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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June 11, 2010
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish Control Green Tea Gel Cleanser)

Pros:

1. Skin feels smooth
2. Thats about it

Cons:

1. Felt like it was working but then BAM! I start breaking out on my forehead, in which I never do!

I didnt like this one so I gave the other one (green tree SCRUB...this one is magic!..try this one for sure over this one)
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May 25, 2010
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Clears skin, gentle, lasts long, evens skin tone

Cons:

None

I have very sensitive skin that was super red all the way through high school. I started using this instead and it have continued use for around 4 years now. This is the only thing that clears my acne without irritating my skin. BE SURE TO USE A MOISTURIZER. As with any acne face wash (and most regular ones at that), your face will become dry and irritated if you don't. I recommend the Aveeno Clear Complexion one.
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April 11, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

-makes your skin feel softer & cleaner
-leaves a cool feeling on your face

Cons:

-doesn't remove any acne
-doesn't remove any blackheads

Don't waste your money on this. There probably is a better product then this out there. It truthfully doesn't work.
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March 10, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

- deep cleans
- gently exfoliates
- doesn't over dry my skin

Cons:

- smells a little funky

Every time I try to switch to another cleanser I come back to this. It cleanses and exfoliates my skin very well and does the best job at keeping me free of blackheads.
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March 9, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Burning sensation gives hope, helping stress that could possibly cause the acne initially.
Doesn't dry out skin.

Cons:

Creates more acne.
Red spots. Many of them.

I'm going to continue trying this product.
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March 4, 2010
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Completely cleared my skin, doesn't burn, very gentle

Cons:

Completely dried out my skin until I bought the aveeno clear complexion moisturizer($13.50) @ Target, my skin feels so soft now

I had acne since I was 14, I am 21 now and acne free :)
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February 17, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

Moisturizes face without causing it to become oily throughout the day. Prevents new breakouts from forming. Gives skin a soft and smooth feel.

Cons:

No SPF in this moisturizer.

This product works very well at preventing new blemishes while moisturizing dry skin. This product works best when used with other cleansers and creams also by Clean & Clear.
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February 2, 2010
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)

Pros:

its the best stuff i ever used!!!

Cons:

eh...its a little expensive and...it might be a little hard to find

i use burts bees deep clensing cream and acne free 2% benzoyl peroxide terminator(they also have it in sensitive skin) and queen helenes cocoa butter lotion for my face i do the acne.org regime but i use completley different products lol and i barley ever get pimples anymore its pretty awesome ^_^ and i totally recommend it!!!!
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January 14, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

It doesn't reuce redness. It takes about 9 days for the pimple to actually go away, but then your left with a red acne scar.

Don't waste your money on this usless product!
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December 29, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

None

Cons:

Too Strong
No warning anywhere
Burned face of my 14 year-old.

My daughter is being treated for burns on face after one day use of this product. She only applied it on a few little pimples. Two days later she wakes up with bright red patches on whole face. The doctor said it contains a strong dose of Salycic acid. If you are not someone who knows what is considered a strong dose what happens? They should mention on label that you should do a patch test on the hand. My daughter was prescribed with an antibiotic cream and cortizone cream. She is also quite depressed. Not looking forward to returning to school with this new face after the holidays.
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