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Topical Keratolytic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Due to its antimicrobial properties and ability to absorb skin oil and dry out the skin, sulfur has been used for thousands of years for various skin conditions, including acne. However, it is normally reserved for noninflammatory acne (whiteheads and blackheads), because it doesn't work as well as other over-the-counter medications for inflammatory acne (papules and pustules).
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 13, 2010
Product used: Grandpa's (Thylox Acne Treatment Soap)
Cons:
Smells weird, only available online, animal tested?
Have used this on an off for a year, and all though it doesn ´t clear up acne totally it takes u a long way. I have been happy with the product, and now that i use it together with sudocreme i feel great!
January 11, 2010
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
HARDLY ANY
Cons:
not too harsh, gentle than proactive
if it works for you great, but i totally wasted my money
December 11, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
During the first week i noticed a lot of the redness went away.
Second week i noticed my skin starting to really clear up.
Third week my skin was almost clear, i seriously couldn't believe it then fourth week i had clear skin!
Cons:
Salicylic acid gel kinda smells bad and burns but is tolerable
This is a miracle product for me. I've tried everything and this was pretty much my last hope and it pulled through. I will continue to use Murad products for as long as i live!
November 25, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Reduced Breakouts after the third week and made it look a lot healthier.
Cons:
You have to be super consistent stick with it and eat a little bit healthier.
People can't just say "o im gunna but this on my face and its going to clear up." You have to follow the instructions they give you exactly. They also tell you that your skin will purge. Making old covered up blemishes come to your attention in a mission for more HEALTHY skin.
August 27, 2009
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
Non that I can think of
Cons:
Everything about the product, it is basically useless.
It has a repulsive smell, dries your skin excessively and certainly does not make my spots go away. If anything it made my forehead worse.
After reading the majority of the reviews on this site about this product basically being a miracle worker, I invested my £10 to see if it could get rid of the light acne I currently have. I can say I wished I never bothered, as after a week I have seen no benefits from this product. I could argue that it has made my forehead worse as after two days of using the product at least 6 new spots appeared, notably around where I was using the product. It has made my face smell like sulfur, which is hard to cover. I will note that I have greasy skin, this product excessively dried out the skin, even more than benzoyl peroxide I was previously using. I would not recommend this product personally, it must however work for some people due to the large amount of good reviews it has received. I will say that I am going back to using benzoyl peroxide 5% gel, which in my case is 100% more effective than this product
July 3, 2009
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Expensive
Didn't work
Dried out my skin
I bought this based on the positive reviews on this site, but it was one of the worst investments I've made. It cost way too much, I got it for 10 dollars for a little bottle. Second, the sulfur seperates from the alcohol, and the jar says that you shouldn't mix them together. In the end, you're just putting alcohol on your face. Not to mention it really stung when I applied it. The next day I was excited to see the results when I realized there were none. My pimples looked just as red and swollen as before. I used it for a week, and I never saw any improvement, so I quit using it. There's ten dollars that I threw down the drain. Since then I've gone back the Proactiv's refining mask, it's the only Proactiv product that I like. So if you're thinking of using BBB, I would recommend going to the mall and getting the refining mask since it is more gentle, doesn't sting, and is much more effective and all around a better product.
June 24, 2009
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
None...
Cons:
Very damaging to the skin... it doesn't get rid of the pimple at all... it might seem like it did but it actually makes it redder n bigger because it irritates your skin
Don't waste your money on this crap.
April 8, 2009
Product used: Grandpa's (Thylox Acne Treatment Soap)
Pros:
Keeps my skin really clear
Cons:
drying for the normal to dry areas of my combo skin
This is great stuff! Sulphur may not work for everyone, but it definitely works for me. Salycilic acid formulas and benzoyle peroxide really irritate my skin but this soap is very mild. I've tried dozens of other natural things and nothing ever helped. It's very effective and the smell is not bothersome at all. It softens and smooths the skin nicely, although it can be a little drying, for the most part my skin is clearer and more balanced now than it ever has been. I use it in the morning and at night.
November 18, 2008
Product used: DDF (Sulfur Therapeutic Mask)
Pros:
It does everything it is supposed to.. My skin cleared up completely and I had terrible acne! I wear it overnight on my face and chest and I am as clear as I've ever been! =)
Cons:
Of course with any acne mask, it does dry your skin out a bit.. But what acne mask doesn't? Moisturizer fixes it in a minute!
WORTH IT!!
ps the smell isnt that bad.. kinda minty
October 5, 2008
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
I have incredibly sensitive skin, and am very allergic to most spot treatments. Benzoyl Peroxide actually burnt my skin. This product reduces spots over night (or over a couple for more aggressive ones) and doesn't burn my skin. Brilliant but costly.
Cons:
Bit pricey. Cheeper to get it from seller in States.
I have been let down, frustrated, burnt and horibly dried out by so many acne products you wouldn't believe. Have had acne since my teens and now in my 30's. This is the first over the counter product that actually makes a difference. Will not get rid of acne (the only way to control acne is by seeing your doctor)but certainly helps clear up existing spots and makes you feel like you can actually do something to help your skin.
Pros:
Sofens spots, prevents breakouts, nice clean feeling