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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July 30, 2009
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

Made my skin nice and smooth and soft

Cons:

Made me break out on my forehead

I really like how it makes my skin feel. Except on my forhead and browline my skin has become WAY worse than its ever been. I have so many pimples on my forehead. I have been using this product for just over a month now, and my forehead has just gotten worse, I heard than it takes a bit before your skin actually gets better with this product, but over a month? I am just kind of confused. But I do know people who think this product is great. Maybe my acne is much to mild for it.
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July 30, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

made skin feel smooth, and blackheads decreased!

Cons:

time consuming. stopped working after a few weeks.

Very GOOD!
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July 28, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

this really made my skin soft and i have seen results in my skin but my forhead hasnt shown eny changes.im definitly gonna stay on it for a month or too and see if my results are noticable

Cons:

it made mt face peel dont know if that a good thing if its new skin coming but ill'' see

its easy to use basic not to harsh on your face its simple ib use it along with maximum stridex pads.
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July 20, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

this doesont really work after i used this product my skin just felt softer for a few hours but the blackheads didn't seem to lighten ethier did the acne >=(

Cons:

after the forth time i used it, my skin stared to burn a little when putting it on... but your face feels cooler after that (^_^)

well this product doesont work on blackheads or acne but your skin feels cleaner and softer then before (it makes you feel like you just shed skin). BUT... here's a thing i found out you can squeeze your blackheads out easier after using this product BTW:what is the beads for it doesont dissoive or anthing plus it is hard to get out and it hurts if you rub it on your face if you have acne o_o
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July 11, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

Smells good & further more im going to try it again.

Cons:

It didnt get rid of any of my blackheads ! But after reading reviews i think i just did it wrong? im going to try it again and take some advice i just read :)

im trying it again lol , so i'll be back to do another review.
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July 11, 2009
Product used: Nature's Cure (Anti-Acne Papaya Skin Care System)

Pros:

Cleared up my acne!

Cons:

the lotion and toner can feel sticky

I started to get bad acne when I turned 20 and tried proactive, clearisil, neutrogena and many other harsh products. Only this product was successful. My acne cleared in just two weeks of starting and I haven't had any breakouts since. I use the facewash, toner and chewable tablets. The lotion does not really work for me and makes my face feel sticky and oily.
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July 11, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Pore Tightening Astringent)

Pros:

I love the product but it's not in the market anywhere.

I want to continue using this product but it's no where to be found. I checked all over the place but I guess it's discontinue. I want to buy it please let me know where I can find it.
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July 9, 2009
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

it makes ur skin very soft

Cons:

the beads are to harsh so dont rub it in to much

well i would say its a good product. i use it once a month and it makes my skin look nice and soft
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July 6, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

leaves your skin with a fresh tingiling feeling after use
makes your skin feel soft

Cons:

doesn't clear skin that well

product is good for people who don't have severe acne or just have a couple pimples
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June 29, 2009
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

really cleans off the dead skin and leaves your face feeling fresh & clean.

Cons:

It's thick and the beads are very rough on the skin if you use them every day.

It's a nice product it helps if you use it about every other day & give your skin a chance to take a break from constant washing.
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