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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 14, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Cons:
It didn't take away the redness on my face like all moisturizers are SUPPOSED to do.
It's okay, so far. But, I've only used it once so there's nothing really worthy of complaining about. I guess I have to give it time.
July 11, 2009
Product used: Mary Kay (Blemish Control Toner 3)
Pros:
It does work.
Cons:
It does have a strong smell of alcohol, though to me that just makes it seem like it's strong enough to work. And, I don't mean to sound like a spoiled brat here, but while I know it's expensive my aunt buys mine so I don't know just how expensive.
It works, however for me it seems my skin built up some stupid immunity to it. It still works a bit, but now it only gets my acne down to moderate/moderate light instead of getting rid of the acne completely, but it still works better than anything else. Also, the dryness some people are describing can be taken care of with another Mary Kay product (I think they're meant to go together, though I'm not sure). It's a moisturizer called Velocity, which though it's also expensive, lasts a long time.
July 10, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)
Pros:
clears whiteheads
Cons:
it smells really really soapy and alot of times is very irritating for my skin
i had tons of whiteheads on my forehead and this product cleared most of them up. i still have acne but not as much as before
June 21, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Works well. Improvement over night. Easy to apply.
Cons:
Stings just a tad. most cleanse thoroughly before apply for full effect. Does not totally remove acne from affected area.
Works great! Greatly improved my acne problem. Now instead of a big ol' whitehead, I have a small some-what red bump!
I figure that a lot of people do not use this product correctly. The directions say to cleanse thoroughly before applying.
While in the shower, I use a microdermabrasion scrub. Then, [once I'm out of the shower] I use skin toner, then a moisturizer. After, I apply the acne spot treatment. Glad I bought it! ***ON SALE AT CVS!!! 06/20/09***
May 25, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
uhh none
Cons:
doesnt work
false advertising
not clearer skin
This thing sucks. The box lies. I use it but i have stopped because it doesnt do a thing for my face
May 25, 2009
Pros:
Has a great smell and clean feel
Cons:
a little pricey not any significant signs of healing or clearer skin
i would say its only worth using if you have light acne. it has a great smell and clean feel but not much for fighting acne, kinda weak
May 14, 2009
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish & Blackhead Control Apricot Face Wash)
Pros:
I loved it, the smell was fresh, nice bottle, it had scrubbing beads that worked wonders for my skin. Within a day my skin was clear. I'm 16 and my skin has not been agreeing with me, but this stuff tamed my skin. My skins no longer oily & now clear.
Cons:
No cons. I loved it.
P.S - If you have oily skin it works best.
May 13, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
None.
Cons:
It doesn't get rid of my blackheads. Hard to wash off ( beads don't come off easy ) It worked for the O1st week. Then just didn't do anything!
Don't buy it. Choose another product.
May 11, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
it actually clears skin and makes if feel rly soft as soft as a babies butt lol and the fragrance is rly rly nice and when i put it on it feels refreshing...
Cons:
idk..........
it rly did work for me n if it didn't work for you mabye it'z cuz like we all have diff. skin types......
May 9, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
easy to apply, smells nice
Cons:
can dry skin out (fixed with moisturiser), small amount in tube
This really didn't do anything for my skin. It began drying it out after a while, so after cleansing and toning, i used an oil free mosituriser before applying. Didn't clear up any of my pimples, but I noticed when I stopped using it more would appear. So I really used it as a preventative. However the tube is pretty tiny, so it really didnt last long. It is alright, but wouldnt recommended it. Am currently using proactiv and seeing MUCH more results.
Pros:
It smells great and makes my skin feel smooth and clean.