Salicylic Acid
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Widely available in over-the-counter skin care products in 0.5 - 2% strength, salicylic acid helps shed skin cells as well as reduce inflammation in the skin.

It's generally recommended to apply a salicylic acid-containing product 1-2 times per day, depending on your skin's tolerance and the product type.

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February 9, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment)

Pros:

Reduces the size of pimples and redness without drying it out. Smells ok.

Cons:

When you put it on, it feels like you need to put on more because it takes a while to absorb into your skin. You're going to end up finishing the whole thing within a month.

I'm a dude. So this is the only product I use on my face. You have to apply a lot(on affected areas) twice a day for it to work.... They need to make more products that has all in 1 stuff because I have no time for anything else.
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January 10, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)

Pros:

1) gets rid of oil off of skin
2) gets rid of most acne very quickly
3) makes your skin feel great after use
4) gets rid of makeup(not eye makeup) from skin
5) removes excess dirt from my skin

Cons:

1) drys out my skin, so use a moisturizer after.
2) quite expensive if you buy it from shoppers,
3) a hassle to wash off

this is a very good product & i wouldnt stop using ever! i dont have bad acne and when i do get a pimple, this product gets rid of it quickly.
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January 8, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Body Wash)

Pros:

•Smells good.
•Clear some of the acne on the back and chest.

Cons:

•Takes a little while to kick in.
•Makes the skin a little dry.

Well I have had chest and back acne for awhile and then found this at walmart and decided to give it a try. So far it has kind of cleared my skin up, but not so much. You have to be patient with it.
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February 1, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Redness Soothing Facial Cleanser)

Pros:

amazzzzzzing, seriously best product from neutrogena , cleared away nasty pimples and rednesss

Cons:

burnt A LITTLE

great!
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December 17, 2009
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

Great smell!

Cons:

Made my skin extremely dry, so bad that it was peeling off and hurt.

Not good for very oily skin but does dry down pimples.
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December 5, 2009
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)

Pros:

for spot treatment....acne solutions dries up pimples fast! i also apply this to my whole face once every two weeks and from the effects of salicylic acid i have been able to shed my dry skin problem...especially the winter dry skin problem.

Cons:

the smell isn't the best but COME ON PEOPLE...it works so I'm not ABOUT to complain!

I've been around the block with acne. I've suffered with acne since I was 22 and am now my late 40's. Try BB Acne Solutions! I love it! EXCELLENT for spot treatment! Pimples heal in days verses weeks and months. Also, my face has a much healthier glow. I have tried VERY expensive brands bought at department stores and from my plastic surgeon (I've had a lot of skin cancer) along with many peels and honestly...this has worked the best. This is the MOST affordable product out there with such amazing results. Remember...more is not better though...use this sparingly as you don't want to strip ALL of your natural oils away. Also note that we all have different reasons for suffering from acne...if this product isn't your solution...don't blame the product...it may simply not work for you particular problem.
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November 30, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Visually noticable within a few days

Cons:

Stingy, but its benzoyl Peroxide. its nothing new

bottom line is every dumbass who wrote a review doesnt understand acne products. ITS NOT SUPPOSED TO WORK WITHIN A FEW DAYS!!!! this makes you break out, then CLEARS IT. for f**ks sake, it makes them worse to clear them. Its not even technically worse, its just hidden ones under your skin that you cant see yet, your BOUND to get them. this works OVER TIME you cant give it a day. if your face turns red, STOP USING SO MUCH.
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November 19, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

- it worked fine at first.

Cons:

- 3 days later I had a really bad allergic reaction!
- made skin SUPER dry
- burnt when i first put it on

Had a HUGE allergic reaction to it! Both sides of my neck are swollen, blood red, itches like crazy, and it starting making my ears hurt! I ended up at the doctors office getting a steriod shot...but I must say that the Clean & Clear company did give me my money back. I've used their products before and never had a allergic reaction! I have little bimps on my lips and face and it made my skin SUPER dry! I now have two huge things on the sides of my neck with bimps that hurts like crazy. Try if you dare.....
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November 1, 2009
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)

Pros:

Quick Results

Cons:

Smell and sting

It is very effective and skin has finally become smooth and the breakouts have come down to a great extent.
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October 25, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

It works fast and it really makes your skin soft and gets rid of acne fast!

Cons:

I HAVE NO CONS!

IT WORKS REALLY WELL!! I LOVE IT!
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