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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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August 24, 2016
Product used: SkinCeuticals (Blemish + Age Defense)
definitely improved what BP could not.
I am 25 years old and my biggest issue is oily skin, large clogged pores and closed comedones. they lend my skin a very bumpy uneven texture and it feels pretty gross when I wash my face. occasionally I get inflammatory pimples, but usually it's when I mess with one of the little bumps. I have had stubborn bumps on my forehead for years even though I use benzoyl peroxide on them twice daily. recently, I got a facial which included extractions and she recommended I try this product to help with congestion. it's expensive so I was skeptical, but go big or go home, right? also, it has alcohol in it which I thought was a big no but I honestly could care less so long as it works. I have been using this morning and night for about a week and a half and my forhead looks clearer than it has since I can remember. it doesn't dry me out, in fact I think it's moisturizing compared to the BP I was slathering on every day. it hasnt burned upon application and doesnt seem to be causing irritation, although my forehead skin is much less sensitive than other parts of my face. the skin looks healthier overall and my bumps either have come to a head(tiny, insignificant uninformed ones) and healed up or just gone away. I did use this on my entire t zone for the first 7 days and while it cleared some stubborn stuff out of the sides of my nose and under my eyes, it made my skin shiny. crazy shiny. like necessary to wash my face a third time in the middle of the day and blot every couple of hours shiny. so, I am currently just applying this to my forhead so I can see if my skin will adjust or if that's just what this product will do on my skin. my sister (who has extremely mild acne, just an occasional tiny pimple) uses this after a gentle unmedicated cleanser as a spot treatment and swears by it. four stars only because of the price.
August 9, 2016
Product used: Neutrogena (Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Daily Scrub)
Love it
Love this scrub this is the only wash I have found to clear my skin I have oily/dry skin and have huge breakouts mainly boils on my face due to medication and this combined with the grapefruit moisturiser works great
July 27, 2016
Product used: Alba Botanica (Natural AcneDote Deep Pore Wash)
It's ok
I had this product for over 3 months and sometimes up to this day still I haven't seen much results. I think it would be best for a rushing day just to clean off some bacteria and dark spots from your face in a good minute or two
July 19, 2016
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Marks Wash and Mask)
Helps with red marks.
I've used this a lot in the past as a nightly face wash, though I've never tried it as a mask. When using it consistently I DO notice a difference in the red marks on my cheeks - they seem a lot more faded. So, it does what it says.
July 8, 2016
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
It doesn't really do what it says?
I find that this moisturizer works well to somewhat keep acne at bay for me, but doesn't actually moisturize my face, it only makes it dryer. When I first apply it, it gives a very nice cooling sensation, and moisturizes for about 5 minutes. After that, my face is back to being dry, and applying more only worsens this feeling. However, it did not make my acne worse. Upon further inspection I see that it contains salicylic acid, which is why it keeps breakouts at bay but doesn't do much in terms of moisturizing. I've also notices that it sometimes leaves a strange film on my face which comes off in white waxy-looking clumps if scraped at with a nail. Overall, this product is eh. It is pretty easy to find a better moisturizer than this once, and I would advise you to keep looking to get a fully moisturized feeling face.
July 6, 2016
Product used: Melaleuca (Zap-it! Acne Treatment System)
Need info
Where can I buy this product? It was given to me as a gift and I am running out.
June 20, 2016
Product used: Neutrogena (Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Daily Scrub)
Gives me cysts
Any time I try to use this, it gives me awful cysts. It smells great and it definitely exfoliates, but it made my acne worse.
June 7, 2016
Product used: Clearasil Ultra (5-in-1 Pads)
Amazing
I used to have really bad acne. I started using this product a while ago (sorry I don't remember when, but not too long), and now I barely have any. I can actually see skin when i look in the mirror and not just a bunch or acne. The only thing this doesn't help with is blackheads, but other than that I thought this product was amazing. It is really quick and simple to use, I use it twice everyday and my skin hasn't looked this good in a very long time.
May 21, 2016
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Best drugstore topical I have used atleast
I find this product works on minor pimples. Like applying to a popped white head or one that hasn't came to a head yet to speed up the process. I have been applying it to a small cyst for over a month now and it is getting smaller slowly, but obviously nothing impressive since it's been over a month with the same spot. However I do find scabbing, after a day or two of use it will nearly turn a spot into a burn and then peel off entirely if that makes sense.
May 8, 2016
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Okay
I like how this feels on my skin but unfortunately did nothing for my acne in the past.