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 23, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Reduces swelling

Cons:

does nothing for redness, will not make a pimple go away, and if put on skin where there isnt a pimple you WILL breakout.

The only thing is does is get rid of swelling dont excpect it to do anything else and do not put in on clear skin.
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October 15, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

dosnt really dry out your skin, does at first, but makes it really smooth

Cons:

really strong smell and powerful solution(not really a bad thing but if you get in or near your eyes it will make them water)

works great
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October 9, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

NOTHING

Cons:

burns like crazy Discolors skin doesn't look better whatsoever leaves flaky red skin around nose and mouth.
Please do not use this its embarrassing walking around with nasty read stuff all over your face.

TERRIBLE product Shout NOT be used.
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October 3, 2008
Product used: Dermafina (Clear Skin Acne System)

Pros:

It actually worked! No matter what kind of acne there was... it worked it out!
Any price is worth those results!!! I would pay almost anything... within reason.

Cons:

None.

Where can we find it! Who was the company? What happened!!! WE need this!
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September 24, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Body Wash)

Pros:

It cleared up my back almost completely after 2 weeks. I just wish something worked this well for my face.

Cons:

Nothing.

It can't hurt to try it. Nothing works for me and this did! TRY IT!
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September 22, 2008
Product used: Nature's Cure (Anti-Acne Papaya Skin Care System)

Pros:

I have been fighting acne for the last 13 years, and this is the ONLY thing that clears up my skin! I hardly have any acne with this product! It gets rid of big cystic bumps, blackheads and little under the skin bumps.

Cons:

The facial wash is runny.

I have very oily skin with bad acne, and my skin is also sensitive. It gets itchy, red and irritated easily. This works wonders. I've never found anything like it. Maybe this product only works for a certain skin type, I don't know. It is amazing for me though.
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September 21, 2008
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

The entire line of Pure Zone products were excellent. Since I have been unable to find it, I have tried others but none are as good. I am so very disappointed that it has been discontinued.

Cons:

none

Really wish that I could find the products. They really work!
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September 18, 2008
Product used: Stridex (Maximum Pads with Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Free)

Pros:

It doesn’t dry skin.

Cons:

It works a little, but not nearly as much as I would hope. Creams seem to work better.

Not the best choice, but I really haven't had much luck with any kind of pad. I often use this to clean my face right before I apply Benzoyl Peroxide.
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September 10, 2008
Product used: Dermafina (Clear Skin Acne System)

Pros:

This is the only product that has ever worked on my skin on a regular basis. I am going on 40 and still fighting the acne war. I bought all of the boxes I could find on E-bay and discounted drug store sites. I am on my last box!

Cons:

I can't find it anywhere!! I have looked!!!

This is the most awsome product. I think the key is to ONLY have salicylic acid in the ingredients. Benzoyl Peroxide is too harsh, changes the towels a different color and just sucks. I get tired of people asking if I have tried proactive....not for me!!! I have used this for over 5 years and it has been the best of my life!!!
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September 1, 2008
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

great feeling after washing, clears up acne, cheaper and a bigger bottle than netrogena

Cons:

smells bad

Great scrub
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