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 23, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Cons:
drying
BAR SOAP VERSION OF THIS IS INCREDIBLE
February 22, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
reduce whiteheads, makes skin softer, reduce oilness of my skin
Cons:
smells bad, it takes a while to work
It worked for me, basically all my acne was just whiteheads and it helped me to get rid of them. At first my whiteheads only reduce but after a couple of weeks they disappear and now I only use every 2 days, you should also use a moisturizer after it just to make sure your skin is not too dry.
February 21, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
cute bottle, 1 pump is all u need for my face, doesnt really moisturize that well, helps acne a tiny bit
Cons:
works really slowly, i used nivea body moisturizer and it made my face smoother than clean and clear but its not a face moisturizer, sorta burns when i apply it (maybe its cause i have sensitive skin)
its cheap (i actually payed $6.24 becuz i got a discount), smells nice uhh i dunno it doesnt really work.. takes really slow
February 20, 2009
Neutrogena still sells this, they changed the packaging. You can buy it online here: [link removed]
February 19, 2009
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar K)
Pros:
everything
Cons:
a bit too pricey
i just started this whole line and by far this is better than anything i have ever tried...i tryed pro active for about 5 yrs and it just stopped working. then i went to the derm office and they gave me clindamycin along with retin a what a disaster!!! it just did not work out!! then my cousin told ,e about this line and i gave it a try and right before my eyes it happened my face is almost fully clear. i brought the whole line the3 steps. kinda on the expensive side but def worth it!!!!
February 19, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Cleared my acne! noticable difference in a day. most pimples completely gone in 3 days
Cons:
i dont like how the cleanser feels. its alittle too thick, but it works :)
THis was the only acne medication i have used that actually workd
February 18, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Pros:
Foaming,Light,Smells fine, Cleans well
Cons:
Dries out skin, but I have Aveeno Lotion for that.
I was under the impresion that it helped even skin tone... color wise.
In that respect... It works very well with daily use
February 18, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Maximum Strength Pore Cleansing Pads)
Pros:
It helps your acne alot,and it cleans your face well!
Cons:
The regular one doesn't have any but the ultra burns
It's a really good product!
February 18, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
I don't have blackheads and it works!
Cons:
Really didn't like the way it felt on my skin
I really liked this product, I don't get blackheads, I get whiteheads. My sister gets blackheads and purchased the product, I was curious and decided to give it a try one day, I really didn't like the way the texture felt against my skin, but I did like the way my skin felt afterwards, my cheeks felt very smooth, I discontinued my use after because I found Clean & Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub. I like the Clean & Clear line, I see really good results with them (knock on wood)
February 17, 2009
Pros:
Works quickly and improves skin over-all and not just for the marks that need fading. You also do not need to use a ton of it at once so a little goes a long way. Also dries super-fast on face and before you know it your done :)
Cons:
Smell really isn't that bad, would you rather is smell good and not work? :)
For those of you who could not find it at Walmart, Target or Walgreens, I happened to grab it (the last bottle too!) at Rite Aid so you may want to check them out :)
Pros:
very clean, like the foam