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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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January 12, 2012
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Overnight Lotion)
Cons:
Expensive
Not for sensitive skin
There are not many lotion that contains 2% salicylic acid in the market so I found this one quite interesting and gave it a try. After a first few days, it seemed to be working - my skin was moisturized and some of the zits seemed to be shrinking/less noticeable.
HOWEVER, my skin didn't get any better. After a week of trying I realized my skin started to get really itchy after I washed my face but it kinda calmed down after I apply this lotion. And later on my skin is getting red on the cheek area. But I have no idea it was my skin's way to react to this lotion because every time I applied the lotion my skin didn't get itchy or anything. Later on I realized maybe my skin was too sensitive and it didn't like this lotion so I stopped. My skin kept getting worse though - the red patch didn't go away, my skin was still very itchy and it even started to peel off. After all I gotta go to see the dermatologist. Bottom line : This is just my own experience. This lotion might or might not work for your skin but I wouldn't recommend it if you have sensitive skin though :(
December 27, 2011
Product used: Olay (Blemish Control Lathering Cleanser)
Pros:
Smells good
Doesn't dry skin
Cons:
Did nothing for my pimples
It cleans nicely and smells fresh-- and it doesn't dry my skin-- but it didn't eliminate my pimples either. I would, although, recommend at least trying it because it does smell so fresh and is such a good price. It didn't work for me, but it may work for you!
December 27, 2011
Pros:
- gets rid of dry skin
-smells nice
Cons:
- broke out skin
- too harsh
- expensive
broke me out / is way to harash on sensitive skin
and pricey
but does get rid of dry skin
but not worth it lol
November 16, 2011
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish Control Green Tea Gel Cleanser)
Pros:
Has sacylic acid in it
Green Tea suppose to help your skin as well
Cons:
-Never improved my skin at all
-Made me break out even more on my forehead
It never improved my skin at all and made it worst on my forehead for me.
But i kept using is as well using witch hazel afterwords. I wish it helped me clear my pimples just never did. Probably need a Bp with it as well to do the trick I bet.
November 10, 2011
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)
Pros:
its natural
Cons:
it didnt make my acne go away.
i have more painful pimples.
it worked at first and i put the tomato toner with it hoping that it would work even better but it didn't. the cleanser didnt feel like it really cleaned and my face was oily 2 hrs after using the system. im still on my quest to find something that works for my skin. wish me luck!
October 23, 2011
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
Smells great
Feel it working right away
Reduced redness after one use
Product isn't harsh,goes on smooth
Cons:
I found nothing negative to this product.
This is the best product I've ever used. Works wonders definitely recommend!
October 15, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
Pros:
-Smells nice
Cons:
-Made my face red
-My face would burn when i put it on
-Does utterly nothing for acne
It smells nice, as you use it. for me, it did utterly nothing but make my face burn like crazy. I really do not recommend it!!
August 29, 2011
Pros:
Reduces redness (temporarily)
Will take some (not all) redness away.
Takes at least a month to notice some difference for redness.
Cons:
Gives you more acne when you first start using it.
Doesn't have a 'deep clean' feel
Drying if used in the shower
Not for severe acne....
It's half-decent. I think they should make a moisturizer for this line.
August 24, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
does not sting
does not dry out face
makes face feel fresh
exfoliates well
makes skin feel soft
you don't need to use a moisturizer with this product
clears acne
clears blackheads
prevents acne as well
Cons:
-takes a few weeks to start working
- have to use it daily or acne will get worse
I loved this product and am still using it. it got rid of all my acne. and also prevents acne.
i would highly recommend this product as it works great.
i followed the same thing as another reviewer posted below i use Clearasil ultra deep pore cleansing pads in the morning, with the Clearasil spot treatment. and i use this scrub at night with the spot treatment,
LOVE IT! and definitely saw results after a few weeks.
August 19, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
-makes your skin feel refreshed
Cons:
-didn't clear acne
-didn't prevent redness or acne
-made me breakout
my acne is light, and i only get a few pimples on my face. i had high hopes for this product since it made my skin feel so good after the first use. i used it twice a day all over my face. i woke up the next day with five more zits which was extremely unusual for me, and with the same zits still there, same size and same redness. i kept using the product, and the acne didn't go away. i finally tried popping one of the zits and using the face wash afterwards, and the zit slightly improved the next day, but still wouldn't go away. i stopped using this product after a while and switched to using no product, and the majority of the acne got better after i stopped using it. this product is definitely not for me.
Pros:
Seems to work well in the first couple of days