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 16, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

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It works well but i think it takes time for your skin to get used to it. And usually you have to keep putting it and if you stop putting it, they come back really quick

Cons:

It doesnt work fast.

I takes time, but eventually it works well. Its just if you miss out on putting it, the zits come back
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July 13, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

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after a while it works if you continue to use it.

Cons:

The "after a while" part

its okay for small spot treatments but it doesnt work wonders at all.
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July 10, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Gets rid of pimples in 2-3 days

Cons:

Leaves a brown mark which took SO long to get rid off!

I think it basically burns the pimple thats why I had a brown mark left. I suppose it's good for people who dont scar so easily
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July 6, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Gets rid of my acne.

Cons:

None for me.

This is the only OTC product I've bought that works for my acne. I see some other reviewers said it dried out their skin, but my skin is very oily, so I did not have this problem. I've used both the cleanser and astringent, but at separate times. Worked great for me - I suggest giving it a shot as long as you don't have sensitive skin.
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July 6, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

ha nothing.

Cons:

didn't work

It had no affect on my pimples & what a waste of money lol
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June 30, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (For Men Energizing Face Scrub)

Pros:

Is a great ex foliating face scrub and have been using it for a while now (years)....works great to refresh your face and clean deep into pores and helps with acne...

Cons:

if used constantly like every day it will tend to dry your face up...but you shouldn't use it everyday. Think it says on the label to use it a few days a week...

Use it when your face needs it...great ex foliating face scrub and have been using it for a long time. Highly recommended especially for active men and those who get acne...has worked for me consistently and always buy it...
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June 22, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

After just 5 minutes of use it made my skin really soft, In about 8 hours it reduced the redness of my acne and in 24 hours the acne was basically gone!

Cons:

stings just a little bit and the on-the-spot acne medication smells like alcohol

This is a great product, I really recommend this for teenagers that suffer with acne.
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June 19, 2009
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

smell, refreshing aftereffect, price

Cons:

nothing much, but i wouldn't recommend this to people with severe acne..

i picked this up while looking through the pink grapefruit neutrogena items and decided to give it a go. it works wonders and my skin feels smooth and refreshed (like a cool cucumber feeling) after the first try! it was wonderful, but i still use my neutrogena; i find this product shouldn't be used for people with acne, but for people who want to prevent it. also, i would use just a little bit of moisturizer too soften and prevent dry skin from happening. overall, this is a great product and i would recommend it to anyone with little to no acne at all!! :)
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June 11, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)

Pros:

i really liked the aveeno clear complexion cleanser and moisturizer both are great products i will continue to use on a daily basis. they

Cons:

they could be alittle less expensive especially the moisturizer.

i would definitly continue tobuy the products.
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June 10, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

-leaves skin feeling nice
-clears acne noticeably

Cons:

-at first may leave skin dry, but if use just once a day for a while will go away and can go back to twice a day

This product makes your skin clearer and smoother in very little time. It also has a nice smell, and I highly recommend it.
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