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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 2, 2010
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Pore Tightening Astringent)
Cons:
Hard to find, hope Loreal wont discontinue
See it? Dont wait, buy it before its gone!
January 31, 2010
Pros:
It works for awhile and it smells nice.
Cons:
Once your face gets used to slathering the scrub on, it tends not to work as well. It is a little harsh but my skin is not sensitive so mine was fine. However, it is a APRICOT scrub. Some of the residue was left in the sink and a cockroach was found- eating the residue!!!! Make sure you scrub the sink after wards.
Try it out. It's pretty good.
January 25, 2010
Pros:
none.
Cons:
made me break out and didn't do anything for my scars.
don't use it.
January 19, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
Moisturizes.
Cons:
I lost it.
Didn't do anything to my acne. So if you need a good, gentle moisturizer, this should be good.
January 1, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
helped after the first few times
Cons:
after a while made spots BIGGER.
I used this for a while, at first very happy with the results because it seemed to clear the zit. But after a while, it actually made the spot bigger and more red.
December 29, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Reduces redness of pimples
Reduces size of pimples
Has actually worked for me
Cons:
Burns slightly
I love this product. I use it twice a day with Clean & Clear Advantage 3-in-1 Foaming Acne Wash. I first wash with the Acne Wash, then I spot treat with this. I broke out a lot as a teenager, it cleared up on its own, then shortly after I turned 21 it started again. I have used numerous products that just dried out my skin and didn't work (some even made it worse) but the Clean & Clear Advantage system really works. After the first day I used it, my pimples were noticeably smaller, and not nearly as noticeable. Since then, my acne has been slowly going away and my skin has never felt smoother! I love this stuff and would definitely recommend it to anyone who has moderate acne and oily skin if nothing else has worked for you.
December 27, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
shrinks the size of pimples
makes the pimple less red
cheap
simple
works after 8 hours
Cons:
burns a tiny bit but not enough to burn your face off
dries skin a little bit but not very noticeable
This product works. It might not work very well on little tiny zits all over one's face, but it works for those single huge round pimples. Everyone who says it burn their face off doesn't read the directions. "APPLY A THIN LAYER" if you apply a thin layer like the directions say, it won't turn your face red. Also, if you have acne all over your face, *DONT use it* ... its a spot treatment it only works for little areas where huge pimples break out. I will say this. You HAVE to wash your face before you apply this. If you dont have a cleaned face before you apply it, youll make it worse. For me I had this huge red pimple last night, I washed my face and applied some, this morning its half the size and not even red.
December 14, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
It clears up my occasional adult acne breakouts and it seems to prevent them from coming back as often. I only have to use a small amount about 2 to 3 times a day.
Cons:
It does tingle sometimes but it's tolerable. It also seem to sometimes make them turn a dark red after the first day or so of using it, but it then clears them away soon after.
It gets the job done! Most of the over-the-counter products I buy for acne takes forever to work or not even work at all. I'm glad I decided to purchase this.
December 14, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
Gets rid of dry skin.
Cons:
Doesn't get rid of flaking.
Overall, it worked, a very light moisturizer, but worth the price. I mixed it with Olay Sensiitive Skin Moisturizer.
December 10, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
Pros:
Leave skin feeling amazing and is not harsh on skin.
Cons:
Pricey when compared to others but mine has lasted me almost 4 months with using it nearly every day before bed and in the morning. I still have plenty.
I absolutely love this moisturizer! I am 22 and never had a problem with acne until about a year and a half ago. I believe it was my birth control that caused the break out to begin with. I had tried a lot of products, skin MD, neutragena, acnefree sensitive skin (which was ok) as well as an expensive microderm abrasion device. I use the Neutragena redness reducing cream cleanser at night applied with my prewashed; I splash my face with cold water, pat dry with a CLEAN towel, and then apply a dime size amount to my face and neck. I shower in the mornings and I often use the St Ives Apricot scrub to get any dead skin cells off from the nights rest. After my shower i then reapply the moisturizer. I skin feels amazing and my acne scars are fading. Just remember to keep your hands off your face and as awful as it sounds... avoid foundation until you see improvements in your skin. Be patient and don't give up after a week because you think it isn't working. Stick to it!
Pros:
Cheap and Works wonder!