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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June 17, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

Smells good, feels refreshing.

Cons:

Apparently it takes a really long time to see results, but I never saw any, and gave up early.

Not really worth the time. The acne scars would probably fade just as quickly without using anything.
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May 24, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

Leaves you feeling nice and fresh, never too greasy.

Cons:

It can make your existing pimples a little irritated. :(

It's worth giving it a try, sometimes it works and others not so much.
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May 12, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

I have been on numerous acne meds and none of them would work. I've seriously been on C&C Advantage for 3 days and my face is remarkably clearer and I haven't had any new breakouts....and I'm used to getting a new pimple each day.

Cons:

If you use it wrong...i'm sure your face will feel like its on fire. But if you do like it says and use a thin layer....like I have been doing...I really haven't experience too much pain. It just feels like astringent for a while.

This stuff works wonders!!! I love it. I've tried benzyl peroxide by itself....and Salicylic acid by itself....but have never used both at the same time. Who would have thought that together they would be answer? I've been reading other reviews and lots of people say this stuff is awful for the their skin....but I'm sure that they are caking it on. 10% Benyzl peroxide and 2% salicylic acid are intense amounts of medication. You only need a little. I with the spot treatment, I put a pea size amount on my finger....then I tap it on my forehead, right and left cheeks and my chin. With my other hand I rub it in evenly across my skin. Then with what is left on my finger...I use on zits and problem areas. Anyways....I REALLY recommend this product
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May 6, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

It helped clear my acne.

Cons:

The product took some time to clear the acne on my face.

It is an affordable product and works great.
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April 14, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Clear Advantage Daily Acne Clearing Lotion)

Pros:

works quickly.
portable, easy to carry around.

All I have to say is that this is probably the best acne treatment product I've ever used. It treats acne better than proactiv, yes it's true. My brother have been using proactiv for about 6 months and he still has pimples on his face. but not as many as he used to have. I have been using clean & clear advantage for about 2 weeks and I noticed that it works better than proactiv. My face is flawless :) Finally this was the time that I had to spend $15 and it was actually worth it, unlike any other products. If it works for me, it should work for you. So give it a try, I'm sure you won't regret it!
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April 10, 2008
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

Cheap! Works ok. Not a perfect product but after using it I didnt have any large painful zits! I will continue using it until I find something better =]

Cons:

skin is still a oily... and have little bumps.

try it!
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March 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Gentle Formula)

Pros:

Clears Acne, Makes my skin glow, and it is extra gentle. AND doesnt overdry my skin at all.

Cons:

Maybe if it were cheaper, But definetly still worth every penny.

proactiv gentle formula kit is the best acne kit i have ever used. I have tried Clean and Clear, Neutrogena, 2 visits to the dermatolagist, Daniel Kerns Kit, and nothign helped my severe acne vulgaris. So i tried this, ( i have no idea what made me buy it), but wow.. The resluts came quick. I have 1 little zit by my chin now.. compared to severe acne. My skin is glowing, moisturizerd, hydrated, and clean with this. THE BEST!
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February 14, 2008
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

I love the foam =)
Other than that, it does the job, and (for me)in 3 days my bad acne face was almost back to normal! I am still in shock. Please note that my face is sensitive to most products and this one beat out some very expensive products.

Cons:

No complaints, it does the job for people with fair skin that have dry skin as a result of other products and such.

If you are one that has bad acne and has fair skin then it is a GREAT product for you. I had perfect skin until I started to use an oil based hair product. It ended up messing up my face since it would mix with my makeup. In 3 months my face was a wreck! I bought tons of expensive creams and treatments. When I figured out that the hair product was causing my face to become infested, I stopped using it. However, I thought that it was too late to save my face! I was also allergic to most acne products, and I also had dry blotches on my face(including bad acne). After 2 weeks of my face getting worse (dry too) from other "high end" products, I bought the Aveeno cream. In 3 days of use, my face became less dry, and now my face is almost back to normal. If you have fair, dry skin then this is a treatment for YOU!
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January 26, 2008
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar K)

Pros:

I like how it smells.
My skin feels like silk after I use this.
Spreads easily, doesn't leave any build- up at all.

Cons:

Makes my skin shiny after applying.
Didn't work as well as I expected.

It's a great product if you have mild acne. I trust La Roche-Posay as my mother uses their products and gets great results. I suppose if I had used this longer on a more strict regimen, it would have been more effective. But in my opinion, if I don't see a mild improvement quickly enough, I discontinue use. Effaclar K was OK, but I much prefer Vichy Normaderm Anti- Imperfection Hydrating Care.
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January 21, 2008
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

After 7 yrs of proactive and the product being now ineffective I have tried several other llines/products - this is the only one that has worked for my face and body acne.

Cons:

Cannot find in stores any longer @!!! Need to order on-line

As with all acne products each of us will need to find what works for us - Having had acne for the better of 35yrs I can tell you just keep tryihng and when the one you love no longer works try something new.
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