Freederm Gel

This blog is all about Freederm gel. I'm sure you've seen it in chemists and on the TV. The adverts are quite catchy.


Freederm Treatment Gel is an anti-inflammatory spot treatment. Freederm states that the active ingredient nicotinamide has been clinically proven to help get rid of inflamed spots.

Freederm gel is not going to do much for your cystic acne, nor will it clear out blackheads. What it is good for is reducing those red, inflamed, tender, pustules on your face. Gross right. It happens to the best of us. Lets face it, no one likes getting spots and we all want fast results.

Now, there is no quick fix for acne but this product has definitely helped reduce the appearance and the pain of  my angry spots.

How to use...
Remove all makeup and wash your face. Gently pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Wash your hands thoroughly, then apply a thin layer of the gel to the affected areas. I actually put this all over my face. Freederm suggests using the product twice a day. However, it does stipulate in the leaflet provided to use once a day or every other day if irritation or flaking of the skin occurs.

Freederm suggest applying a THIN layer. I am a little liberal with this product and it does create a film over my skin. This doesn't bother me because for me, seeing is believing. I like to see this on my skin so I believe its working. There is no doubt about it, this can cause some peeling and flaking of the skin. Especially over the top of spots. Also, if you have any open spots this can sting a little. Its not something that puts me off as the sensation only lasts a few seconds whilst the gel dries.

Personally I only use this product at night. I have used it in the day when I am not wearing makeup. This is not good under foundation. I'm serious, do not try to put concealer or any cosmetics over the top of this. You will look like a zombie who's skin is peeling off.

I have read some very mixed reviews on freedom gel. Some people really swear by this and some people hate it. I think you have to remember what this is good for. As said above this is a spot solution. Anything under the skin will probably not be affected by the product. I have not tried the washes because I have a regime that I am trying to stick to at the moment.

I think this product works.
Its definitely something I keep in my wash bag and a small tube is about £4 so its not an expensive product to have on stand by.

Would I give up on my acid toners and cleansing routine? No.
Would I say this is a miracle cure for acne? No such thing.

But I'm telling you its a damn sight better than slapping toothpaste on your skin.