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Topical Keratolytic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Easy to find and with low side effects, but don’t be surprised if you are left wishing for better results after using it for a while. Any acid on its own is unlikely to dramatically clear acne.
Topical Keratolytic
How to Get It
This is an over-the-counter treatment. Here are some places you can find it online.
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November 14, 2009
Cons:
stopped working after a couple of months use
I loved this product. It kept my skin completely clear for a long time
(months). However, it seemed not to be as effective later. I think this product should be used every other day in addition to another cleanser and that should work better than just using this product alone.
November 3, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Body Wash)
Pros:
There arent any
Cons:
It made my face worse ...i look horrible and my face is all torn up
I look so scarred up now in places i never broken out before, the bottom line is this stuff will keep making you purge no matter what! There is no purging process! This stuff keeps pulling the acne underneith your skin numerous times! Its been two months and im getting worse and worse everytime i use this stuff! Im so done with it! Its a rip off and this guy should be sued!!!
March 17, 2017
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Cleansing Bar)
Always come back to it
Tried Cetaphil and it did NOT stop the breakouts. My skin must be addicted to this bar. Have used it for 3 years and will continue to keep breakouts at bay!
February 3, 2017
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
Do not recommend
Took a risk and purchased this hoping for good results. Terrible mistake! I've been using this for a couple weeks and it has done nothing but make my skin worse. I thought it might've been purging but now i have acne on places i didn't have before. I used to have acne between my eyebrows and it was veeerrrry very mild. now it's all over my forehead cheeks and chin. I switched back to natural remedies and my cetaphil cleanser but my face still looks like a pizza. it's getting under control but WOULD NEVER EVER EVER BUY THIS AGAIN. Do not recommend at all!!!
March 28, 2015
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
clears acne good
this stuff works amazing, it clears my pimples and blackheads real quick. the only downside? dries my face out like a rice cake. after using, i immediately have to apply moisturizer or else my face gets flaky and too tight.
February 23, 2013
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
*clears acne FAST
*nice gentle cream
*smells good
*IT WORKS LIKE A DREAM
Cons:
*dries out some parts of your skin
This is the BEST acne treatment I have ever used, and trust me, I've tried EVERYTHING. I kept keeping my face clean but these little bumps always showed up, especially on my forehead. I was humiliated. But when I started using clean and clear almost all of it disappeared overnight. Some people are complaining about their acne getting worse with this product, but for most people when you start using a new skin treatment it brings everything to the surface first, and THEN takes it away.
June 11, 2012
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
doesnt clean face
dosent prevent acne
dries face (in a bad way)
waste of money
I have been using clearasil and the 1st zit I got, Clearasil made it smaller, so I have started using it daily and no matter how many times I wash my face, more zits keep coming... It is a total rip off and I will never ever recommend this to anybody. (unless I want them to get zits) DO NOT GET IT!!!!
I recommend "Exposed" because it got rid of all of my acne!!! But just never get "Clearasil" because all it is is face wash that makes your face smell weird and makes your skin dry!!! Again, DO NOT GET THIS because all of the good reviews are lieing!!!!
July 8, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear 2-in-1 Fight & Fade Toner)
Pros:
-Doesn't leave skin too dry or oily
-Easy to use
-Can be used 1-3 a day
-Lightens the appearance of Blemishes
-Shrinks pimples in about 8 hours
-Prevents future breakouts
-Not expensive
Cons:
-Burns a little bit
-Smells kind of bad when applying
This product is really easy to use. You can just wash your face with any other acne wash, and apply this onto your face. It kind of smells like rubbing alcohol when you first apply it, but it has a nice smell afterwards. You can use it once or three times a day so it's really convenient. I just bought it about 2 days ago and i've been using it 2 times a day after washing my face and i really see a difference in my skin. I've had acne for about 5 years now and I have a lot of blemishes. This product really lightens up the blemishes without drying my face out or making it too oily.
August 31, 2010
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
Is the only product so far, that didn't irritate my super sensitive skin. Love the smell and price. Is a foam which make it easy to remove. Leave my face really clean. Another one is that i notice that my face is more whiter (i mean like the complexion is really bright which i love)
Cons:
Like i have read here, it stop working.
I thought it was just me eating chocolate and not driking water, but after my second bottle, it stopped working. Right now i've been breaking same as before using the product. I will say if you have sensitive skin like me is good to use it in combine with another strong cleanser. I mean 1 morning the aveeno and in the night something stronger. To finish this the product does not irritate you skin, but i think is good for those with mild acne. Ps. I use for moisterizer the aveeno skin relief and is the only product the do moizterize my face all day and its not greesy. I discover this when i had a severe allergic reaction to a acne medication and this combine with calamine lotion repair it. My face was swollen and not even benadril would help. Those two worked like a charm.
August 18, 2010
Pros:
The first few times it makes face feel clean and helps control oil a bit.
Cons:
Not a good lather, caused more red inflamed pimples and breakouts, the beads are aggravating.
The first couple of days it made my skin feel and look so soft, and I was so happy I thought I found the perfect cleanser. I was fooled it never really healed the acne on my face and after a couple of weeks of use my skin went crazy. I got a huge break out on my left cheek I mean the kind that makes you look like a small pox victim. I recently found out that you should never exfoliate every day which is what I was doing. And exfoliating on sensitive skin worsens acne so I've realized I'll never use anything that has the word POWER in it on my face again. No more exfoliating for me I'm sticking with dove beauty bar for sensitive skin. If you have light acne then this will most likely work but to my inflamed and red acne suffers please don't try.
Pros:
cleared skin
left skin feeling smooth