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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June 1, 2016
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
not so good
i don't like this scrub. Not a great exfoliant. and it this product broke my face out!
May 6, 2016
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Defense Lotion)
Eh?
This didn't change my skin very much. It did help, but I wanted completely clear skin. It didn't clear a pimple in 8 hours- sad, I know, since there were at least 100 times when I needed that- and it wasn't as effective as I hoped.
But, it did smell nice.
Kind of citrusy?
April 10, 2016
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish Control Apricot Scrub)
Bad for sensitive skin :(
Been using this product for at least 5 months about 1-2 times a week before i gave up. I thought this is good until i stopped using it. Makes my acne worse and pimple marks are still there. Doesn't reduced whiteheads nor blackheads. Everytime i use this i get new pimples which is painful. It made my skin dry and reddish. This done nothing good on my skin. ðŸ'"
February 4, 2016
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
dont use it
i have sentitive skin and it irritated my skin also it caused acne and peeling
January 10, 2016
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Pink Grapefruit Body Wash)
Not ideal
The issue with body washes is that the active ingredient rinses off before it has had a chance to penetrate the skin.
September 11, 2015
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
I hate it.
Reasonable price, I'm a teen, works okay at first, leaves you with dry skin, only calms down redness, didn't get rid of my blackheads/pimples, and when you stop using it your skin will break out. Will not recommend.
August 22, 2015
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
it's whatever
This product is way too harsh for daily use and it worsens your acne. I had this product for like ever and only used it like once a week or twice a week when I didn't have acne. I honestly didn't see any difference on my skin. Then one day I started breaking out and it wouldn't stop. So I started using this product daily and I noticed my whiteheads started getting inflamed. These whiteheads was getting red and big and very noticeable. Since most of my whiteheads was on one side of my cheek... it looked like one side of my cheek was swollen. At that time I really didn't know it was because this product was just too harsh for my skin.
August 13, 2015
Product used: Murad (Clarifying Cleanser)
Don't waste your money
This worked for me the first month I started using it, then it just stopped working and dryer my skin out, it still kept my black heads at bay but did noting for my hormonal acne on my cheeks, and also stated making my skin super oily. Would not recommend for moderate acne
August 12, 2015
Product used: Neutrogena (Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Daily Scrub)
I used this before I knew how bad scrubs were for acne-prone skin
I found this scrub/cleanser to work exactly the same as any other salycilic acid product I ever tried. I didn't find the scrub too harsh, but it probably was making my acne worse. The smell was not really noticable. If your skin is acne-prone, it's probably sensitive and you probably shouldn't be using scrubs, because the irritation will make your acne worse. If your skin is oily, but not acne prone or sensitive, this might be a good scrub for you, as the salicylic acid will dry you out, and the scrub won't irritate you. Follow up with a moisturizer!
August 5, 2015
Product used: Dermalogica (Clean Start)
Horrible
I have used it, in order to prevent further blackheads, my friends used clear start, my parents and their skin and acne went from bad to worst. Dermalogica makes a lovely climate contral lip treatment balm, but that's their only good enough product. I'm not trying to be negative and nasty, it's a fact
RainyKite
December 19, 2016
Happened to me too. Terrible.