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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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February 11, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Cons:
May be dry or irritate your face the first half week or so, but it begins to work with your skin.
Depends,
I use the whole system, and I also use the clean and clear sensitive skin acne astringent and my skin is much clearer than 2 years ago.
I used to use Acne Free
Which does work extremely well, but it stopped working, so I alternate between both systems every 3 months or so.
February 7, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
Smells good, pretty packaging. That's about it.
Cons:
Dries out skin
Not beneficial to acne
Does not even out skin tone
I bought this without really reading the label. My friend recommended I buy it, so I did. I only realized it was a foaming cleanser when I got home and tried it. I heard foaming cleansers are bad for your skin and can cause excessive drying. It did so.
I washed my face with it, and despite that it says it will moisturize your skin, mine felt tight and uncomfortable. Then I started flaking. Despite this, it didn't get rid of my acne (Which was mild. This shows how ineffective this cleanser is). In fact, I think it made it worse. I started to get bumps on my skin which are not inflamed but just look wierd, so I gave up with this cleanser. I use it as a hand soap now. I'm trying to get my skin back to normal
February 5, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
took away my pimples in a night.
Cons:
over use caused my face to flake. but only when i over used it.
its says if you have light acne only use it like twice a day , and the moistuzier twice also .
February 4, 2009
Pros:
Skin clearing up dramatically within a week
Cons:
Skin is burning like hell. Burning is so bad I am scratching at my face and trying to cool it down. Comes in small tube, not enough of the product comes in the box.
I am taking a break from it right now because of burning, it's almost unbearable. I am hoping when the burning stops I will be able to reapply it soon. I am taking Nature's Cure (pills only) and I notice a major difference in my skin as well.
February 1, 2009
Pros:
Smells nice
Cons:
Doesn't reduce redness (it actually causes it)
Dries skin out
Caused me to break out
I used the entire tube of this, and it dried my skin out, irritated it, and made it itchy. My skin is sensitive and I have moderate acne. The tube lasted about a month (maybe two, I don't know), and when I finished, I did not repurchase.
January 29, 2009
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)
Pros:
Improves your overall skin
Cons:
Doesnt do a lot in clearing acne
This product is really good at making your overall skin look and feel nice but it didnt help in clearing up my existing acne or prevent any new ones from coming up. I would totally recommend this to people who have light acne or just as a good daily system for people who want improved texture and health but not as an acne treatment
January 23, 2009
Product used: Stridex (Maximum Pads with Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Free)
Pros:
-After using the pad, you see the brown dirt from your face
-Your face feels refreshed, tingly and tight
-It smells like it'll help
Cons:
-I have moderate acne skin (it gets a little worse when I'm stressed) and I used these pads for weeks, but my acne didn't clear up, or reduce. It stayed the same.
These pads are like washing your face. (But you can do that for cheaper, with a facecloth, some soap and water!)
January 18, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
its light, creamy puts moisture, good for gentle skin. smells good.
Cons:
Dries out skin for the first time you use it, but after that pimples clear up. :) don't use with other acne products, will dry out skin.
Buy it!!!
January 15, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)
i am so pissed that this is no longer avilable!!! does anyone know where you can find it!!!
January 13, 2009
Product used: Nature's Cure (Anti-Acne Papaya Skin Care System)
Pros:
Ive tried all the lines of acne treatments (clearsil, clean&clear, biore, neutragena, etc) and all made my acne worse. When i started using this product my face cleared. I also alternated out the facewash every other day for OXY max. strength pads.
Cons:
the smell kinda is awkward but you get used to it.
nothing else works for me (i had cysts, blackheads, whiteheads, bumps) and this cleared me up :) when mixed with oxy this product WORKS WONDERS!!! bottom line: buy it :) try it.
Pros:
It cleared my skin and kept it clear, soft, and happy