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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 22, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Cons:
drys skin
This product didn't seem to work for the majority of the people on this site b/c they don't understand how strong salicylic acid is, especially 2%. I used this once a week at night while washing the other nights with the clean and clear oil free gel cleanse. I had mild, but stubborn acne and now it is gone. This product was not meant to be used every day/night, acid on your face like that will be damaging so use it once a week w/ a mosituizer depending on your skin type. The dryer it is, the more moisturizer you use.
August 14, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Clear, fast-drying, fast-acting. Less drying than Benzoyl Peroxide.
Cons:
Burns a little when applied to open pimples and pustules. Since it brings yuck to the surface, it can turn a tiny pimple into a monster.
The people complaining about the product probably did not follow instructions. It's a spot treatment, not meant to be used on the whole face. Also, you're not supposed to use it to eliminate a pimple in a day, it's supposed to be rubbed onto the pimple in a small, small amount to help dry it out. Doesn't irritate my pre-existing pimples like Benzoyl Peroxide can.
August 13, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Prevents new pimples from forming, and decreases size considerably.
Cons:
Sometimes burns, it didn't really improve the redness, so it might as well have not done anything because my acne is still pretty noticeable, and it kinda smells like beer.
Kinda steep price, but it keeps your acne in check, and in combination with other methods, you should see a vast improvement. Buy it.
August 12, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
works really well... if used twice a day as soon as you feel a pimple coming up, it can prevent it from getting really inflammed. it's also a clear gel which is nice and dries quickly on skin
Cons:
it can burn and sting skin if applied to an inflammed pimple, but only for a couple of seconds and it can also make the area dried out if used more that 2 times a day
buy it, it's kind of expensive but it's the best on-the-spot acne treatment i've found
August 9, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel)
Pros:
works as a spot treatment
Cons:
stings a little, too much makes you breakout
This stuff works pretty well as long as you dont use a lot!! Do NOT apply this like you would BP, only apply this gel on large pimples (like a spot treatment). I have found that applying it all over my face causes breakouts but using it just on spots overnight helps a lot. I use this overnight to clear my pores and then I use clearasil ultra 10% BP during the daytime to dry up any remainig pimples-- its been working very well for me!
August 6, 2007
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)
Pros:
Nice packaging
Cons:
Greasy Greasy Skin
Save your money. I did not pay for mine had I paid I would have been upset but I would pay a lot more now than the cost of the product to get rid of my grease.
August 1, 2007
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)
Pros:
minty, makes your face less oily and feels very good
Cons:
makes you break out more.
I never had acne before i used this product. i was beginning to get some spots so i switched from proactive to arbonne. gave me thousands (thats what it seems like) little whiteheads on my forehead. i was very very patient. i used it for over 2 months. i dont know what it was but it seriously was not clearing up. I gave up... now i have acne to deal with. I think this may just work on some people but it has caused me HELL.
July 31, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
worked somewhat
Cons:
didnt clear up very much still got acne dries up skin
i wouldn't recommend it
July 31, 2007
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
Pros:
Smells good, little amount for face
Cons:
no use for acne,
I think it didnt worked for mee.. actually i read the reviews and then i bought it..my hubby face was fair.. when he applied even he got break outs.. so i feel it works depending on ur type of skin.
July 26, 2007
Product used: Stridex (Maximum Pads with Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Free)
Pros:
inexpensive, doesn't overly dry oily skin
Cons:
doesn't work well on cystic acne (acne vulgaris)
avoid this product if you have cystic acne (acne vulgaris)
Pros:
inexpensive, smells nice, works as it says it should