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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.
Used Salicylic Acid? Rate It:
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December 31, 2016
Product used: Paula's Choice (RESIST BHA 9)
Ok
I didn't really notice it doing anything for my breakouts....it was just greasy and hard to apply. I'm not sure if I used it right but wouldn't use again.
December 23, 2016
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Break Out City
I had clear skin, by that I mean no zits, a few blackheads on my nose, and a bit of upcoming pimples here and there. I wanted to get those black heads off my nose, and I came across this product. Believing that this will work, I started breaking out after a week using this. I don't recommend this product for anyone who has sensitive skin or if Salicylic Acid is not for you. I only bought this item once, and stopped using it after that terrible breakout.
October 20, 2016
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)
Nice product
Good product. I used it twice and my face shows improvement. It does dry my face a bit though. It makes my face feel clean and fresh after use
July 27, 2016
Product used: Neutrogena (Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent)
Face Burn
I bought this at a supermarket just a few days ago and I bought it because I like the pink grapefruit face wash. The smell did not bother me because I am used to alcohol toners. However, my face stings when I use the astringent and it bothered my forehead and my cheeks. i read the ingredients and it contains alcohol and witch hazel. Oh well, I'll have to use it only once a week and go back to using my Sea Breeze sensitive astringent for daily toner use. I also have an alcohol free toner for my skin routine. I never thought that an astringent from the company I know can really burn and sting your skin.....
July 24, 2016
Product used: Dermalogica (Overnight Clearing Gel)
Worst skin reaction EVER
I have suffered from hormonal acne for years now and I've literally tried everything. Lately things have been improving but then one day my skin started to hate me again and I had a few large pimples pop up. I had a test tube of the overnight clearing gel so I decided to give it a try. The next morning I woke up with three new angry, red pimples and a round red hive on the side of my face. I was so upset! I realize that this may have been my own skins reaction to the product, but now I am afraid to try it ever again. I use so many dermalogica products so I was very disappointed that this one did not work. However, I highly recommend dermalogica's skin clearing wash, sebum clearing masque, and daily microexfoliant. They're AMAZING. Good luck to all of you fighting your acne, I know it's a tough job!
July 7, 2016
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish Control Apricot Scrub)
A bit harsh for my face.
I found the Apricot Scrub to be very harsh and grating on my face. My esthetician said she does not like this product for the face and I agree - she said however, it is a great scrub for the body. While I have yet to use this on my body, I would recommend checking out the Green Tea Scrub as a gentler alternative for a facial exfoliator.
July 2, 2016
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Minimal Results
I used this product because it was available at my local pharmacy and there were many positive reviews. Please note that this product certainly works for some people, just not for me. Also, I have somewhat sensitive skin, so that might be part of it. However, after applying it for about 3 weeks consistently on pimples, zits, and other acne, it didn't really help. On smaller acne, it helped expedite the process of it healing. But, it would scab over after and there would be a burning sensation post application. On the larger stuff, it would burn, and there would be no noticeable improvement. I used it on my skin for 3 weeks, and nothing really big changed. There were small improvements, but it didn't prevent acne. I gave this product a rating of 3 stars because even though it didn't really help me, I have seen reviews and people that claim improvement while using this product. There was a slight pain factor as well because of the burning sensation that I felt a couple of minutes after applying the product. I have heard this to be the case for some spot treatments, and it also might be an affect of my sensitive skin. If anyone has had similar experiences or product recommendations, please let me know! :)
June 20, 2016
Product used: L'Oreal (Go 360 Anti-Breakout Facial Cleanser)
Made my acne so much worse
This worked great for my mom, but it was much too harsh on my acne prone skin. Every time I used it, I could expect to wake up with another dozen pimples the next day. If it were possible to give a product 0 stars, I would
EmilyLexis
May 6, 2017
Maybe you should try the one made for sensitive skin. There's a couple of formulas out there.
June 20, 2016
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Pink Grapefruit Body Wash)
Didn't really do anything
This body wash didn't really do anything for my body acne. It smelled good at least and didn't make anything worse, so at least there's that.
June 6, 2016
Product used: Peter Thomas Roth (Max Complexion Correction Pads)
Not for sensitive skin
Be careful with those pads. I have sensitive, acne prone skin and it broke me out. Very drying and irritating. Didn't like them at all