"i started using this cream about 5 months ago for my moderate acne (.025) i started using it everyday after i washed my face before i went to bed. for the first 3 months or so my face became dry, red, and irritated. i used moisturizer to combat the dryness but it was irritating. using my my old s acid face wash stung so bad. my acne also got worse during these first three months. a lot of whiteheads and bumps that never fully emerged. i pushed through thanks to these reviews and by the 4 month, things started looking up. now my face is mostly clear and scars are beginning to fade and the irritation and dryness have improved a bit. to all you struggling, keep it up!"