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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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January 28, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)
Cons:
not a very high percentage of salicylic acid (.5%) but it helps:)
helps clear light acne, doesnt dry out skin, will be buying again.
January 9, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)
Pros:
Fantastic Moisturizer, cheap, works very well.
Cons:
Small bottle, but the price justifies it.
Fantastic product, highly recommended. makes skin look better just by being moisturized. I feel that when I use this, my skin does not feel the need to create as much oil as with other acne medications, so new breakouts and such are very minimal.
January 8, 2011
Product used: Stridex (Maximum Pads with Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Free)
Pros:
Fast-acting, inexpensive, readily available, convenient to use
Cons:
Dries skin
I use these only periodically when my skin is at its worst. It helps clear up pimples faster than without treatment. However, it dries my skin too much for me to use daily. What I do is wash my face, gently rub these pads over the worst acne, and go to bed. Don't use the pads to "scrub." Use gently to apply the medication. Moisturizing is up to you. I hate having a chemical cornucopia on my face, so I don't moisturize when I use this.
December 12, 2010
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)
Pros:
Refreshing and "feels" clean. I have used this product for over 30 years and simply HAVE to have it to feel like my face is clean after washing and before make up is applied.
Cons:
Being unable to find it. I can't get it in my area anymore and had been ordering it online - this morning all I can find to order it is to pay $45+ for 3 bottles. I heard it was not being made anymore and I'm desperate.
HELP ME FIND IT! It's the BEST product EVER!!!!!
November 30, 2010
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)
Pros:
Cleans face
nice smelll sort of
tightens pores
I LOVE IT!! it made my skin so clear.. i use the skin id.. and i dont have any of the skin id toner left so i bought this and it works great!! i recommend
November 20, 2010
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)
Pros:
-works!
-smells good
Cons:
-hard to find (at least not as easy as products by Neutrogena, Clean&Clear, etc... I can only find this in Target and sometimes Whole Foods)
-sometimes dries out my skin slightly
I bought Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions pore refining scrub about a month and a half ago and used it every two or three days. After five years of having awful skin that didn't respond to any treatment (prescription or otherwise) I didn't actually expect it to work... My skin is now clear. Even the cystic acne is gone. My old acne scars are fading quickly, too. Two months ago, my skin hurt constantly and I hated how it looked even with makeup on. Now it feels great and I haven't needed to wear makeup in weeks. By the way, like I mentioned in cons, this can dry out my skin a little. I just put Burt's Bees Beeswax Moisturizing Creme on those spots after I use the acne scrub and it's fine.
October 16, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Works overnight, very effective, the only product that didn't dry out my skin so I didn't have to use a moisturizer. The only product the really worked for me.
Cons:
I hope they'll make the kit (Package) larger.
Clean & Clear Advantage is a relief and a Psychological comfort.
October 3, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Defense Lotion)
Pros:
-makes skin soft&smooth
-pleasant smell
-prevents pimples
-gets rid of redness really good!
Cons:
none really.
I love this(: it makes my skin uber soft and smooth and really does help prevent,&treat pimples. Gets rid of facial redness pretty quick.
Its just really hard to find a good moistuizer for acne prone skin that wont make me oily/breakout. I have clear skin right now(has been for months and im SO happy!) and this is part of the reason. <3
October 1, 2010
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)
Pros:
I have used Seabreeze for years. If you have had poison ivy or poison oak rash you need the original Seabreeze. Spray 2-3 times with Seabreeze. Rash will dry up. WORKS EVERYTIME. WHY had it been taken off the market?
Cons:
If your skin is irrated it will burn, but It will kill the rash.
Original Seabreeze is impossible to find in North Central Arkansas. WHY??????
I have never had acne but it is worth the price???? to have for drying up the poison oak and poison ivy rash. My medicine cabinet was never w/o it until I tried to restock and was told that it was not available.
September 8, 2010
Product used: Stridex (Maximum Pads with Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Free)
Pros:
Inexpensive, effective, more convenient than a liquid cleanser, no water needed, doesn't over dry my face (I have oily skin)
Good product that has cleared me up better than most others I have tried, including Dan's Regimen. It didn't clear me up as much as I would like but it is a good product that is inexpensive and easy to use with little side effects (if you have oily skin)
Pros:
Nice smell:) foam. easy to use (no complicated 3 step system) help clear up acne, skin is less red in the morning, doesnt dry out skin