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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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February 17, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)
Cons:
Small amount for price paid.
This product works well for people with moderate and severe acne as well as people with light acne, like myself. Keep in mind, when using a product like this you must also be committed to daily cleansing and well as moisturizing to prevent dry/flaky skin. Product definitely serves it purpose.
January 26, 2010
Pros:
Great smell! Cleans without drying out skin. Feels great and keeps breakouts at bay (2% salicylic acid).
Cons:
None whatsoever.
Any cleanser you use takes time to get rid of breakouts. This is not exclusive to this cleanser. I highly recommend this to anyone who has combination/sensitive skin. Very, very nice moisturizing cleanser.
January 17, 2010
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar K)
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
dried my skin..broke me out
didnt work for me ...I used it for almost 6 months now together with effecklar Ai and Effecklar cleanser...I thought it was just purging my skin...but am breaking out like crazy..dried my skin...my skin was a lot better before i started... I tried Proactive but developed immunity to it...it only took 3 months for proactive to "purge" my skin and then cleared it on the 4th month... La Roche Posay is expensive too....It might probably work for other but definitely didnt work for me....Good Luck!!
December 30, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel)
Pros:
It works very well. I had heaps of pimples on my forehead and everytime I put it on it looks a lot clearer. If I don't it just makes it worse then.
Cons:
It may sting as it can touch exposed skin. And the product is a small amount.
I don't know how everyone is complaining but the product is great. It's probably a bit expensive but the product shows amazing results. You should definitely try it. Also if you get it in the Girlfriend magazine atm, it's free.
December 12, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Defense Lotion)
Pros:
keeps skin from getting oily all day
Cons:
doesn't clear or prevent acne
this doesnt clear up acne, but it keeps skin from getting oily, so its great in the summer. I use this with an acne wash even night, and it doesnt dry out my face at all. I also have oily skin, and this took away all the extra shine!
November 27, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
Pros:
-smells nice.
-makes skin soft
-gets rid of some blackheads.
Cons:
only got rid of maybe 5 of my black heads on my nose, makes some of the blackheads turn in to pimples before the disappear, the blue beads end up in my nose and in my hair.
it's a good product, it could be better though.
October 30, 2009
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar K)
Pros:
Smells nice.
Cons:
Bad reaction - dried my skin right out and created a burning sensation. Never had a reaction to a product before.
Too expensive for such a small amount!
Maybe it works - but not for me. No change in acne because I couldn't use it long enough to find out. It dried my skin out to the point that it was painful.
October 3, 2009
Product used: Stridex (Maximum Pads with Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Free)
Pros:
It doesn't dry up you skin that much
Cons:
It doesn't do any thing. I never saw any change or improvement.
This product did nothing for me. I used it when I had mild acne, and it never made a difference. I still developed pimples with the same frequency. I think that the main ingredient, salicylic acid, is an anti-inflammatory, so it probably just makes things less red for a little while, not less infected.
September 14, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Body Wash)
Pros:
Doesn't smell horrible
Cons:
Makes it worse and makes skin itch
i have mild acne on my shoulders neck upper and lower back and chest, i've been usnig this product for a month and its done nothing but make my acne worse and my skin dry and itchy.
September 14, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)
Pros:
Keeps skin feeling clean and fresh.
Keeps acne under control.
Prevents acne breakouts.
Cons:
Dries out skin if overused.
Makes skin color appear ghostly for up to 30 minutes afterwords.
It's a good product. Use it once a day, before you go to bed.
Pros:
Works very well on those tough to get rid of pimples. The burning sensation when applied boosts your hopes that it's working.