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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 22, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Deep Clean Astringent, Oil-Free)
Cons:
Skin was clean and clear prior to usage. Had to buy this product due to lack of my typical facial cleanser at the grocer. Within 1 week of use I had not 1, but 2 deep painful blemishes, as well as a cold sore.
Not worth it, aggravated my skin and caused large embarrassing blemishes almost immediately...
March 9, 2008
Pros:
Got rid of the redness and added relief during a time when I had heavy acne, works pretty fast
Cons:
Seems to have stopped working?
Get something else
March 2, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)
Pros:
makes your skin not so oily and gets rid of acne to and extent
Cons:
i've been using it and it still doesnt help my face get clear
Only if you are willing to use it for a long tim.
February 29, 2008
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)
Pros:
Smells good
Cons:
Expensive
Works very very slow
Dries out your skin like anything
I was using Clear Pores initially for treating my acne and it was working well, but a sudden rush of blood after seeing an advertisment made me stop clear pores and switch over to arbonne clear system. After that day I can only say that I have screwed up my face more. It has become worse with more breakouts and left my skin dry. At first I thought as I have sensitive skin thats the reason it wasn't working for me but to my amazement it was working for none of my family members, my sister-in-law also was experiencing the same as me.
February 4, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
does improve(slightly) mild acne by drying the face.
Cons:
none
try not to use allover face but in certain problematic areas (p.ex.forehead). Ideal only for very mild acne
January 20, 2008
Pros:
easy to use bottle, sprays well
Cons:
although it says it does not bleach your clothing, it bleached out the shoulders of half a dozen of my shirts! really obnoxious
the slight effectiveness is not worth the ruining of my entire wardrobe
December 27, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
>PREVENTS pimples after regular use
>Moisturized well (for me)
>Smells great and has a nice cooling sensation
Cons:
>Doesn't actually kill existing pimples
>The menthol (cooling agent) can be irritating to some with sensitive skin (not my case).
Well considering this is a cheap ($5.00) drugstore moisturizer, it's amazing. Even though it does not kill existing pimples, it definitly prevents them. The .5% s. acid is just enough to give your skin an acidity that acne can not grow in but is not enough to cause irritation. PREVENTION in my opinion, should be the main objective when fighting acne.This product did that for me so...i give it a 2 thumbs up!
Just as a reference my regimen consists of,
MORNING (I take a Iodine-Free Multivitamin)
>Wash face with CeraVe cleanser in shower
>Apply the Dual action moisturizer
>After 5 minutes, I apply a little Aloe
NIGHT
>Wash face with CeraVe
>Apply Alpha Hydrox 10% AHA lotion
>Apply a little Aloe <<helps speed healing
December 5, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Tightening of the skin and to the point where it starts flaking.
Don't use Clearasil "ultra" I've tried some of their other products and they seem to be good but their "ultra" formula seems to tighten my skin and make it flakey. the flakes started appearing 1 - 2 days after I had used it and the flakes under my nose became so dry that when I pulled them off, blood was revealed, I definitely don't recommened this product
October 5, 2007
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Pore Tightening Astringent)
Pros:
It was at the first time,it dries up all pimple tho
Cons:
My face started to turn red,itchy and more pimple.I felt like i just came out from suana
do not use this product if you hava sensitive skin.
Pros:
Large bottle.