Clinac O.C.
Has anyone tried Clinac O.C.? It is supposed to
absorb and suspend sebum without drying the skin.
Here’s an excerpt on it:
A fabulous NEW product to help control excess facial
oiliness. Makes use of a new technology called a
"Copolymer" to effectively and quickly reduce facial
oiliness. Works invisibly to absorb 20 times it´s
volume of oil. This product is designed to absorb oil
without drying the skin. It therefore will reduce "the
shine" without causing irritation.
May be used by patients with acne, rosacea, eczema as
well as those post Accutane who continue to experience
some oiliness.
Compatible with the use of topical acne products and
oil-free cosmetics. Wait until Clinac O.C. Gel is
completely dry before applying other topicals.
Apply 1-2 times a day, using a pea-sized amount.
Ingredients: Purified Water, Propylene Glycol,
Acrylate Copolymer (DVB/Isobornyl Methacrylate/Lauryl
Methacrylate Copolymer), PEG-400, Carbomer 940,
Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA and Sodium Hydroxide.
April 1st, 2004 at 6:30 am
I’ve used it, and as far as I’m concerned it bites. It may work
better for others but my advice is to get Accutane, which is
guaranteed to help you!
April 3rd, 2004 at 9:45 am
I’m not willing to deal with Accutane’s side effects.
I do want something to help control the oil, though.
I have used various products based on salicylic acid,
which dries up the oil, but this Clinac is supposed to
absorb it and hold it encapsulated in the microspheres
away from your skin. Since it isn’t drying up the
oil, it is supposed ot be less irritating than
products that do. The salicylic acid products are
great, but they ultimately end up causing more harm
than good for me. After a few days of consistent use,
my whole face cracks, not just flakes. It’s a bad
thing.
What is it about the Clinac you didn’t like? Did it
not absorb oil? Feel greasy? Cause a breakout? Just
sit there and do nothing? Sting? Look waxy?
April 8th, 2004 at 12:54 am
It did nothing for the oil and made my condition worse, more redness.
But as I said, it may work for others. Give it a go and see what you
think. But I belive it was rather expensive..?