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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 13, 2014
Product used: Dermalogica (Clean Start)
Oh dear...
At the present moment, I am rating this product 1 star. My skin was like any other teens breaking out when stressed, due or when hormones were at their peak. A couple weeks ago my skin became relatively bad so me and my mum took a trip to dermalogica, the sales assistant recommened the clear start kit and guaranteed this would work because her daughter had a similar skin type as I and this is what had saved her from acne. I have been using the kit as instructed for a week now and my skin has never been worse, I am even breaking out in places I never have like my cheeks and forehead. This has made my skin condition so severe that I have an appointment at the doctor's on Monday.
January 9, 2014
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
Made my skin worse
Used it for a month and it broke me out, adding new pimples to my face.
August 23, 2013
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)
Awesome
Pros:
It works
It's better then proactiv
It's a cooling sensation
Cons:
None
It's truly great! I've been using it for just a few weeks and my acne is gone! I'm a hockey player so sweat is all around my face! My coach uses it to along with my teammates and they all love it!!! BUY IT!!!
February 22, 2013
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)
Pros:
works super fast
Cons:
stings
its amazing..I use a toothbrush and in the shower I lightly brush my pimple and put sea breeze it clears Sooo fast
September 2, 2012
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Action Pads)
Pros:
- It does help reduce spot size
- Helps prevent breakouts
- Smells nice
Cons:
- May take a while to work
- A little expensive
- Can sometimes sting a little
- Doesn't help acne scars
I used these for about 3-4 months. I did notice improvement in the sense of smaller spots and less breakouts, although it did take about a month before these effects took place. The only thing about it is, when you first start using them, you will likely get a breakout because it brings all the spots to the surface, that were going to appear anyway, but then it slowly cleans them out and they reduce. So I do recommend this, because it does work, it just takes time. :)
August 20, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
NOTHING.
Cons:
This is a product that should definitely never be used. I used this product at night and felt a burning sensation, but I thought it was normal. The next morning I used it again and my face was burning, red, swollen, and itchy. My eyes are still swollen shut from yesterday's use. I am a 16 year old girl with very light acne. This product burns your skin. If you are young and have sensitive skin, I would not recommend using this product. My face hurts really badly and it sucks
do not get this product. i tried many many products and i have never felt something burn so badly.
this product is literally hell. do not use it. take my warning. i had a pimple, used this product, and now my whole face is red and inflamed and i cant even go out since it's so red and people keep asking me what happened.
save yourself, and do not buy this product
the side effects are terrible and my skin is dying
May 30, 2012
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish Control Green Tea Gel Cleanser)
Pros:
smells nice
good packaging
lathers pretty well
Cons:
made these weird bumps on my forehead
made me break out like i never had before
harsh
See, I had used St.Ives products before and loved them. So the other day at Target I had to get some more and they were out so i got the green tea cleanser (which I had never used). The next day i woke up, and had these weird bumps that were weird on my face and more pimples, My face was also turned slightly red! The bottle said it was supposed to clear redness and my face was never red then turned red! I am never EVER buying this product again!!!!!!!!!
April 24, 2012
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
Gentle
Leaves skin feeling soft
Removes left over make up
Helps somewhat w/ acne
AND CONTAINS NO SULFATE ADDITIVES!! (which I ADMIRE)
Cons:
None
Okay first off people, this facial cleanser is based off soy beans, and many people are allergic to soy products.. Make sure you know how your allergies before trying something that could cause an allergic reaction. I use this cleanser in the morning and at night, I take off my make up with the Clear Complexion Pads and then this cleanser to rinse off the residue, followed by the Clear Complexion Daily Lotion. I am still in my teens (17). So naturally, I am prone to breaking out only because of my hormones. I reccomend this product if you DON'T HAVE AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO SOY PRODUCTS.
April 18, 2012
Pros:
really helps clear up skin
makes skin better than you started with
reduces redness
inexpensive for a face wash
Cons:
none :)
Try it, you have nothing to lose! If anything, it will decrease the number of pimples you have! go buy it. I love this wash. It never lets me down.
March 14, 2012
Product used: Isomers Skincare (Clear Skin Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Cleanses skin and is non-drying, No fragrance or dyes. A little goes a long way. Uses Salicylic Acid instead of BP . Very effective with different degrees of acne..
Cons:
None.
I came across this skin care line last year and my skin had NO PROBLEMS with it. Gentle on skin but effective. Uses the correct formulation of ingredients to balance skin's pH level while helping to treat acne, pimples and oily skin. Developed by a Cosmetic Chemist who is very educated in skincare.
Cons:
Caused acne
Didn't clear up skin