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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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July 20, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
I tried this product because it said that it would take the oil out, but after 1 week using it it cleared my skin like no other!!!
I even used roaccutane before!! It worked more than great for me!!
July 7, 2011
Product used: SkinCeuticals (Blemish + Age Defense)
Pros:
light, non drying, quick to absorb
replace BP
Cons:
expensive
For the first times in ten years, I am able to keep my adult acne at bay with Blemish + Age Defense. I am 29 and have acne ever since college, Funny that I have very clear skin in my teen years. I have tried many product include murad, proactive, philosophy, olay, etc. The only things that work would be the Acne.org product such as 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide (BP). But the BP is very drying and makes my skin very sensitive and tender to touch. I also have breakout in my temple area; the BP would irritate my eyes. I addressed my concern to my facial esthetician, she suggested Blemish + Age Defense. I saw difference in my skin after two days of using this product. My skin had been clear since I used it and have not seen any new acne.
May 4, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
-felt fresh on face
-smelled nice, although I've been reading not many people liked the scent
-moisturized somewhat
-toned down redness of acne a little (not anything extremely noticable though)
-isn't oily; matte finish
Cons:
-"burned" my cheeks (turned bright red)
-burned when applied
-doesn't seem like it would clear up acne much, if so very slowely
I though this little moisturizer was a great idea when I bought it. The first time I used it I spread it on my whole face, and I used 2 full pumps of it. Well boy did I do something wrong, my cheeks were burning like a mofo and they turned bright bright red. But, the next time around I avoided putting it on my cheeks and it seemed to work pretty well. I would also suggest not using this on the skin around the eyes either, only where you need it mainly. I have yet to try this with makeup on, and it is far too soon to tell if it has improved my acne any. The .5% salycitic acid doesn't seem very promising though. Overall, I guess it does moisturize, and my skin wasn't flaking or anything, so it does what it's suppost to.
April 6, 2011
Product used: Dermalogica (Clean Start)
Pros:
Cleared my acne, helped scarring go away, smells good, nice foam
Cons:
none
I really like these products. I am a teen and since they are designed for teens makes it even better! They really helped clear up my skin and they even helped get rid of some of the scarring that I had on my forehead. I don't have very heavy acne anymore, but I used to( previously ) When I started using this product my acne was light with occasional break outs. It won't clear up your skin in 24 hours, but you have to use it for a while before you start to REALLY notice a difference. It also helped with redness. I have redness around the cheek area and this really evened my skin tone. I love how to toner you mist over your face instead of wiping your face with a cotton ball. The bottles are really fun too! The face scrub/mask thingy i love also. It says use it 3-5 times a week but I use it only 2 times because I feel like i'm scrubbing my face raw if I use any scrub that often. it does make your skin softer! I also recommend getting their lipshine. It is amazing!
April 1, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
Pros:
- works but very slowly
- gentle
- leaves skin soft and feeling smooth
- unclogs pores
Cons:
- a bit pricey
- no spf
- maybe the smell for some people
I'd gotten rid of my acne using bp for about 1 and a half years. It used to be moderate/severe, and I was so happy I was finally clear. But starting January, I started to break out again. Not just a few pimples but a massive breakout on my T-zone, jawline and around the mouth. I didn't know what caused this to happen, but I figured out it was because pores were clogged from using vitamin E oil on my face.
I've stopped using the oil for about 3 weeks now. (Yeah it took me a long time to figure out it was the oil). I didn't want to use bp because I didn't want to go through the harsh process of stinging, the drying and the flaking again. So since my acne is back on b/c of clogged pores, I figured something with salicylic acid would be good since it unclogs pores. I only use it when I'm at home since it doesn't have spf. I use Aveeno's positively radiating moisturizer when I'm out.
