Overview
The entire ThermaClear system involves a unique combination of a thermal heating device (which is use on the skin for a few seconds at a time) along with a conventional three-part cream and lotion system. The thermal heating device is supposed to work in ways similar to laser treatments, by heating the inner layers of skin for brief moments and killing acne-causing bacteria. An FDA-sponsored clinical study conducted by the makers of ThermaClear show that it thus enhances the effects of traditional anti-acne ingredients, such as Benzoyl Peroxide.

Featured Ingredients
A through review of the ThermaClear web site, and its clinical material, convinced us that the ThermaClear heating device will probably cause improvements in acne for most people. The study was well designed and measured the device’s effects using established scientific methods. However, it is interesting to note that the heating device was not compared to conventional acne treatments, but rather was compared to using no treatments at all. Thus surely made the effects of ThermaClear seem even more impressive. Hopefully, the company continues to research the product and conduct future trials that compare ThermaClear to ingredients such as Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid. 

While ThermaClear will help acne clear faster, especially when combined with conventional creams and lotions, we cannot make a full judgment of the ThermaClear three-part topical system. That’s because the company does not reveal what the creams in the system contain. There is no ingredient listing, so consumers must take the company’s word when it says that the three formulas contain established anti-acne ingredients. To us, this almost takes away from the impressive research on the ThermaClear heating device.

Web Site at a Glance
The ThermaClear web site contains a thorough explanation of the heating device and the full system, which also contains the three topical formulas. The research on the heating device is clearly presented, with charts showing how the device enhances the effects of existing acne treatments. It is interesting to note, however, that ThermaClear is quite expensive, with the cheapest heating device-cream system going for $159.95, putting it out of the price range for many customers. 

Pros
- Heating device does have impressive initial clinical research 

Cons
- Device research was compared to no treatment, not compared to existing treatments

- No listing of ingredients within the three-part topical system

- No free trial offered

Summary
While we are impressed by the invention of the ThermaClear device, which seems to mimic the effects of laser treatment at a fraction of the cost, we’re left wondering whether the entire system is worth the high price. Perhaps if ThermaClear listed the ingredients in its pads, cream and lotion, we would feel better about the system. If a consumer is interested in trying the heating device, we recommend purchasing it separately and using it in conjunction with a three-part acne system that has disclosed its ingredients (such as TriClear, Proactiv or similar products).