Zeno Acne Clearing Device with 60-Count Cartridge
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Customer Reviews of Zeno Acne Clearing Device with 60-Count Cartridge
Customer Review: It works! Just modify the directions and your expectations
Summary: 4 Stars
Having had perfectly clear skin through my teens, 20s, and most of my 30s, I now have post-pregnancy adult-onset cystic acne that began at age 36. My skin is far too delicate and sensitive to tolerate most OTC acne products. I bought this product out of desperation, not believing it would work. After reading hundreds of reviews and advice and testing it for 2 weeks, I have found that it works well, with some modifications. My experience: cystic acne goes through its normal cycle (rising to surface, becoming a hideous scab, etc.) in a fraction of the normal time (4 days versus 4 weeks) when treated as directed with Zeno, OR it disappears completely without ever having risen to the surface (after a week or so), when treated very aggressively with Zeno. My advice: Don't expect it to work after 1-3 treatments and in 24 hours as advertised. Do know that with diligence and patience, it will work. Be very aggressive. Do double-cycles (allow the Zeno to remain on your skin after it beeps, then press the button for a second cycle) every few hours as long as the bump is detectable in any way. You may get very slight burning of your skin (causing a whitish film or slight peeling) and you may go through your cartridge tips quickly, but believe me, it's worth it to avoid the horrible months-long process of cystic acne. I am using this in conjunction with a very thorough natural skincare regime and improved nutrition, and seeing the results I have hoped for after 2 weeks.Customer Review: This really works!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had acne since I was 16, and I have used every product short of going to the dermotologist. The problem I have always had is that my skin gets used to my daily regiment within 2-4 months, and then I am stuck looking for new products.
I had never heard of Zeno and came across the product in a Bed Bath & Beyond while looking for facial pads for my toner. I was really curious about the product, so I started researching it the minute I got home. I found several sites with customer feedback, and they were all positive.
I chose to go with the more expensive Zeno, because I wanted the rechargable battery over using 2 AA batteries. I let the battery charge for about 8 hours before my first use. I expected it to be hot, and it was a little uncomfortable at first. However, with each use my skin is getting used to the heat. It kind of feels like touching a sunburn as first (to me at least), but you do get used to it.
I had a really big mountian along the side of my nose, and an hour after the first use I could feel the reduction in the size of the pimple. After the second use, the pimple was even with my skin and reducing in size more and more. There is some redness after each use, but it does go away within about 10-20 minutes.
If you have tried everything, and aren't ready to spend the money on a doctor, this is a great choice. It is quick and easy to use. Definitely the perfect tool to add to your daily regiment.
Customer Review: It really does work!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was very skeptic of this product at first. I bought this product because I have what I would consider mild to moderate adult acne. Once a month, I will get the occasional breakout and every two months or so, I will get the large, painful, nodular acne. The product states clearly what kinds of acne it does and does not work on. In the manual it states that it does not work on nodular or cystic acne. After reading reviews, many people stated that it did help with their more severe acne, so I thought it would be worth to try. I don't know about other people, but even really early on, I can tell how "severe" a pimple is going to be. Unfortunately I didn't buy this product until a very large, painful, nodular pimple had already formed beneath the skin. From experience, I knew this was going to be a "big one". The product clearly states that it works best at the first signs of a pimple. I knew I missed the early critical stage of using this product, but I decided to use it anyway. The pimple did go away much sooner than with previous experiences and with less scarring too. I'm curious how the product would have worked if I would have been able to use it at the first signs of the pimple. I have used the product at the first signs of moderate acne and the product works great. The pimple will disappear before it even starts. Even though the product is ridiculously expensive for what it is, I'm glad I bought it.Customer Review: Doesn't work as well as Xacto!
Summary: 3 Stars
Zeno's cool. Xacto works better for huge cysts, though. Most cysts are just under the surface, hard balls that will cause the flesh around the cyst to fester until the ugly-head and sore occurs.
The best thing to do in this case is to simply take an Xacto hobby knife, heat the blade up with a lighter until it glows red. At this point, you will want to use some tissue paper or gauze (as sterile as possible) to wipe off the butane residue from the blade, and while still very hot, sink the tip into the center of the cyst. The heat will cause the skin to separate easily, leaving a small slit. Then, take your fingers on the outside (or with a very large bobby pin that can surround the cyst) and work the cyst out. If the slit is large enough to expand around the cyst, the cyst will pop right out and the wound will heal without any scarring. Usually, the relief is immediate. The bobby pin trick will help reduce damage to the skin. For instance, taking a smaller bobby pin and dragging the hoop through the crease of your nose will result in a minefield of puss eruptions. Another good thing to do for surface acne is while in the shower, just before getting out is with your fingernail to scrape away the dead skin in the nose crease, behind the ears. You'll be surprised just how much dead skin comes off, and if you do this each shower, you'll never get acne in the crease of your nose![...]
Customer Review: Not for lots of zits
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this product. I found the device and multiple cartridges reduced by 80% at my local drug store as no one seemed to be interested in them. I wouldn't have bought it otherwise as I couldn't have seen spending the cash. This product does work. I have normal skin. I get little small zits here and I also sometimes get those painful deep large nodule pimples. This has been a LIFESAVER for those evil buggers. Warm compresses with a washcloth are nice but this actually targets it with a timed treatment. 2 treatments and theres no more pain. RELIEF! This is not meant to prevent acne in any way. This is really not meant to permanently treat (ward off) it either. This is that quick fix for those huge painful zits that you can get. To be honest I really can't see someone using this for their whole face either. 1-5 pimples would be easy to do. 5 or more and it would seem like you're just wasting your time and should be looking for clinical help.
I wonder though if maybe heating some water up to a certain temperature, dipping a metal spoon in it and then resting the very warm spoon over your zit wouldn't save me money in the end...
Right now I have one unused cartridge left. Will I buy more? Maybe. I think for me I would only use this for traveling because it is highly convenient but doesn't receive much consistent use at home.