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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August 5, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Cons:
The rest of Proactive does not seem to work on me.
Use it every few dayys overnight and you should see a difference in your skin.
July 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Works extremely well. Clears most tiny zits literally overnight, and reduces redness and size of bigger zits overnight also. Works amazing!
Cons:
The sulfur smell is terrible. It also dries your skin out drastically if you use it wayyyy to much.
This is one of the best acne products on the line right now, i would recommend this for anyone who needs acne control.
July 20, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Didnt dry up my face if used correctly. Cleared up my minor acne fairly quickly.
Cons:
Worked great for months and months and then slowly skin built up a tolerance and it stopped working.
I suggest getting it if you have mild or minor acne. I had the occasional deep down zit before i started using this and then i stopped getting those painful ones altogether. Unfortunately, your skin builds up a tolerance and it stops working.
July 19, 2007
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
Works quite nicely! Very cheap for the good it does!
Cons:
It does dry out the skin, so I recommend an oil or oil-based product for a moisturizer. Must have q-tips to use.
I would recommend this to all my friends and none of my enemies.
July 16, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
This defiantly makes the appearance of your pimples go away. The redness is removed from your face. And if used a lot after a while your pimples will be gone.
Cons:
There are none. People complain about the sulfuric smell but I actually like it.
I've tried the whole proactiv line and it didn't work for me. But this is actually one thing that I enjoy using because it actually works. The refining mask is probably the best thing that proactiv sells. And you can order it from proactiv for about 25 dollars I believe. A bit expensive but that's for the 2.5 ounce which is bigger. And it's that price if your not a member of their club.
July 13, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
It's really great for overnight use (spot treatments) it is also a fun thing to use as a mask, just add a little cucumbers to the eyes and voila! =]
Cons:
Smells a little sulfuric (it has sulfur in it) but it really isn't a big deal because it washes away with a washcloth.
It's a really good product to have. A+
July 10, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Packaging & time of Delivery, lessens the swelling & dryness
Cons:
Purging Period & Cost
Long story short, I suffered from chronic cystic acne on my cheeks & jawline & was deperate for a solution. As they always say, "this may not work for everyone" but there is no harm in trying cause at the worst point of my breakouts, I had nothing to lose but seek for other options. When I got my first kit, I followed the directions & I honestly did break out a little more during the first 2 weeks. But those blemishes were smaller & dried up within 2-3 days. One thing I've learned is that only use the Salicylic acid gel(step 2) on the affected areas & in VERY small amounts cause the face wash already contains 1.5 Sal/acid. Same with the sulfur spot treatment. Literally just use a dot right over the pimple & not around it. The moisturizer balances it all. Use lots of it, especially at night so that your skin can rest & heal itself. If you must use any make up, I suggest BARE MINERALS & just take it off with regular baby oil. My face is finally clearing up. BE PATIENT & Goodluck!
July 4, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
it doesn't make your face worse when you start it. and it doesn't dry out your skin.
Cons:
the smell worsens after a while
this is a great product. what i do is when i feel it's not working i won't do 1 application. but i do suffer from light acne, like before i started using this product i had maybe 13 pimples over my face. i also use the mask once a month (because i really have no dry skin, thanks to the "skin perfecting lotion")lol.
June 21, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
I began using Murad's acne kit a week ago along with the body spray. It is great...I have been fighting acne for many many years and although I have never tried the regimen described in this site, I have been to many dermatologists.. this worked.
Cons:
None than I can think of..the spot treatment is excellent. One little dab on a new pimple and it is gone! Don't use a lot of it. Just a bit will literrally erase it the next day. I am impressed!
I cannot believe the difference one week has made. It is expensive but it works.
June 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Very good product. Only use couple times a week. Take the redness right the hell off your face. Use a little bit of it..
Cons:
Kind of hard to wash off but that wont make you break out even more...
Use this for about a month or 2 along with a regimen and you will see very noticable results. Trust me.
Pros:
It clears blackheads in just a few minutes.