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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April 23, 2009
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

Cleared my skin up. Leaves skin soft and refreshed. Clean scent.

Cons:

None

This product works well for me. I use a small amount morning and night. It foams up well and the micro beads do not irritate my skin. My skin is much clearer, feels clean, and looks refreshed. I like the scent as well. I apply some moisterizer at night only.
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April 17, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Body Wash)

Pros:

Works well

Cons:

Smells funny

Ive been using this for a few months now, and it works great! i useto have acne on my back and sometimes on my chest and it cleared it up completely! very happy with the results. used on my face.. but i guess the skin on my face is to sensitive so it didnt work. perfect for bacne!
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April 16, 2009
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Cleans well, not an overwhelming fragrance, you don't need very much of the product because it lathers very well for a foam.

Cons:

Very drying (everything is for me), I don't love the smell

It keeps my breakouts under control.
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April 14, 2009
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)

Pros:

Makes my face feel smooth and tingly. I love the way the cleansing cream smells (chamomile and soap bark) and it always gives me a nice refreshed feeling.

Cons:

I wish I had heard of it sooner!

I haven't used it for long, but it has reduced my mild acne already. It is AMAZING! I use the radiance day creme too, which is very richly textured, and it always helps with my dry skin patches. I LOVE THIS STUFF!!! :)
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April 13, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

It cleared up my acne pretty quickly

Cons:

Stings a little but it goes away in a few seconds

It works well for those small stubborn pimples,it does sting a little when first applied but it goes away in a few seconds. I had some acne spots on my face and after 2 days of using the product they pretty much cleared up ( not completley but enough for my satisfaction).
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April 12, 2009
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

Smells great, doesn't dry out skin, and makes my skin feel smooth and less oily.

Cons:

Stop working after a while. I think it's better to take a break for 2 days every week.

I like it a lot. I just wish it could work all the time, but pimples come back, so I take a break and use it again in about 2-3 days.
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April 8, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

cheap. doesn't smell bad. nice consistency, not too watery, not too thick. doesn't make my skin irritated.

Cons:

doesn't really do anything for me.. hah.

maybe it's supposed to be used on people with less stubborn skin.
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March 30, 2009
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

it smells good and it makes your skins really smooth

Cons:

after you use so often it will stop working or it will have no effect on your skin

it's a good product but just don't use like a every day of the year. don't constantly use it . take a brea from it for a little bit.
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March 22, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

it works really well, in just three days almost ALL of my acne was gone. But to be fair i didnt have a lot, just some annoying spots that i mostly noticed but not really any1 else. But it is all gone now so YAY

Cons:

none so far

i dont know why ppl are dissing the sent, it HAS no scent and i think that the moisturizer smells good. BUY IT
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March 12, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)

Pros:

Works the very first time you use it. In just 1 week you will see the difference. Clears your skin of acne and leaves it soft and smooth. Exfoliates skin, meaning it renews your skin from acne "scars"

Cons:

Although it's an acne fighter, it's NOT an acne preventer. It doesn't contain BENZOYL PEROXIDE, if you're looking for an acne prevention, used a 3 step system like Pro Activ or AcneFree.

It's a GREAT product. I had a MILD acne break-outs. I don't know if it's going to work on HEAVY/Severe acne. But in just 1 week, your skin will be clear!
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