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 4, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Affordable & works.

Cons:

Nothing.

People say it makes their skin all flaky and stuff, but I think they're just allergic to what's in the product -- benzoyle peroxide. Many people are allergic to it.
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January 2, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Excellent product, It raelly works

Cons:

Too Expensive in my country

I totaly recomed it
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December 30, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

I put it on at night and by morning it obviously reduced redness. It makes the pimples get smaller and pretty soon they go away. Also I think that when I put it on where one was just starting it stopped it.

Cons:

Dries out your skin a little but I'd rather get rid of the acne and just use a moisturizer. Stings when you put it on but I like that because then I feel like it's working.

I think it's a good product and would recommend it. So far I'm happy with what I've seen.
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December 22, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

It really worked!!! And fast!!! Nice smell, easy to use. Makes your skin nice and soft.

Cons:

The spot treatment burns a bit, REALLY dries out your skin.

I used the Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control 3-step kit. It worked wonders for my acne! I would've loved to keep using it, but I just couldn't anymore because it dried out my skin so much that people began to notice and it was starting to gross me out. The results were nice and fast, but they only will be fast if you use the system once in the morning, and once at night. However, do be careful with the spot treatment, because it does burn a bit, especially on open-zits. And also, whatever you do, DON'T USE IT IF YOU HAVE A SLIGHT SUNBURN!! I had to put that in capitals to make sure that you read that. Seriously though, I used it when I had just a tiny sunburn and it hurt SO bad that I started crying and had to dunk my head immediately in frozen cold water. I also had to sleep that night with an ice pack on my face. Dramatic much? Anyways, if you do use it, make sure to use some lotion on your face (such as cetaphil) to make sure that your face doesn't get too dry. (:
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December 18, 2008
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Gentle on the skin, Smells Nice, Natural, Helps prevent future breakouts, leaves skin soft and smooth.

Cons:

Nothing, I am happy.

I'm not saying you are never going to have another zit, but this product line REALLY helps control acne, for the most part. If your skin is drying, it's because you need to use a moisturizer. I use the clear complextion moisturizer...I REALLY like it, makes my skin feel silky smooth. For the hard stubborn zits, I would recommend their spot treatment! Love it!!! I like that it noticibly helps to even my skin tone a little bit. I also use meladerm whitening cream to help even out my skin that need a little extra work. Also, Remember...no matter what product you use.....you need to exfoliate your skin with a scrub once a week, to get rid of dead skin cells that can clog your pores and cause all hell to break loose. I don't like any other brands because the chemicals are just to harsh! Also give the product time when you first try it. You have to give your skin time to adjust and get use to your new cleanser. If you keep switching your cleanser this can make things worse!
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December 16, 2008
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

dries out pimples, reduces swelling and redness and good smell

Cons:

dries skin out, does take a couple of weeks to begin working well

This product is great! It does dry your skin but all you need is a great moisturizer. At first your pimples will seem worse but that is because it works from the inside out. It brings all the impurities up. i love this product!
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December 3, 2008
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)

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This is the only product that worked well on my face. It calms my skin down and I can be pimple free and not use anything else on my face. Why was this product discontinued? This was the only one that worked well on my skin. Carry this product back.

This product really works and I really liked using it. Please carry it back on the shelves
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December 1, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

there are no pros to this crappy product

Cons:

plenty of them

1-Made my small red pimple into a HUGE RED WHITE HEAD, it dries the skin eventhough I have normal skin it made it so dry I could peel it. It also burns like a SOB!!!

Bad Product, it misleads the user to think it will work in a day. I have been using clean and clear products since I was a teen. This new "advantage"line is not good at all. The clean and clear Persa-gel does by far a better job and it's cheaper! STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT IF YOU LOVE YOUR SKIN!
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November 30, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

makes your skin VERY VERY soft

Cons:

does not treat or prevent acne

as a normal cleanser, this does a great job and makes your skin feel very soft. for treating acne, however, it will not clear it ...at ALL!!
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November 24, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment)

Pros:

A little goes a long way, and smells great for being an acne treatment

Cons:

none that i can think of

This is a GREAT product. I use it at night before bed, and in the morning after i wash my face. It can double as a moisturizer, I sometimes use a regular lotion (garnier skin renew) if I'm feeling overly dry. The scent is nice. Its a very light treatment and works great.
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