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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March 30, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

affordable, works fast

Cons:

does not work over time, smell

this product worked very well and first i saw results in hours!!! but then now i se it and it works VERY slowly but still works, another con is the smell!!! ugg eww it smells like alchohol! but i guess if u like beer or anything thats a plus!! but a small price to pay for no pimples
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March 27, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

Gets rid of the red stuff

Cons:

PRICY

worked on two of my friends...yes after 3 days..even i noticed..and i didnt even know they were using it
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March 24, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

prevents acne in the morning

Cons:

scrubbing harsh on face.blemishes form throughout the day.

does not rid of your acne fully,only a little while.reccommend if you need to clear for graduation,wedding,etc.
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March 8, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

It made my skin feel soft and smooth, in 3 days your skin looks clearer but after using it for 3 weeks it cleared all of my pimples a prevented new ones. When i do get a pimple its gone in 3 days.

Cons:

Made my face red after using it some time only for like 5 min though so there is really no cons!

It works great and its the best product i ever used
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March 6, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

removes dead skin and smells pretty good dont have any blackheads so wouldnt know if it worked for them, helped prevent clogged pores

Cons:

if your skin is sensitive dont use it

works for clogged pores and unsensitve skin
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February 21, 2008
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

smells good and you can feel it working.

Cons:

needed it from a stress breakout after Katrina.

Works well!
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February 17, 2008
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

i have sensitive skin and it worked really well.for once i didnt have sry skin from using a new cleanser.

Cons:

none:)

works great,afforadble,what more could you ask for?:)
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January 28, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

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THIS STUFF IS AMAZING!!!! If u have slightly oily skin or combo...BUY THIS

Cons:

NONE

1. Refreshing tingly feeling 2. Keeps my face from being oily ALL DAY 3. Closer to the end of the day my skin lets go a LITTLE BIT of oil...but that only gives my skin this outrageous glow...ITS AMAZING 4. Gives skin sort of a matte/glowy look 5. Prevents breakouts 6. JUST FEELS GOOOOOODD!!! I've been searching for a good moisturizer for so long...and i've found it!!
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January 22, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

It feels smooth, i tried it on, and i immediately felt cleaner and it my face looked more refreshed then what it was before.

Cons:

None so far, the guarantee is great! It really does work!

It's a great product i will use it until the day i die... or until puberty stops etc etc. But yeah It truly works and feels great! PLEASE EVERYONE, TRY IT OUT!
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January 19, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

doesn't smell bad. clear.

Cons:

dries out skin waay too much. now i have reddish spots on my face, not pimples, but theyve been there over a month.

didnt work for me.
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