I bought this cleanser (Pre-Peel Salicylic Deep Gel Exfoliating Cleanser) and the Glycolic Acid 30% Gel Peel Enhanced with Retinol and Green Tea Extract (Professional Chemical Peel) from Perfect Image through Amazon in mid-September and I really like the results so far. I first used the cleanser on my face for 5 days and then did the peel on the weekend. Then I took a week off and repeated the process. I leave the peel on my face for ten minutes. The peel does have a strong tingling sensation. Now I use the cleanser a few times a week and the peel on the weekends if I don't plan on being out in the sun. The cleanser makes my face feel very clean and smooth. My skin is brighter and the dark spots are fading. I am 50 with fair-skin, green eyes and do not burn easily. I have very oily, sensitive skin and cannot even wear most makeup. I do wear a tinted sunblock. This combo has really been good for my skin to help control oil, breakouts and fade dark spots.
Using this product alone though worked very well, I noticed results after the first day. I have sensitive oily skin that is really hard to treat with acne products because the products either make my face dry up, overproduce oil, or the chemicals are too harsh on the sensitive skin and create blemishes. This product felt like a thousand needles on my face every time I used it until it dried off but its really effective when used alone, some of the pimples that I had under my skin faded almost completely away after 3 uses and some of the tougher pimples shrank after the 3rd use. The only side effect that it has had when using it alone is that it makes my face super dry after cleaning it off but its worth the hassle for the great results that im getting so far. Dont go overboard on using the product though, you have to give your face time to heal so its best to use the product once every 3 days or so (the bottle suggest once every 2-3 days).
Pros
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Really strong, you will see results really quickly
Easy to apply, clear instructions
Mostly natural ingredients
Cons
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Some people experience dry skin when using this product
Too strong when used in combination with other acne products
Conclusion
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Its a great product just dont use it in combination with other acne fighting products because it might be too harsh on your face together with the other products. Some people might experience dryness in the face when using this product but after reading some of the other reviews it seems to be pretty common. The results have definitely been worth putting up with the dryness for me, just be sure to give your skin time to heal and dont use it too often (use it once every 3 days)....Should have been an indicator that this was not going to end pretty. I received both the cleanser and peel (which I think I might have to return after my experience with the scrub) promptly and was very excited to try the cleanser after reading so many fantastic reviews. However when I went to first use it, I was immediately thrown off by the striking, aqua blue color and bathroom cleaner scent. I went back to look through the reviews, but found no mention, from anyone, in regards to either of these things. Therefore, I decided I was probably just being paranoid and to ignore the red flags that went up in my head. I gave it a go, and boy, do I regret it. I have a horrible, bumpy, rash all over my chin and jaw line. My fine, mild, chin acne is now a painful, dry, red mess, and larger, tender bumps have started to form underneath the patches of dried skin. I am pretty sure it is a response of my integumentary and endorcrine systems to secrete more oil -which isn't what I was hoping forsince the skin is so dead and sapped moisture.
Although I do have fairer, more sensitive skin, I have never had an adverse reaction to tea tree oil, green tea extract, or salicylic acid -even used in conjunction. My only guess is that the reaction was due to either the dye, the scent, or both. Unless I received a tampered product. I should have listened to my gut in the beginning when I was not comfortable with look and the smell of the product. I have contacted the company just to share my concerns, and I am certain I will hear back from them soon. I will further update my review from there.
My final words to you are this: since so many others seem to have great experiences, don't let my review completely deter you. However, if you do have skin that may react to certain dyes or scents and you end up with an electric blue, strongly scented product, please, err on the side of caution. It's better to save your skin and your sanity the trouble.The best cleanser. Period. I've had two bottles, and will continue to use this as my base cleanser. Highly recommended for problem skin.
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