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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 17, 2015
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Control Cleanser)
Clean & Clear Has the Worst Products
I used this for months before I realized the damage it was doing to my skin. I'm not new to C&C, as I've tried it for many years. Shame on me for believing this product would be any different. I have an oily T zone with normal cheeks. I never have breakouts on my cheeks, but I got them frequently while using this. I'm not sure if it was the numerous harsh chemicals used to formulate the wash, or the filmy residue it left despite me rinsing my face countless times. This is not the first time I have complained about a Clean & Clear product, however it will be the last. They have proven time and time again that they do not work as advertized and dry all skin types out. It's alarming that Johnson & Johnson comments on nearly every review on their website stating that it's "not typical of their products" and ask you to call their Consumer Care Center. That is a huge red flag to me. I will not be purchasing anything from their line again and I will be switching to all-natural skin care provided by LUSH Cosmetics and Origins.
August 13, 2015
Product used: Murad (Clarifying Cleanser)
Don't waste your money
This worked for me the first month I started using it, then it just stopped working and dryer my skin out, it still kept my black heads at bay but did noting for my hormonal acne on my cheeks, and also stated making my skin super oily. Would not recommend for moderate acne
August 11, 2015
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Pink Grapefruit Body Wash)
Saw No Difference
I saw no difference in my bacne with this body wash. However, it did feel nice to know I wasn't doing more harm than good. The smell was nice. I enjoyed using this product.
August 5, 2015
Product used: Mary Kay (Clearproof Clarifying Cleansing Gel)
Like Everything Else on the Market
This cleanser is like everything else on the market. It will reduce blackheads, and make your face feel clean, but ultimately it can only do what 2% salicilic acid can do. My face felt clean and smooth, but I still got just as many pimples as I did before. I had the exact same acne experience with every other 2% SA product I tried, but this is much more expensive. I bought the line of cleanser, toner, and moisturizer for about $70.
July 30, 2015
5 stars
cant get enough of this product, found it at the walgreens next to my house. They always have it in stock
July 24, 2015
Product used: Clearasil (Skin Perfecting Wash for Sensitive Skin)
ehhhhhhhh
this doesn't work for acne or pimples and honestly I'd avoid it as a daily cleanser.... it feels really weird and when you finish using it there's none of that 'clean' feeling, ya know? it just felt like I rubbed gel on my face and it was just gross don't buy it yuck
July 17, 2015
Helps with redness
This product helped reduce redness on my face as well as larger pimples, but after using it for a few months, it left me with small bumps all over my forehead because this product stripped my skin's natural oils. If you have sensitive skin I do not recommend this because the cooling/tingling effect is known to damage skin.
On the other hand, it is good at bringing the heads of pimples to the surface, but I wouldn't use it everywhere on the face.
July 12, 2015
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Spot treatment review
This product works good whenever I breakout with small pimples. It usually clears my skin in 1-3 days. Pros: clear, works great on smaller pimples, clears breakouts in 1-3 days
Cons: stings/burns skin, does not work well on larger pimples/cysts
May 11, 2015
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Okay..
Helped a little bit but not much compared to doctors creams. although I dont have acne just a few blemishes here and there which get bad when im stressed..
May 5, 2015
OMG this is life!!
i cleared my acne with this!!! it is part of my morning and night regimen!!
1. wash face with biors charcoal bar ( to remove make up and oil, skip in the mornings)
2. wash with this acne stress control scrub <3 (to remove dead skin cells)
3. wash with clean and clear countinuous control ( for all over face benzol peroxid:)
4. place clean and clear persa 10 only on pimples:) (i cannot live with out this baby)