Biore is famous for its acne strips. It was one of the first companies to list all of the ingredients for its products on its website. Its complexion clearing products, unfortunately, are more “interesting” than effective. Let’s take a look at the topsellers in this subbrand. Summary: Biore’s claim to fame is its deep cleansing […]

AcneFree Clear Skin Innovations claims it clears skin 24/7, fights acne in either three, four or five different ways (depending on which kit you choose), is quickly absorbed through the skin, and that results can be seen in as little as one to three days. But do the claims for AcneFree match the reality? Summary: […]

Zapping zits costs bucks. You can spend not just hundreds of dollars, but you can easily spend thousands of dollars on acne treatments that may not even work. With the right , however, you can get rid of whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples without having to take out a loan. Here’s how, step by step. Summary: […]

There are some home remedies everyone seems to just know: chicken soup for a cold, ginger ale for a stomach ache, and toothpaste for acne treatment. But do these do-it-yourself solutions have any truth to them, or are they urban legends, passed from one generation to the next? We can’t speak for chicken soup or […]

Spectro makes skin care products for acne and eczema. Its acne products offer the proven power of benzoyl peroxide, in mild concentrations for sensitive skin. Summary: Spectro is a division of Glaxo Smith Kline that makes benzoyl peroxide lotions and pads for acne treatment in Canada. Spectro actually does not make a “gel.” Its products […]

Severe acne is usually something you cannot treat on your own. Medical supervision and strong medication are usually needed to resolve cysts, nodules, and keloidal acne. What doctors don’t tell you about treating severe acne, however, is that the side effects of treating severe acne usually include a new case of mild to moderate acne […]

Photodynamic therapy is a tool for treating acne that utilizes the interactions of certain wavelengths with acne bacteria and the skin itself. Blue light kills acne bacteria on the skin. Red light heats and shrinks oil-producing sebum glands in the skin. And the use of red and blue in a pulsating, photodynamic acne treatment system minimizes […]

Panoxyl acne management products, their manufacturer will tell you, are made with benzoyl peroxide, “the number one dermatologist-recommended” acne care ingredient to penetrate pores and kill the bacteria that cause acne. Panoxyl offers creams and lotions in 4%, 8%, and 10% strength. But do they really work? This article answers frequently asked questions about Panoxyl […]