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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 11, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Gentle Formula)
I used the regular formula, however, it caused my face to turn red and peel after a week of using the product. When i call to ask about it they sent me free of charge the gentle formula. I LOVE IT!!. It absolutley worked. The only thing i cannot use is the refining mask, makes my face very oily.
February 5, 2012
Pros:
Fast acting
Cons:
None
So glad I tried this cleanser! It actually keeps my face sooo much clearer! I use the cream cleaner in the morning( it is the only cleanser that has the glycolic acid in it) which is very good for your skin and I use the power-gel cleanser at night because it takes your makeup off better and foams up for that clean feeling! I also use the 3-in-1 hydrating treatment. I have searched and searched for something to clear up my skin! I feel so much better about myself.. You've got to try it! I have very sensitive skin and it's works great on my skin! I hope this never gets discontinued!
January 24, 2012
Product used: SkinCeuticals (Blemish + Age Defense)
Pros:
massively prevents breakouts, clears any spots really quickly, fades marks noticably faster then anything ive used
Cons:
A little bit drying (but worth it)
Cost! (but again definitely worth it)
Ive been using this for about 4 months, three drops in the morning, and three at night. I have never written a review before, but this is so worth writing one for!! I used to have bad acne in my teens, has improved down to a monthly hormonal breakout, but i am still seriously fearful of getting a spot, i am super picky about what goes on my face, i dont even let people touch my face!! Since using this serum, i have not had one major breakout at all. I get about two or three tiny spots around my time of the month, but nothing that bad, and they clear. up in a few days with minimal or no marking. Not sure about the age defense part, but wasnt really a concern of mine anyway. Definitely get this!!
December 27, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
Pros:
-Helps with acne
-moisturizes
-salicylic acid!
-nice scent
-spreads onto skin nicely
-makes skin look very smooth.
Cons:
-doesn't really do much for hyperpigmentation
-moderately expensive.
I live in the Ukrainian capital city, Kyiv, which although beautiful, does not provide as many options for Acne treatments as they do in the United States. My sister brought me this product (along with the foaming wash, because I was sick of my olay wash that i bought here) when she visited me because I always complained that i needed a good moisturizer. This product doesn't do much for hyperpigmentation which is a bit unfortunate, but it does help diminish acne. It's a perfect match with the foaming wash, the smell is light and clean smelling, and it is easily smoothed onto my skin. My skin looks smoother, but the discoloration still looms around. I guess you can say it's expensive, but it could be much worse, and they do give you alot per bottle, so at least it has good value. It's a good product that i believe many people would benefit from! :)
(PS: I gave it a 4 star rating, but I would REALLY, if i could, give it a 3.5, still, worth a shot, definitely!!)
December 4, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Body Wash)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Gave me horrible painful zits that were impossible to pop.
I have light acne on my back so decided to try this product. After using it 3 times, I noticed I was getting those horrible big red painful lumpy zits on my back, which I had never had before. My skin looked awful and they were extremely painful.
Whenever I have used anything with Salicylic acid, this happens. Guess my skin just doesn't respond well to it. I found using hydrogen peroxide on my back worked much better and was way cheaper.
November 5, 2011
Product used: L'Oreal (Go 360 Anti-Breakout Facial Cleanser)
Pros:
-Scrublet
Cons:
-Made me break out
-Gave me little bumps, a rash, and irritated my skin.
-Smells horrible
-Dried out my skin
Don't buy this product. It was horrible on my skin. It gave me a rash, dried out bumps on my skin which were really hard to get rid of, and dried out my skin with huge patches. Horrible product.
October 21, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
Pros:
Smells great
Works in days
Moderately priced
Cons:
Pump breaks
I have been using Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser and Moisturizer for 4 days now. I've washed my face in the morning and at night with the foaming cleanser and have followed it with the moisturizer after giving time for my face to dry. Only one pump of the moisturizer is needed to place a thin layer all over my face. I have already noticed a difference in my complexion. The redness in my face has disappeared and much of the whiteheads and blackheads are gone. I still have a bump or two on my face but their presence has radically diminished. I have very oily skin and am always fighting shine over the day ' this has dried my face out enough to where I don't need to carry powder anymore. I have used a variety of products over the year fighting acne over the last 12 years and so far I have been the most pleased with this one. I'll write another review after I finish the bottle!
September 28, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
Pros:
-smells nice
-gives you a fresh face feeling
Cons:
-skin gets really DRY
I've used this product for two weeks thinking it would be nice. I bought it for a reasonable price. But, it has made my acne worse. I've gotten a huge breakout around my mouth and chin! Plus, I got really REALLY dry skin! I'm very sad about this cleanser. :(
September 26, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
-Will work for some skin types
-Makes skin feel clean and soft
-Light, gentle scent
-Feels good
-Controls oil
Cons:
-has phosphoric acid....
-occasionally will amplify redness
-somewhat harsh..
-can be a bit over-drying..
I do recommend this product, and I don't.
-If you have versatile skin and you don't get reactions to anything, then this product will work for you.
-If you have sensitive and/or very dry skin, i do not recommend this product. Your face will get a reaction.
ALSO, USE THIS PRODUCT *ONLY* IF YOUR ACNE IS FROM MODERATE TO SEVERE. If you have light to very light acne, please use a gentle cleanser, like Neutrogena's fresh foaming cleanser. I find that works well with light acne :) so. This isn't the greatest clean and clear product for the general acne suffering public, but it will deliver results to certain people.
whether you try this wash is up to you, but remember: normal-oily skin, yes. dry-sensitive skin, No.
good luck!
August 10, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
-makes skin feel somewhat clean
Cons:
-does not work
-causes horrible breakouts near the nose and mouth
-pretty drying
BOTTOM LINE: this scrub does not work. I tried it for about 4 weeks, and literally, I've only seen one blackhead disappear, and i've been getting really bad breakouts since I've used it. I recommend Clearasil products, they actually work.
Pros:
It works!!