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 30, 2018
Product used: Alba Botanica (Acnedote Face & Body Scrub)
Improved my acne
This really helped my skin, I had like ten spots during a really bad breakout and now my skin is completely clear a week later after buying this face scrub. I use it with the salicylic acid toner, but I don't use it every day because I don't think a harsh exfoliant like this daily helps skin in the long run. I also use this in conjunction with other things like hormone balancing supplements, acid peels, and a strict regime. No face wash will cure acne, especially hormonal acne as this is due to an imbalance within, but the high percentage of salicylic acid in this product defo helps with skin cell turnover, which prevents blocked pores. Therefore it's a good product to include in an acne fighting regime!
June 4, 2018
Product used: Murad (Acne Body Wash)
Works wonders
Started using it for a few days now and I am noticing that my stubborn bacne and blackheads on my back are clearing up. I feel that it dries up present acne really fast and fresh new ones are starting to purge. I will keep using it because I feel that it is really doing a great job. It itches at night. I use it in the shower. I jave high hopes for this product because it is expensive and I don't mind to pay as long as it works for me.
May 31, 2018
Works
Works great but takes forever!
May 31, 2018
Product used: Stridex (Maximum Pads with Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Free)
Back acne
I use this for back acne for when my skin gets oily throughout the day.
April 13, 2018
Product used: Clearasil Ultra (5-in-1 Pads)
Okay
I'd give it a four star rating, it is a good product, I can't deny that. Yet, I am 12, when I was 11 I used these when I had minor acne. Now, I suppose u could say I have severe acne. They work one time amazingly. Yet, when you try other products, they don't work due to them needing to get used to your face due to this not being the first time you've used this product. So, they are good, if they are the only product you're going to use or a product you'll use non-stop.
April 11, 2018
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
replaced acne with blue spots
A lot of people are saying it broke them out. I had the opposite effect. Over the 3 Years I've been using this my skin has cleared almost completely. And I don't really break out. BUT THIS PIECE OF SH*t LEFT ITS BEADS IN MORE PORES AND NOW THEY ARE COVER BY A LAYER OF SKIN AND U CAN SEE LIKE 3 blue spots on my face. It's literally in there and they won't come out. So if u want u some clear skin but instead of red u get blue spots by all means pick u up this
March 23, 2018
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)
works very well!
I have seen so many bad reviews about this product here that I had to write a review myself. Personally, I have been using this for about 2 weeks now and my skin has been the clearest it has been for a while. I have oily skin so it doesn't irritate my skin and although it doesn't really help with blackheads it has cleared my acne even after the first use. Definitely recommend!
November 27, 2017
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)
Difference between the pink and original one ?
Would anyone say that this one and the original orange colored one are the same? I have the orange one and I'm seeing results and it's been about three days (I'm a previous user of this product) and like everyone else it dries out my already dry skin, around the mouth chin area. The only difference I can tell from the products is that the pink one comes with a moisturizer... any body tried both?
November 14, 2017
Product used: Alba Botanica (Natural AcneDote Deep Pore Wash)
Nice face wash!
Smells Good, is a little bit runny but is gentle to the face. I've only been using it a few days but my skin feels better. I'm using it alongside oral and topical antibiotics. Here's to hoping!
November 7, 2017
Product used: Garnier Clean+ (Blackhead Eliminating Scrub)
Worthy Exfoliant
Doesn't absolutely stave off new breakouts but does an excellent job at exfoliating the skin and minimizing the look of blackheads and other acne lesions. Always moisturizer after this, even with oily skin. This is an immensely drying solution. A little goes a long way.