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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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December 9, 2007
Pros:
gets rid of those flakey dead skin cells. Skin feels so good after its dry. Washes off easily. It just feels cleaner than any other scrub i've tried.
Cons:
I do NOT have sensitive skin, I wouldnt recommend it for those who do. I don't scrub the scrub either, i just lightly glide it around my skin.
A moisteriser of course is a must. I've read some bad reviews on here about this product and I can understand why some people find it irritating, etc. if they have sensitive skin. I have very stubborn, deep acne and skin of steel so it doesn't bother me one bit.
December 8, 2007
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
it cleared out my face...works well... ive been using proactive and it didn't work, i used skin doctors and it work fairly well. but this one really works and it not as expensive as the previous products i used.
Cons:
hmmm well, if it doesn't work with you stop it.
we all have different skin types and if one product works for one person, it doesn't mean it works for you too.
November 27, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
nothing!!
Cons:
f**king smells like sh*t, and made me more and more worse
it sucks
November 12, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
it smells good and easy to apply
Cons:
makes you break out more and can make your face feel greasy
i wouldn't reccomend this product to anyone who has oily prone face. it would be good for people who has dry skin and face
November 5, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
does not dry out the skin and goes unnoticed in public
Cons:
only works on pimples if you use it consistently and in abundance. May not work on some larger pimples. Does wear off.
Easy to use and simple. Invisible. Pretty expensive. Needs to be used in conjunction with other products.
October 17, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
Lovely lovely stuff if it works for you...
Cons:
I have none, but I will say it is all diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks... it may not help you as much.
I used this as a teen and then I had many blissful years of good skin... well not anymore... so I thought right, I'll try again.
I have been following Dan's regimen, and this is one of two moisturisers that I use (the other is Hamilton Everyday Face SPF30+).
After washing with Cetaphil wash, using Benzac 2.5 AC, I then use this if I am wearing make-up with SPF in it, or at night as a light night moisturiser.
It is great, a matt finish, you only need a small amount and it doesn't stink. One other thing... the Aussie bottle is better than the US one!! It has a flip top lid, which it stands upon, and this also means that you get every last morsel out, and can handbag/backpack it easily...
It is also a lot cheaperthan other medicated moisturisers... I rate it highly, as doo both my sisters...
October 9, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel)
Pros:
It's really cheap, and it doesn't smell like anything!
Cons:
Irritates my skin and if I use it during the day it gives me a rash, Really really small bottle, DOES NOT WORK AT ALL
This is probably the most over-advertised and over-rated product in history. Clears up in 8 hours? Don't think so. It didn't work at all for me! It just irritated my skin so much I had to stop using it. My acne didn't clear up, and my face just got red and itchy. The bottle had probably enough for about five applications, which is ridiculous, because that means you pay about two dollars per application for something that doesn't work at all. Ripoff!
October 2, 2007
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)
Pros:
Great scent; gentle wash; light but effective moisterizer.
Cons:
Not a quick fix!
I AM NOT AN ARBONNE CONSULTANT!I'm not here to push it on anybody...just to offer the truth. My sister began selling Arbonne because she had great results with their Intelligence line (it completely cleared her troublesome skin). I have never had any acne problems, but I do have VERY oily skin. So, partly to support her and partly because I love natural products, I decided to try Arbonne Clear Advantage.
Two weeks into my trail period, I wrote my sister a very HOT email..."I'm not sold on this product. I'm having a breakout and I never have these..." Instead of getting defensive, she began to research. We found that Arbonne works from the inside out. It first puts your skin into "detox" mode to purify it (thus, the breakout). Then, after about three weeks, it begins to really work.
I switched to Arbonne foundation and trust me, my skin looks amazing. The product is wonderful. You just have to give it time. Keep on using it even if your skin feels worse at first. I'm sold!
October 2, 2007
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)
Pros:
There were no pros for me.
Cons:
The packaging is small so you run out fast. It is over priced and not worth the time (even for free)
Arbonne's Clear Advantage system was clearly a disadvantage for us. I wanted my daughter to use a "pure, safe and natural" (Arbonne's slogan)product for her acne. She used the entire system until it was gone. There wasn't much of a difference but I wanted her to continue in case there was even the slightest chance her skin would improve. She was on it for about a year and we finally moved on to another product. I have friends who also bought the product and now can't even GIVE IT AWAY because it didn't work for them either. It was an absolute waste of time and money for a worthless product. My co-workers are still regreting having purchased the product. It simply doesn't work.
Pros:
gives you the refreshing feel, nice fragrance, and over all really good.