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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September 2, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)

Pros:

NOTING

Cons:

WORST PRODUCT I HAVE EVER USED PERIOD

WILL WROSEN ACNE AND GIVE BREAK OUTS BY CLOGING PORES
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August 27, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Made the pimple look less red

Cons:

Oh my. it made all the little white heads come out and made my skin look very discolored

I would use it for an emergency big zit, do not use this everyday, it makes your face look like you have been smoking for 20 years
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August 22, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Nothing really.

Cons:

Has a strong fragrance, I don't like fragrances in my acne medications. Leaves behind a flaky residue.

I just bought this as a temporary face wash because they were all out of the Zap Zyt acne pack, it contained the same amount of salicylic acid as the zap zyt acne wash, but it didn't work as well. It was alright for the first couple days but after about a week I broke out severely on my chin, which doesn't usually happen.
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August 22, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Smells nice and acts like a 2nd skin on pimple/s.

Cons:

Stings, increases pimples, gives you more oily skin and generally does'nt work!

Not worth the money, absolutely USELESS!
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August 21, 2008
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

gives a tingly sensation.leavcs skin feeling fresh.

Cons:

turns skin very dry. doesnt always help pimples.

its a good product.leaves skin feeling fresh after a long day in the city.cleanses all the impurities.its worth a try.
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August 16, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

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love this moisturizer , it has a good scent and help me prevent breakouts.

Cons:

none.

this moisturizer is a must have ! it reduces my acne and now im so happy. you guys should buy this. =)
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August 16, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, Power-Clear Scrub)

Pros:

It smells nice. Reuces redness, smells good, tingels, reduces pimple size. Made skin soft!

Cons:

Might take a bit to work

I realllllyy like this!
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August 11, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

Awesome. Works incredibaly fast, and the spot treatment works great also!

Cons:

NONE!!!

It works. Try it.
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August 8, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

It worked the first time i used it and then didn't the other times.

Cons:

It doesn't work. It only works the first time if at all. It actually made my skin break out more when i used it.

It is a bad product. I tried switching from proactiv to this product! BOTTOM LINE STICK WITH PROACTIV!! This may be cheaper but i'd rather clear skin.
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August 7, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

smells good,not too expensive,leaves skin feeling smooth,removes dirt and oil.

Cons:

it doesn't work on the blackheads as good as it says.

doesn't work well on what it says it does
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