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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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June 30, 2011
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar K)
Cons:
None yet
I used this for one week and already i saw results. i wish that it had something to help the scarring but that's a different story. Overall it works for me and i have oily/combination skin and luckily it doesn't make skin oilier, maybe even a little dryer.
June 29, 2011
Product used: Stridex (Maximum Pads with Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Free)
Pros:
doesn't dry out skin
quick absorption
Cons:
Didn't notice an improvement
After trying many products, I determined Salicylic Acid doesn't help my acne (BP does though). I could see this helping light acne.
June 15, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage 3-in-1 Foaming Acne Wash)
Pros:
-Smells really good
-soft
Cons:
-Makes your face break out even more
-Drys out skin
It irritated my skin and it dryed it out. It made my face break out. :(
June 11, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
dries out/shrinks active breakouts
no offensive odor
can be used anywhere, non irritating
Cons:
expensive
tricky to use with makeup, especially if you use powder/mineral foundation
OK, i've been using this product for years on and off. for a while i was using the acne.org regimen system and that was a disaster. then i discovered that ADULT acne is NOT the same as teen acne, and does not respond to certain acne medicines, who knew? so i used to have *very* severe cystic acne. i tried a bunch of other systems including proactive, they all made it worse. this product seemed to be the only thing that was doing any good, so i stopped all other products and began pretty much dousing my face in salicylic acid. i apply this very generously, and i also use it on my shoulders/back/chest. i couple it with L'Oreal 360 anti breakout with an extra dose of salicylic acid. this actually isn't as drying as i'd like it to be. i have *EXTREMELY* oily skin, and i go hardcore with this stuff twice a day and my skin has never felt dry.
June 4, 2011
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
Smells really good, has a decent amount of scrubbers
Cons:
The heat only lasts about 2 seconds.
When Biore first debuted I bought some of the heated scrub and it was great. The burning lasted for atleast 30 seconds, had huge amounts of scrubbing beads, and got hot enough to make some of the biggest and most painful zits empty on their own. I didnt see any other brands selling heated face washes. Seriously disappointed.
May 31, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Control Cleanser)
Pros:
It removed all my makeup
Cons:
didn't clear up my acne
To be honest I have severe acne and at the beginning I did see an improvement in my skin. My acne was never clear though. This only lasted for maybe the first week and then I was breaking out multiple times a day like I always had. This product never worked for me and was really disappointing. It's not even about the money. I would pay the money if I knew it worked but this product just didn't deliver.
May 24, 2011
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)
Pros:
Clears a bit of blemishes
Nice cooling feeling after applying it to your face
Nice scent
Pump works well
Cons:
Doesn't clear acne well
Cooling feel only lasts about 2 minutes :<
Dry's skin after 20 minutes
I've used this product twice a day and in the way dan recommends us to use our cleansers. And I did not use any BP or moisturizing lotion. just the cleanser itself... During the first week you will see a difference as to how much acne you have compared to what you had. Then after a week in a half you will notice that the cleanser has reached its plateau (you would start to realize that your acne isn't clearing like it did the first week). When I reached its plateau I started to use about 2 1/2 pumps of it and started to feel my skin getting tighter and was breaking out even more :( . I had high hopes for this cleanser since i heard its a great cleanser and I kinda believed it (during the first week) then I quickly became disappointed after seeing 5 white heads pop up the second week.
May 17, 2011
Product used: Equate (Medicated Apricot Scrub)
Pros:
very good stain or acne mark ffrom the face. smells very nice. Giving fairness to the face.
Cons:
nil
very good in smoothening the skin
April 26, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
-Cheap
Cons:
-Stings
-Dries out skin SEVERELY
-Doesn't Work
-More redness
Omg I agree with Jared and Katie!!! Mine grew "mold" too!
Anyways, this stuff does NOT work. I used tiny, tiny, dabs of it on spots. They got extremely red, irritated, and flaky. I literally had to slather it in petroleum jelly to get rid of the flakiness...not a pretty sight.
It didn't even get rid of the acne.
Yes, it's cheap but it doesn't really work. I have no idea why all the mags rave about it (I read about it in Seventeen.) God, don't waste your money on this.
April 10, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
An *essential* part of my regimen to keep my acne controlled and skin smooth and radiant.
Cons:
Do not use according to the company's marketing/instructions, which are worthless. See comments below for best results. Best for *controlling* acne, although it does help clear a flare up.
Remember to use SPF because salicylic acid makes your skin more susceptible to UV damage.
I get remarkable results using this after washing in the morning. I splash my face with water, then use a "two-pea-size" blob to cover my face for two minutes. It spreads easier and is more active with a bit of water. Then I wash it off, so I get all the clarifying benefits and none of the irritation! I brush my teeth during the two minute wait, so it does not make the morning routine longer. I also use an AHA serum (2 minutes on, time to floss, wash off) and then moisturize/SPF. At night, I just wash, moisturize, and use benzoyl peroxide as needed. I learned this from The Acne Cure, a book co-authored by a physician. It works better for me than topical prescriptions! I highly recommend buying that book. Among other things, it recommends 10 minutes with a cold pack on your acne every day and night to reduce inflammation until it's controlled. You must not skip this. Do this religiously for 6 weeks and you will be amazed. I don't ice anymore, it's not a forever thing. I constantly get comments about how flawless my skin is, and no one believes that I had problems with armies of giant zits. I found Dan's products at acne.org while looking for more economical products for my regimen. He does not sell salicylic acid, so I continue to use Neutrogena Advantage On the Spot salicylic gel. I changed to Dan's cleanser which I think is the best of all I have tried. I alternate his AHA+ moisturizer with my old AHA serum (which, honestly, is very effective but way too darn expensive; MD Formulation Sensitive Skin Serum). And I use his benzoyl peroxide gel, which is superior anything else I have found. I still prefer my own moisturizer, but it is more expensive, so I alternate. I also sometimes add the jojoba oil he sells to a moisturizer for around my eyes at night. Good luck with your Regimen!
Pros:
Smells nice
Clears skin and leaves it softer