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 22, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

It works pretty fast and does not over dry my skin. None of my scars are terribly deep but I do have ALOT on my chin frim picking over the years. Product faded new and older scars with in a few weeks

Cons:

None

IT does not smell stop whining. Works well over all and yes it is a little pricy but not too bad compared to peels and upper end treatments. If it works and you keep paying I dont see why you need to whine.
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October 11, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

It smells rather pleasant and does moisturize well.

Cons:

I didn't really notice any difference in my acne while using this product.

It's a decent moisturizer, but I wouldn't count on it to help out with anything beyond mild acne.
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October 10, 2007
Product used: Philosophy (Clear Days Ahead Kit)

Pros:

your skin very clean when using the acne kit containing the super wash, serum, h2o2 and the protection lotion.

Cons:

completely dried out my skin and didnt get rid of any of the acne. The serum hurt extremely bad to put on and the h2o2 made my skin peel the lotion is exactly the same thing as the present clear makeup which made me break out even more.

i bought 2 kits and completely wasted my money.
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September 25, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)

Pros:

Really easy to use
was really effective for my skin

Cons:

smells weird
I kind of had to use a lot

I liked the way it lathered on your skin. however, i did have to use a lot. If I only used a little bit, it would dry out my skin. I kind of coated by skin very well. It worked really well for me and got rid of my forehead zits. I wouldn't really recommend it for something more than moderate acne.
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September 22, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

It works really well, and it smells good

Cons:

A little bit drying

I really like this product, its one of the only thing that has worked for me. I didnt see much of a difference for a few weeks. I have been using it with a moisturizer and a spot treatment, and my acne is almost 100% gone.
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September 21, 2007
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Relief Oil-Free Moisturizer)

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helps clear my skin...makes my pores smaller, minimal..renews and rejuventes skin cells! great product from loreal

Cons:

dries and tightens my skin...and the prize-so expensive!

recommended to many desperate people who are plagued with these nasty, horrifying acne.. this product can help resuscitate your confidence and self-esteem.. yet again, the prize!!!
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September 13, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

all i cans say is that i have always had bad skin since i was nine, yea it sucked. well i bought clearasil and my problems were solved. so far my face is looking so much better i have heard comments from my friends :)

Cons:

CLEARASIL MAY CAUSE CONFIDENCE @_@

just get it
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August 24, 2007
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

This stuff if amazing! I high reccomend it to anyone with clogged pores or acne. It makes your face feel so clean and fresh afterwards. I love it! It also smells really good. And I can't wait to see the outcome after a couple weeks.

Cons:

I don't have any complaints.

Buy it! You'll love it, I promise.
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July 31, 2007
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

I think it smells good.
I like the texture of it b/c it it kind of thick but I like it b/c I can feel it covering everything.
It really cleared my face up and got rid of this blackhead that would not leave!

Cons:

none really.

it works great, is affordable, and you should buy it!
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July 26, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Clear Advantage Daily Acne Clearing Lotion)

Cons:

It doesn't work. It dries on your skin, and it leaves a gritty, oily residue. I noticed that my eczema got worse, near my kinda unnoticeable, but bumpy acne. I never got any results, but red, itchy, burning skin.

DON"T BUY IT.
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