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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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August 9, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Cons:
Doesn't do a thing for acne, unless you have extremely mild acne
Sometimes it burns when I apply it, other times it does not
I use this when my skin gets flaky from using benzoyl peroxide. It gets rid of the flakes without clogging my pores.
August 6, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Reduced the size of my acne. Very easy and quick to use. Works pretty fast.Easy to wear with makeup. Kinda helped with the redness.
Cons:
Just be careful because if you even touch teh tube lightly while the cap is off it comes out alot. But thats about it.
I've been useing this Clean and Clear product for about 24 hours now. So far it looks like its worked better then any other acne treatment i've tried. I'll write again in about 3 days to report how its doing.
August 5, 2008
Pros:
I was surprised at how quick and easy it was to use. My skin was noticeably softer and smoother after the first application.
Cons:
This product was a little more expensive than I would have expected but worth a try when you compare it to the price of other products that claim to do the same thing.
I don't get acne anymore but I still have the scars from when I used to break out. I haven't been using this product for a very long time but so far, I'm starting to see an improvement in the overall condition of my skin. The lighter acne marks are already starting to fade gradually. The darker ones are taking a little longer but I still can see a change. I use this product every other day at night after I wash my face with St. Ives Apricot Scrub and this regimen seems to be working for me. The smell isn't as bad as a lot of people have been making it out to be. It hasn't bothered me at all and once it dries I can't smell anything. People really need to lighten up. If you're looking for a quick fix, this may not be the right product for you. The box even says clear as day that post acne marks will fade through continued use which means nothing is going to change overnight.
August 4, 2008
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)
Pros:
Mostly natural ingredients
Cons:
My skin is greasy within 10 minutes of washing my face with the Peach and Willowbark Scrub.
Just switched from Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel (which I love, but I'm trying to decrease the amount of chemicals in my products). I've only been using this scrub for 2 days, but I do not like the greasy feeling at all and will not use it anymore, I may try the tomato soap next.
August 4, 2008
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
Smells good, cleanses well, very gentle, feels good on skin.
Cons:
none
It's good for all skin types.
July 29, 2008
Pros:
Lessens the redness
Cons:
Doesnt help acne go away(or control it)
It suck and wastes your good money.PEACE OF CRAP!
(Im starting the regimen.Wish me luck!)
July 26, 2008
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
Pros:
not harsh on skin
easy pump system
nice scent
Cons:
didn't help acne!!
left skin super shiny!
i have oily skin and after using this, it left my skin really shiny! it also didn't help my acne at all! for oily skin, i reccomend the "patricia wexler acnostat cleansor" available at Bath & Body Works... it is $16. if you use it 2 times a day, it is worth the price!
July 21, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Gentle Formula)
Pros:
It doesn't dry your skin and no "red face" like with the regular formula. This is the only product I have used that really worked. I have only had one small breakout since I started using it and before I started using it I kept a breakout.
Cons:
Little more expensive than others, but the others don't work.
It is worth paying a little extra to get great results. I love it and will contine using it forever.
July 16, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
great smell and packaging; Easy to apply
Cons:
MADE MY SKIN OILIER AND SHINIER THAN IT WAS WHEN I USED IT.
don't get this get OXY. OXY has been out for years its clears you up in a day if you use the product correctly. THIS CLEAN AND CLEAR S*&! screwed my face i kept getting pimples and stuff. HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 14, 2008
Pros:
Makes your face look like you put on foundation right after you wash your face
Cons:
The "foundation-effect" wears off after only a couple of minutes and it also smells very strong. I've found that it causes giant pimple on your face, and the pimples actually get stuck in your skin. It also caused me mhiteheads all over my chin+nose!
If you have a couple of pimples, (1-5) then sure, it works. But in more severe cases, it screws up your skin. It makes your face shiny, dries out your skin, smells harsh and causes huge boil sized pimples. VERY umpleasent. I am now turning to AcneFree in hopes that it will work. If you have only a couple of pimples and decide to try this, I would reccomend the Life Brand Oil free medicated lotion from Shoppers Drugmart. It's not pricey ($5.49 in Canada)and it works AMAZING. It makes your skin feel smooth and clears up the pimples.
Pros:
Does a decent job at moisturizing skin
Smells nice, feels good on the skin