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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July 31, 2009
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

Smells good; inexpensive; nice packaging; works fast, not over-drying like clean and clear and other brands :)

Cons:

None yet.

I would already recommend this product to anyone trying to clear pimples without over drying their skin.
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July 30, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

makes face soft, smells nice, not greesy, rinses off clean, reduces acne and redness.

Cons:

After 3 days of use I developed an itchy reation similar to the one I get when I use aloe vera, sodium hydroxide or any type of hydroxy containing product. I tried to see if this product contains any of my known allergens but can't find out.

I have to stop using it. Ugh!!!
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July 28, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

feels really really good when u put it on , slowly buy time it can clear ur acne but itz better if you add it as a regimen

Cons:

can irritate sometimes

its really just a moisturizer for acne i dont suggest using it on the places u dont have acne cuz it will dry out ur skin
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July 25, 2009
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)

Pros:

All natural soothing but energizing ingredients which treat my dry cystic acne prone skin

Cons:

Expensive and hard to find
Coconut oil and its derivatives are REALLY bad for my skin

I used the orange essence facial cleanser, facial scrub, marshmellow moisturizer, rosehip serum, evening primrose night treatment, burt's bee's daily facial moisturizer, night creme, and peppermint soap... the best and most suitable combo for my complexion: peppermint soap bar (exfoliates and cleanses), rosehip serum, kiss my face face and neck spf 30, evening primrose night treatment, and clay mask...my skin is very fair & i live in a humid area so i need little moisture and lots of spf Waiting to try the burt's bees acne line found; I've only seen it at ulta
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July 23, 2009
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

Reduces enlarged pores, clears moderate acne quickly, very inexpensive.

Cons:

Dried my face out if I used it morning and night so I reduced to morning usage only. Recommend using a moisturizer.

This is a good product to try. I use it in the morning in combination with a light hypoallergenic moisturizer and at night I only wash with a moisture rich bar soap and use a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide leave on cream. With this regime it's been over a year since I've had severe breakouts and my face stays surprisingly hydrated. If you do use this product in combination with a moisturizer I would recommend you also try the benzoyl peroxide with it, it really did work wonders for me. (just not the 10% because you will have extreme dryness)
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July 11, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

It was inexpensive, nice smell.

Cons:

Did not work well. Worse acne break-outs in addition to dry skin.

Would not recommend.
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July 1, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Body Wash)

Pros:

Works very great! Clears my acne up within a few days if used on a consistent bases. Keeps the skin feeling refreshed and clean. Smells pretty good.

Cons:

This product does have somewhat of a dryness to it. Not that bad though. It does'nt really work for the face.

Overall it is a very good product to use for back acne and chest acne. I continue to use it even when I dont have an outbreak. It's way better than using any regular soap or body wash cause it's actually fully cleaning the skin. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is struggling with acne of the back or chest.
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June 6, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Clear Advantage Daily Acne Clearing Lotion)

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Doesn't dry skin out; makes it feel soft, has great smell and good feeling when using the first step.

Cons:

I have been using it for a couple of weeks and overall I've become cleaner but I have developed some zits in the process

It's cheap and it works fast( unlike proactiv)
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May 27, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)

Pros:

I have tried many different leading products like proativ for example and not worked. I started using Aveeno products and within a fews weeks I saw major improvement in my skin tone, texture, and overal look. It is light, scent less, and feel amazing

Cons:

It's not as accessible and affordable as I would like it to be.

The product is all natural and works great. It did wonders for my skin and I will continue using it as long as it continue to work.
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May 17, 2009
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)

Pros:

calms skin, even skin tone, smell wakes you up in the morning, natural and safe

Cons:

tube's hard to open, don't see quick results, hard to wash from those hard to wash areas

I've been using the chamomile and soap bark cleanser for about 2 weeks now. This stuff works! Well it's starting anyways, I had extreme high hopes and the results are sorta matching them. I'm not getting quick results but if it's working, it's working! I use it in the morning an it wakes me up! it smells less like chamomile and soap bark (okay, I've never smelt those before, well maybe chamomile) but more like exhilarating lemon! my face tingles a little after using it, it feels amazing. The only downside I think it has, is that it doesn't wash off that easily. That and that the tube is pretty hard to open! Okay that's two not one!
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