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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May 4, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment)

Pros:

Smells nice, works ok

Cons:

Does not work well over time.

Have used for about 8 - 12 months on and off and when first used worked very well in both keeping my acne at bay and moisturizing my skin. Now, seems that it doesn't do anything for my acne, but continues to be a decent moisturizer.
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May 1, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)

Pros:

Get da oil out

Cons:

leaves face feeling dry but clean

i JUX GOT Da proDUCT LAST NiTE AND I CAN SAY DAT iT ReallY DOEX GEt DA OiL OuT N i REALLY DNT HAVE ACNE AT ALL I JUX HAVE LIL PIMPLES DATY CUM SUMTIMES BT SO FAR I LIKE IT
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April 25, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

it works pretty quickly, and effectively.

Cons:

mild irritation, slight stinging when it's applied-it was go away shortly.

a handy little product, but if you have sensitive skin like me do not use the product as much, try it out and see how your face reacts.
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April 20, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

I know, this product was paramount to anything else you can buy over the counter. I only used the step 2 astringent and it kept my skin free and clear. I faithfully used it for over 2 years.

Cons:

Now it's extinct :(

However, you can still get it...I just google the words "loreal pure zone" and there it is...you just have to pay alittle more for shipping but it's worth it!
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April 17, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Body Wash)

Pros:

smells nice

Cons:

made my bacne WORSE

I had very mild bacne since I started working out more, so I started using this every day in the shower. Literally, the very next day I notice even MORE pimples on my back. I thought maybe it was one of those things where it has to get worse before it gets better, so I kept using it for three weeks, and My bacne is worse than ever!! I'm going to the store now to find something else! :(
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April 15, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

Clears acne quickly

Cons:

needs consistent application to fade marks

not the absolute answer, but definitely helps!
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April 3, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

My skin never dried out and some areas feel smooth

Cons:

Acne got worse and blackheads didn't go away

I wasn't sure if you are supposed to use your hands or a wash cloth. I really didn't see any difference since I started. If you have nice skin but a few blackheads and sensitive skin, it's great. I guess it's not bad, but it just doesn't work for me. I am currently using the Oil Free Acne wash and it works great, too.
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March 24, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)

Pros:

At first in first 1 or 2 days it helped my spots really well and they gradually dry over and disappear!

Cons:

Its sooooooooooooo harsh on the skin, totally dries it out and makes it all peeel. felt like a burnin sensation on my face and had a red rash now its been REALLY dry and flaky for days even tho i had to get cream from a pharmacist, it can be sore.

use it maybe once a day for 2 days, not 2 tyms a day as it states to do so. would definately NOT use the product again tho. not worth the way your face is afterwards. i miss my soft skin! :(
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March 22, 2009
Product used: Nature's Cure (Anti-Acne Papaya Skin Care System)

Pros:

none for me

Cons:

caused breakout

the moisturizer and toner left a sticky feeling and caused breakouts
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March 21, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Clears up my acne shortly after I use it.

Cons:

none for me. people say it stings, but thats just it cleaning the skin. It feels good to me.

I love it. If I get a pimple, i use it twice a day untill it goes away. I also use the clean and clear moisterizer and morning burst.
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