroxy acid can be used for spot treatment or for chronically dry skin.
Jojoba oil
Try mixing 3 drops of jojoba oil with your moisturizer in your palm before application. This should completely take care of flakiness. Jojoba oil is non-comedogenic and may actually be good for acne prone skin.
Alpha Hydrox Enhanced Lotion 6 oz.
Spot test for a few days before using.
Razors
Gillette Good News Disposable Razors
These razors work fine. It seems like two blades, which both these razors and the SensorExcel razor have, is the magic number. In my experience, single blade shaving is irritating, and 3 or more blades is very irritating.
Gillette SensorExcel Razor
Best razor I've ever tried by far, very low irritation.
