Acne Serum Reviews

The Glycolic 10% Exfoliating Oil Control Gel from DDF (Doctor’s Dermatologic Formula) is a product designed to chemically exfoliate your skin to treat acne.  It obviously thinks glycolic acid is a pretty big deal considering its in the product’s name…so is it really?

DDF Glycolic 10% Exfoliating Oil Control Gel Ingredient Analysis

This product counts on a pretty exhaustive formula for success, but it appears to be a good one.  Though glycolic acid is supposedly the main component, it appears as if most of the product’s acne-fighting power lies in the 2% salicylic acid content.  When you combine an ingredient like this with glycolic acid and alcohol you should definitely see some results, but potentially at a cost to your skin.  The full ingredient list is as follows:

• Salicylic Acid 2%
• Alcohol
• Glycolic Acid
• Propylene Glycol
• Ammonium hydroxide
• Castor oil
• Phenoxyethanol
• Disodium EDTA
• Tocopherol
• Triethanolamine
• Aloe vera
• Chamomile
• Grape seed extract
• Licorice root
• Superoxide dismutase
• Retinyl palmitate
• Ubiquinone
• Elm extract
• Glutathione
• Zinc Gluconate

Generally this formula is good and combines some antioxidants like superoxide dismutase and tocopherol with some good moisturizers like aloe.

DDF Glycolic 10% Exfoliating Oil Control Gel Effectiveness

In terms of results based on sheer acne-reduction, this product performs nicely. It is by no means a miracle-worker, but the completeness and potency of the formula has been proven by users.

DDF Glycolic 10% Exfoliating Oil Control Gel Safety Concerns

Though it is pretty consistent at reducing acne, this product is also pretty consistent at treating your skin harshly.  Redness, over-drying and irritation are fairly common.

DDF Glycolic 10% Exfoliating Oil Control Gel Value Rating

This product is offered direct from the company and with a return policy for $48 but can be found elsewhere for as low as $37 per bottle without the policy.  The solution is potent which might explain why it only comes in a small 1.7 ounce bottle, but factoring in shipping costs you might be paying a little too much at over $32 per ounce.  Good formula, but somewhat low on value.

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