I really like this product. It's working pretty good. It doesn't give you immediate results like benzoyl peroxide, but I can see that its slowly working. Combined with facial steaming every other day, and weekly exfoliation, it's slowly improving my skin. When I first used it, the pimples underneath my skin finally came out! And it didn't that long to heal. I've only used it for a week, but I have a feeling it's gonna work slowly but surely. I would definitely recommend it :)
March 26, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Defense Lotion)
Pros:
Made skin really smooth, improved my acne, I now have less redness & I'm less oily during the day
Cons:
none
I LOVE this lotion! It has done wonders for my skin. My acne is not gone, but way improved since I started using this 2 months ago. I had very irritated skin when I started using this, peeling, acne, redness....this evened my skin out, and reduced my acne! Give it a try!
February 12, 2011
Product used: KAVI (Salicylic Acid Peel)
Pros:
Works wonders on all sorts of acne - whiteheads, blackheads, cysts!
Cons:
Can only use once a week.
I use this product with Coral Kavi and my skin is vitrually flawless after a year of regular use. I had been experiecing adult acne with large painful cysts, whiteheads and black heads. All my impacted pores are clear and are remaining so. I use the 15%peel once a week, along with many other Kavi products that work together beautifully to counteract dryness and even skin tone. My skin feels like silk after the peel and as the others have commented - it will leave you a little pink for a few hours, but this product is well worth the time and money.
February 6, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Anti-Acne Moisturizer)
Pros:
Oil-Free (Important while suffering from acne)
Sunscreen
Hydrates
Smoothes and evens out skin tone
Helps during Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% regime
Absorbs quickly
No oily face
Cons:
Small tube, could do with a palmers size! (hint hint Neutrogena)
Basically the one I brought isn't exactly this item but very similar. The one I'm using is named "Visibly Clear Oil-Free Moisturiser"
I started the BP Regime 2 weeks ago and the moisturiser i was using before "Palmers" was too oily for my face and I didnt want to ruin my progress of fighting the acne! So I brought this one I have only been using this product for a week during the BP Regime and it seems to be working just great. I do use 3 times a day though. Be sure to give it a try what halm can it do.
January 28, 2011
Product used: Peter Thomas Roth (AHA/BHA Acne Clearing Gel)
Pros:
Open blocked pores, exfoliates, evens skin tone and fades post-acne spots, shrinks pores
Cons:
a little drying- but fine with regular use of a moisturizer
This is a product that I used a couple years ago when battling a particularly bad breakout on my chin- it worked wonders- evening out my skin tone- exfoliating- opening and clearing blocked pores and blackheads. I abandoned it early this summer- seeking a more organic/natural line- BIG mistake- my skin went haywire with the new line- def blocking my pores all over my face :( So I recently went back to using this- literally three days ago (also adding in Clindamycin Phosphate Lotion 1% - 2 days ago) and WOW! I can't even believe the improvement and the acceleration of clearing- esp. on my chin. The most exciting thing is the major fading of some really embarrassing post acne red/purplish spots (particularly bad from picking- I know, I know- oops). The other products that must be helping the process is Mario Badescu enzyme cleanser, glycolic toner, and oil-free moisturizer, and PCA Rebalance moisturizer (used at night). Overall amazing results! Give it a try- hope it works for other people- I'm psyched- I've been through a slew of topical prescriptions over the last couple months that have only made my problem worse- clindamycin gel, benzaclin (discovered I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide- that was fun), erythromycin gel, differin cream- and they were all horrible!- causing horrible redness, burning, peeling, big painful red pimples (which I never get). Bottom line- I have very sensitive skin- so if you are in the same boat- give this a try!! Hope it works for you :)
January 13, 2011
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Cleansing Bar)
Pros:
Not too drying, but controls oilyness
Leaves skin feeling smooth
Cons:
Didn't touch my acne
Increase in Blackheads
Expensive
It might be good for mild acne, but it didn't touch my spots at all, and I noticed a big increase in Blackheads. Not worth the price.
Pros:
Stops the oil in my skin
Clears out whiteheads
Smells great!!