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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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March 17, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Cons:
-Has an odd smell (like a perfume that is trying to cover up a stinky smell)
-Leaves dark marks rather than "helping to erase them"
When I first got this I thought it was working because it dries up the pimple a little; however a few months in, I realized the pimple would dry up just as fast without it!!The worst part is it has left me with many bright red/purple marks that take weeks to fade!! I would have been better off using nothing.
March 5, 2010
Pros:
None
Cons:
-Make face redder
-Break out more
-Did not like the way it was on my face
Bottom line, did not help with the redness or acne. Waste of money in my opinion.
November 12, 2009
Product used: Philosophy (Clear Days Ahead Kit)
Pros:
Reduces inflamation and some acne
Cons:
You'll get new pimples. Doesn't seem to completely get rid of acne
Price...Too expensive!!! I was really HOPING it would work
I was very excited to get this kit since I had read rave reviews at [link removed]. During the first few weeks I saw significant improvement on my acne, but now it's been almost 2 months and my face still looks terrible. I get new pimples regularly. Getting a little tired of it. Product ran out and I won't be buying a new kit.
November 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Gentle Formula)
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
my face broke out even more proactive dose not work for everyone
it sucked i hated it
October 11, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)
Pros:
Sensitive cleanser, so not too harsh on face. Nice texture, nice smell. Skin certainly feels softer.
Cons:
Doesn't get all the oil off. As I'm washing my face, my face still feels a little oily.
I have a few different cleansers that I use at different times (TopCare, Aveeno daily scrub, and Clearasil sensitive). I don't have super oily skin in general, but my forehead is like an oil pot. Although a stronger Clearasil could have worked better for me, I chose sensitive because I didn't want my face to overproduce oil when too much oil is stripped off from stronger cleansers. I use Clearasil when I shower at night. My skin felt softer afterward, but Clearasil doesn't seem to clean everything off. If you have a super oily forehead like me, you should probably consider getting some more supplements in addition to Clearasil like toner and acne cream. Clearasil just isn't as effective without additional help for your face. (I get acne sometimes not because I have an allergic reaction to Clearasil, but because my face probably isn't cleansed enough) But I definitely do recommend it as a softer and less harsh cleanser to most other cleansers.
August 13, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)
Pros:
smells great
gets rid of excessive oils leaving ur skin smooth and clean
shrinks pimples and blemishes
Cons:
it takes a while for the effect on acne about a week or so
Clearasil works if you give it time.
July 18, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Defense Lotion)
Pros:
It DOES reduce redness in 8 hours ! Makes breakouts less noticeable throughout the day, smells pretty good, and you can feel it working.
Cons:
If used too much, it can dry out your skin.
The first day I bought this lotion, I used it and the redness reduced in less than 2 hours ! It does moisturize your skin if used only once a day. If you apply the lotion and wait a good 10-20 minutes before applying makeup, you WILL see a difference. :D
June 29, 2009
Product used: Stridex (Maximum Pads with Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Free)
Pros:
Clears up well
Cons:
May irritate.
Pretty cheap, very effective for me. I put them on my face and let them sit until dry; this has worked wonders for me, and has left my skin less irritated than most creams. However, as far as I've noticed, it does very little along the lines of prevention, but helps clear up already-present acne rather efficiently. You must let them sit for it to work though; using them as described on the back of product hasn;t helped me. Side-note- if your skin becomes irriated or flaky, STOP.. this hasn't happened to me, so if this were to occurr, you obviously have a different skin type, and it'd be foolish to continue.
April 28, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
none
Cons:
dosnt work.the cosistency is not so great.it kind of glides of oyur skin so it isnt really spotting the pimple if you know what im saying..
dont use if you really want to see results.clean and clear is not a good acne company.
January 8, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Pore Tightening Astringent)
Pros:
Works really GOOD! I've used it for couple of months and it made my skin much cleaner and smoother, then I ran out of it and couldnt find in stores anywhere, so I didnt use for a month or so and my skin became much worse. I ordered online again
Cons:
not in stores, looks like discountinued
not sure for how long it will work, but will keep using it
Pros:
-Seems to be strong, due to the sting/burn upon application