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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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September 16, 2010
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Cons:
The only thing that might be a negative is I use a lot of pumps to make sure I have enough for what I think is an effective cleansing.
I would strongly recommend it, and this comes after years upon years of trying so many different things. I just wrote in post that I've read reviews that it dries out your skin. I personally haven't had that problem, but to be on the safe side I decided to only use this cleanser once a day. My skin gets oiliest when I sleep so I wash my face with it before I go to bed. It's the first over the counter product I've really been happy with.
August 26, 2010
Pros:
-Reduces acne redness by A LOT
-Leaves skin feeling mostirized
-Leaves skin feeling cleansed
Cons:
-Felt irritated on my sensitive skin
-Smelt like deoderant
I used this for a couple of days and it DID reduce my redness of ance. I reconmmend it if you have redness. I have sensitive skin, so it really irritated it.
August 22, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Anti-Acne Moisturizer)
Pros:
-Very light so is absorbed quickly
-Non greasy
-Smells fresh
-Leaves skin feeling moisturised but non sticky/oily
Cons:
Doesn't get rifd of acne
A really good everyday moisturiser but doesnt get rid of acne. I did find however that it helped reduces the severity of my acne, and it helped prevent large pimples
July 24, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
A great moisturizer, moisturize my face well enough that it doesn’t leave me greasy, with soft smell, it doesn’t break me out, and I can’t get any other recommended moisturizer here in my country, so this is perfect for me.
Cons:
I don’t think it help a lot with acne, and if you use Benzoyl Peroxide, maybe it won’t be enough alone, so you need to add something like Jojoba Oil to help with dryness of BP or Bio-Oil as in my case to help with acne scars and dryness of BP.
Recommended
July 24, 2010
Pros:
It doesn't sting like other spot treatments, feels very soothing on skin.
Cons:
It's not strong enough to prevent or cure breakout.
I have always been a fan of Neutrogena, but this product was a major dissappointment. I used it for almost a month, hoping to see the difference. Unfortunately, it did nothing to help my acne. So I switched to the Rapid Clear 2-in-1 and I'm loving it :)
July 22, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
*Good exfoliant.
*Reduces blackhead size.
*Great smell.
*Slightly helped red marks.
*Leaves skin smooth!
Cons:
*Dries skin a little.
*Skin appeared a little red after first use.
I actually purchased it for my red marks, It has helped them a little and also shrunk some of my blackheads, which was just a bonus. Another thing is the smell, I can't get enough of it! Quite a few people have complained about the blue beads, I used the scrub once every night in the shower and there was no trace of them afterwards, but I can understand if your using it at the sink it could be a little messy. I'd advise using a moisturiser after as well, it dried out my skin quite a lot the first time, but after using it a few times it doesn't dry as much as the first time. It worked for me, It could work for you. Worth a try :)
March 17, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
get rid of acne
Cons:
dry, irritated skin. looks like i have a sun burn. dries out skin.
So, my dad gets me this stuff because the Navy exchange doesn't have the Clearasil Daly Use Wipes that i usually use. I try it out along with the spot treatment that goes along with Clearasil Ultra. Works great for the first like, four days. then i notice my skin's getting a bit dry. ok, just use a moisturizer right? Wrong. By six days my skin is flaky and permanently cherry red. that was Sunday morning. it is now Tuesday afternoon and i am still in the same condition. I do not recommend this to people with sensitive skin. you just might die, i swear.
February 27, 2010
Pros:
Cleared little tiny white heads.
Good, strong scrub
Creamy texture
Cons:
Didn't do much for over all skin.
Stopped working after a while.
Makes face red
I used this scrub for around a year. Its the type of scrub that feels really fun to use. (It's creamy and scrubby) But, its horrible for your skin. Made my skin red and my acne bleed.
February 5, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
leaves your skin soft
Cons:
makes you break out in places you never had acne before, makes your face red, burns just a little
I'm an average 13 year old who has been having acne probably since I was 11. I have used NUTROGENA and it kinda didn't work. Neutrogena just gave me a good scub, but no acne was gone. Clearasil made everything worse. Clearasil just made my skin a little bit more softer. Hate the product, but will not go back to nuetrogena.
January 31, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
Nice design- looks like it could easily fool people into buying it.
Cons:
All it does is wash your face. Disinfect. But what about your zits? Still there. It doesn't work in 3 days.
Don't buy it. I've tried it- followed the instructions perfectly. It doesn't work perfectly.
Pros:
Keeps my acne under control and is both affordable and easily accessible.