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 9, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

It gives that refreshed feel to my face. I use it on my hands & arms and its clearing a few dark spots i have from past bruises.
Wheres your common sense people?! Its got acid in it of course itll burn your eyes its got acid in it.

Cons:

Haven't found 1.

Wheres your common sense people?! Its got acid in it of course itll burn your eyes its got acid in it.
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September 12, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Action Pads)

Pros:

Cleans Face, Clears Pimples

Cons:

Burns Face, Takes long time to dry

This has helped my pimples go away. It helps clean my face. I usually wash my face first and I think that does all the cleaning but I'm sure this works too. I have seen a dramatic impact on how much my forehead has cleared up. I had 15 pimples up there before and now I have 8 small ones. I'm sure this has helped.
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September 1, 2010
Product used: Phisoderm (5 Minute Blemish Mask)

Pros:

Works, gets rid of pimples, makes skin look a lot better. Clear pores, tighten pores and clear blemishes.

Cons:

Discontinued

One of the best product I have ever used. Not sure why it was discontinued. Everyone is looking for this product.
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August 25, 2010
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)

Pros:

+Makes my skin feel clean and healthy
+Is all natural and made out of mostly organic materials.
+I love all Burts Bee's products.
+I bet this would work well for anyone with moderate to very light acne.

Cons:

- I don't think it has really helped my acne, that might be because I am getting in the middle of my teen years.
- The spot treatment might not be the best smell for everyone.

I have combo skin. This means that it's oily by/on my nose, forhead, and chin. But my cheeks are perfect. I tried Proactive when I was 12 and 13, it worked okay, but this year I changed to this. (2010) Now I have a lot more small small pimples on my forhead, but I can cover it up with my bangs. Maybe it's because I HAVE bangs but I'm not sure. I might need to give it more time. I stuck to my regiment everyday though. I also took ice cubes and put them in a towel, and hold it to the zits. (That really helps.) Here was my regiment: Morning- Wash my face with warm water, pat dry with a clean towel. Put a dime sized amount of the Burts Bees Cleanser on my hand, and gently rub all over my face in circles. Then I would wash it off in the shower, and put on the Burts Bees Toner on a cotton pad and apply in circles on my face. Then the Mosturizer apply in circles with my fingertips on my face. With a Q-Tip, put the spot treatment on my zits, then with the blemish stick I would rub on them over the spot treatment. I did this in the morning and night every day. And 2-3 times a week i would do the scrub. I really hope it works. Maybe I should try Nuetrogena, or their Skin ID
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August 14, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)

Pros:

Works temporarily
Smells decent
Good price for a large quantity

Cons:

After a few days, my cheeks break out like crazy with this stuff
Dries out skin

This cleanser works temporarily for me, and then my cheeks start to break out. It dries out the skin, which is no problem if you have a good moisturizer, but the pimples it causes on my cheeks are big and red. I can't use this stuff anymore.
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July 27, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

Feels good
Works well with acne.org moisturizer.

Cons:

A bit harsh

By itself with prolonged use it really drys out my skin and makes it flaky but i find that adding a little bit of this to the acne.org moisturizer helps overall with acne control and it doesn't overdry that way.
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July 13, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

makes pimples smaller

Cons:

makes pimples red and irritated

helps clear pimples fast but until then they are red and irritated
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July 12, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment)

Pros:

l love it , it made my face look soft and it help me on my acne

l have only 3 day using it and it feel good and my face look good l . l will keep on using it
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June 24, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

it is very soft for yo skin

Cons:

um not any yet

i just started using it smells good and makes skin sofr but does it work?
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June 16, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, Power-Clear Scrub)

Pros:

Keeps skin not oily for a little while
Exfoliant
Nice cucumber smell

Cons:

Doesn't clean thoroughly
Not recommended for oily skin
Never cleared/helped my acne

This could be a good face wash for someone with light acne and a normal skin type. However, I have very oily skin and extremely prone to breakouts. This is not an effective cleanser! It doesn't get down deep, no matter how much you use and if you use a loofah for extra exfoliating. I was never able to control my oil or acne with this. But it does smell really good :)
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