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 18, 2007
Cons:
didnt work, smelled bad, didnt work
waste of money
March 13, 2007
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
Pros:
I really like the smell. So does my boyfriend. It goes on really smooth and is not shiney. It did not make me break out.
Cons:
But it also did not help my acne either.
I don't use it frequently. Maybe a few times a week. I think the scent is a plus. But there are lots of better products out there.
February 26, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Works on whiteheads & tiny pimples. Smells alright.
Cons:
Doesnt work on huge, angry acne. Tend to dry up the skin around the zits, causing irritations & flakiness.
Quite expensive for a small tube. It takes at least 4-5 days to reduce redness & swelling, not 24 hrs as stated in the packaging.
February 25, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
smells ok?
Cons:
leave skin really dry
I was searching for the Neutrogena for men Acne Face Wash and didnt found it (because they had changed the look of the bottle), so I bought this because it has the same "specs". I know Salicylic can make the skin a bit dry but this cleanser is really worse than the neutrogena one. The week I used it, small bumps apparead all over my face... I gave it a try for 1 week and then to the garbage. Just dont buy it.
February 24, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
It smells kind of alright
Cons:
Price, it may not work in 3 days
I havent used it but ive seen it work for some people i guess. I dont clearasil only olive oil and vaseline and sometimes nivea cream thats all for me and it works and washing my face with cold water. for the ones that f**ked up your face use either toothpaste on your face or put a paper bag over
February 24, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel)
It cleared a terrible papule/cyst once or twice. Then my skin plateaued. Now it's about as affective as anything else really. Which is to say it's pretty useless. I recommend trying one or two bottles of it. Anything more, it will lose it's potentcy as anohter user has stated before.
February 23, 2007
Pros:
it did help to clear up red marks left by old breakouts
Cons:
it smells bad, and it irritated my skin
probably helpful, but i wouldn't recommend it for sensitive skin
February 18, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)
Pros:
Comes in a colorful tube
Cons:
Made my face red
I was using murad, and when the cleanser ran out I bought this. I don't like the smell first of all. Look, I want a face wash, not a perfume. It made my face redder than when I used murad's cleanser.
February 12, 2007
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
I actually like the smell and the feel
Cons:
I have never broken out like this in my life
As I read these reviews I am thinking "holy cow, am I an alien???" I have the WORST acne I have ever had in my life.. I knew my pores were clogged but I never had serious acne. I was thinking long term effects and how my skin should be in 20 years, so I thought I would exfoliate. Well, let me tell you.. even my mother freaked out when she saw my face (only two weeks later). I have HUGE black heads and HUGE deep pimples now.. I don't know what to do.. do I keep using and maybe it will completely purge my skin? or am I damaging my skin? maybe I am too sensitive? I can't get into my dermatologist for 4 months@@@
February 5, 2007
Pros:
The only thing good is that it kinda makes my skin softer and smoother
Cons:
You have to use it for a LOOOOOONG time
I have been using this product for a while (about a month) and i still dont see my acne marks fading. On the other hand it did make my face smoother ... but thats about it. Since i pick on my acne i get stuck with the marks that fallow :/
Pros:
none!!!!