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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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February 3, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Gentle Formula)
Cons:
leaves skin oily and shiny! So use a oil-free moisturizer and consider getting the daily oil control by proactive that works great!!!!
The gentle formula is a great formula! I have been using it for about 3 1/2 weeks and my skin is so much smoother and pimple free!!! However, a few red marks managed to stay behind but my skin care advisor told me to keep using it and the red marks should become lighter as I continue to use it. It takes about a month for your skin to completly clear up so don't give up on it, if the texture of your skin went from dry and lumpy to smooth and fresh then it is working you just got to give it time.
November 21, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Body Wash)
Pros:
It works!
Cons:
Sometimes doesn't work quite fast enough.
Buy it.
October 7, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel)
Pros:
Nothing.
Cons:
Contains witch hazel, an irritant.
Didn't do anything for existing pimples
Made me break out.
This product is horrible. It irritates my skin and makes me break out. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who has sensitive skin for this reason. I'm not sure if it's the witch hazel or other ingredients in this product but it irritated my skin and made my acne worse than it was before. I do like the rapid clear lotion, but the gel is the worst!
August 17, 2010
Pros:
works quick
doesnt dry out
smells good
natural
Cons:
Doesnt get rid of acne completely.
i love this stuff. it keeps pimples from flaring up, and is not to strong, but not strong enough.
August 9, 2010
Pros:
It removes the dirt, okay...
Cons:
It drys up my skin just a bit, makes my skin look whiter, irritates a bit if you scrub for too long or for a long time
I don't know if there is a major difference in my skin, with blemishes and acne because personally for me it doesn't help in that area. On the other hand i have pretty oily skin, so i like to use this product to reduce a lot of the oil.Its worth a try though!
July 30, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
the microbeads feel pretty cool...
Cons:
1. It dries out your skin
2. It causes acne in places where none previously existed (yay!)
3. It makes your skin look like it's spent the last two weeks crisping in the desert, as it is soooo dry you crack and peel until you bleed.
It SUCKS. Don't buy this unless you find the idea of having your skin feel as dry as a Middle Eastern desert while more facial acne rapidly accumulates in places that previously possessed none an enjoyable experience.
May 14, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)
Pros:
Cleared my face in one week
This is perfect it dries out oily skin but it works so good!
Cons:
Dries out pimples a little flaky skin
It worked for me and now i have almost perfectly clear skin
May 9, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)
Pros:
helped reduce my acne, and it's really fun to put on! you just wanna keep mushing it around until you have a perfectly white face. Also, after you wash it off you can really feel it working
Cons:
it takes a while to put it on and wash it off, not for those who are rushing around a bunch and don't have a good four to seven minutes for face washing
use it.
December 16, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
very light weight, smoothes skin, keeps it clear
Cons:
You don't get the cooling feeling after you use it for awhile.
I absolutley love this product. For the longest time i was looking for a very LIGHT weight mositurizer that kept my skin soft and controlled my small break outs. It doesn't GET RID of my breakouts but when you start using it for awhile you break out much less. It such a great product and i love the sanitary pump packeging. However, everyone's skin is different. I love this . You may hate it. But, i would definately say give it a try!
November 1, 2009
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar K)
Pros:
works
Cons:
so far none
I have been using it for three months...it does work. my skin looks better. and believe me i tried EVERYTHING. could not afford to go to a demertologist, no insurance! its pricey I agree but it works. i see a big difference. i hope it stays like this.
Pros:
Leaves skin feeling very smooth! does not irritate skin!