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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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October 27, 2010
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)
Cons:
Stings on raw skin (Blow on it!)
Well worth it. Have found at Wal-Mart, drug stores, super markets. Has been around since at least the '50's. I like the original formula best.
October 23, 2010
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
* Feels great on my skin!!
* Soft, smooth skin that gets compliments :)
* reduces acne size and redness
* works everyday..never stops working so far
* Refreshing, minty feel on the skin
Cons:
* Only works on light acne, slightly moderate acne
This is the BEST product I have tried so far. Neautrogena didn't clear my skin as much as this and made it feel waxy. Cetaphil didnt work on my oily skin and Clearasil didn't work all of the time like this. :D I have finally found my miracle product with Biore that gets me compliments on how my skin is "blemish free" and how my skin "looks like a models skin." Wow! It even reduces oil for points of time...Ily Biore!!!!
September 22, 2010
Product used: Philosophy (Clear Days Ahead Kit)
Pros:
-nothing
Cons:
-made my acne worse
-i hate the foam cleanser, it doesn't feel like it does ANYTHING
-redness on my cheeks
-burns
NOT FOR PEOPLE WITH SENSITIVE SKIN
August 24, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)
Pros:
I've been using it for two days, and already all my problem spots have been cleared. My forehead was my main concern and already (second day) it's cleared
Cons:
I had used a couple of my friends' oxy pads at first and it left a dry spot on my cheek. But when I bought my own and use it regularily (one when you wake up, one before you sleep) it gets better and the dry spot disaapeared for me. Also, because it's so strong you should DEFINITELY use lotion or a moisturizer afterwards. No bad side effects otherwise
The acne on my forehead had been bothering me so bad. I'm going to school next week and I really needed a way to get rid of my acne. I tried clean and clear, st. Ives, etc. But no positive results came with them. I had been just about to order Skin ID or Pro Active, even though I had heard some bad reviews. I found my friend had been using oxy pads since I've known her, and he has had clear skin the whole time as well. At sleepovers and anything, I'd use them and noticed they worked really well. All I've heard of was good reviews from oxy pads, and considering it's been only 2 days, and it's already working. I'd definitely buy it.
August 23, 2010
Pros:
It smells nice.
It feels great.
I love products from Neutrogena
Cons:
causes break outs and redness after using for a while.
Too harsh for my skin.
First off, I have oily skin.
I bought this scrub because it works for many people and generally Neutrogena's products work great for me.
However, this one was an exception for me. My skin had been healing very nicely after I stopped using Proactiv and started using natural products. After I started using this, I did not see much difference it made to my skin. Generally, everything seemed fine. A few weeks later I noticed that I got new breakouts the morning after I use this scrub, so I stopped using it but I wasn't sure whether they were caused by this scrub. A month after I stopped using, I tried using it again on my relatively clear skin. I woke up to find breakouts and redness. I guess I am unlucky that this is not a product for me.
August 22, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Defense Lotion)
Pros:
Works!
Smell great
clear- goes under coverup
Cons:
doesn't prevent new acne
works in more than 8 hours
GET IT! TRY IT! I THOUGHT I DIDN'T HAVE HOPE BUT I DID!
August 17, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
Smells good
cleans deep
Cons:
None.
i used this stuff with the clean and clear sensitive skin astringent, and definitely reduced whiteheads, but didnt fully keep pimples from flaring up.
July 26, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
-Feels great on skin
-Lightweight, feels like my skin absorbs it nicely
-Does a great job moisturizing my skin
Cons:
-Makes me breakout
I live in a very dry climate (desert) and it is unbelievably difficult to find a reliable moisturizer. I bought this moisturizer hoping it may be the solution. It feels very great on my skin and I like the fact that it has salicylic acid so it helps battle acne. I have light acne, but for some reason, whenever I use this product I wake up the next day only to find myself with new spots on my face. I want to like this product, I really do, and it feels so good on my face and it actually does a good job moisturizing, but all-in-all my face breaks out the next day. I will recommend this product, you should try it. I just think I should pass on it because my skin hasn't been reacting to it the way I would've wished, but maybe you may have better luck. And for the price, its not taking a big chance
July 17, 2010
Pros:
- doesn't clog pores
- not irritating
- can be used under make-up
- light scent
- minimizes redness and size of lesions
- helps with healing
Cons:
- doesn't work right away
- needs some time to absorb
- you have to apply it 3 times or you won't notice much of an effect
I was using aveeno clear complexion for almost 2 years and it worked beautifully but it was always a little heavy on my skin and because its so expensive i (stupidly) used a bottle that may have been a little old and therefore full of bacteria which made me break out. I stopped using the product all together and my skin just hasn't been the same. i used to get one or two pimples prior to my menstrual cycle but i was now breaking out throughout the month. I went into shoppers the other day and saw this, it seemed to have a lot of the benefits I needed in an acne treatment. The first night i used it and it didn't seem to have much of an effect but as I continue using it, i can see my skin going back to normal again which is so relieving after struggling with mild acne for close to 6 months now. I am also in the period of the month where i would normally break out hormonally and its helping to clear up hormonal related pimples which I thought only the pill/antibiotic could do. if you have hormonal/mild acne and some patience this product will not completely eliminate your acne but will help you regain confidence and lessen the need for makeup and other products that irritate your skin.
July 13, 2010
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)
Pros:
Not over drying, feels like it's working, prevents new acne
Cons:
none
Everone says this should work for oily skin, but i have dry skin (until i put make up on). It doesn't dry me out or make me peel, of course i moisturize afterward with Cetaphil. It's great and I've only been using it for a few days.
Pros:
Have used since I was very young. My dad sold some of the ingredients to the manufacturer. Used as after shave, on sunburn, rashes, dandruff, itches, ear wax remover (not recommended by Drs), minor cuts, cuticle repair. Highly recommend.