Overview
elōs Clear Skin is not a topical acne treatment formula, but rather is a new kind of doctor-delivered therapy that combines bi-polar radio frequency with laser or light emission. A patient seeking treatment with this device is required to go to a doctor’s office, where they will undergo treatment for several minutes as their skin is exposed to the device. The research staff at ClearSkinReviews.com was intrigued by this new technology, since it seems to be a safer alternative to typical laser treatments for acne lesions. 

Featured Ingredients
Since elōs Clear Skin is not a typical acne formula, it does not contain any ingredients. Rather, the device combines radio waves and laser (or light) beams and is applied to the skin. According to the researchers at elōs Clear Skin, this method offers many advantages over typical laser treatment, which can cause irritation and scarring. elōs Clear Skin is known as a “cold” technology that does not burn or harm the skin. 

According to the 3 clinical studies that measured the effects of elōs Clear Skin on acne, the technology causes about a 47% reduction in the number and severity of acne lesions after 8 treatments. The researchers found that, after 4 weeks, elōs Clear Skin helped prevented acne in about 70% of cases. Both of these results are significant, but may not be as impressive as topical ingredients such as Salicylic Acid, Silicol Dioxide and other known acne fighting compounds. Since treatment with elōs Clear Skin costs about $300 each visit, the cost of this method could end up being more than $2400 for the average patient.

Web Site at a Glance
The web site for elōs Clear Skin actually contains information about this technology, as well as other similar devices invented by Syneron, Inc. The section on elōs Clear Skin describes how this method not only treats acne, but is also used for skin tightening, hair removal, varicose veins and other skin problems. The clinical research is available for download and full perusal. The site contains plenty of before/after pictures of patients who have undergone elōs Clear Skin treatment. In addition, consumers can click a link that will refer them to a physician in their local area who offers elōs Clear Skin treatment. 

Pros
- Plenty of convincing clinical research on its ability to treat and prevent acne

- Seems superior to typical laser treatments

Cons
- High cost - on average about $300 a visit

- Effects may be considered moderate, especially when compared to topical formulas

Summary
As impressive as the elōs Clear Skin seems to our research staff, the fact remains that most people will not be able to afford this new technology. Even though elōs Clear Skin has a history of benefits for those with acne, we recommend waiting until it becomes less expensive.

Overview
Acne Limited III is the third, and latest, version of this unique formula, which is marketed as an all-natural treatment for acne. Acne Limited III is not a cream or lotion, but rather is a concentrated disc resembling a candle. After rinsing the face with a special Cetaphil cleansing soap, the costumer gently rubs the Acne Limited III disc on the skin, which releases the formula into skin. We were intrigued by this concept, especially since Acne Limited III does not contain Salicylic Acid or other clinically proven acne fighting ingredients, and conducted a further investigation to find out if this product could actually clear acne.

Featured Ingredients
According to the company, Acne Limited III has a 98% success rate, but our research revealed that the discs are composed mainly of sulfur, sodium chloride and zinc oxide. Even though these are common compounds that have a relatively safe profile, we are not aware of any clinical research demonstrating that they have any effect on acne. Even though Acne Limited III presents research references on their web site, none of those references are connected to any studies on these ingredients or their effect on acne. 

Web Site at a Glance
The Acne Limited III web site seems basic in design and presentation. There is an interesting description on acne, as well as some useful information on lifestyle changes that the consumer can make to improve acne-affected skin. In addition, background information is given on the company, and the Acne Limited III product is described in clear detail. However, as we mentioned, there are no clinical studies illustrating how this product works on acne. It was also curious that, even with the product’s supposed 98% success rate, the web site contains no customer testimonials. Acne Limited III costs about $88 for two discs, which are supposed to last about 6 months each. No free trial is offered.

Pros
- Web site contains some helpful lifestyle information on improving acne 

Cons
- No scientific research on the effect of sulfur, sodium chloride or zinc oxide for acne

- No free trial offered

- Claims a 98% success rate, but no research or testimonials are posted on the web site

Summary
Since there is no clinical research on Acne Limited III, we cannot recommend this product at this time. Even though most consumers will not experience side effects from the ingredients in these discs, more than likely any acne treatment effects will result from the use of the pre-washing with Cetaphil soap, rather than using the product itself.

Overview
Acne No More is an unusual approach to acne, to say the least. Our research into this product found that this is not a typical lotion, cream or even a nutritional supplement that the consumer takes to rid the skin of acne. Rather, Acne No More is a 200+ page e-Book (downloaded on the Internet) that contains information about holistic techniques that can treat acne. The book costs about $40, but in order to assess whether or not this approach is useful for those with acne, we decided to look into it further.

