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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August 1, 2009
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)

Pros:

Very effective. Cheap.

Cons:

None.

I bought this at Walgreens because it was on sale and since astringents had worked for me in the past I decided to try it. I was amazed at how fast my face cleared up. It really removes all the dirt that's left after your daily face wash. I bought the 60% more 16 oz bottle. I think it will last a couple of months for a very low price.
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July 30, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Very effective spot treatment

Cons:

Drying, too harsh to prevent acne, can only be used to treat already existing pimples

This product is a fantastic spot treatment. It really makes your pimples disappear fast.
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July 23, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Defense Lotion)

Pros:

Stops breakouts, moisturizing, smells good

Cons:

Did not really work on the acne already present

It's worth a try
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July 21, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

I switched back & fourth between this product & proactiv. It's so much cheaper & so much better. I can't live without it. Clears up skin & it really does prevent breakouts.

Cons:

None :)

It works!
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July 12, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

Smells good, affordable

Cons:

drys out skin, doesn't work, causes acne in places it wasn't previously.

I've never had a problem with acne until recently, so I went to the store and bought this. I used it the night I bought it. It smells really good, and the bottle is easy to use obviously. (: After I used it, my skin felt normal and it was severely dried out. :| I applied some moisturizer and it was fine. After several weeks of using this product, I see NO change! Except now I'm getting acne in places I didn't have it before I started using this product. I've heard good things about clearasil, so I was dissappointed. I will not buy from clearasil again.
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July 7, 2009
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)

Pros:

Doesn't dry out skin, smells clean, feels refreshing on skin, clears up acne, great price

Cons:

None

I use the Seabreeze for Sensitive Skin and this is the only product that cleared up my acne without drying it out. My skin is so smooth and looks great!
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July 3, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

- It does get rid of some acne
- Good packaging

Cons:

- Dries out the skin
- Causes acne breakouts in other areas which were acne-free before.

I would not recommend this product. I have been using it for a couple of months and I now do not apply it to my face because it just dries out my skin and my cheeks are all red and itchy and rough. It causes acne breakouts in many places. However, it did help clear the acne on my forehead and left cheek, but my skin is still red and dry from it.
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June 26, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

While this product does absolutely nothing for my blackheads, I don't mind, because it does a really, really good job of keeping me from breaking out.

Cons:

The beads are kind of annoying and don't serve much of a purpose, since they don't seem to help with exfoliation. I've found that it's best to use this in the shower, otherwise the beads wind up in your hairline and are hard to rinse off.

It's a good product for my skin, and not nearly as harsh as some other salicylic acid products. Also, it doesn't have sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, which is an ingredient that always makes my skin way worse. This scrub keeps me clear of active breakouts (which I can't really say about anything else I've tried), but doesn't do much for the blackheads. I'd recommend using something else along side this to help with exfoliation.
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June 2, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

it is a good moisturizer, and i really like that it doesnt have a fragrence, if i t does that would probably make your face or where else you put it irratable.

Cons:

on the back of the bottle it doesnt say how long to keep it on. and it doesnt get rid of acne quick.

i also agree with one of the comments it is easy to get off of out of the shower. i really like how its foam. and. alot of people only get proactive because its so called the " 19, to 20 dollars including tax, aveeno is only about 8 dollars and it actually works. more expensive brand" but on the other hand your wasting your money on something that doesnt even work. proacitve is about it clogs your pores and it increses acne. that is why i enjoy and will keep buying aveeeno foam moisturizer.
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May 31, 2009
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

I've only used it once but it is AWESOME!!
I used it for the first time this morning, and my face feels really good. It smells like mint and makes your face feel fresh and cool.
I think it's wonderful! =D

Cons:

um... can't think of any.

It works. like, it reallllly works!
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