Customer Reviews

Oxy Bar Soap, Extreme Alpine, 4.2-Ounce Bars (Pack of 3)

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This bar of soap last much longer than a typical bar. It works like a typical salicylic acid wash, you have to use it consistently for a period of time for best results.

As other reviewers have written this product does seem to last forever. Over the time I used this product it worked out great for me and being able to get a 3 pack of the larger sized bars was a great deal. I've since out grown my complexion problems but I would still recommend this product for those trying to contain there complexion problems. You always have that initial period that it gets worse but this product works great for getting rid of the dirt, grime and leaves you with a fresh sent.

This is a great product but has been out of stock for months..

cant find it anywhere!!!

Please come back!

its a bit pricey, but as its the only soap that really keeps my bacne at bay, its worth it. Especially considering they stopped distributing it in stores.

i dnt know bout that one guy w/ the bad rating but this stuff really works, it works right away when u 1st use it. i suggest u also try the Loma lux acne pill w/ it for the best results.

This is the best face soap I have found and I have used several different ones over the years.

This soap really works! I have been using it everyday for about a month, and within the first week I noticed that my skin was clearing up a lot. I used to have severe breakouts, but now, if I get acne, I only get one or two pimples at a time and they only last for a day or two rather than hanging around on my face for a week or more. It's been amazing!

I'm 48 years old and have suffered from persistent acne since my teens. At first I tried to fight it, but then for 20 years just gave up and lived with it. I cringe when I see old photos of my pockmarked face. 10 years ago I was browsing an acne book in a bookstore and decided to finally do something about it.

I now have a beauty regimen (more in a moment), but it's a little trouble to keep up with it. My regimen does keep the acne away, but I still get the occasional outbreak. Also, if I skip any part of my regimen, I will get an outbreak like clockwork.

I got a free sample of this soap with some Oxy pads and it really made a difference. I no longer got any acne at all, I didn't get those occasional outbreaks. Also when I skipped some of my regimen, I get lazy sometimes, I didn't get an outbreak. So, I give this soap 5 stars.

The secrets that I learned from the book that I read were:
* Beating acne is all about prevention, not cure. Once you get a pimple, it will take 10 days to heal and there's nothing that's going to fix that. To beat acne, you must prevent any pimples from forming at all. It sounds obvious now, but with all of those products that claim to "heal acne blemishes," I was confused.

* Acne is caused by oil and bacteria, and a dirty face contributes to both of those. It's that simple. This is in contrast to all of the info that claims that "no one knows what causes acne" and that "acne is not caused by dirt." For me, when I beat the oil, I beat the acne.

* Acne medications need to be used anywhere you might get acne, that is, the entire face. The instructions usually say "apply to the affected area." Many people take that to mean "apply to any acne you see" but a better interpretation is "apply to anywhere you might get acne."

From my own regimen:
* Find a facial soap that works for you. One that does not cause acne for you but seems to help with the oil and acne. Once you find a soap that works, use it at least first thing in the morning (to cleanse ASAP the oil and bacteria that form during the long night's sleep during which you probably perspire and sleep with your face against a humid fabric and during which you don't use any oil fighting toner), and last thing before bed (to remove as much oil and bacteria as possible before the sleep period). A third use during the day would also be helpful. For me, this was a change of personal habit and made a big difference. I sometimes get lazy and fail to wash before bed. When I do that I almost always suffer an outbreak 2-3 days later.

* Use an oil fighting toner to fight the oil. When you feel that oil forming on your face, reapply the toner. I found that I had to use the toner a lot more than the 2-3 times per day in the instructions. I had to use it more like hourly. For me, this was the main key in beating my acne. There are a few toners from which to choose e.g. salicylic acid and witch hazel. Find one that works for you. Overapplication runs the risk of excessive drying of the skin, but I didn't have that problem. You can get it in premedicated pads, or a more economical way is to buy the toner in a bottle and apply with a cotton ball.

* Use the benzoil peroxide 10% acne cream, use it over the entire face.

Best of luck!

I struggled with acne when I was younger, and used a lot of Oxy's products, among others.
I wish I hadn't, it was too harsh on my skin and caused reddening that continues as an adult. Moreover, some studies are showing that one of this products active ingredients, Benzoyl Peroxide, causes tumors in mice.
There are less harsh products available. An Amazon search for "natural acne treatments" brings up several options.
Also, a change in diet can have an effect on acne.
The Clear Skin Diet: A Nutritional Plan for Getting Rid of and Avoiding Acne
I would also recommend avoiding antibiotics like tetracycline that kill off helpful bacteria.
The Antibiotic Paradox: How the Misuse of Antibiotics Destroys Their Curative Powers
Revenge Of The Microbes: How Bacterial Resistance Is Undermining The Antibiotic Miracle
See also:
Acne Vulgaris: A Disease of Western Civilization
Burt's Bees Healthy Treatment Parsley Blemish Stick with Willowbark, 0.26-Ounce Stick (Pack of 2)
Kiss My Face Organics Break Out Botanical Acne Gel, 1-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 3)
And, sometimes, things for whatever reasons can't or won't be "fixed."
Some conditions of acne will be chronic, some conditions of acne will leave permanent scarring. This can be emotionally crushing in our appearance obsessed world, and it's painful to see kids (and many adults) suffer with this. Healing the emotional "scarring" won't involve creams, but might be found in a change of perspective on the world and our emotional response to it all.
The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology