Acne.org AHA+ (10% Glycolic Acid) 6 oz. - Pharmaceutical Grade Exfoliating Lotion

I used this lotion in combination with the AHA body wash from Mario badescu and the Touch 2.5% benzoyl peroxide lotion. I was so close to making a dermatology appointment because I was so sick of the painful, nasty looking cysts all over my back, but within a few weeks of using this combination of products the cysts were gone. I use the body wash every day, and after washing I alternate between this lotion and the benzoyl peroxide one I mentioned before every other day. The glycolic acid is very exfoliating and brings existing acne to the surface so it can heal faster, and the benzoyl peroxide lotion kills the bacteria causing the cysts and is also anti inflammatory. One thing to keep in mind is this product might tingle/burn slightly when you first put it on. I do not have sensitive skin, so for me that sensation was very brief upon initial application only and I had no issues. It may also cause the acne to seem worse at first since it does bring existing cysts to the surface faster, but give it a few weeks before deciding it doesn’t work. I’m so happy I discovered this product, I definitely recommend it for people suffering from hormonal acne.

I have struggled with mild random acne outbreaks on my face (usually after friday and saturday nights of drinking and etc.) My bigger problem though was acne on my back and shoulders! i have had this problem for some years, and usually it is only better in the summer months when i can get some sun. Anyway, benzoyl peroxide was never a big help, and the bleaching side effect was too much.The small improvement was not worth the hassle. Finally after years of frustrated google searches, i found AHA. I have been using it for about 2 weeks. Every day after a morning shower, i apply it to my back and shoulders, (so awesome to not have a bleaching effect to my clothes) and then go on with my day. I also shower at night, and then rinse it off and use a regular salicylic acid wash (off brand neutrogena wash). I sometimes put it on my face at night, but not every night. (my shoulders are a bigger problem). Alas!!! There is definitly a 90% improvement (nothing is perfect). I am super glad that i found this product. Now i almost have 1 less thing to worry about everyday as i go through life. Hopefully this is your miracle cure too!..By the way, i dont use any multiple step regiment. I only use the AHA and a mild wash. BP doesn't work for me, and i just cant stand multiple annoying stages of applying goop on my skin. This stuff is not super expensive and wont break the bank. Go for it!

I love this stuff! I finished a accutane course almost a year ago. When I finished it I was left with uneven skin tones and a decent amount of Hyperpigmentaion. My dermatologist prescribed me Retin A and Hydroquinone cream which is supposed to be the good standard of Hyperpigmentaion removal. Not the case for me, I used that combo for 7 months and I didn't see a budge in the marks.After hearing such positive reviews on Acne.orgs AHA I figured I would try it even though I was skeptical since the "gold standard" didn't work I had doubts about this. It came quick, nice little bonus and it was larger than what I expected, another nice little bonus.So I used this for a couple of days mixed with a moisturizer like they recommend. The feeling of this going on your skin is like a little piece of heaven. It just feels nice, the gentle way you apply this just makes it feel like a treat every time I use it. It makes your skin so soft and brighter looking, it really does even out the tones of your face. Also it gets rid of that dullness your face has after recovering from acne. Now to get to the most important part, my marks. I see a 70% reduction in my Hyperpigmentaion and just over a months use!!! Amazing! I am thrilled and I now consider this a product that I never want to go without. Give this a try!

During this winter I was mortified every time I went to take a shower and caught a glimpse of my back. It seemed like no matter what I tried, my skin was going to just keep breaking out. I tried a variety of things -- washing undergarments and sheets, using benzoyl peroxide, using a cleanser with salicylic acid, the oil cleansing method -- and discovering AHA was the only thing that helped! Along with a pair of exfoliating shower glove things and a bar of Cetaphil antibacterial soap, this AHA+ cleared up my back in about a week. Just in time for me to be able to be poolside on vacation without so much embarrassment!It hasn't been great on my face, but has done wonders for stubborn body acne!

Great product to keep skin clear. I used in conjunction with the cleanser on my chest and back and was clear in a couple months. My problem wasn’t severe, but bad enough I wore shirts up to my neck. I used twice a day 10-12 hours apart. I didn’t feel I needed the extra step with the BP. I washed with the cleanser, let my skin dry 15 minutes then applied AHA. After being clear for a year I went down to just treating at night. After a few months I would treat every other night and now I don’t treat at all, but I still use this cleanser.

I loved this product until the formula was changed. The new formula is like water, making it impossible to mix with lotion. It's also hard to use by itself as it's so runny. I've been using these products for years and the recent changes are very disappointing.