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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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May 27, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)
Cons:
Doesn't feel as effective as other cleansers that only cost a little bit more
It was okay to use in a pinch but it never really helped with my acne. This is what my boyfriend (now husband) had at his place, and when I felt like my face needed to be washed I would use it, but I didn't like it nearly as much as the Cetaphil cleanser I was using at that time. This didn't feel like it cleaned as well and didn't leave my skin feeling soft and smooth.
April 26, 2011
Pros:
smells nice, only acne topical product that hasn't really dried my skin out, leaves skin soft to touch..
Cons:
at some times it gave me even more pimples, i would put it on at night, and wake up with even more pimples i started with.
this product was very "iffy" for me... the first time i tried it it worked great, but i also used it with a combo of other products... then i stoped using it bc i needed more of a treatment not a lotion for my acne. but when my skin was starting to get dry again i used it again and broke me out. im my opinion this is for people with light, moderate acne and not the kind i have which is fairly moderate. i would recommend this to people with mild acne
April 25, 2011
Product used: L'Oreal (Go 360 Anti-Breakout Facial Cleanser)
Pros:
The scrublet that comes with this product is AMAZING! I use it with Dan's cleanser and it helps to remove all dirt and makeup from my face. Dan's regimen works, but i still had a few breakouts every now and then. This scrublet has helped to eliminate those breakouts, and if I do get a pimple, it clears up quicker than before I started using the scrublet.
Cons:
The actual scrub is awful. If you have sensitive skin or bad acne, do not use this scrub, it is too abrasive and will cause more breakouts.
You should buy this product, keep the scrublet, then throw the rest away. Use the scrublet with your own cleanser, it works great and feels great. You also won't get the oil from your fingers on your face. (tip: scrub gently, there is no need to scrub hard)
April 5, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
moisturize, and one of very few moisturizers with salycic acid
Cons:
broke out,
I first saw this and i said wow, it has salysic acid in it? So i bought it and walgreens reviews were good, but I put it on and I had horrible breakouts. god, they were gross. Never broke out so bad.(this happened a month ago). Now its sitting in a bin full of other products. I reccommend olay with uv moisturizer. It has vitamins and essential mineralas for your skin plus SpF 15 or cetaphil moisturizing lotion. - male model
March 29, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
Pros:
Smells nice
Cons:
Irritaing
Extremely overdrying!
Got a rash
Makes breakouts look worse
This product smells so good but dries your skin out horribly to the point where you have no oil at all on your face to keep your face supple. It gave me a bad rash and peeled my skin and made my breakouts worse! this is a very strong product too strong and is the most irritating product I have ever used! do not use this product it WILL make your skin worse trust me!
March 18, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
Smells good
Foamy
Cons:
Didn't clear up skin
I love Aveeno and their moisturizers, but the face washes did nothing for me. I was so disappointed. This may work some people, not for me. It wasn't as strong as I thought it would be. NEXT!
February 21, 2011
Pros:
makes skin very soft & face feels fresh after use
Cons:
Doesn't really get rid of acne.
good to refresh skin but doesn't really get rid of acne.
February 2, 2011
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)
Pros:
Feels good on skin..
Cons:
Doesn't do anything for blemishes or pores, or dirt build-up... and you can do better
Not worth the money.... or the I've had better
January 31, 2011
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)
Pros:
- Smells alright
- Doesn't dry out skin
- Cools skin very nicely
- Clears up acne
- Prevents new pimples
Cons:
- Takes a while to work
- It really, really sucks if you get it in your eye
- Also sucks if you use to much of it, the ingredients give a STRONG scent.
(Eucalyptus in particular)
I would recommend this product to anyone who's suffering from acne.
January 26, 2011
Pros:
smells GREAT which makes it pleasant to use.Is not irritating to any areas other than pimples.leaves your skin in much better condition than harsher cleansers.As for the redness it does not increase it but has not soothed it either.
Cons:
no visable changes in skin or acne but no new break outs either.
I would reccomend this as a use 2 times a day cleanser for those who can keep up with that.
Pros:
Cleaned skin.. kind of..