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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 21, 2013
Product used: Neutrogena (All In 1 Acne Control Facial Treatment)
Cons:
I bought this because Neutrogena Stress Control 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment seems to have been discontinued. What a surprise, this new product isn't anywhere near as effective. The discontinued product dramatically cleared my skin, but then I had to start using this, which kept it somewhat/mostly clear with a few breakouts. It's also white and creamy (not clear) and feels quite greasy (I have very dry skin and eczema by the way, so good luck using this if you have oily skin).
This product has a high pH and 1% salicylic acid. If you're looking for an effective BHA, this isn't it.
It's about $10 for one ounce. Why would anyone want such a small size of a salicylic acid product anyway? I have so many questions for Neutrogena. You had one job.
I literally went through an entire tube every week, so I was constantly running out of it. I ordered Paula's Choice 2% BHA gel and am much happier that it is now undoing the minor mess caused by using a product that barely works.
December 26, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Cheap
Cons:
Didn't do anything for my acne
Seemed to be more of an outbreak than there was before
I used this to help stop my pimples from forming, but instead I got an outbreak in the parts that I wasn't applying this to. My acne looks significantly worse than it did before I used this product.
September 14, 2012
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)
Pros:
Leaves skin feeling soft and clean
Helps clear redness
Evens skintone
Cons:
A little bit drying
Broke me out
I have a love-hate relationship with this cleanser. I had a lot of redness on my cheeks and this cleanser has almost completely calmed it down. I love the slight cooling effect and love the feeling of my skin after I use it. I feel that it has actually improved the texture of my skin! However, after 2 days of using this my skin broke out, the areas on my face(sides of my nose, chin and forehead) which often get acne got worse (small pimples which went away after a day or two but I got more than usual). I would reccomend it for people who have little acne or who just want to reduce redness.
August 18, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
-It reduced the size of my pimples and got rid a FEW of my whiteheads.
Cons:
-Burned my skin as f--k.
-Rashes on my skin.
-No good for sensitive skin.
-Only use this as a spot treatment, don't spread it in your whole face (my mistake..)
I gave this product a tried because i had whiteheads all over my cheeks and were under the surface of my skin. So I bought this and spread the cream (which you are not suppose to do) on my acne areas at night and literally in the morning, I felt my skin more tight, VERY red (LITERALLY), and burning, of course. It was awful. I do not reccomend this for sensitive skin.
June 19, 2012
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne + Marks Spot Lotion)
Pros:
-Smells Pretty Good
-Nice Moisturizer
-Cheap
Cons:
-Doesn't Clear Scars Much..
This product is so so..I mean it doesn't clear the scars like they say it will but it is a good moisturizer thats about it. It feels a tad greasy sometimes though..
June 13, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (Oatmeal & Jojoba Gentle Acne Scrub)
Pros:
-shrinks acne
-clean feeling
Cons:
-acne is still there
-acne scars are still there
I have been using it for about a week now and my acne has not cleared up at all; however, my pores have shrunken.
April 14, 2012
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)
Pros:
Works well.
Kind of a clean feeling after.
Smell isn't overwhelming.
Good price for quantity.
Cons:
Stings for a few seconds after put on.
Need to moisturize after using.
I have combination skin with bumps on my chin, nose, and forehead. I take 1 pad of this product after a shower and swipe it on those areas of my face.
It does sting, but it goes away after awhile and it kind of makes you feel like it's working. It didn't completely eliminate my acne, after using for a year. I still have small bumps, but I can tell this product keeps my acne at bay.
In short, it is a nice product. Moisturize afterwards, it's a teeny bit strong and flaky for skin.
March 25, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage 3-in-1 Foaming Acne Wash)
Pros:
It smells good
it seem to clear SOME breakouts
Cons:
makes your face dry
causes more breakouts
UI've been using this product for a little over a week and i've seen no improvement. My breakouts were around my cheeks and forehead but it wasn't too severe but enough for me to take action. This product has dried my face and I consatantly have to moisturuze. I've also noticed that im getting tiny break out on my forehead and some redness. I believe this product might help severe acne or for oily skin but it's not for me. If you have light breakouts your better off geting a regular facewash , it's not worth the outcome and the money.
March 23, 2012
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)
Pros:
Did not dry face to much.
Cons:
Made my face feel dirty and oily.
Did nothing to help my skin what so ever.
Made me start breaking out after the first.
Is one of the worst products I have ever bought, right after proactiv.
Definitley would never reccomend this product to anyone.
This product in two days made me break out with 7 pimples.
Made my face break out with over 7 pimples in two days. I just bought the clean and clear advantage control kit and within one hour of its use my face already began to look better, howver it's a bit pricey. usually neutrogena products work really well, except for this one! However, the grapefruit products from neutrogena work great! Bottom line is DO NOT TRY THIS PRODUCT!
March 14, 2012
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
Helps to keep pores.Decreases acne Because it exfoliates due to the beads it contains, it did help with preventing clogged pores after getting eyebrows waxed.
Cons:
Can leave skin dry. Does not help with texure of skin.
This product is helpful for exfoliating the skin to prevent clogged pores but can be drying.
Pros:
Somewhat.. kind of.. effective
Moisturizing
Did not cause a major catastrophe or make me cry myself to sleep, except for every other night when the creamy texture caused it to inevitably seep into my eyes.. Otherwise A+ for that