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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February 5, 2007
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)
Cons:
It brought more Pimples!!
I Was using Clearasil and cleared my skin of any imperfection, changed to this piece of sh*t treatment system and grease was coming out like water, Disgusting i know but i rather have my skin peeling down than having a face that looks like a pizza.
February 4, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
sorta works and no bad smell
Cons:
doesnt work in 3 days and not to affective
I used the clearisil ultra face pads for awhile and they worked extremely well in jsut 3 days but then the tips of my hair started to turn orange and my eyebrows. I restored my hair back to brown and decided i would be more careful. Once again it all turned orange. I then switched to clearisil ultra facewash intstead of pad and used the pads below my eyebrows. I now have no pimples below eye level but get a lot above and on my forehead. I would recomend the pads but watch your hair very carefully.
February 3, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
it gets rid of oil, but it really dries out the skin. for the first week, i used it once a day. then i used it twice a day and my skin got really dry and unbearably itchy. ive gone back to using it only once a day and theres no problems with dryness and it still works great. i still get breakouts but it helps keep them small.
January 28, 2007
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)
Pros:
Makes skin feel clean.
Cons:
Doesn't really help with acne but it doesn't hurt
I use it after school to get make up off and if makes my pores feel like their breathing lol
January 27, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)
Pros:
Smells great. nice feel after cleansing
Cons:
Skin gets a bit dry if you don't wash it off enough or if you don't use moisturizer
It's been working pretty well so far. My skin looks brighter and i'm experiencing less breakouts
January 22, 2007
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)
Pros:
dries up spots
Cons:
dries up skin. After a couple of days of usage made my skin very red and tight.
This is a product i keep coming back to but i know i shouldnt use it. Has the same bad effect every time. Seems to clarify skin on first use then dries up your skin and ten times more oil is produced leading to breakout.If your skin is sensitive give it a miss. May be ok on hard as nails skin.
January 15, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel)
I only tried it for one day and my acne went down alot, but i woke up the next morning and my whole face was red and itchy and dried out!
December 30, 2006
This product does help the skin appear fresher and a bit smoother. However, if you want to fade red/brown marks this is not the best option. My marks did not fade at all and the product is definitely not worth the price. The mushroom extract in it doesn't help the smell either. Keep looking for better...
December 26, 2006
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
it doesnt clear your acne
i dont ever get acne i dont know WHY i broke out, out of nowhere but i wanted to use something i had at home to wash my face because i usually use proactiv but i ran out and i had this stuff but it does not clear your acne it made mine worse and i havent used it for two days and my face is already cleared up so OBVIOUSLY that stuff made my skin worse soo yeah no this is a negative
December 26, 2006
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Relief Oil-Free Moisturizer)
i hope this works for me because naotbhing really works all the way
Pros:
It dried some of my pimples but honestly you get better results using clearasil.