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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October 2, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Maximum Strength Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

This product works it shows better clearer skin and makes your skin smooth

Cons:

The problem with this product is that when you just start out using it is that your face gets very red and doesnt getbetter for the first week or so

this is a wonderful product to try out and helps your skin regain the babys bottom look
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October 1, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

-works really well when you feel a blemish coming on.
-I would recommend using before blemish actually breaks out

Cons:

-burns as soon as you treat on skin
-I treat a blemish with it all during the day and then leave some on over night and I wake up with red burn marks almost. Size of redness depends if I rubbed it in the blemish.
-smells awful -leaves a dry ski

Personally, I don't feel its a really bad product to get BUT I would only recommend it if you feel a blemish coming on in a certain area. I would not put it on already broken skin. I find it creates scars on the face. It leaves a lot of dry skin in the area, and almost a shine on the skin which does not cover well with makeup.
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September 25, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

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Cheap and effective - I would go so far as to say it's the best skin clearing product I have ever used. Initially, I used it twice a day for about a fortnight, now on a maintenance use of three times a week. Clears pores of all gunk.

Cons:

Needs to be rinsed thoroughly, so I use it before I step into the shower/wash hair.

If they ever discontinue this, I will be devastated. It really has revolutionised the skin on my face.
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September 24, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Wonderful product. I dont have acne but I use it anyway. Originally purchased it for my son, it worked wonders for his break outs. I love most Loreal products that I have used.

Cons:

I was able to buy in bulk at a local discount store for awhile. They have since run out. Now I'm trolling the internet for it. Found 6 bottles, free shipping on [link removed]. You can also find some on amazon, but it gets pricey.

I was originally paying about 3 or 4 dollars for this. Now I'm paying $6.50 online. If Loreal does not restate this product I will have to find something new. Any suggestions on alternatives would be great. I really hate to switch. I just love the way this stuff makes my skin feel.
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September 19, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel)

Pros:

can be worn under makeup

Cons:

burns
irritating

My skin is almost always perfect, but I recently had my very first major breakout. (about 3 very large, red pimples) I tried using this problem to get rid of them. The first thing I noticed was that it burns upon application and for about 30 seconds afterward. (I have very sensitive skin) I liked how I could wear makeup on top of it, and I could go out in public while wearing it even without makeup. (it was a little shiny, but not noticeable) After a few days of wearing it, I noticed that the area of skin in which I had been treating were getting more and more red, and felt hot all of the time. My skin definitely did not react well with the product, and the skin on my cheeks is very red and sensitive. The pimples I treated seem redder, and more irritated than before, and I have several smaller pimples that weren't there before. Definately not for me.
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September 13, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

None

Cons:

It stings.. and doesnt work

It sucks.
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September 12, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

within 2 - 3 hours the pimple was gone

Cons:

there weren't any it did what i wanted it to

this product did not sting on me what so ever there wasn't even a tingle it was cold when i put it on and i don't get lots of pimples i get like 3 a month and usually only when i stress i got a pimple and i put it on and within 3 hours it was gone all there was was a very light pink mark on my face which went way within 5hours i guess it depends on the person cause i see almost everyone else says it stings and doesn't work but for me it does it works well it didn't dry my skin out or anything either so i love this product and will keep buying it
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September 9, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Relief Oil-Free Moisturizer)

Pros:

It works almost immediately. my acne has cleared and my skin looks even toned. the best thing next to magic!

Cons:

nothing. its hard to come by in Kenya thou can L'Oreal do something?I used it for 2 months last year then it disappeared, then i found it again this year and have stocked for the next 2 months!

Must buy if you have skin issues!
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September 7, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Clears the bumps && whiteheads off my face and makes my face smooth. Its also easy to apply and rinse off.

Cons:

Makes my face dry after rinsing so i have to put vaseline on it as moisturizer. Althogh it stops my acne from coming back it didn't take away the marks on my face from my old acne.

Its alright if you want to get rid of your acne. But if you have acne marks that you want to get rid off don't purchase because it won't take the marks away.
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September 6, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

*Moisturizes
*Doesn't leave skin oily, but it does make it really soft

Cons:

*Doesn't do much with acne

This works great as an everyday moisturizer, but it doesn't clear my acne. It doesn't give me more acne either, which is good. I recommend it to people who just need a moisturizer, but if you want one that also fights acne then I suggest looking for/getting a different product.
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