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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May 29, 2007
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)
THE GREATEST THING EVER, I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
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May 26, 2007
Product used: Philosophy (Clear Days Ahead Kit)

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Clears up my mild adult acne. With religious use keeps my skin clear.

Cons:

Expensive. Skipping a day or two leads to blemishes returning. Can't really clear the big zits.

I'm torn. It's expensive, but doesn't have many harsh side effects. When I'm good and use it twice a day, my skin is clear. It doesn't promise perfect skin, and the lack of hype is a refreshing change from other products.
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March 16, 2007
Product used: Dermafina (Clear Skin Acne System)

Pros:

Dermafina is the best skin care product on the market

Cons:

Now it has been discontinued and I don't know what I'm going to do.

I can't believe that this product is no longer available and were do we go from here.
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February 21, 2007
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Relief Oil-Free Moisturizer)

Pros:

No dry skin, makeup goes on well with it

Best moisterizer I've used, just upgraded to the pure zone pore target(makes pores smaller). If you have dry skin this is good for you.
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February 18, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)

Pros:

Comes in a colorful tube

Cons:

Made my face red

I was using murad, and when the cleanser ran out I bought this. I don't like the smell first of all. Look, I want a face wash, not a perfume. It made my face redder than when I used murad's cleanser.
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January 27, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)

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Smells great. nice feel after cleansing

Cons:

Skin gets a bit dry if you don't wash it off enough or if you don't use moisturizer

It's been working pretty well so far. My skin looks brighter and i'm experiencing less breakouts
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January 22, 2007
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

clears skin

Cons:

scent

this product works and it is very affordable. I've been to so many doctors and nothing has worked as good as this product!
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January 10, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

Smells good. It lives the skin very smooth.

Cons:

It doesn't gets you clear only in three days

I don't use this product very often. I only use it 2 or 3 times a week. But it worked for me.
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December 25, 2006
Product used: Dermafina (Clear Skin Acne System)

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Works on extra-sensitive skin and works fast withour drying

Cons:

none

It works, I want it back!
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November 12, 2006
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

- Makes your skin feel clean

Cons:

- Doesn't do much for acne
- There isn't enough "exfoliating" action

It's good for a day-to-day "exfoliator", but don't expect it to work wonders on your skin. I'm quite disappointed with the results... My skin doesn't respond to ANY Biore products for that matter. I've seen and tried better products.
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