The Acne.org Regimen is a an acne treatment regimen. It consists of multiple topical products for acne. The first step is a Cleanser. The second product is an acne treatment cream with Benozyl Peroxide (BPO). BPO is an antibiotic which targets one of the causes of acne, the overgrowth of Cutibacterium (Propionibacterium) acnes bacteria. The third topical product is a moisturizer.
The Acne.org Acne Regime system provides a regular routine for skin care which has its benefits. It helps you have cleaner skin and targets acne causing bacteria at the same time with BPO.
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Anti-Inflammatory Component | Acne lesions are visible inflammatory lesions of the skin. The Acne.org Regimen does not contain anti-inflammatory ingredients |
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Anti-Microbial | Acne is attributed to Propronibacterium acnes bacteria. The Acne.org Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Acne Treatment has benzoyl peroxide has an antibiotic that helps reduce the amount of P. acnes bacteria on the skin. |
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Probiotics | Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that reside in the gut. They have numerous benefits including lowering systemic inflammation. Supplementation with Lactobacillus probiotics was found to make a clinical improvement in patients suffering from acne. The Acne.org Regimen does not have any probiotics. |
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Hormonal Support | Some have argued that the main cause of acne are hormones. In particular, androgens which cause an increase in sebum production. Some prescription drugs for acne have an antiandrogen effect. The Acne.org Regimen does not address this issue. |
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Skin Cleanser | Cleansing your skin is an important part of skin care. Dirt can clog pores and lead to the development of acne lesions. TheAcne.org Regimen includes a face wash. |
Skin moisturizer | After cleaning your face you should use a non-comedogenic moisturizer. The Acne.org Regimen includes a moisturizer. | |
Retinoid | Retinoids are Vitamin A derivatives which have been proven to help heal acne lesions by unclogging follicles. The Acne.org Regimen system does not include a retinoid. |
8 oz. Cleanser
Water, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Laureth 13 Carboxylate, Disodium Cocamphodiacetate, Butylene Glycol, Sage Extract, Cucumber Extract, White Oak Bark Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Acrylates Copolymer, Methylgluceth-20, Polysorbate-20, Quaternium-15, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA.
8 oz. Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide – 2.5%)
Active Ingredient: 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide
Also Contains: Water, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Hydroxide.
8 oz. Moisturizer with Licochalcone
Water, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Methyl Gluceth-20, Squalane, Saccharide Isomerate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, PEG-12 Glyceryl Distearate, PEG-23 Glyceryl Distearate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.