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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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June 23, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Cons:
-You HAVE to keep up with it.
I used this scrub once a day- when I showered- and it started working so quickly! I started using it twice a day and it worked really well, but sometimes I forgot. I started using the face pads in the morning and the scrub at night. My acne was completely gone in a month!
March 14, 2011
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)
Pros:
All Natural, smells good, and no chemical smell.
Cons:
I don't think it worked very well for me. I have combination skin and it didn't do much for the parts of my face that weren't oily.
Great product for some people and good all natural alternative, it just doesn't work for me.
February 7, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
Good basic cleanser
Reduces acne
Improves skin texture
Affordable
Cons:
Does not treat existing acne
Doesn't improve skin tone
This is a pretty good cleanser. I've been using it just a little over two months, and it works well. If you are looking for a cleanser to drastically improve your acne, this isn't it. It's better than some other more expensive products that I've used though. I reccomend using some form of acne treatment in conjunction with it such as witch hazel or benzoyl peroxide. After I started doing an acne treatment like that I saw improvement in existing acne.
February 3, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
Refreshing smell
Leaves skin soft
Clears those huge red pimples
Tightens pores
Bottle lasts
Cons:
Some redness and marks left behind
I've been using this particular acne wash for 3.5 months now after using the Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit for several years. This seems to be much less harsh on my skin, and although I do still get little pimples from time to time, they're nothing like the pimples that would pop up when I was using Clean and Clear. Also, one bottle can last a couple of months, so it's not an expensive product. I recommend only using it twice a day: after waking and before bed, or it will dry your face out, causing more acne to form.
December 23, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
-gets rid of acne
-prevents breakouts
-leaves skin very soft
-fades scars
-doesn't dry out my skin
Cons:
none.
right after i started using this product my skin improved. other products dry out my skin, but this one doesn't.
if it does dry out your skin i recommend using an oil free moisturizer.
i recommend this to anyone who has acne.
December 9, 2010
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
-dries pimples a little bit
-takes a little redness away from acne scars
-soft skin
-refined pores
Cons:
hmmm,,,, actually,nothing
Its a shame youre only supposed to exfoliate 2 ties a week cause if you didn't I would use this everyday! It takes oil away, leaving youre face matte and refreashed. The new bottle has better exfoliating beats than ever before so only use a little bit and rub gently.
October 23, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)
Pros:
Cleared oil and dirt
Skin feels very fresh and clean
I love its texture
Cons:
Irritates skin but at the same time dry small pimples but just use oil-free moisturizer!
I started to use Clearasil 2 years ago when I had very bad acne on my chin. In two weeks it cleared most of my acne and in a month of using it I completely get rid of my chin problem.I recommend to use this product.It works!
September 21, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel)
Pros:
-reduced pimple size
-stop new forming pimples
-not expensive
-works
Cons:
-stings (a little but tolerable)
-small
I have only had this for a few days, but i must say it is working well. I'm a pimple popper so it does sting when i put it on an open pimple, but its is done within a second. I read the reviews on here and decided to give it a try and i'm very pleased. It is reducing my pimples but it made them kinda like hard scabs, but they are much MUCH less noticeable. I am defiantly going to try the entire rapid clear line.
September 11, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
Pros:
- Cheap
- Contains Salicylic Acid
- Foaming, therefore bottle lasts longer
Cons:
- Over-drying
- Contains coloring
- Grapefruit fragrance is very overpowering
I purchased this on a whim after running out of Avène Cleanance cleanser. I didn't have much money so I figured it would be good enough to tide me over as my acne had subsided for the time being. I've only used it twice, and refuse to use it again. I hate to be the bearer of bad news. It's ridiculously drying to even my very oily skin, and this dryness seems to have only encouraged more blemishes to appear. I had to pile on the jojoba oil to get some moisture back into my skin. This product is far too harsh for all skin types, even the most oily.
Also, the grapefruit fragrance could knock someone out. If you're looking for a cleanser that will leave your skin squeaky-clean, this is it. But keep in mind that squeaky feeling is a loss of the protective acid mantle on your face due to alkaline chemicals like soap. Loss of your acid mantle leaves your skin feeling dry, tight and irritated and takes hours to be replaced. Your skin ph level is slightly acidic, so it's best to use cleansers close to this. I'm going back to using Avène Cleanance from now on.
August 19, 2010
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
~Fresh Feeling when used.
~Clears skin in about a week or so.
~Grape smell.
~Confidence boost.
~Softer Skin
Cons:
~Actually nothing.
I am 12 years old and have moderate or light acne. When I got this Biore scrub I wasn't to sure about it. But when i tried it for the first day it refreshed my skin and made my skin feel new! My Face has been clearing up ever since i used Biore. I highly recommend it. I hope this helped you. :)
Pros:
-Cleared acne
-Smelled good
-Didn't take long to start working
-Super easy to use