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 4, 2007
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

Smells good, Cheap, Works well

Cons:

None

Worthwhile
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September 10, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Body Wash)

Pros:

too harsh for sensitive skin such as chest area

Cons:

pleasant to apply

This product didn't really work for me. I use it everyday and my back acne just doesn't go away... I also made the huge mistake to use it on my chest where I did not have any acne and it gave me some. I guess this area is too sensitive...
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August 14, 2007
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

It does have a nice scent, and cleared up a little of my acne, while also lessening the readness of my face.

Cons:

It really didn't do much for me. This was the 1st prescription medication that I have used, and it was a big dissapointment.

I really don't think that this a a good product. I read all of the reviews and I guess it just works for certain types of people and certain types of acne. Right away my acne got worse like it was suppose to, but then it did little in clearing up after that. I stayed persistant and used it twice a day for about 4 months now, but still no results. I thank you though for all of the tips and myths on acne, I feel that it will help me a lot and everyone should check them out.
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August 13, 2007
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

be gentle and ur left with smooth cleansed skin.

Cons:

be rough and u'll be sanding ur face off.

used this for 2 days and my skin looks much nicer, i have moderate acne and am on accutane. directions: gently remove the top layer of dead skin cells, dirt etc then use a good moisturiser and u'll be amazed.
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August 4, 2007
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

This is the only toner that's ever helped in clearing up my skin after bad breakouts.

Cons:

None.

I love this toner. I've used 3 others (Clean and Clear, Proactiv, Neutrogena) and Biore is by far the best. When I can't find it in the store, I order it on [link removed]. It smells good too and it hasn't dried my skin out.
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August 3, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Does not dry my skin out at all, unlike every benzoyl peroxide product I've ever used, has prevented new breakouts for the time being.

Cons:

Burned a little at first, but it was not painful.

I plan to use this product as long as it continues to work. I think my skin has developed a resistance to benzoyl peroxide, so this salycilic acid medication is working better, and it doesn't make my skin flake off like the former does!
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August 2, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

it dries pimple, prevent breakout if used on whole face and small amount can do that.

Cons:

it can and will burn and can make face more prone to sunburn.

it works plain and simple if used correctly as by using clean and clear cleanser and toner before appling and after allowing to dry moisturiser.
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July 28, 2007
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

*The sensation you get when you apply it
*Gets Rid Of Black & White Heads
* Uncolgs Your Pores

Cons:

Evens Out Your Skin!

I love this product! as soon as you put it on it feels like you just walked in front of an air conditonor on a hot day it feeles great! I live this product!
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July 12, 2007
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

takes away all dry and dead skin... gives an amazing glow and smoothness

Cons:

none

it works... for everything...
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July 6, 2007
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

Love it!! Smells great. didn't irritate my skin. leaves my face feeling super refreshed and clean.

Cons:

haven't seen any yet

I have stuggled with acne for about 6 years now and have tried everything from proactive to tetrecycline from the dermatologist. this year my chin got really bad. with huge pimples. I tried tea tree oil...made it worse. I love arbonne. In one week my skin calmed down and in two I almost have no pimples and the overall tone is much smoother!
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