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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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July 28, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)
Cons:
Doesn't Work
Over Dries Face
Causes More Breakouts
When I first began using the product it made my face very dry. It was very irritating to my skin. After the first few uses the condition of my acne and face seemed to be getting worse. I figured my face was getting used to it, so I continued to put it on. After a week my face began peeling and burning so I stopped using it. The product doesnt work.
June 24, 2010
Product used: Dermalogica (Clean Start)
Pros:
Helps reduce redness, large pimples go away faster
Cons:
Didn't help with blackheads, didn't truly clear acne
I used this product for around nine months, this product definitely cleared my skin from where it was reducing the redness in my cheeks incredibly, but I still woke up everyday with new breakouts and blackheads. I think this product is best for very light acne because it does help to balance and even your skin. It's a good product but it wasn't strong enough for me, I am now using the regimen and in three weeks and my skin is better than ever before.
June 13, 2010
Pros:
-Smells great
-Feels nice on skin
-Works great for my moderate acne; dries everything up fast and removes make-up
-Not expensive
Cons:
-Do not use it too much
-None!
I use the kind with salicylic acid. I have loved this product, but when using it too much, my face breaks out. Other than that it is wonderful. I use it to exfoliate about 4 times a week.
May 31, 2010
Product used: KAVI (Salicylic Acid Peel)
Pros:
I can see results after a day.
Cons:
It stings like a bee. Skin peels sometimes in a couple of days, sometimes in a week.
Instructions say not to use more than once a week, so that's what I've been doing. Skin is a little pink after use (for a few hours). Pimples are smaller a day later and are gone after a few days. Great product, but I'm still learning how to use it optimally for my skin, as I think the directions are too general to apply to every skin type.
April 27, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
+ (I'm coming up with a blank)
Cons:
+If you have sensitive skin DO NOT USE
(dries and irritates skin while making it more oily)
+If you live in a dry climate DO NOT USE (you need an actual moisturizer and this will not do the trick)
+Caused break outs
+"Moisturized" skin while also causing irritation and redness
Okay, this is a biased review, keep in mind:
I have very sensitive skin to fragrance and this one is harsh.
I don't believe in moisturizers with ingredients that also dry your face (what's the sense in that?) I am also in a dry climate, so I actually need a moisturizer.
My skin was greasy and oily long after use, while also burning. (If you can imagine that feeling...it's not a good one)
I broke out in the first couple days of use on areas of my skin that weren't that dry. As for the areas that were dry, it did help but after a couple of hours of burning. It's inexpensive and sounds like the perfect combo. But not for my skin.
April 9, 2010
Pros:
Smelled nice
Cons:
Too watery
Made me breakout
I was fooled by this product in the beginning because I thought it was actually working. Right after I washed my face, my face seemed smoother and my red marks didn't seem as prominent. After about two weeks, I had a bunch of clogged pores in places I never breakout. I realized this product was the culprit, since I hadn't changed anything else in my routine. Save your money on this one, I don't think it has acne friendly ingredients, I just wish I had done more research before buying this pimple producer!
March 12, 2010
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
-Great Cleanser
-Great Foam
-Makes skin so smooth!
-Clears and prevents breakouts
-Gentle!
-Evens tone
-Fragance is so light and delicious
Cons:
NONE. Finally a cleanser with no cons :D
Omg, What I was missing...Best Cleanser!
1 Pump is enough for me :D I finally ended my search for the best cleanser for me :D, others never satisfied me. I saw a difference in skin texture and appearence since first use. I love the smell!
100% Recommended.
February 3, 2010
Pros:
The smell was quite refreshing and after each use my skin was nice and soft
Cons:
Did not help with my acne. I actually broke out more.
At first when I bought this, I thought, 'oh, aloe is good for my skin! And it clears redness!' I had lots of break outs and lots of red blotches on my skin. Instead of clearing out my acne, it made it far worse. I was getting an average of 2 new red suckers a day. It was horrible. I stopped using it for a while and my face cleared up. But when I forgot to buy new facewash, I tried to give this product another chance, and I'm still getting 2-3 new red suckers.
January 11, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Gets rid of redness and size quickly.
Smells nice.
Nice package.
Not too oily.
Cons:
Nothing really. Itll sting if you have an open cut/blemish, but every acne cleanser does that.
Ive only had this for two days and my acne has been doing much better. On the right side of my face, my whole cheek had noticable blemishes that just would not go away. Then I used this, and they went away within a day. Very good product.
December 4, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
This stuff is amazing. Straight after the first use it made my skin softer and i thought that it was clearer after the second day. I am using this wiht other products tho. Oh and the little blue beads r 4 exfoliating people :)
Cons:
none that i can think of so far. The beads dont bother me and the deffinately dont get stuck in my nose.
I would reccomend this to someone who has light acne. I'm not sure if it would b good for people with serious problems tho. But it might work. I love it and i use it once a day. No cons so far!!! Really affordable =D
Pros:
Not Expensive
Smells Good