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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January 30, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

It made the one pimple go away, it works when it's already big and visible. Or when you pop it, put it right on top and it's gone by the next day.

Cons:

It causes some of my acne to be worse. It made me peel a lot causing scabs and etc. WORSE EVER. Wish I never bought it. Should've stuck with natural stuff.

If you have big, ready to pop pimples, go get this. If you have pimples that are not whiteheads and not visible, do not get this. It just makes the pimple worse! Worse product ever gotten. Waste of 8 bucks.
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January 29, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Body Wash)

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feels great, smells great, doesnt burn, doesnt dry out my skin too bad,

Cons:

none

I absolutley love this product. Acne runs in my family so my parents as well as my brother and I all purchased this product. If you keep up with it than you will see an immediate improvement. My skin is a lot clearer and i get compliments on my smooth acne free skin all the time.
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January 25, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Acne Response Kit)

Pros:

did wonders for my acne right away

Cons:

the toner ran out before eveything else

its great stuff
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January 24, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

This product works quickly and efficiently. It helped get rid of most of my scars in just a week.

Cons:

Its fragrance could be better.

It works and you should get it! It reall does work and stop complaining about the scent! It doesn't smell <b>that bad</b>.
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January 18, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

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beads exfoliate, smells good, you actually see less blackheads in 2 days!

Cons:

of course it can't get rid of all your blackheads in 1 day so it will take a while,does dry skin a little so use a moisturizer after

The day I started using this it started exfoilitaing my skin and i saw improvment quickly. I have blackheads just on my nose so wherever you have the most blackheads concentrate on that part but make sure to still use it all over your face because it cleans your pores and helps prevent breakouts.
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January 18, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

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I love it! I have awful acne scars on my cheeks but they've on their way to being gone! plus I have reeaallyy sensitive skin & the product doesn't upset it at all. It evens out the awful redness in my skin too :)

Cons:

Smells weird but not the worst thing you could ever smell. Nobody should complain, it goes away in 2 mins. I'm wearing it right now :P

but I can't find it anywhere anymore!! I've checked Target, Walmart, etc. every week for the past month.. no

Fades acne, smooths skin, evens skin color.. smells sort of unpleasant but not awful. Is fine on sensitive skin & I love it! I just wish I could find some more of it in stores
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January 13, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Defense Lotion)

Pros:

works well at preventing acne breakouts

Cons:

odd, small shaped bottle is hard to squeeze out when it's running low.

I use this product all over my face. It keeps my skin soft and just about acne-free. I have very mild acne and the breakouts have diminished since I've started using this product. If I do get any pimples, they're very small (and few and far between) and using the product as a spot treatment helps get rid of the pimples quickly. In the area in which I live, I can no longer buy this product in local drug stores. I tried other similar products, but was so disappointed with their effectiveness. I even had bad reactions to some. Thankfully, I can buy it on-line.
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January 8, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Deep Clean Astringent, Oil-Free)

Pros:

affordable, mild, leaves skin refreshed

Cons:

the smell, stings when rubbed too much

just try it. it works for me
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January 5, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

It can get rid of those HUGE papules like...PRESTO! It smells good=] it works fast and its tingly!! What's not 2 luv?!

Cons:

Can make sensitive areas redder.
Can sting.
Can dry out skin.

How to use this product w/out damaging ur skin: 1) apply only to zits! dont apply to entire affected area! 2) apply 1-5 times a day directly on zit for optimum results 3) always use sunscreen when using this product!!!! 4) dont put it on those little skin colored bumps. this product will irritate them making them bigger (but not big!) and red! Some people that are saying it didn't work for them obviously didn't use this product right. I have sensitive skin and i used to apply this to my whole forehead.... AUGH!!NEVER AGAIN!!
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January 5, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Acne Response Kit)

Pros:

the benzoyl peroxide lotion goes on smooth and consistency is also good

Cons:

i got a horrible allergic reaction to the toner

better off with dans BP gel!!
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