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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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August 5, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Cons:
The actual price.
The sulfur smell.
When I started using the ProActiv system (after a year, I gave up on it...), this came as a free sample, and I really liked it. It made my skin smoother and helped to reduce the size of my blemishes quickly without irritation. I'm not a huge fan of ProActiv -- they're expensive and I didn't have much luck with their system -- but I thought this was a nice mask.
July 16, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
it smells nice, cleared up my acne, works on body acne
Cons:
if you use the skin perfecting lotion, it makes acne worse.
Of course my skin had purged after a few weeks of using but every once in a while i would forget to use the lotion and it worked so much better. I had pretty bad back acne, as well, it Murad helped that clear up a lot. =] if it dries out your skin, find your own moisturizer, because Murad's makes you break out terribly.
July 15, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
When used at night like the bottle says, as a mask, not a spot treatment, I definitely see a difference the next morning. It helps with the redness and severity of the acne.
Cons:
Doesn't clear it all up in one use like the commercial says, but still works great when used over time. Smells bad, but it's tolerable. Bottle is too small for the price.
Pricey for such a small bottle. Works well, but not instantly. If used like the directions say, you won't have a problem. Make sure you're not allergic to sulfur before you use it. Try it on a little spot on your face if it's your first time, just to make sure. I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide so I can't use the other ProActive products (I get red and itchy skin), but this Refining Mask works great for me!! I don't experience any dryness or itchiness. It leaves my skin feeling smooth and clean. Although the smell lingers for a while. But that doesn't bother me.
Also, I can buy it on it's own at our mall in one of those little ProActive kiosks and I've seen them at other malls as well. So for those of you who say you wish you could buy it on its own, you might want to check your mall to see if you actually can!
June 30, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
WORKS GREAT!
Results are shown the very next day!
AND CLEAR SKIN!!!!!
Cons:
Smells Bad?!
It's one of the best Acne treatment i ever used so far. The pimples actually disappear before your eyes the very next day! =]
June 24, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
Made skin very sensitive, dry, irritated, and MADE ACNE WORSE than before use
This product was terrible. I never had sensitive skin but after using Murad it was so dry it was flaking it and my face hurt. The breakouts were worse than before I originally started using the product. I am trying to get my face to recover from it but I had to calm all the irritation down first because everything I used on my face would hurt it. I used Aveeno Ultra calming cleanser and night lotion and it helped make it less sensitive. Don't try Murad it's a waste of money and makes your skin worse than it was before using it. Also makes your skin look dull and lifeless. If you've used it and want the glow to come back to your face try using Aloe vera, it helped get my faces natural glow back I'm using that currently and will start spot treating, these regimens just seem to make the skin worse.
June 12, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
When it's used consistently it helps clear up my acne allot better than with just the three step system alone but yeah you need to use it consistently in order to work.
Cons:
It smells kinda bad and when you rinse your face the smell kinda lingers and their's a funky residue after. I recommend you only use it at night which is what the company also says you should do. It also leaves my skin dry if I leave it on to long.
It works great for me. I would tell you to try it. It doesn't work for everybody but still give it a try if you've never tried it. It's kinda expensive but it's worth it.
May 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
If you want to look like you have a terrible case of sunburn, get it.
Cons:
It has burnt the top layer of skin off my face. The pharmacist and all the co-workers are horrified. My face is bright red, itches like crazy and the pharmacist said it looks like FIRST DEGREE BURNS! nothing is taking the redness away. didn't work
It burnt my face off and the spots are still there underneath the burn marks. I can see burn scarring starting on my lower cheeks. Did the patch test - no problem. Have only used it three times. Woke up like this. Cant go out of the house. Proactiv sales reps have no answers.
April 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Softens skin, tightens pores
Cons:
Some may not like the smell
I use it as a mask all over my face, not just as a spot treatment and it works wonders! I do wish it was cheaper though.
April 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
doesnt over dry skin..makes redness go down alot
Wish it kept skin clear all the time.. but its more for spot treating, but it does work very well..and reduces redness alott!
April 1, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Works very well (but it's not magic, so don't get your hopes up that your blemish will be gone in 1 nite, but it does clear it faster than other products I've tried!)
I noticed a few of you looking to buy it separately and not in the whole set! Well, say HELLO to eBay!! I can't afford the whole kit and kaboodle but you can totally but it individually on eBay! YAY FOR EBAY!! LoL
Pros:
Effective at reducing redness/inflammation.