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 12, 2009
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

None

Cons:

Makes my skin feel weird after I use it, like it has a very thick, greasy lotion on it.

The beads get into my eyes no matter how careful I am.

I reallyyyyy don't like this product, at all.
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January 12, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

This stuff is cheap and you can find it anywhere. The product lasts for a long time. I would not say this product makes a huge difference but after using it for a few days it can reduce the redness and size of a pimple.

Cons:

It burns when you put it on. It can overdry your skin.

I have used better products.
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December 31, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

light, not pore clogging, effective used with other products.

Cons:

not very effective moisturizer

when used with C&C foaming cleanser (2% SA) very effective.
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December 30, 2008
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

It smelled good, generally feels good putting it on. The lotion is nice and smooth.

Cons:

It didn't stop the breakouts and it actually made it worse. Dried out the skin so I needed an additional moisterizer that was not part of the system.

I didn't use the dietary supplements but it didn't give me the quick result as I had hoped. BP just works faster.
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December 30, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

it reduced scarring for the most part...

Cons:

it really stinks and takes a while until effective on your face.

I've been using the product for almost a year now but did not see results until the 7th month. All in all it is a good product, it just requires a lot of patience.
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December 22, 2008
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

It is the only cleanser that keeps my skin zit free

Cons:

I cannot find the product anymore.

I would buy it if I could find. Now I am stuck with a face full of pimples.
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December 2, 2008
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

This cleanser is gentle and light, and helped keep my skin clear.

Cons:

If you visit [link removed] you will see that this product actually has a lot of ingredients that are bad for you. Also, I found it expensive.

I like this product, but I don't think I will use it again after reading about how dangerous it is. I think I want something non-carcinogenic. Please visit the link: [link removed]
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November 26, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

no pros!

Cons:

makes blemishes worse - they become red and blotchy the next day. DO NOT go to bed with this crap on. It spreads like a wild fire.

Oh, man - the Tube.. it says 100% of people showed clearer skin in 1 DAY. Bullcrap. Nothing is 100%. I would like to see these "people". I didn't buy this crap for that statement- anyhoo. I bought it because it said it got rid of the redness. Well - no it doesn't. In fact it makes things worse. I've used plenty of stuff over the years - but I don't think I've ever used something this bad. I think imna just stick with toothpaste.
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November 24, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

It does works, I saw improvement in just 1 week.

Cons:

Smells bad

I am using it a bit over a week. I can tell its working faster than any other treatments I had used in the past. At this speed I should have clear skin in two months. I don't understand why for some people its not as effective as it has been for me. Maybe I am just lucky. I smells bad but hey! It does work, in a very short period of time it reduced acne marks and dark spots. I use it every day. I Wish I knew about it before.
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November 12, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Clear Advantage Daily Acne Clearing Lotion)

Pros:

Smells great, and works quickly

Cons:

Can be drying without moisturizer

I was having some moderate acne on my forehead, probably from my my hair products but it was really frustrating because I've always had great skin without blemishes. I got this product and it really works! You have to see it to believe it!
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