Long story short been trying everything under the sun. I didn't change anything to my system (I wash my face with a Salicylic acid face wash morning and night and follow with face lotion). I started this twice a week Mondays / Thursdays. I've gone for about two weeks and the results have been simply fantastic. I haven't had any zits at all! Sure, it burns like crazy but I think the results are worth it. I usually go for about five minutes then wash it off. This little bottle also seems to last forever.