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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 20, 2012
Cons:
doesn't help much
not enough salicylic acid
While this product doesn't do much in clearing up acne, it does help prevent it. It's also hydrating, and isn't heavy at all.
November 11, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
it good product
clears up acne and it's scars
has salysilic acid and that is known to help and prevent breakouts
Cons:
none honestly
wont work on sever acne
i love this product i re-bought it many times completely honest the bottom line is this is known to help acne and prevent it what i do with this is apply it all over my face and keep using it to prevent acne and honestly who likes acne i better prevent it then not so i would recommend it to use it all over the face and if you have sever acne this may not work for you this will only work for people with light and moderate acne and also since salysilic acid is fruit bashed acids it may not work for sever acne you may need benzil peroxide or how ever you spell that and that it putting oxygen and pushing your pimple out to a head. however when i break out alto sometimes occasionally i would aging use it all over my face it helps me .every one is different
November 5, 2012
Pros:
Prevented acne
Wasn't drying
Cons:
Not effective
Cleared up nothing
This was a waste :( But it is worth a go since it is cheap and doesn't make your skin worse or anything.
October 28, 2012
Product used: Murad (Clarifying Cleanser)
Pros:
I love the Murad aging and acne lines and have mixed and matched and am more clear than ever over the past 2 years. I use this cleanser and love it. I massage it in for at least 30 seconds and it really exfoliates well, chemically.
Cons:
expensive
Won't be caught without it.
October 8, 2012
Product used: Neutrogena (Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent)
Pros:
good quantity for the price
makes skin feel fresh and clean
doesn't leave an greasy finish
Cons:
overwhelming minty smell
I am not particularly a huge fan of Neutrogena products but I have to say that this astringent works pretty good on my skin. I use it morning and night before bed and occasionally after I go to the gym. My face feels clean and refreshed after apply the astringent. The only thing i would change about this product is the overwhelming minty smell that makes me smell like a peppermint for a good 45 minutes. i would use this product at least a half hour before applying any make up or moisturizer.
October 6, 2012
Pros:
Prevents non-hormonal acne
Moisturizing but does not make my skin oily (might be an issue to those with oilier skin though)
Very nice consistency, completely clear and easy to apply
Feels good on the skin, does not sting at all
Cons:
Not very useful at clearing up existing spots
Took a couple weeks for acne to completely stop forming
Fragrance: The smell was pleasant but strong when I first started using it. I don't mind it but fragrance is unnecessary and could be irritating to skin (hasn't caused a problem for me though).
I used to break out almost exclusively on my forehead. It was never-ending and my forehead was absolutely never clear.. One new blemish a day. I've been using this for a little over a month and my forehead hasn't had a blemish in almost three weeks. Thank god.
While this has pretty much stopped my usual breakouts completely, it did not prevent a terrible hormonal breakout on the sides of my face, where I don't usually break out, a day or two before my period. The rest of my face did manage to stay completely clear, which doesn't really ever happen.
Otherwise, I love this product, because I don't have to deal with any burning or stinging and yet it's very good at keeping my pores clean when no other product or prescription worked.
August 7, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Can help reduce the size of spots
Cons:
Not very effective after a while
Dries out skin
Can sting
Small tube
I haven't had much success with this product unfortunately. A much better product is 'germolene' which is also cheaper.
July 31, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
Good for normal/oily skin
Light moisturizer
Dries skin lightly
Oil free
Cons:
Burned for a while
Not great for actual acne treatment
Makes skin sensitive for a while
Can't use over makeup
At first it burned my skin. I use an astringent with witch hazel, and it burned in a different way... Like it felt like my skin was kind of burned off and not like just a sting, working alright so far. The acne treatment in moisturizer doesn't make all that much sense to me, but it's working ok as a light moisturizer. Not awesome, but it's alright. Makes my skin sensitive. Wait a while before putting on makeup for redness to go down
July 31, 2012
Pros:
Helped Acne A Little
Cons:
Didn't Do What I Expected
This was an okay product. I would recommend it as a one-week thing.
July 16, 2012
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)
Pros:
Left my skin feeling very smooth (a feel which I usually dont get as I'm a very oily skin type).
You can only use a small drop of the cleanser and it lathers up extremely well.
Cons:
You only start to see some results after about Day 3/4 of using the cleanser.
A bit pricey but does the job.
I have very oily skin and it makes your skin feel smooth and like all the rough bits of your face have simply been washed away. Not a miracle maker though (although I have only been using it for about a week :P)
Pros:
doesn't break out
not drying
prevents acne, somewhat