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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February 22, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)

Pros:

Clears skin, works great with continual use.

Cons:

ummmmm... can't think of any lol.

great product go pick it up. make sure you get the one wit the micro beads.
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February 7, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

my acne marks started to fade about 2 months or a little longer

Cons:

takes to long..i would like it to be quick and easy but its not and it doesnt fade all the way.

okay the smell doesnt matter..your suppose to be worried about your acne marks and if it takes it away or not.A/W Its iight..I would recommend you trying other ones if this product doesnt satisfy you..but overall if you have light acne spots it will take it away.If you have dark acne spots it will make it lighter but if you stick with it, it will go away sooner or later. =)
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February 4, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Body Wash)

Pros:

Has a good smell

Cons:

An endless list

Didn't find anything good about this product. It was completely ineffective in curing or diminishing my acne even after using it for one and a half month. I switched over to Proactiv which was a bit better than this product but ultimately I moved to Zenmed, which gave me amazing results in a short span for treating my acne. Marina
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January 28, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Advantage spot treatment works very quickly to dry out the skin and reduce the size of pimples.

Cons:

As it dries out skin, it leaves red spots on the face.

Choose this product if you'd rather have dry skin and red marks. I'm really worried about how long the redness is going to last on my face. That's the price to pay to reduce pimple size in using this product.
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January 23, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

I liked the smell, It made face feel clean

Cons:

Made face out more than before. Did nothing for me

I would not recommend it
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January 13, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Clear Advantage Daily Acne Clearing Lotion)

Pros:

makes u look better than ever

Cons:

if ur poor, u may not be able to afford it for 20$

It works! And i definetly recommend it.
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January 1, 2008
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

You feel like you have baby skin!

Cons:

If you scrub too hard, you will go red. So use a gentle sliding motion. It is too harsh for the face, though.

It is the BEST exfoliating product I've come across, and I've used pretty much everything on the market. It is gentle enough for regular use and best for use on the body.
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December 22, 2007
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

Works like magic, costs barely nothing, smell is masking its contents.

Cons:

Tested on animals, made of pure chemicals, there are no comparable natural alternatives that I have seen.

When you use this product you are considering your face over your ethics.
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November 16, 2007
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Soft, convinient and kinda help with acnes.

Cons:

Does not provide CLEAN feeling.
Personally, I like clean and crispy feeling after washing my face.

I have been using this product for several months now. although it did not make my face dry or make my acne worse, it sure did not have any effects on me. it is just a cleanser to me. not special at all...
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November 4, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

Felt good, didn't dry my skin out, got rid of all my pimples!!!!!!

Cons:

beads go in my hair

i never actually got blackheads, but i did get other pimples. i dont anymore... i love this stuff! what i do: 1. wet my face 2. use this scrub 3. dry face and it got rid of all my blemishes/pimples!!!!!! for the first week i still got them a bit but i have had nothing since then! yay
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