I've been using horse oil cream for acne, hydration, and flat warts with great results! When my acne was severe, everything I applied seemed to make it worse, but the horse oil cream actually seemed to calm things down by the next day. Now, I rarely get inflammatory acne (though I can't attribute it solely to the horse oil cream, haha). For dry, flaky skin, applying it with a cotton swab is like liquid gold - it provides long-lasting hydration. Flat warts are my biggest skin concern, and since I understand they're caused by a buildup of dead skin cells, I apply it when the skin feels particularly bumpy. While it doesn't eliminate the warts, it seems to help reduce their appearance!
The smell is definitely the biggest drawback... Oh, and it's a bit pricey too (though I'd pay anything for a product that works). Since you only need a small amount, the price isn't too burdensome for the amount you use. But the smell - it's like a fishy odor? Sometimes when I focus on the scent, it's so overwhelming it almost makes me gag.....;( It's like applying burst omega-3 capsules to your face. That's why I used it often when my skin was really bad, but lately I haven't been reaching for it as much. I'm mostly using it sparingly, applying it with a cotton swab to specific areas. I heard the same brand has a vanilla scent version, so I might try that when I visit Japan. If that doesn't work, I'll have to look for an alternative product... (That's why it's a four-star review)
The first photo might look a bit dramatic, but to be precise, it wasn't solely due to this horse oil cream. Still, it shows my skin when I was using the cream more frequently than now. Both photos were taken when I was struggling with acne-prone skin. Initially, I thought all those bumps were acne, but after realizing they were warts, I started self-care with job's tears masks, horse oil cream, and such. This is a before and after comparison! Besides these, I also exercised regularly, which may have impacted my skin as well.
The second photo is the most recent, showing that my inflammatory acne has mostly cleared up. My phone is an Ultra 22, and when shooting in macro mode, it tends to exaggerate pores and hair more than what's visible to the naked eye. I used flash, which made my skin look more even than it actually is. If you look closely, you can see that the flat warts haven't completely disappeared - they seem to get bigger or smaller depending on my skin's condition. I'm still applying the horse oil cream occasionally.
Personally, I think the combination of this horse oil cream and job's tears mask has been the most effective for me. I've never received professional dermatological treatment!
