I had a very bad case of adult acne. I tried everything under the sun, from natural remedies to prescription drugs, and nothing worked. This gel did help me, though, and my acne is under control now. I am not saying this product is miraculous, as I think that my acne was destined to go away eventually, but it did calm the breakouts, especially when my pimples were full of pus (gross, I know). Make sure you use it in combination with the face wash.