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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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June 6, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Gentle Formula)
Cons:
Dries skin out severely
over rated
over priced
doesnt work
Listen, i have been using this for TWO YEARS NOW! only because i have yet to find anything to work for my skin. so far this is the closest thing that has at least kept my skin stable. my skin has become so severely dry i will smile and my entire skin will crack . i have to scrub it off every night. this doesn't work, it hurts, and i HATE it. im trying something new. i cant deal with proactive anymore.
June 2, 2011
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish Control Green Tea Gel Cleanser)
Cons:
Dryed out my face
skin felt tight and uncomfortable
didnt really notice much of a difference using this. my skin wasnt bad to begin with but right now my skin is breaking out more than ever! I'm going to quit using this product and try neutragena rapid clear. i hear good things!
June 1, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
Pros:
makes skin soft
reduces light breakouts
prevents breakouts
reduces redness
smells good
Cons:
can make skin dry
requires routine
doesn't do much for a bad zit
If you have light acne, this helps. You have to use to twice a day for a while to make a noticeable difference. It leaves your face soft. I like it. If you have a major zit, then get some kind of spot treatment.
May 14, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Smells good.
Cons:
Makes skin dry, Does NOT treat facial acne, ( Only body acne.)
I would not buy it again, it really was not helpful to me at all.
May 1, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Defense Lotion)
Pros:
Prevents breakouts.
Doesn't dry out my skin.
Softens my skin.
Cons:
NOTHING.
It's an AMAZING product. I think everyone should try it. It works really well, it clears my breakouts fast, gets rid of redness has a nice smell to it, and overall it's a great product! It's the best acne lotion I've ever used so far and I'll continue using it :)
April 8, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Gentle Formula)
Pros:
-none!
Cons:
-Shiny skin
-added to my acne!
Proactiv is for WOMEN! Or babies to say the least, this regimen did absolutely nothing, unless you have extremely light acne(once a month or year) you should not use this stuff. This stuff came in small amounts, stained some of my clothes, and absolutely did nothing to my face, it seems it actually added to it. What also angered me is that they add you to their "monthly subscription" where they mail you 3 month supplies every month or so. This was a hidden fee and I was completely outraged when I found out I couldn't return a $50.00 supply they sent me because I needed to pay to send it back. Bottom line, don't buy this product. It's misleading, of course people on the commercials say "my skin looks better 8 years later"..of course it's going to look better in 8 years, by then your blemishes fade and you'd be cured!
April 4, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
cheap I guess
Cons:
Made my break outs worse
Made my break outs worse, but very gradually. a year later my acne went from mild to moderate/severe. It happened gradually so I didn't realize it was the cause at first .. But I quit using it and 3 months later my skin is back to normal, very mild acne almost none existent. .. only I have very minor scaring now.
I don't recommend it
February 18, 2011
Product used: Dermalogica (Clean Start)
Pros:
Makes skin very soft.
Shrunk pores.
Gets rid of bigger pimples.
Cons:
Didn't get rid of blackheads.
After using it, your skin doesn't "feel" clean (But it is clean!)
Makes your skin bright! Alot of people complain about the smell, but I like it. Most of the products work really well.
February 14, 2011
Pros:
Cleans skin without stripping it too much.
Doesn't make me break out.
Cons:
Don't see much difference in redness, but I suppose it doesn't MAKE it red like some cleansers.
Is sometimes still too drying for my skin in the winter months.
I like this cleanser for the simple reason that it doesn't give me problems. When my skin gets too dry (which is rare), I alternate with Cetaphil.
January 30, 2011
Product used: Peter Thomas Roth (AHA/BHA Acne Clearing Gel)
Pros:
Works well, drys clean
Cons:
expensive
I got this in a trial/travel set of the PTR Acne line. It was my favorite product in the set. Along with the scrub (cleanser was way too drying) I use it only at night after washing with cetaphil and I'd say it's cleared me up 80%. I'm 23 and have had moderate acne since 13 so I have a TON of scaring on my cheeks mainly, I feel this product has started to lighten those scars. I still wake up with a white head or two but they are much smaller and clear up faster than before (I was using the acne.org BP) I use 2 pumps and dot it around then blend in because it dries pretty fast, which I love and it never bleaches my clothes/pillow. The main reason I like this better is because the tiny bumps all over my forehead are clearing up and they never did with any other product.
Pros:
None!