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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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September 13, 2010
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Cons:
none for me
I just wrote a post mentioning this soap, I love it! I bought after reading the reviews here so I figured I would add my own. I am 31, have some cystic chin acne, dermatitis, and blackheads. After using Coral Kavi for 2 weeks my skin looks sooo much better! It is very gentle, does not smell like sulfur to me and knocks out all the other stuff I was using. You get 3 bars with a standard order so I use one at the sink and one in the shower. My skin is less oily (usually it's an oil slick!) and my "bacne" is pretty much gone too! What have you got to lose, try it, it is cheap compared to the thousands!!! of dollars I know I've spent in the last 18 years!
May 6, 2010
Product used: Liquimat (Acne Treatment And Cover-Up Lotion)
Pros:
Light and covers will, only comes in medium color, must add color if darker is needed.
Cons:
Getting more expensive
Look on line for cheaper prices than Summer Labs sell for--do not need to buy from dermatologist if you have online capability.
November 18, 2009
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Pros:
Works well by itself but even better with the salicylic acid 15% peel.
Cons:
Wish I would have discovered it in high school.
I wash twice a day, mornings in the shower and evenings over the sink. I use the peel every Saturday and leave it on for 60 seconds. I could tell the products were working almost immediately. The rate of improvement does begin to diminish a little after the first month, but at three months running, my acne is almost completely under control. Disclaimer: my skin tends to be on the oily side so no signs of dryness as of yet.
November 3, 2009
Product used: Liquimat (Acne Treatment And Cover-Up Lotion)
Pros:
Covers my very large pores well without looking make-up-y. Color blends effectively. Has no fragrance and is easy to apply. I use colorless powder and powder blush with it. It looks better than regular foundation and is WAY healthier.
Cons:
It's way more expensive than it used to be and is difficult to find in stores. Summers Labs should try to get it reviewed by Style magazine.
I've been using this product on my very oily skin for years and I will never change as long as it's being made. It was originally recommended to me by one of the top dermatologists in Washington, DC. I was recently made-up by a professional in Las Vegas for an event. I took my Liquimat with me and wouldn't let her use the Bobbi Brown foundation she wanted to apply. After she was finished, she wrote down all the information and raved about how good it looked. Even the most expensive foundations I've tried that claim to be matte, no-oil, and/or non-comedogenic make me break out. Plus they're hard to color-match. This product just blends in with my skin.
October 26, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
works great reduces redness
Cons:
expensive
I do not use the whole kit, just the spot treatment, usually you can get at a beauty store. I've used it for about 8 years now and besides the price I have no complaints, if u have sensitive/oily skin it works great, put down the BP products and try murad
October 26, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Gives you that "tingly" feeling, so you think it's working. Feels cool on your skin and smells nice.
Cons:
Broke me out like I have never broke out before.
Please do not buy this product!! My experience was the same as many of the reviewers who say it broke them out worse than before. I had a slight acne problem before buying Murad. After using it for a month, I had cysts all over my cheeks and chin - in places I had NEVER had acne before. I went to a dermatologist, who wanted to put me on accutane, but since I've never had a serious problem before I opted for doxycline and tazorac. Slowly but surely I'm clearing up, but it's two months later and my skin still isn't back to normal. I urge anyone considering this product to avoid it like the plague and see your dermatologist or stick with Proactiv!
October 24, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
My skin looked great for a while, when I use it twice a day.
Cons:
Like most products, it starts to wain. It wasn't exfoliating properly and my nose would always peel. Spot treatment does not work. I developed the cysts too. According to my derm its called milia. I am going to have her remove th
It can make your skin look really clean...before this product I would get one or two bumps a month, so it's not hard for me to get clear skin. I definitely won't recommend it, because it's about to cost me more money to fix what has happened, about $150 to get the cyst extracted. BTW, i have used this for 2 years, the cysts just occurred about 3 months ago.
October 21, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Smells nice & seems to be working decently for me, so far.
Cons:
My skin isn't completely clear, but I don't really expect that, as acne is hormonal. And it makes my face a bit itchy when I apply it!
So far it is working well for me. My overall skin tone and texture looks MUCH better. I still have zits, but they are not as bad as before. They are more on the surface now. These other reviews are making me second guess it a bit...I wonder if the other reviewers are using it properly? I use it twice a day and I also finish with the moisturizer. I never really went through the "horrible" purging process either. Overall I am really liking it. Anyone who doesn't have moderate to severe acne would most likely experience some pretty nasty purging effects, as this is a strong product. If they didn't have bad acne before, they would probably have it after using this product.
October 12, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Smells nice
Cons:
My face exploded
Not worth it. I used it for about 2 weeks and kept telling myself it's gotta get worse before it gets better. But after 2 weeks I had acne where I've never had acne before and my face HURT.
October 11, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
I have all the kinds of acne- whiteheads, blackheads, cystic. Not severe, always changing. With proactive I hardly have any of them any more. My blackheads on my nose are still there but less and I only get the odd cystic pimple! It smells bad..
Cons:
The product does not smell pretty and I don't like the "auto re-order" even though you can call them and change how often the order is charged/sent.. I would rather re-order it myself when needed.
Overall, my skin is 110% better then it was. Not perfect, but who is right? I don't beleive my acne will ever go away with ANY product but it is undercontrol and managable. Proactive helped my skin feel beautiful instead of oily all the time! I would recomend this to any one that has tried every drugstore product like I have - It works alot better!!! I get the basic set sent every 4 months... You must sign up for "auto reorder" but I called and instead of every 3 months they switched it for me... I just make it last and it only costs me about 200 bucks a year to have glowing, clear skin!
Pros:
gentle, lasts a long time, easy to use, no noticeable smell