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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 28, 2010
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)
Cons:
At first, it didn't do anything. Then it made me start breaking out.
I do not have sensitive skin AT ALL. I can pretty much do whatever I want to my skin and it won't cause a rash, irritation, etc. just acne (mostly noninflamed with NOW inflamed, because of this product). I never, ever, ever had had a pimple on either of my cheeks before, and now I do because of this product, and I stopped using it about a month ago. The breakouts are still going away. I used to only get acne on my chin and forehead, but now it's everywhere. It must have clogged up my pores very badly. Not impressed and I wouldn't recommend this. There are a ton of better cleansers out there!
October 25, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
mosturizes very well.
its good to use under makeup.
does not make acne worse.
helps prevent new acne.
has a nice scent.
Cons:
not really any acept the pump on mine got stuck a couple of times.
This is a very good mosturizes for people with acne. My acne medicatoin (10% bp) was making my face very dry. This product eliminated that problem. My face felt nice and smooth. It also helps prevent new acne from forming.
October 21, 2010
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)
Pros:
gets dirt off immediately, really great
Cons:
none that I can think of, works well if you use on a consistent basis, wipe of dirt morning and night
buy it, great formula, works great for a good price
September 21, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Clears acne, Leave's skin feeling clean and tight, Washes off easily
Cons:
None
It does for me exactly what the name says! Leaves my skin "Clean & Clear". I had used Noxzema Blemish Scrub for years, but then they took it off the market and decreased the amount of Salicylic Acid in it so I had to find a new acne face wash. I tried Neutrogena and St. Ives- St. Ives did nothing for me but make me break out and Neutrogena was okay. Clean & Clear is actually BETTER than Noxzema!
August 18, 2010
Product used: IQ Derma (3 Step Kit)
Pros:
doesn't irritate skin
smells good
natural ingredients
Cons:
price
They said you try for 5 dollars and then charge you the whole price
I've been using this product for 7 months now and have worked really well controlling my acne, but it does not work when I am stressed out which makes break out my face.
I prefer using this instead of benzac and differin that I was using before, now my face don't look red and dry.
August 17, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent)
Pros:
WORKED! Reduced oil, acne, and bumps.
Cons:
Can be drying, stings on open skin
I am a 29 year old female who started breaking out about 6 months ago due to stress. I tried a lot of things. This astringent worked to reduce the amount of oil on my face. In turn it helped to clear up my acne. I am so thankful I tried this!
August 2, 2010
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish Control Green Tea Gel Cleanser)
Pros:
-Doesn't smell bad
- Cleanses well
Cons:
- Very, very drying for those who don't have very oily skin.
I had used another version of this years ago, and it worked fantastically. They stopped making it, and I switched to Clean and Clear Continuous Cleanser, which worked okay, but I would have cystic breakouts on my chin. I jumped at the chance to use this again. It worked great for the first few days, cleared everything up. Then after a couple of days it dried my skin so bad it actually cracked in a couple of places (even with moisturizer).
July 21, 2010
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)
Pros:
works well
great price!
available at wal*mart
Cons:
none!
I am very pleased with this cleanser! I noticed while browsing at Wal*Mart that this product stated on it's bottle that it worked better than ProActiv...so I gave it a shot! I love it and will continue to buy it! I have very large pores and this cleanser really cleans my face well and leaves it smooth. Plus, I believe it really helped reduce oil during the day. Smells nice too!
July 18, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
Feels nice
Smells good
Cons:
Didn't get rid of my blackheads
Hard to wash off
This was the first product I picked up when I decided to start taking care of my skin.
I've had blackheads covering my nose and chin since I was... 10? 11, maybe?
Now I'm 16, and they have ALWAYS been there. I tried getting rid of my acne for a short while when I was 13 or so, but it was a pain and I was horribly inconsistent with it, so of course nothing worked. I decided to try taking care of my skin again at the beginning of this year (2010) and, like I said, this was the first product I got (which probably wasn't the best idea, since I had more than just blackheads to worry about).
I'm still using it, with the hope that it'll work. That, and I didn't really want to waste it. It doesn't worsen my skin, and I do like the slight exfoliating affect, but it really didn't help my blackheads.
July 17, 2010
Product used: Aveda (Outer Peace Acne Relief Kit)
Pros:
It works
Cons:
It's not cheap
It's worth it
Pros:
Nice feeling on skin, not bad smell. Not too drying.