Featured Ingredients
Due to the vast number of holistic treatments included within the Acne No More book, it would be impossible for us to list all of them in the limited space on this review site. However, after researching the recommendations given by Acne No More, the research staff at ClearSkinReviews.com has determined that there is no scientific evidence for the use of this product. Most of the holistic treatments contained within the Acne No More book have very limited background, and only a few seem worthwhile. The most problematic part about the Acne No More approach is that the web site that solicits sales for this book does not disclose any of the treatments up front. Instead, a customer is expected to pay the $40 fee to download the book, after which the “acne secrets” are revealed. In our mind, this borders of deceptive. 

In addition, we find it irresponsible for Acne No More to fail to mention any of the convincing research that shows how FDA-approved medications and acne treatments, such as Salicylic Acid and Silicol Dioxide, do have an established foundation for treating acne. By not presenting an objective statement of these facts, Acne No More could steer potential customers away from the exact treatments that could help them clear up and treat their acne.

Web Site at a Glance
The Acne No More web site is a clever combination of marketing style writing, along with customer testimonials from people who have used the advice contained within the Acne No More book to treat their acne. Due to the suspect nature of the Acne No More book, we also suspect whether these testimonials are in fact real. In essence, this web site does a good job of enticing the customer and teasing them with supposed “facts” about the Acne No More approach, but when it comes to presenting actual product information or material that an acne sufferer could use, the web site falls seriously short. 

Pros
- None

Cons
- No scientific evidence for the recommendations in the Acne No More book

- Deceptive marketing practices seem to be used by the company

- Customers are not told exactly what the book contains until a purchase is made

Summary
While we do not doubt that there are holistic treatments available that can help treat acne, we don’t feel that it is necessary to pay $40 to download the Acne No More book to find out what these treatments are. Given the fact that the book seriously lacks any objectivity or scientific evidence, we recommend avoiding this method.

Overview
Dr. Natura offers two kinds of internal cleansing systems, Colonix and Toxinout. These products are not specifically designed to be acne treatments, but rather contain several nutritional supplements and teas that contain botanicals and herbs meant to flush out the colon, intestines and stomach. Even though these products are not intended to clear acne, Dr. Natura’s web site claims that use of its Colonix program will result in skin improvement, including the clearing of acne. Since this is a strong claim, and likely to fall under FDA scrutiny, we decided to see if there was any truth to this claim.

Featured Ingredients
Dr. Natura Colonix is a system consisting of three products – Colonix Intestinal Cleanser (a powder fiber supplement meant to be mixed with water), Paranil Anti-Parasite Support (a capsule nutritional supplement) and KleriTea (herbal tea bags). It is not clear from the Dr. Natura web site which of these products can theoretically clear acne, and a further investigation revealed that none of the ingredients in any of these formulas have a prior association with acne treatment. Since colon cleansing is not within the scope of the ClearSkinReviews.com research staff, we were not able to assess whether Dr. Natura Colonix will have any benefits for your digestive system. We have, however, seen reports doubting the wisdom of at-home cleansing, since many of the herbs in these formulas can have serious side effects. 

The only evidence that Dr. Natura will help clear acne is found on the testimonials page, which includes some letters from customers who have used the product and noticed an improvement in their acne. While we do not doubt these customers, since their names and pictures are included, this kind of anecdotal evidence does not pass the scrutiny of our scientific standard of testing. Therefore, we cannot verify whether a colon cleansing product like Colonix will actually treat acne. Since the system does not contain Salicylic Acid, Silicol Dioxide, Inflacin or other known acne fighters, we doubt that it will.

Web Site at a Glance
Dr. Natura has a vast web site with plenty of information about its Colonix and Toxinout systems. Much of the writing seems very subjective and produced with a marketing style that is intended to convince the consumer to buy these products. As mentioned, plenty of customer testimonials are featured, but there is no free trial of the product. More importantly, there is no substantial support for Dr. Natura’s claims that these products will clear acne. 

Pros
None

Cons
- No scientific evidence that colon cleansing will clear acne

- Product does not contain any known acne-fighting medications

- No free trial offered – web site’s marketing style is highly suspect

Summary
Even though we cannot attest to Dr. Natura’s ability to successfully cleanse the colon and other internal systems, we feel confident that this product does not make a good choice for treating acne. There is no information contained on the web site that is convincing enough to make us change our mind. It is probably best to avoid this product.