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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 18, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Cons:
Really didn't like the way it felt on my skin
I really liked this product, I don't get blackheads, I get whiteheads. My sister gets blackheads and purchased the product, I was curious and decided to give it a try one day, I really didn't like the way the texture felt against my skin, but I did like the way my skin felt afterwards, my cheeks felt very smooth, I discontinued my use after because I found Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub. I like the Clean & Clear line, I see really good results with them (knock on wood)
February 9, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
Seems to work, gets rid of most of them in the 1st wash, have to rub it in well.
Cons:
none that I have found yet,
Very good, recommended
February 7, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
Pros:
smooth and light. it really helped my acne a TON. i love it and would recommend it to anyone with light to medium acne(that's what i have)
Cons:
helps acne but won't fully moisturize.
I LOVE IT. i would just use some night cream or other moisturizer with it.
February 4, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
Works when used with all three products
ie: Cleanser + Toner + Moisturizer
Cons:
This line is now discontinued by L''Oreal in some countries, mainly the USA.
I work for L''Oreal Australasia where this product is still available. The reason why this product was discontinued in the USA was due to tough competition from many other Acne based solutions. While the product did sell well across the USA, it did not meet sales targets therefore was discontinued. It is still available across Australia & parts of Asia where it does sell very well, currently it is performing past sales targets and does not look like it will be discontinued anytime soon. For those of you in the USA, online would be the only option for you to purchase this product. L'Oreal has other Acne solutions available in the USA, however they are more expensive and do require you to purchase a full set. (This choice was made to compete against Proactiv's line)
January 27, 2009
Pros:
Feels nice on skin n it feels like ur skin is cold ha..
Cons:
umm.. none really..
bottom line, is that u use this 1st, then 2 others, u can buy it anywhere but I got mine at Wal-Mart n yea it was bout 15$ 4 the whole set.. anyways, the kit keeps your skin 4rm being too red thats bout it.. if u want systs or big things like that to go away, I recommend the Zeno aka zit zapper lol.. u can get it at any drug store.. but anyways, it works good 4 the redness.. n does'nt burn your skin.. real easy on it.. anyways, I use alot of things b4 but this is'nt gud 4 moderate-real severe acne.. only gud 4 low case acne, to like keep your skin smooth n soft n scrub a lil pimples u got, but not alot.. I have alot of methods.. I've had real bad acne but it's finally calming down.. like, sit in the sun 4 bout 30-45 minutes each day if possible on a mat or sumthin, that really cleared my acne good n is fast.. n natural ha.. email me if you'd like to many more methods..leifsjohnson@[link removed]
January 26, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
Not oily! It works without leaving an oily shiny look behind. On top of that it's cheap. I usually get the target brand for 3 bucks and works just as good.
Cons:
Not sure - I used this after accutane for post-dryness and it works. Maybe for some people with really heavy dry skin, something stronger might be recommended.
Goes on smooth, not oily, worked for me.
January 16, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Cleared my Face after about a month of Use
Cons:
Dries Skin
I did take a while for this to work, but at the end it did.
it does dry your skin, but you could always use a moisturizer
to help out with that.
January 15, 2009
Pros:
It works really well!!! It has worked on all the scaring on my face, even a scar I got when I was a baby.
Cons:
I can't find it anymore.
IT WORKS. You kind of have to play around with it to find a system that works for you. I try to use it as often as possible and leave it on as long as I can.
January 11, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Cheap (only about $5.00), Very nice gel-like consistency, and decent fragrance.
The tube lasts a long time.
I tried it last night on a huge zit and this morning it is much smaller, the fluid all surfaced and dried, and it is a little less red
Cons:
None yet
I am on Retin-a and use other skin bleaching products to help rid my face of acne pigmented scars. I have less redness from my acne scars and shaving mishaps in one night of use with this product than with the other products I normally use. I just bought this last night, so I am not yet sure how effective it will be over time. However, if I had to rate it based on its performance so far I would say it is great! The package does state that it is to be used as a spot treatment! Do not use on your whole face! I only applied it to the red areas and on a large pimple and those areas show a marked improvement in one night. No, my pimple is not completely gone, but it is much smaller! I am confident that it will be completely flat within one to three days of product use.
January 5, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
It really cleans out my pores, I can see improvement in my skin texture. Helps reduce the oil.
Cons:
It dries out your skin, but for me only dries out the skin on my nose.
I use Dickinson Toner, after using this product, it works extremely well, and I can see improvement in my skin with every use. I recommended that you use a facial moisturizer, or a toner. I use Dickinson Toner, but when I go outside I spread on some 15 SPF sunscreen, because my facial skin is sensitive to direct sun contact.
Pros:
I don't have blackheads and it works!