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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 15, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Cons:
-Dries out my skin
-Leaves scabs
Its a great product. I get a zit, put some of the spot treatment on for a few nights and the pimple's life is reduced. It dries up the pimple but after the pimple is gone the treatment leaves a dried scab that takes a while to go away. Other than that I highly recommend this product.
December 8, 2010
Pros:
leaves your skin verry soft as long as you use a moisturizer with it.
Cons:
doesn't really help clear acne that much
this is a great product for me. don't expect it to clear your face though. it can help a little but its main selling point for me is how soft it makes your face when used with a moisturizer.
September 12, 2010
Pros:
Smells good
Soft beads
Leaves skin looking clean
Cons:
Left my skin feeling tight
Dryness
Flakiness
Redness
Was a waste of money
I was hoping this product would work for me, what with the 2% sal. acid, but it just did not help. It dried out my face and left extreme flakiness. I also experienced a "tight" feeling after each wash.
September 11, 2010
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)
Pros:
it does leave your face with a refreshing feeling but it clears my skin up very slowly.): But its a good product too use.
Cons:
doesnt really clear up acne scars
BUY IT its very helpful.
August 30, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
It made my skin feel smooth right after I used it
Cons:
The acne never went away, I'm not even sure it improved. After using this for maybe a month and a half, I felt like I just wasted money.
I recommend using a different product. At least it didn't cause more acne like some other products.
August 13, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)
Pros:
the only thing that works for my acne. Great, clean smell, skin feels clean, not dry after use.
Cons:
May be a bit drying, so use moisturizer, but it's a small price to pay for clear skin, finally!
I think everyone's skin is different (duh), so what works for one, won't necessarily work for another. This is what works for me. I am afraid it's being discontinued, however, as I am having more and more trouble finding it in the stores... I truly hope this is not the case... :(((
August 13, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
-easy to apply
-nice and smooth under makeup
-refreshing feel
-its good stuff for clearing heavy acne
-has a good amount of salicylic acid
-cheap
-doesnt leave my face greasy or oily
-easy pump
Cons:
-smells weird
-no spf
i was using proctiv (which i HATE and broke me out once i stopped using the product horribly) and then i have been following the regimen for about three months now trying different stuff....i personally love this moisturizer. not only does it clean my face up from rough breakouts but it also gives me the feeling that it works and i love that. i think the right combo of salicylic and benzol perixode made my face look gorgeous and i really hope it keeps making my face fabulous.
July 29, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
-Leaves a really nice finish that goes well under makeup
-Provides just enough moisture without looking greasy
-Smells good to me
-Very affordable (I often got it with buy one get one free deals and had an extra on hand)
-Could apply a lot without it feeling gross
Cons:
-Possibly causes breakouts
-Stings eye area
-Applying many layers in a short amount of time could cause balling
I have loved and cherished this moisturizer for years. Honestly, this has always been the one product that I repurchase over and over again. I've gone to the drugstore at midnight just so I'd have it for school the next day, that's how heavily I relied on it. It works great under makeup and I found that without it my makeup wouldn't apply correctly and my skin would overall look terrible. Up until recently this was the ONLY moisturizer I felt comfortable using on my face. I literally used it twice or more per day for at least 3 or 4 years. Recently though I decided that maybe I should try something different just in case this moisturizer was actually causing my acne. I always have those stubborn whiteheads (closed comedones) and more occasional inflamed breakouts, but since I've stopped using this and switched to Cetaphil (along with the acne.org regimen), my face is looking better and better every day. So unfortunately, for now, I'm putting this lotion to rest because I just don't know if that has been my problem all along or not. I'll probably try it after I'm consistently clear because I really do love this moisturizer like a child and I don't know if it truly breaks me out or not. Try it in a controlled way so you can see whether this causes you problems or not. Hopefully it doesn't because overall it's amazing, I just needed a change.
July 14, 2010
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
Smells great, works wonderfully for the first month, lasts longer than I expected it would
Cons:
It stops working after about a month or two
This worked wonders for my acne the first month or two I used it. It smells great too. However, after those first two months, my acne came back with a vengeance and I had to switch to something else. I've yet to find anything at the drug store that works :(
July 2, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
-smells good
-makes blackheads smaller
-feels great afer you use it
Cons:
-dosent get rid of blackheads just makes them smaller
Its a great scrub i would use 1-2 a week and although it dosent compleatly get rid of the blackhead it makes them smaller.
Pros:
-Inexpensive
-Fast acting