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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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May 3, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Cons:
Stings if you put it too close to eyes (eyebrows, bridge if nose... )
I've been using this for about a year all together... the first few months I was inconsistent, but then I started washing my face regularly, and therefore moisturizing regularly. I never really had bad acne, but I don't have as many blackheads as I used to or as many pimples. I love it, and swear by it. In order for me to feel like a product has worked, I need to feel something... and the cold sting feeling I get shows me that.
May 1, 2010
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
Pros:
It has actually helped lessen my amount of blemishes. It made my skin itch the first few days, but I think this is the only product that has showed results. It's gentle, smells nice. I recommend it to anyone.
Cons:
Doesn't include SPF. :/
FANTASTIC!
January 27, 2010
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
My face is mostly clear and ive only been using it for a little over a week. After using it my face feels really clean and fresh and it smells good.Its gives my face a nice scrub but is gentle at the same time.
Cons:
Like every other acne product ive used dries my face a little bit but i fix that by using a moisturizer immediately after.
Ive tried countless products and some of them worked but they made my fave extremely dry and i wasted my time using3 step systems. I but a small sample of this for a dollar and its lasted me over a week and my face is clear and feels very smooth and is mostly clear of blemishes. I think im going to buy a big bottle of this stuff and continue to use it because its been very helpful to me.
December 16, 2009
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
Makes my skin tingle helps clean my face SO much!
Cons:
NONE!
It works great! It works fast and easy! It really helps!
December 15, 2009
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)
Pros:
This stuff makes my skin feel like a freaking baby's butt. It's organic and does what it is said to do.
Cons:
At first, the face wash takes you by surprise. The citrus-like smell is not what you'd expect; neither is the sensation that your face has been slapped awake (in a good way, of course). Beware that this product, like many others, causes dryness.
Great stuff. It works well with oily, fair skin and takes away some of the redness. Burt's Bee's products work differently; some of their acne treatments may not work well with your face. I am, dare I say it, eternally pink in the face and paper white everywhere else. I hate it. I used their purifying gell cleanser. OMG. This stuff is AMAZING. Try it out. If its not for you, find out why and get a treatment that is right for you.
November 12, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Defense Lotion)
Pros:
It's AWESOME! It soothes the skin and removes dead skin cells.
Cons:
none :D
This is GREAT! I have been dealing with acne for about 8 years and there have been some ups and downs on the products I've experimented with. I would only recommend this the product to be used the way I use it for max. benefits: Use this during the day and at night use BP (benzoyl peroxide). Before using this lotion I only used BP and although that worked great for about a month the excessive dryness actually caused more and larger bumps. I am very sensitive so its been way to hard to find a moisturizer that doesn't cause breakouts. Finally I found this lotion which moisturizes.. exfoliates and contains 2% salicylic acid which unclogs pores ..prevents blemishes..and also helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles!!!
Oh and also.....NOTE: ONLY use neutrogena rapid clear acne defense face LOTION NOT GEL!!!.....the gel is not good!
September 29, 2009
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)
Pros:
It's just godlike, take my word for it.
Cons:
nonne
Jesus
December 27, 2016
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish Control Apricot Scrub)
I really like it
I have dry, acne-prone skin and this stuff just saved it. I use it everyday (yeah, your read correctly, EVERYDAY) in the mornings. I just splash a little bit of cold water on my face, put a little amount on my hands (a little, it goes a long way) and then put it all over my face and just use it as a face wash, then I just wash it off and pat my skin dry with a little towel. My skin is bright and clean when I use it, and then I just use my favorite face mosturizer. This is really good for my skin, it didn't give me more blemishes, it is not so drying on my skin, it's just excellent. I love it. If you use it, just put mosturizer and you'll be covered!
July 28, 2015
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
Made acne worse but good makeup remover
This face wash did nothing but increase my acne within the first 2 weeks of using it. The smell is also very sickening.
However it is a very good makeup remover, and makeup brush cleaner. So if any of you paid some good money for this wash and it doesn't work, don't throw it away, use it for cleaning your makeup tools instead!!
February 21, 2015
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
Awesome
I have sensitive skin and have light to mild acne. This is my favourite cleanser,This has been the most effective cleanser I have ever used. It is not drying, does not darken my skin and does not break me out.It has improved my overall complexion.
Pros:
Awesome
Convenient
Moisturizes face
Smells Good
Leaves my skin feeling clean