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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 2, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Gentle Formula)
Cons:
The night cream does give a bit of a burning sensation on your face. I sometimes take a blow-dryer to just dry the cream faster and decrease the pain.
I tried the regular proactiv and it didn't do much to my skin. It cleared up my acne for a few months than came back worse than ever. So I gave up on the product. Than I read a review on this website and decided to try the gentle formula. Since then, I have been pretty clear other than the occasional time of the month break-outs. I apply another layer of moisturizer after using the system. Also, sometimes I would use clean and clear 10% Benzoyl Peroxide and put them over the pimples....worked like a charm...Bottom Line is that it will work if you used it everyday and follow all the directions...consistency is key.
February 2, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
Pros:
A great year-round moisturizer. I use it in the morning. Non-greasy, makeup does on well on top of it, great dispenser bottle. The first week my complexion (acne scar, freckles) looked more even.
Cons:
In winter, I needed an additional moisturizer for little areas of chapped skin.
A great product, I get bad acne sometimes and this product has moisturized without aggravating the problem. I still recommend using spot treatment in addition to the lotion.
August 17, 2015
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
worked great for me!
I had a moderate acne which I dried up actually with persa gel 10. I popped it when I finally could see the puss peeking through, and put this spot treatment gel on it. Next day, I found that it left a huge burn red mark and was freaking out. But guess what! two days after, the area which i thought was a burn mark got peeled off and regenerated skin underneath came out! My conclusion is that this is a great product to apply right after you pop the pimples.
January 4, 2015
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
No
This would dry out my face completely and make it rough.
December 17, 2014
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Miracle product
When I started using this, I had moderate to severe acne. In my routine, I like to keep things simple with a Cetaphil wash, this moisturizer, and a spot treatment. My dermatologist wanted to take me off all acne medications because she wanted to put me on an antibiotic, and when I stopped using this, I broke out horribly. After 10 months of antibiotics, I stopped the pills and now I'm back to my normal routine and I noticed my skin is starting to clear up again! I cannot believe this product took my skin from moderate/severe to mild and easy to control! It absorbs fast, doesn't leave my skin feeling tight, and even though there was a bit of a purge when I began, the initial effects clear up pretty quick. This product worked wonders on my skin. The effects will vary from person to person, obviously, and even though I use the Target generic brand, it's essentially the same thing, but cheaper!
August 13, 2014
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
Fantastic!!!
I have sensitive skin and have light to mild acne. This is my favourite cleanser. Recently, I have tried a few different cleansers as I was trying different ranges of acne treatment which come with their own cleansers. I have had adverse reactions as a result. This has been the most effective cleanser I have ever used. It is not drying, does not darken my skin (I am a pakistani) and does not break me out. It contains salycylic acid which, as far as I am aware, helps with hyperpigmentation marks. It has improved my overall complexion. It has reduced my blackheads and I believe it has helped my marks fade. I use this with Epiduo which was prescribed to be by my doctor and Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Moisturiser. I used to use the Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Scrub but I find that scrubs break me out so I steam my face instead which is necessary due to the drying effect of the Epiduo.
August 12, 2014
Product used: Philosophy (Clear Days Ahead Kit)
Gentle, pricey
This is for those lucky customers who get tiny, innocuous pimples and never have to use anything stronger than a cream facewash. It won't touch deep acne, or dry/oily acne.
July 3, 2014
Product used: Philosophy (Clear Days Ahead Kit)
Better than nothing
This has not completely cleared my skin, which was my hope when I purchased the kit. It has significantly cleared up my forehead and my nose, but my cheeks (which are the worst) are still the same with no improvement. :/ I've been using it for two months. I ran out of the wipes awhile ago but that hasn't made any difference. I used the moisturizer for a few weeks, but the wash and the spot treatment are so gentle that I don't even need it.
The spot treatment is my favorite, I love how fast it gets rid of pimples! Overall, its okay. Give it a try if you're thinking about it, it can't hurt!
August 1, 2013
Product used: ZAPZYT (Acne Wash)
DO NOT USE!!!
Pros:
cheap price
Cons:
overly drying even with a moisturizer
causes whiteheads
causes itchy rash
My face broke out in a bad itchy red rash with tiny whiteheads everywhere!
July 6, 2013
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)
its good
heyy people well im 10 years old and I have blackheads and acne and stuff soo... my aunt told me about sea breeze and I just now used it and now I feel refreshed my face is smooth and it looks really good :) yall should try it
Pros:
Much better than the regular formula and of course more gentle to the skin.