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 11, 2009
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)
Cons:
It stings a little, but not too much.
It helped clear up my acne; but I still used other things besides this and a cleanser.
I use deep cleansing masks that you find at Walmart. You find them by the lotion and stuff, not by the face cleansers. They are single packaged, cost about a dollar or two (they are clay based). I used them everyday for about a week and my acne went from a 30+ pimples to 5 pimples! But the thing is, you HAVE to moisturize!!! And guess what?! I stopped cleansing my face at night for about 5 days (I really have to cleanse my face at night and in the morning because I have very oily skin) and I still had only a few pimples!! But the thing is, you have to use clean your face (use this Biore stuff and some good moisturizer too) and use the mask once every week.
March 10, 2009
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
This is great, i've only used it for about 3 or 4 days and my skin feels amazing, it works more then a couple of day, but makes you skin feel confident and smooth.
Cons:
It takes more then a week, but itt should be woth it!
Great smell, unlike the other brands like proactive, proactive ruined my skin.
March 7, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel)
Pros:
For isolated break outs, i.e. for people without a full blown cause of Acne, its great. Put some on, anmd leave it...the pimple starts to dry out within 8 hours. May have to reply 2x.
Cons:
There may be some irritation, depending on your skin type. I'm fair, so it can feel liek its burning soemtimes and yes, there may be some redness, but its worth it in teh end.
As long as your not broken out all over the place, its great for keeping a few pimples under control.
March 7, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Anti-Acne Moisturizer)
Pros:
Smells good
Cons:
Didnt help my acne AT ALL! made my skin super dry
Not the greatest acne remover
March 4, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
-Worked like a cham for me until a few years ago.
Cons:
-It doesn't work for me anymore.
This was the best product for me all through junior high and high school. I used to swear by it. The chemistry of my skin has changed and my acne has taken a turn for the worst not, and this product is no longer enough. I love this stuff. It makes the skin feel really clean because of the tingle, but it is not overly drying.
March 4, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)
Pros:
-Clears up forehead pimples
-White heads as well as some black heads
-Doesn't dry out skin severly
Cons:
-Works slowly (about two weeks plus)
-Ran out quickly because pads stick together
The cleansing pads work well but the only thing was it worked slowly and didn't clear up very much. But, after I got out of the shower, I scrubbed my face lightly (scrub off dead skin the can clog pores and aggrivate skin) then used the pads and it stung a little but what product that cleans pores won't? Then I applied ZapZit (THE GEL KIND) on the slightly open pore, went to bed, woke up ib the morning and it had gone down 70%! With consistent use and then use of the Oxy Daily Cleaner, you'll have clearer skin and healthier habits in no time.
March 3, 2009
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)
Pros:
It smells great!!!...It's very consistent and it has made my skin MUCH more clearer...and just coming into the teenage years I most definitely need Biore!!! Or just about anything that'll help my acne!!!...and in WEEKS...my skin improved!!!...xD...
Cons:
Ugh!!!...the price is COMPLETELY unecessary based on the amount of scrub in the bottle...and I find the micro beads on my hairline of nose...and it annoys the crap out of me...but anyway that's just about the only Cons that I have...but i love Biore!
Awesome skin care product!!!...xD...
March 2, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
noticeably shrinks pimples, dries them out relatively quickly, can see the difference within a day or two of use. Definitely works!
Cons:
slight sting upon application, but i actually dont mind that because you can tell its actually doing something.
i have extremely sensitive skin and this is one of the few products i can use without causing severe skin problems- cracking burning etc...would recommend to everyone! I am extremely pleased with this product!
March 2, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
feels tingly, leaves face feeling soft and clean
Cons:
takes a while to start working
Feels liek its cleaning deep into your pores. good for moderate Acne
February 28, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Works really well, clears up acne within 24 hours.
Cons:
Stings a little bit, but not too bad.
So amazing, i'd pop a pimple, put it on, and it'd be gone or reduced within the next day. Put it on everyday and you'll be glad to see your clear skin one agian!
Pros:
It makes your skin feeling nice and clean.