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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 24, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Cons:
too creamy, smells bad, increases acne, makes face an oil well
ew.
September 3, 2008
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)
Pros:
makes ur skin feelVERY clean :]
Cons:
-burned alot for about 5 minutes aft applying
-somewhat irritated my skin (thus more acne)
-very drying
didnt really work that great for me ;x
August 31, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
None!This stuff is terrible.=( Even though I stopped using it for a while now,I thought I should warn you people.
Cons:
Burned my skin.Made me look like I was blushing for 2 weeks! I finally fixed it with good ol' Vaseline.
Made me break out.Thanks to this crap,I have a group of pimples by my mouth that are going away.But it's been there for 3 weeks.
Don't buy this./VERY/ disappointed in this product.
August 31, 2008
Pros:
very good exfoliant, did a nice job on my blackheads and a good price
Cons:
doesn't smell too nice, extremly harsh on skin, too many beads and doesn't get rid of whiteheads
i wouldn't recommend this to people with light acne or people who have sensitive skin
August 26, 2008
Cons:
Product should come in a bigger package. It smells, but you can get used to it. It doesn't seem to work very fast.
I paid $8 for this at Kroger's (it's surprisingly more expensive at Wal-Mart). I thought it would work really well since it has a good brand name. I've used it maybe 3-4 times a week for about a month (maybe a little over), and I just now see a scar under my eye fading...slowly. I have some scars on my chin and forehead but it doesn't seem to be helping those. Maybe I need to give it more time, but I'm going to be a bridesmaid in December, so I'm getting a little antsy. Maybe I should've tried Mederma gel first like I'd been planning to.
I can't really say if I recommend this or not, as I don't know if I need to give it more time.
August 25, 2008
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
U can see a diff when u 1st use it
Cons:
The price
It works...if u have ance u should try it..sh*t it better than that proactive sh*t... I use the aveeno cream... the pads...and the long tube for ur acne..
August 23, 2008
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
It clears up larger whiteheads and exfoliates skin well. Lovely fragrance.
Cons:
After 6 months it has become less effective. It makes little difference on blackheads and smaller zits. It has a sever drying effect on sensitive skin.
For my hormonal breakouts it worked really well, getting rid of larger whiteheads, but it was harsh and drying; did nothing for my blackheads and left behind smaller zits. It is the best OTC I have used, unfortunately that isn't saying much with my sensitive combination skin.
August 17, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
it doesn't smell bad
Cons:
it doesn't work.
don't bother.
August 12, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
none
Cons:
everything
doesnt work
August 11, 2008
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)
Pros:
EXPENSIVE
Break outs got worse
Cons:
Smells good - thats it!
I payed over $50 (luckily I got a discount) and so far my acne had gotten WORSE! Maybe it's a product like the prescription Differin where it brings out the acne first then after it goes away it stays away. I don't know, I have heard nothing of this though. I am willing to give it another week MAX. If I am still breaking out worse than before, it will probably be phone tag and 2 hours on hold to get my money back. Good thing I have good make-up!
Pros:
cleans and exfoliates.