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 2, 2016
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Works for some.
This is amazing for MASSIVE spots, reducing the size dramatically overnight. But if you have sensitive skin it will make it quite red so make sure you splash your face with cold water after use. It does irritate your skin for 10 minutes. It does burn, but it's worth it. Another thing to add is that it is not invisible. It makes your spot shiny and if you add enough, it will cause these odd white patches which is the spot gel sinking into your skin. I wouldn't wear this under makeup. Also, it peels off your face so if you're going to go out without washing it off your face then make sure you don't have any white peelings on your face. It also smells sweet, yet solvent-y. It does work, but you do have to work your way around the redness and the fact that it looks obviously there. That's not that much of a price to pay for clear skin. I have also noticed that the gel causes whiteheads to form prematurely. So if you need to go out spot-free in a couple of days, why don't you put this on every four hours, wash and done your face 3 times a day and apply this straight after. This is what I'm doing and my spots seem to be almost gone! And, spots that were sore yesterday are now painless! It doesn't work for everyone, so just buy one tube and give it a shot. The tiny tune will probably last 2 weeks and be sure to give it a proper trial. Maybe take a picture before and after 2 weeks to see how clear your skin had become? Some people think that this has made their skin more spotty, and I think this is because sometimes it causes crustiness and redness that can be mistaken as a new spot. I have terrible dry skin and sometimes oily skin so this has actually helped both of these! I haven't gotten dry skin since I started using it. I usually have to scrub and peel dry flakes off my skin every 2 days of I want my skin to be baby smooth. But it has been more than 2 days and it's completely fine! I really recommend this!
Abu2145
July 6, 2017
I was wondering how long do you keep the el on your face and when you wash it, when do you apply it again
June 30, 2016
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Go to moisturizer
I love and hate this product. I've been using this for about 2 years now and it's a love and hate relationship. Sometimes it doesn't work well with certain facial cleanser and other times it works wonders. It can either dry out your face or make it so soft.
June 27, 2016
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)
Helps, a lot.
Once upon a time there was a me. A me who hated her skin so much, that every time she looked in the mirror, she judged herself. Oxy has helped my skin in as little as five days, though I still have mild acne. You may experience burning and irritation of the skin, only when you apply it though. The smell is a bit eggh but you get used to it.
May 25, 2016
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)
its ok
I like this, it seems to work well. My only complaint is that it seems a little harsh for my skin, my husband likes that fact though
May 21, 2016
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Best drugstore topical I have used atleast
I find this product works on minor pimples. Like applying to a popped white head or one that hasn't came to a head yet to speed up the process. I have been applying it to a small cyst for over a month now and it is getting smaller slowly, but obviously nothing impressive since it's been over a month with the same spot. However I do find scabbing, after a day or two of use it will nearly turn a spot into a burn and then peel off entirely if that makes sense.
March 5, 2016
Product used: Neutrogena (Acne Stress Control Triple-Action Toner)
Great addition to a routine !
The addition of this toner into my routine has drastically improved my acne. I get cystic/hormonal acne and healing time has sped up with the addition of this toner.
March 2, 2016
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Action Pads)
Worked Well
I have used these before, and the worked well. Although, using harsh chemicals is not good for the skin. I used these for a while with zero problems, so do not overuse chemicals.
February 1, 2016
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
HAPPY
i like this porduct been using this for a year its moisturizing my skin and doesnt clog my pore and not cause acne
February 1, 2016
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Pore Tightening Astringent)
it was good
i used this product and want to continue using it but nowhere to found
December 11, 2015
Product used: Mary Kay (Clearproof Clarifying Cleansing Gel)
Simply nice get
What I love about this Mary Kay clarifying gel is that is really lighten and whiten my skin. This works magic to me. It balances the white portion of my skin and removed the stains.