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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November 9, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Not seen any change

Cons:

As many other have said above, acne seems to have got worse when applied on areas that didnt have it. Dried up skin and got red flakey patches on my face.

Wouldn't recommend this product
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October 17, 2008
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

feels good doesnt irritate

Cons:

made acne way worse. made all of my underskin acne turn to big white heads.

the arbonne system is supposed to get worse before it gets better, i dont personally agree with that philosophy because i'm pretty worried about things like scarring. doesnt make a lot of sense. made my skin "The worst its ever been"
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October 2, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

I love this product. I have used it for about two months and it has kept my skin clear and smooth.

Cons:

It dries out sensitive especially if it is used more than once a day. When it dries out my skin all I do is apply facial moisturizer and I'm good to go.

I totally recommend this product!!!
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September 30, 2008
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

smells great and really helps in reducing redness and most pimples and leaves your face feeling soft and refreshed

Cons:

toner runs out fast

its a great product
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September 20, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Smells nice

Cons:

Everything!

I have used Proactive for years with great results. When I saw that this was supposedly better than Proactive, I decided to give it a try. I have not broken out this bad in YEARS. I expected to break out at first, while my skin adjusted to the new treatment, however I have used the entire system completely and everday I seem to have a new blemish. I should have known better than to switch from something that was working. I will never switch again!
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September 19, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

none

Cons:

it doesnt work! ive had and used it for a long time. maybe its because i havent stuck to the regimen and used it every single day because i got lazy... but when i do go back to it and stick with it, there are no results.

it says 100% of ppl will have clear skin the next day. not true. it didnt happen. it doesnt work for my skin at all... and its pricey for such a small tube.
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September 16, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

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it made my blackheads disappear and it made my face clear and best of all no acne

its great clean and clear is wonderful i love it
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September 9, 2008
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar K)

Pros:

This is one of the better face washes that I have used. Sometimes I use the gel, but if you have sensitive skin, you can opt for the cleansing foam. Saying that, LaRoche Posay is gentle overall. And it doesn't dry my skin out!

Cons:

Worked well but after using if for over a year, I think I'm somewhat immune now! Still leaves a nice fresh feeling though.

I'd reccommend anyone to try it!
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September 6, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment)

Pros:

silky, light consistency, very gentle, effective on mild acne

Cons:

doesn't really exfoliate, added scent

It's so gentle that I can't believe the concentration of salycilic acid(2%). It moisturises enough so that I don't need any additional moisturiser. I don't think it works as an exfoliator though. Anyway, it's a great moisturiser for those who have whiteheads or mild inflammatory acne.
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September 3, 2008
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

It got rid of my severe acne, and I have been using it for a long time. Its really helped me.

Cons:

For some reason its stopped working, and it also drys your skin a lot! I have to use super moisturizer after using this product. Ive also become dependent because this is the only thing thats ever worked for me

Good product, but stops working.
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