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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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April 24, 2007
Cons:
No SPF, doesn't do much for my acne but who cares... it feels great and doesn't make me break out & get all oily.
I only use the lotion with whatever face wash I decide to use at the time. I can use my stridex pads with this stuff, which usually dries me up bad but this stuff evens everything out!! LOVE IT! Highly recommended.
March 27, 2007
Pros:
I've used this for YEARS and can't live without out. It smells good, has the most exfoliating "scrubbies" out of everything I've tried, and just plain WORKS!! I heard about it from my cousin when I was younger, and now many of my friends use it too!
Cons:
None! Excellent product!!
Could use some more exciting packaging.... but who really cares about the packing when it WORKS.
I've tried many other scrubbing salicylic face washes when they come out, but I ALWAYS come back to this one. This has the most scrubbing action, the freshest scent, and works the best overall!
March 26, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
The packaging is nice. My skin always feels very smooth and not dry after I use it.
Cons:
It made my skin break out horribly after the first few days, worse than it ever had before.
Honestly, I'm not even sure if it's working. My skin seems to be getting better but every day I look at my face and I have a new zit or pimple somewhere. My pores look HUGE and they're always sweating out. I have only been using it for about two weeks and I plan on sticking with it until the bottle runs out at least. Hopefully my skin will look great by then. Don't really have much of a choice.
March 21, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
It says '3 days' and the acne will disappear but it never happens like it. After I stopped using it and switched to 2 neutrogena products, I saw results. Bottom line, don't use t.
February 28, 2007
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
Cost- got it for free as a sample! Doesn't dry out skin, not too many beads so it doesn't overscrub your face, easy to wash off, tingly sensation
Cons:
None I can think of- maybe the scent but that's a very minor detail
I have used the most expensive acne products before and I happened to receive this as a free sample. I was so shocked at how well this worked. It completely cleared up my skin and my skin has never been so clear in my entire life. I have very acne prone skin and sometimes it's oily- other times it's just dry and sensitive. This product is very good for combination skin as well as ppl who have sensitive skin. I never write stuff like this online but I'm so satisfied with this product that I had to comment about it.
February 22, 2007
Pros:
I guess if you have leather skin it will work for you.
Cons:
This stuff scratched up my face so bad it got beat red and I broke out.
Don't get this stuff , not worth the money.
February 21, 2007
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)
Pros:
It works, it feels great, it is made with only natural ingredients, and is not tested on animals!
Cons:
NO CONS!
I love this product. Stick with it. My acne worsened at first, because this product line works from the inside out. Of course all of the crap needs to get out of my system before it gets better! A lot of other acne lines just push everything back inside and only APPEAR to solve the problem. Arbonne is my golden solution!!!
January 23, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)
Pros:
Inexpensive, non-drying
Cons:
Similar to noxzema in smell and texture-leaves residue
This product did not work for me. After just a few days, I developed several large, deep and painful pimples along my jawline. I prefer a lighter lotion or gel formula. I know people who swear by this cleanser but sadly it was not made for me.
December 20, 2006
Product used: Clearasil (Maximum Strength Pore Cleansing Pads)
Pros:
Salicylic acid. The alcohol removes dirt.
Cons:
Perfume. Alcohol could make your skin worse. Rough pad.
There are better ways to get salicyclic acid on your face. I sometimes use this in place of a toner when I have breakouts, but the scratchy, rough pad doesn't feel like it's good for my skin. It seems like this is made for people with extremely oily skin. I have combination skin with acne, which causes a lot of medications to dry out my skin. I'd rather pay a little more for a pad that is softer and has skin soothers like green tea in it.
October 23, 2006
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
It makes skin really soft and clears it up pretty quick!! could work differently on your skin...
Cons:
ummmmm nothing really..
it works...try it!
Pros:
This stuff is great! Moisturizes my dry areas & keeps my oily areas a matte finish. Feels silky & light, makes my face glow. Just tried ProActiv & hated it, it dried out my super oily skin to flakes & gave me little bumps all over.