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 15, 2009
Cons:
they should come in bigger packaging
BUY IT =]
March 15, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
Prevents and gets rid of acne and reduces oily skin. Also makes skin softer.
Cons:
If u have dry skin this product could make it drier so I recommend using a moisturizer.
I've been using this product twice a day (morning and before I go to sleep)everyday for three weeks now . I actually like the smell. I saw a huge difference within a week. Just right after the first time I used this product my face already felt cleaner and softer. Also gets rid of black and white heads and I haven't had acne ever since I used it. However, we all have different skin types so it might not work for some people so the only way to find out is to try it. But for me it definitely works.
March 14, 2009
Pros:
It works, I use it at night now instead of BP(no moisturizer either though). My dark spots are fading and I have not woken up with a new pimple since I started using it.
Cons:
Hard to find, I got it at Bed Bath and Beyond of all places. Couldn't find it at Target or CVS, at previously purchased it at both places.
I will go out of my way to find this product, it really works on my not sensitive skin.
March 14, 2009
Pros:
This srub makes your skin really really smooth,has a nice smell too.Slather it onto yr face,esp on the pimples and acnes and leave it on for 5 min b4 rinsing them off.Blemishes are reduced after 3 days of use.
Cons:
The beads are really really huge.DO NOT SCRUB THEM ON YOUR FACE IF U HAVE LARGE PORES as srubing them will only make your pores larger.TRUST ME! just slather them onto yr face and leave on for 5 min.
Well,the tube is huge,price is cheap and can last u for quite a few months.The smell is really nice too.Just make sure u dont srub them if u have large pores.
Just a note*this product is much expensive in singapore than in the us! so envious of ppl staying in the us...
March 13, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)
Pros:
works well, doesn't dry out skin, did not burn or sting
Cons:
none really
i like this product all around
March 12, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
clears up acne fast when first using it
Cons:
dries out skin
It did an amazing job of clearing up my acne within the first three days like it said, but I've used it for a long time, and so now I get occasional breakouts, but it has done a decent job of keeping my face clear and reducing the size of my pores
March 12, 2009
Pros:
it starts working the first week!
Cons:
it smells somewhat unpleasent... but if the product works (which it DOES!) then who really cares what it smells like right?
my acne scars are almost gone! now im hardly wearing any makeup and my skin is almost flawless ...yay!
March 12, 2009
Pros:
~Leaves skin soft
~Reduces redness and swelling
~Skin is truly hydrated and in balance
Cons:
~Some pustules were seen after a few days
~Could be a bit thicker consistency, but it easily spreads anyway
A very good product with little cons that are easily outweighed by pros. I had used Rapid Clear Lotion for about 3 months and it worked well in the beginning (not as well as this, though), but later it seemed as if it was not doing anything. I hope this one lasts a bit longer, or else I will have to search for something else, like Proactiv.
March 12, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel)
Pros:
Works overnight.
Cons:
Makes pimples look shiny and red while the product is actually on your skin.
I have only the occasional bump here and there. This stuff works on them overnight. The pros outweigh the minor con of the appearance of the product on my skin. And the shininess only lasts for a little while.
March 11, 2009
Pros:
I definitely break out less since I've been using this (once daily), and I've been VERY stressed out lately, which usually triggers breakouts for me. Also smells good (cucumber-y) and leaves skin very soft without being super irritating.
Cons:
My skin is really sensitive so I get a little red from this and it hurts a little. Still, my skin seems to tolerate it pretty well.
I'm 25 and have had moderately bad acne my whole life. I read a good review for this in a magazine so I tried it and it's definitely been working for me better than anything I've probably ever tried. It's also not burning my sensitive skin off, which is also a rarity. It definitely does (for me) what it says--prevents acne before it starts. It also helps clear acne when you have it, naturally. It seems like it only works for some people, but it's cheap enough to give it a try. Even if it doesn't end up clearing your acne, it's a good exfoliator.
Pros:
works really well =] makes my face smooth