Daniel Kern's Products... (are they worth it?)

Okay I have looked up different acne medications.. reading reviews and what not and i am getting so jksahksahja frustrated.  Simply because so many things are scams and fake and then there are medications that have half good reviews and half bad.  I did look up Daniel Kern's BP Gel though... and it got 4 1/2 stars out of 901 votes on Acne.org.   And his Face wash got about 4 stars, while his

Sooo...
I was wondering have any of you tried Daniel Kern's products?  
And if so, are they affective and what would you rate them out of 5?

[loiloi]

I would recommend getting prescription medicine as over the counter products are of limited benefit except for occasional acne. The most effective topical gel, according to dermatologists research is Differin, especially when used in conjunction with an oral anti-biotic such as erythromycin or oxytetracycline. If insurance is an issue please get back to me and we'll work on some other ideas.
Loiloi x

[kaylaxmarie]

Yeah I don't have health insurance at the time actually...

But I go to Acne.org to look at all the reviews on acne medications, and it does have prescription medications also.  I looked up Differin and it didn't seem to work for a lot of people, they gave if 3 stars... which is out of 770 votes.  I use to go to the dermatoligist when I was about 12 b.c when I started puberty I got acne really bad.  They gave me Differin... I don't recall it ever working for me.  The antibiotics cleared up the acne on my back though... but I don't get acne there anymore.  But I went through tons of medicines and it was just a waste of money.  I stopped going and got it cleared up on my own.  But now my skin just seems to need stronger stuff.  And a lot of people said that Daniel Kern's BP gel was strong and worked really well.  That's why I wanted to try it.  

Actually...  as funny as this may sound I've been using toothpaste, and it works very well.  So I'm thinking about just using that and my clearpore face mask for a while and see how much my skin clears up, in the past I never gave it enough time to clear it up completely.  

[willow569]

Hi,

I think Dan's regimen might be worth a try for you.  Do you mostly get inflamed acne?  It seems to work best on mild to moderate non-cystic, inflamed acne.  If you get noninflamed acne a lot (whiteheads, blackheads) or if you get cysts then this regimen might not be your best option.  If you try Dan's BP, it is best used with the prescribed regimen that is outlined on acne.org.  The good reviews are probably mostly from those who use the BP as it is recommended in Dan's Regimen.  

Another possiblity you might consider is Face Reality Acne and Skin Care Clinic.  They are located in the San Francisco Bay area, but they also work with acne clients long distance.  I go to this clinic, and i can't say enough good things about them.  They got me clear in about 9 wks, and I have stayed mostly clear for the last year and a half using their products and recommended regimen.  They have a very good success rate at treating acne in both in-office and long distance clients.  If you want to see more about them go to www.facerealityskincare.com

There are some before and after photos of some of her clients at this link too:
http://groups.msn.com/AEstheticianGroup/facerealityacneclinic.msnw

Feel free to email me if you have any questions about Dan's regimen or about the Face Reality Acne Clinic.  Good luck to you!

Kim

[willow569]

BTW - the Face Reality Clinic is not run by a dermatologist.  It is run by an esthetician who has 18 years of experience treating acne, and who gets 90-95% of her clients clear using non-prescription acne treatments.  

[kaylaxmarie]

Well thank you for your advice.  Actually yeah I do seem to get inflamed acne. I'll get big ones that seem to be pretty deep on my chin, then I got pimples scattered all across the sides of my face and my jaw line.  But I do have a lot of clogged pores, it seems as if just about every pore on my face is clogged.  It really sucks, thank god for BareMinerals so I can cover it up when I go out.  I think I am gonna try the BP though.  I haven't been using a cream or anything, but I think if I used that BP gel with the toothpaste it'd clear up really well.  The toothpaste has already dried up most of it and about half of it is cleared away now, they just need to heal up.  

But I have very oily skin, and I am terrible at picking at my skin.  So that doesn't help one bit.  

I'm gonna check that site out though.  Also... like I said, I have bad blackheads.  I was wondering if you knew anything that can clear that up?  B.c I realllllly need to get something done about that.  In the past I was able to clear up my inflamed acne... but when it came to my blackheads it's like nothing worked very well, it did help a bit though, but certainly not enough.  I was wondering if Biore strips are any good?  I really don't know...

[willow569]

If you are going to use the BP, its best to follow Dan's Regimen as described on acne.org.  The BP works best when used with a very specific regimen.  Also, BP should be used not only to treat existing breakouts, but also when you are clear.  BP is best used as a preventative measure for acne, not as an after the fact treatment.  To stay clear, you will probably need to use the treatment products daily (again, as described on acne.org).

I would stop using the toothpaste - while it may seem to help by drying out pimples, it actually may do more harm than good.  Toothpaste has a lot of very irritating ingredients that can really overdry and irritate your skin, which can lead to more acne flare ups.  There are much better products that are specifically made for drying out pimples.  You might see if you can find a sulfur mask such as Queen Helene's Mint Julep mask,  Its a good spot-treat (I like it better as a spot treat than as an all-over mask).  You can also ice inflamed pimples for a few minutes, 2-3 times a day,  Ice helps reduce inflamation (inflammation) and redness.  

I do still recommend checking out the Face Reality website,  They have an amazing ability to treat acne, and they get the vast majority of their clients clear in just a few months.

[xcelita]

Daniel Kern's benzoyl peroxide 2% treatment has definitely worked for me. I had acne all over my face and after the first time using the treatment I noticed less new pimples. I've been using it almost everyday for about two weeks just like the instructions say and my face is almost clear now. You don't have to use as much as he says, but it's really gentle and doesn't dry as much as I was afraid of. I don't think his face wash or moisturizer are any better than the ones I already use, but the treatment is amazing. Totally recommend it.

[Neuro714]

Daniel Kern's products are miraculous and affordable.  I didn't find them until I was in my 40s - it was life changing to use them. Other products do not match up and cost so much more.  I have also tried prescriptions - they fall short of Daniel Kern's products.  Check them out - you won't regret it.

[bobswarley]

the last two commenters are fakes. the only two definitively positive reviews in this thread were posted by profiles created at the time of the posting (suggesting the profiles were created for the sake of writing these positive reviews) and both profiles were one time posters. nice try, daniel kern.