Differin is an acne treatment system that is formulated to work from the inside out to treat acne. Differin has three types of products which can be used to treat acne, two gels, with different strengths and a cream. Differin is made to work underneath the skin by absorbing into the skin and  normalising skin cells. Differin is applied by placing a thin layer of the product on the skin at night.

Ingredients

Adapalene – This is a retinoid compound

Price

The price differs for each Differin product that is prescribed. Prices range from $70 – $400. If a patient has medical insurance the price will be less.

Positives

• Helps skin to renew itself
• If it works for the acne suffer results can last for a significant amount of time

Negatives

• Prescription only
• The product may cause dryness, erythema, burning or pruritus. This has even been highlighted on the package of Differin gels
• Expensive
• May cause redness and irritation on the skin
• May cause skin discomfort and sensitivity to the sun

Actual Customer Feedback

“I tried the cream, because I thought that would help my skin not to get so irritated or suffer side effects. It was just as bad, and I ended up having to stop because it had gotten so bad after my first week”. Maya, portion from Differinreview.net

“Differin takes a long time to work. During that time, I experienced more breakouts. It does eventually get better. But it can take a few months, and your skin also gets really red and itchy. It’s almost worse than the acne, or for me it might actually be worse without question”. Sarah James, portion from Differinreview.net

“I used it for two months and all it did was make my skin red, dry and itchy”.  Stefan, Sydney

Conclusion

Differin is a prescription only acne treatment that can improve the skin but may not have lasting effects on your acne. Talk to your doctor about the potential side effects if you get prescribed Differin.