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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December 6, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

cleaned the surface of skin

Cons:

didnt clear my blackheads @ all

didnt work. period.
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November 20, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

-It leaves a clean feeling on your skin
-Smells good

Cons:

-The beads get everywhere
-Didn't get rid of blackheads or acne

It's okay if you have little acne, but it doesn't really work with a lot of acne or blackheads.
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November 19, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Relief Oil-Free Moisturizer)

Pros:

The best lotion ever for perfect matte skin all day.

Cons:

At first when using burned a little, but skin grows accustomed and it doesn't burn after awhile. I wouldn't say it does or doesn't do anything for acne, but I don't have too much of a problem with it.

It's worth it, for how perfect it works. I can't live without this stuff.
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November 10, 2009
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

it works quickly and easy to use in one step. Works really good

Cons:

it doesn't help during hormonal periods

I love it, my mom suggested it, and decided to try it out and I've used it ever since. When I stopped using it I got acne bad again, then started using it again and it went away in a few weeks.
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October 24, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

-Reduces blackheads
-Affordable price

Cons:

-Beads get stuck up my nose and get in my hair
-The packaging said see less blackheads in 2 days, there were no noticeable results in 2 days.

Don't expect amazing results from this product, it will make your face look a little better after about 1-2 weeks from using it but it won't work like magic and will only remove very few blackheads.
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October 19, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

It depends on your skin type, It may make the pimple smaller and less red.

Cons:

-For me, it made my pimples redder and more noticable.
-stings

Don't buy it if you have sensitive skin. You can try it out though.
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October 19, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

None?

Cons:

i used this twice, only once a day on the evening by the third day my skin was really dry, and had little red bumps all over it and extremely itchy. it is now the 4th day since i havent used it and my skin is still itchy

This product would be good if you have EXTREMELY oily skin but not if your skin is normal or dry. Even though i used a good moisturiser with it day and night the bumps are still there, im anticipating it will take at least a few more days for them to dissapear!! dont buy unless your skin is mega oily.! good luck
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October 12, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

Burned my face, it is now all red and bumpy, especially bad around the eye area. Skin feels tight and itchy.

Product is appauling, don't bother buying it if you have sensitive skin.
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October 4, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel)

Pros:

To be honest, I can't say there are any.

Cons:

I found this product actually worsened the pimples. I usually have fairly clear skin, but get the odd breakout(one or two pimples) here and there. I used this product and actually woke up with smaller pimples around the ones I was initially treating!

Bottom line is, this product is all marketing. With is saying that it can treat a pimple in eight hours it wheels buyers in. Reality is, cheaper products like Clearasil and Oxy work ALOT better with less irritation and no new breakouts after using it. I will not buy this product ever again, now I'm playing catch up with my skin trying to treat the new breakouts that it caused.
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September 29, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)

Pros:

I have very read cheeks and this actually blends my whole skin in and my cheeks to a lesser shade of red without make-up.

Cons:

Makes me skin feel tight and dry even though when I touch it it's soft.

Yes, I'll continue to buy it. I only use the bar and not the moisturizer because the bar does the same thing and I only paid $2.97 for it. I also buy the Aveeno Dry Skin bar for the same price to hydrate my skin.
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