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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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November 20, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
None.
This is a perfect blend of chemical exfoliation from the salicylic acid (BHA) and citrus oils. Anti-inflammatory properties from the lavender oil, black cohosh and castor oil. The castor oil and apricot kernel oil help balance oil production, lightly hydrate. Plant oils are similar to skin oils which allow for the ingredients to penetrate past the acid mantle (natural oil barrier on the skin) and keep the skin hydrated since salicylic acid is meant to remove excess oil and help loosen blackheads. The oils it contains are not synthetic so it does not cause sensitivity or clog the pores. The menthol causes a cooling effect that gives skin a tingly clean feeling without overly stripping the skin. A moisturizer and SPF is a must due to the chemical exfoliation and to not let it all go to waste. I have never had more amazing skin. I use this in the A.M. because my makeup goes on smooth and since my oil is regulated my makeup wears longer even without primer. I have combination skin so I think using it in the morning is enough. I use something more neutral in the evening with makeup removing properties. Not for dry skin as the salicylic may further dry out your skin. Try something gentler like lactic, malic or glycolic acid. IT IS AMAZING. I am just a skincare fanatic and I give this 5 stars.
****THIS WAS TO RESPOND TO THE LAST PERSON WHO HAS NO CLUE ABOUT INGREDIENTS. If it doesn't work, its because your treating the issue while ignoring your skin type. You may need something more aggressive or gentler with time released ingredients. Be nice to your biggest organ. Hope you find something that works. :)
November 12, 2011
Product used: Grisi (Sulfur Soap With Lanolin For Acne)
Pros:
-Inflammation has reduced
-Noticed less pimples
-Cheap
-Really seen that it has worked
Cons:
-Dries skin out
Well my aunt had told me about this product but I never bought it. After using many products like neutrogena, Clinique, antibiotics; nothing seemed to work. So about 3 weeks ago I saw this product and bought it, after all it should help I said so let's give it a try. I've been using it for about 3 weeks and seen a huge difference. My large inflamed pimples has dramatically reduced. My forehead seems to be the most cleared one now. Redness has really lowered down. I still have redness but it's not acne it seems like scaring. I believe that after using it for two months my acne will be clear. So I totally recommend for you to buy this product. By the way you really need a moisturizer because it can be drying. Try to buy a oil free moisturizer. I bought hope in a jar but it's a bit pricy but it's amazing. Good luck P.S. acne has become my enemy; let's find a way to kill it
October 20, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (Therapeutic Sulfur Mask)
Pros:
Helps acne SOOO much, my skin is so much better from using this product.
Its cheap and can be found almost anywhere
Cons:
I have to use it everyday, and for about an hour each time. Most days i use it twice
This product is one of the best i have ever used.
I use this along with netregena kit, i only use the cleanser and acne control lotion from it. As a mositizer i use pro active green tea.
All of these products have almost completly cleared my acne. They are AMAZING
August 2, 2011
Product used: DDF (Sulfur Therapeutic Mask)
Pros:
Smooths skin
Reduces redness
prevents oil
evens out skin
Cons:
none yet!
I have had acne for six years now and I have tried everything out there. this is is the first mask that really showed alot of improvement within the first day! I highly recommend it! And it's cheap from t.j maxx!
June 23, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Broke my skin out worse then at anytime in my life and it is expensive.
I started using the product and everything seemed ok for the first 2 weeks and then my face starting exploding in zits. They say it is a purging process but I kept using and my face never cleared up. I had to go to the doctor and get put on antibiotics to stop the breakouts caused from this. Dont waste your time or money.
June 2, 2011
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Pros:
I ordered the Anti-Acne Systems for Oily or Combination Skin, System III (which includes the Kavi Coral), $140 and two days later I began using Kavi. It has been 12 weeks and my skin is beautiful! All of my papules and pustules are healed, my blackheads and whiteheads are on their way out, and my skin is radiant!
Cons:
None really, spending $150-$200 for skincare may seem like a lot. But it is well worth it for results. The products last quite a while too. I am still on my first bar of soap, about ½ way through the toner, haven’t made a dent in any of the others and just reordered the moisturizer.
So these are the products I use, I ended up buying more than just System III:
Morning:
Wash with Coral Kavi
Treat any problem spots with Kavi Complex P (this has BP and can dry your skin, use sparingly)
Moisturize with Hyaluronic Acid 95 or if going outside with SPF 30 (my skin seems to get oily if I use both so I just pick one)
Then apply make-up, I use bare minerals and it doesn't irritate my skin and keeps it glowing not oily Evening:
Wash with Coral Kavi in the shower (I break out on my back before my period so I also wash my back)
Get extra clean with the toner
Apply Salicylic Acid 8 once/twice per week:
1st week: 30 seconds
2nd week: 60 seconds
3rd ' 9th week: 90 seconds
10th -11th week: twice per week Mondays and Thursdays for 90 seconds
12th week: let skin rest
Moisturize with Hyaluronic Acid 95
Treat any problem spots with Kavi Organic Sulfur Suspension (you have to glob it on and it stays yellow so only use at night, works well and not too drying)
April 24, 2011
Product used: Grandpa's (Thylox Acne Treatment Soap)
Pros:
Works great. My face is finally clear. Best bang for the buck.
Cons:
Drying and smell.
Great value when compared to other products. I got used to the smell. I also rinsed off quickly to prevent drying. Grandpa's also worked on my body acne. I almost dismissed this product because it is so cheap compared to others. $3.00 a bar. Good thing I did not, I wouldn't be writing this...
March 15, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
I love this! It is like a mini facial and after i am done with it my skin feels great! I try to use this twice a week and it really works! I sometimes use it to put a little dot on a pimple and it will be dried out the next day. I also got this free because mine came with my 3 step soulution. I thinks it's like 8 bucks if you want to buy it on its own.
November 11, 2010
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Exfoliating feeling
Cons:
It doesn't work at all, it's like putting on a moisturizer.
Don't buy it. Thankfully I bought the sample at Sephora, and it does not work- just don't buy it.
April 19, 2010
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Pros:
No more oil, easy to use, takes off makeup nicely too.
Cons:
None so far!
Okay, this review might be a little premature, since I've only used the Coral Kavi twice (once last night and once this morning) but I'm so freaking excited about it that I had to comment. Normally by this time of day (1:30) I'd be a grease pit. I can usually fill up one of those Clean and Clear oil absorbing sheets completely by mid afternoon. As of now, my skin has produced little to NO oil. This is coming from the oiliest person EVER. I haven't been using the Coral Kavi for long enough to attest to its acne-clearing powers, but as far as oil control, I've never tried anything better. I can't wait to see the results in my complexion in a few weeks. My acne is mild; so perhaps the people giving this negative reviews have worse problems than mine, but so far I LOVE this product. Buy it, buy it, buy it!!!
Pros:
Clears skin. Cooling. Preventative. Chemical exfoliation. Hydrating.