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DDF-Doctor's Dermatologic Formula Glycolic Exfoliating Wash 5%

What it is:An anti-aging glycolic acid cleanser.What it is formulated to do:This wash is a combination of ultra pure glycolic acid and gentle foaming action for both the face and body. It exfoliates to remove dead skin cells that clog pores, impede moisturization, and make skin look dull and lifeless. DDF Glycolic Exfoliating Wash also reduces fine lines and wrinkles while softening the skin. Recommended for normal to oily skin.
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Questions & Answers for DDF-Doctor's Dermatologic Formula Glycolic Exfoliating Wash 5%

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does this help with acne?
asked 1 year, 6 months ago
Vivi
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Glycolic acid helps with surface exfoliation. Acne is caused by dead skin cells being trapped in the pores and bacteria building up. Reducing the dead skin cells on the surface then, helps reduce acne. This should be used in combination with other acne treating products - either salicyclic acid (exfoliates surface and within the pores) and benzoil peroxide (kills the bacteria that causes acne)
answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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I think it does. My acne is not as bad as it used to be but it does seem to help clear up new breakouts.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
TaeKWonDoMom
(Jacksonville, FL)
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If you are looking for an acne cleanser, I use the blemish foaming cleanser from DDF. Also, I found out my birth control was making me break out. I went to my gyno and switched birth control and my skin cleared up! I have blemishes now from the acne so I'm using the blemish cleanser to combat and it seems to be working.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
IcePrincess
(Olympia, WA)
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i have been using this for 2 or 3 months and it has not helped at all with acne.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
plancarte
(long beach, ca)
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I think it does! I've definitely had fewer break-outs. But that could also be due to the other DDF products I am using. My skin has never been so clear and bright and moisturized!
answered 1 year, 6 months ago
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Can this product be used with clarisonic?
I love this cleanser. I have combination, acne prone skin and use this cleanser every night after removing my makeup. I love how it helps with the left over acne red spots and I feel it helps reduce the formation of new acne as well. I recently received a Clarisonic and was wondering if anyone uses this cleanser in conjuction with the Clarisonic?
asked 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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I was at the derm today and she told me to purchase this to use with my clairsonic.
answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago
TBuc
(Arlington, VA)
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I would think so. I use an exfoliating scrub myself for a boost and I would think the effect would be the same.
answered 2 months, 1 week ago
afangwife
(Cheyenne, WY)
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Will this help with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation on the legs and arms?
I have dark brownish black spots left on my legs and arms from excema, will this help clear them because of the glycolic acid?
asked 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Acid will help, but this is too gentle to work on the tough skin on your body. Try KP Duty Body Scrub, which contains both an acidic peel and a microdermabrasion treatment. It will slough away dead skin and the peel will clear up those scars. I have keratosis pilaris, and that scrub has really gotten rid of my red bumps and dark scars.
answered 2 months ago
McCarley
(Reno, NV)
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Glycolic Acid really doesn't lighten pigmentation, what it does is it helps exfoliate the skin to help other lightening products penetrate better to work better.
answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
blueeyemama
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How to use
For body use- what type of sponge do you use it with? I find that it doesn't lather and I guess my impulse is to pour out more but I don't wanna waste it (not at $35 anyway). I ended up using my hands to apply it...

Any advise? I usually use the bath glove but I thought it may be a little harsh with the glycolic acid...but i dunno.
asked 4 months ago
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(Philly, PA)
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Thanks Marquee.
answered 4 months ago
Sosesm
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I use a white 100% cotton washcloth with it. I like that it doesn't foam! I equate foamy products with lots of additives and feel like they don't rinse well. The DDF Exfoliating wash rinses clean! M*
answered 4 months ago
MarqueeMarc
(Los Angeles, CA)
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Can this product be used daily?
asked 10 months ago
kellifb
(Salt Lake City, Utah)
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This is a great product but my aesthetician has recommended using it only once every few days. She has noticed that overuse causes bumpiness and overstimulation of my skin. But, occasional use is very effective and I've bought this product several times already.
answered 6 months ago
FaithieG
(Lehigh Valley, PA)
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I have very oily skin and I use this product twice daily. For me, the slight peeling is minimal in comparison to the results.
answered 9 months ago
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Does the dryness with DDF Glycolic Exfoliating Wash 5% get worse before it gets better?
I'm 33, blond with very fair combination/acne prone skin. I had been using Perricone MD nutritive cleanser (which I loved), then tried his clear skin cleanser (not a fan), and now just purchased DDF's Glycolic Exfoliating Wash 5% after reading all of the rave reviews. I have been using it for a few days now and am noticing that my skin is quite dry. It is winter time and I just flew to Vegas for a few days (the plane, the weather, and the drinking no doubt contributed to my dryness), so I'm not sure if it the other contributing factors or this wash that is causing my skin to flake. I will say that this product has cleaned out my skin. But is it normal for skin to dry out and flake at first with this, and then get better over time? I was using it with my clarisonic - should I not be?
asked 2 weeks, 6 days ago
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(Novato, CA)
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Your skin will dry out some in the beginning. Then your skin will soften up (usually takes a couple of weeks).
answered 2 weeks ago
angeliquepeach
(Clovis, NM)
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Is it normal for your skin to get worse before it gets better?
I am new to the DFF line and have combonation skin with a tendency to break out. I am 34 years old and had issues with acne when I was younger, but what I have not is not nearly what it was then. For the past 5 days I have been using this wash, the 10% glycolic oil control gel and then tried the sulfer mask once. My face has really broken out this week, not with cystic acne but with small bumps and whiteheads. I am wondering if this is not just the products getting the bad out and hopefully it will turn better soon. How much time do I need to give it? Please advise.
asked 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Yes it can look worse before it gets better. your skin is purging itself. make sure you rinse very well!! clean wash cloth is best(if you are not in the shower). use light oil free sunscreen. glycolic and sun do not mix!!
answered 1 month, 1 week ago
Dbeautyangel
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this with DDF Pumice Acne Scrub?
I've bought the DDF Pumice Acne Scrub (use morning and night), 10% Glycolic toner (use morning and night), and Ben. Per. gel (night only).... I love my results so far!
Any suggestions on purchasing this cleanser to alternate with the Pumice Scrub?? or would it be too harsh for my sensitive, acne-prone skin?
asked 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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I have sensitive mature skin & I use this every other day. I'm on my 2nd bottle & so far have had no problems with over-drying or stripping. Now, I don't use a scrub but I do use Philosophy Microdelivery Mini-Peel pads along with this. I hope this helps.
answered 3 weeks, 6 days ago
BusyMomwith3
(Austin,TX)
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does this product contain 5% benzoyl peroxide? or benzoyl peroxide at all?
asked 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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nope
answered 2 months, 3 weeks ago
robin44514
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Does this product contain salicylic acid?
Is salicylic acids one of the ingredients in this product? I just got a free sample of it with my most recent Sephora.com order. I am dying to try it but the ingredients are not listed on the bottle. Salicylic acid makes my face break out rather than doing any good. Can you please tell me whether or not this is an ingredient in this product? Thank you!
asked 3 months ago
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If it does...it is less than 1%. I used to break out a lot too, and this definitely is a deep pore cleanser. I never used anything with glycolic acid, so I was concerned as well, but I ended up liking it.
answered 3 months ago
Evonne08
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