Customer Reviews

Niapads

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Background: 29yrs old black female. 15+ year sufferer of moderate to severe acne, acne scaring and hyper-pigmentation. Skin type is very oily and acne prone. Tried OTC, Rx (to include Accutane), Lasers, Peels. Some were pretty affective but came with very severe side effects.

First, I want to express how excited I was about receiving this particular product because I've recently given up on spending THOUSANDS on dermatologist and aesthetician bills, prescription medications, cosmetic procedures, and expensive skin care products. Additionally, I recently discovered why most products just didn't seem to work for me - irritating ingredients. So after researching every single ingredient in all of my Rx, skin care and hair car products, I had to toss out 98% of them. Additionally, I've been reading about more natural alternatives and ingredients that are equally beneficial for acne without all the harsh irritating effects. So again, I was especially excited to receive this product as I believed it contained a decent concentration level of vitamin B or at the very least enough of it WITHOUT any counterproductive ingredients.

Well so I thought...

Immediately after opening my package, I zoomed in on the ingredients and was very much disappointed. This product contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate which is an ingredient used for its "lathering" effects. This stuff is in most skin care products, shampoos, clothing, and dish washing detergents. Well the problem is SLS "is one of the most irritating cleansing agents used in skin-care products" according to the European Journal of Dermatology and the American Journal of Contact Dermatitis. Sure some folks enjoy a nice lather and actually feel as though their skin isn't properly cleansed without it but the truth is that lather has nothing to do with cleansing. Sure some lathering cleanser removes excess oils but doesn't actually cleanse the skin. I have used many Neutrogena products (which are the WORST) that work up a good lather, only afterwards to use a toner, witch-hazel or alcohol and find globs of dirt and dead skin on the cotton swab.

To put SLS irritating effects in perspective, I switched to a shampoo containing zero sodium products and my seborrheic dermatitis is under control and my acne even showed some improvement. The shampoo also contains Tea Tree Oil which may have also contributed to my skin improvements. So, I knew I was on the right track with eliminating certain ingredients and incorporating more natural ones like the Tea Tree and Vitamin B3, to name a few.

Anyhow... I proceeded to use this product in spite of what I knew because I was so anxious to see the results of what the Vitamin B3 could deliver. Plus, I had two very large active nodule pimples near my temple that I was trying to rid myself of ASAP (this is actually an improvement considering prior to revamping my products regimen, I had 4 to 5 on any given day). The product instructions provided an alternate process to treat inflamed, nodule, and/or cystic type of acne which actually is pretty effective. It called for cutting out a small (smaller than thumb tip) corner of the pad, to slightly wet it and place on the pimple until dried, and then removing the pad and rinse. My nodule pimples were gone in 1.5 days which is an all time record. Not even injections from the dermatologist improved my large nodule pimples that quickly. For this reason alone is why I gave this product 3 stars!

So after seeing these results, I thought for sure I could suck up the irritating effects of SLS if the vitamin B3 could improve my acne that quickly. Well, this pad has so much lathering ingredients in it that I had to cut it in half (original size is about 2 x 3 inch rectangle flat, textured swab) which is already very small. It still produced a rich lather and after rinsing my face, I had a white film/residue on my face. Whether this is the SLS or Vitamin B3, I have no idea but I suspect it's the SLS because it broke me out with a gazillion small closed comedones over 90% of my face. However, zero nodule or cystic acne.

Simply, I would recommend this product for spot treatment, especially for nodule/cystic type acne. I would not recommend using this as a facial cleansing and especially not using it twice a day as recommended by the manufacturer. What would be a blast is if the manufacturer would update their ingredients to exclude the SLS and other sodium ingredients within it. Then I bet this stuff would fly off the shelves! And I would certainly give it a 5 star but for now, I think 3 is appropriate.

Extremely Irritating Ingredients:
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Coco Sulfate
Lavender Oil

I have tried everything there is for acne since I was a teenager. All the topicals, pill form, everything. Accutane evetually worked and I was clear for about 5 or 6 years, but once my 20s hit, the acne & redness started to come back. Due to medical side-effects from Accutane, I opted to try anything else before going back that route.

I had tried all of the over-the-counter drugstore treatments, IPL laser treatments, and saw a dermatologist who gave me 3 prescriptions. Still, nothing was successful.

I got frustrated and turned to the message boards where I heard about this product. Everyone raved about Niapads so I figured I had to give it a try. I can't believe it, but I have not broken out since using these pads! I also try to take a Niacinamide pill every day as well (active ingredient in Niapads). As with anything, I would advise to not skip a day or sleep in makeup, as that's the only time I notice any problems on my skin. But all in all I think this is a wonder product. My face is clearing up, staying clear, and feels really healthy-not dried out at all.

I have used these for just over a month now and they work better than anything else I have ever tried without over drying my skin! Thanks niapads!

While I was searching the web for effective acne product and all my previous trials
did not work and all that was waste of money and time.I ordered the 30 pack just giveanother try and loved very much immediately, and found effective.Niapads is easy to carry and store.It is very effective that get right into the skin porous and skin feels clean and fresh.Very much need to follow instruction of product usage which give good results.I strongly recommend "Niapads" for effective acne control from experience and very satisfied.

I'm currently on my second set of Niapads. I'm almost 30 with an oily, acne-prone complexion that gets worse depending on my hormonal cycle. I only use one Niapad a day and not the two that they recommend (but I will start using 2/day now). My acne break outs have been greatly reduced and my skin is much softer. I still break out, but I sleep with either side of my face against a pillow every night (it's hard to break that habit).
I read another review that mentioned applying the Niapad at night and NOT rinsing it off, I followed that advice and really think it made a difference. The very first night I used this product I had 3 fairly big pimples and 1 cystic-type one, the next morning they had all come to a 'head' and by the morning after that they were well on their way to clearing up, which would normally have been at least another week. I have accepted that I will never have a perfect complexion but Niapads do make a difference.

UPDATE: I've been using Niapoads since May and although it clears cystic Acne almost immediately the lathering ingrediant (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) causes small numerous bumps all over. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is used by most companies because it is a cheap additive for lathering.

After struggling for several years with acne I finally found something that works! Noticeable results within 2 days. I've tried everything under the sun and so so glad I found Niapads. I use twice daily along with, 1 500mg B vitamin (Niacide) and, a high alkaline diet.

We have been using Niapads for our teenage son and daughter for about a year. The results are noticeable although they are most effective if used daily. It's so easy to bring Niapads on a trip. No adverse reaction has ever occurred. A great alternative to prescription medicine.

Great product with a very pleasant smell. I use it in the evening after I wash my face with another cleanser. After wetting the dry Niapad, I gently wipe the wet Niapad all over my face and leave it on over night instead of washing it off as stated in directions. It dries clear. I have not had any irritation from this product. I have only used it for about one week so it may be too early for results, but I do believe my skin feels softer and smoother. I am using it for its anti-aging properties. Very pleased so far.

I am a 52 year old female with hormonal acne. Worst area was the painful bumps on chin. This product has totally cleared up my chin as well as other areas. I am very pleased so far with this product.

I tried Niapads on a whim and I can't believe how well they worked after a week! I've tried everything over the years and have currently been using Retin-A but Niapads not only cleared the pimples I would get but actually left my skin looking and feeling really nice. No irritation or redness or flaky skin. Even my friends and family noticed a difference. I will definitely keep using them!