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 18, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Lives up to it's promise and DOES reduce spot size in 4 hours.

Cons:

After the pimple(s) drie out, you are left with a VERY dark red mark for a few days.

I don't have bad acne nor minor (I'm mostly paranoid, as family tell me they can't see the spots but you know how it goes) Anyway, I purcahsed this item because i had tried everything else and to my surprise it actually worked!! And it does exactly what it says on the tube. I had a very big sore spot and a couple of hours later it had shrunk. The next day it was barely there just a little crust. It does leave very sore red marks (JUST FOR A FEW DAYS, THEN FADES), but hey! if you want rid of a pimple fast I'm sure it's worth it!
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December 30, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

It moisterized really well. It did what it said it would do.

Cons:

It burned my skin a little after applying bp, but the derm says that is natural and expected, so no biggie.

Use it! It is very good to moisterize skin. I have combination oily, dry, and normal skin, and it works well on all of them. The best regemin for your own skin type is on [link removed]. You choose your skin type and what type of acne and it creates your personalized routine. It's awesome.
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December 28, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

its cheap and its a good exfoliant...

Cons:

it did absolutely nothing for my blackheads

its good just to use as a face wash, but not for blackheads.
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December 2, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

eh...

Cons:

none

it sort of worked, but not completely. my scars were still noticeable and everything, but it wasn't as dark and as big as it was before. i still continued to use the product, but after a while it just stopped working.
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December 1, 2007
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

it feels really nice on your skin.. so it doesn't aggravate my red marks by making it redder.. seems to be helping with my whiteheadss :]

Cons:

should use makeup remover before if you use makeup..~

I've tried..proactive.. neutrogena..olay acne scrub..biore..regular soap.. all kinds of things but i think this one is the best because it feels like its exfoliating my skin but yet very gently.. i also use neutrogena acne mark peel 3-5 times a week n it seems to be helping a lot with my blemishs and acne marks~!
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November 29, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash 60 Second Mask Scrub)

Pros:

I love it.

Cons:

No longer sold in my area

This product is the only thing I have ever used that actually helped my acne. Now it's no longer being sold in my area. I tried [link removed] but it's not there. At amazon it's double what I paid at the store. Does anyone know another place online to get this or anything else that works.
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November 27, 2007
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

It really works! Smells good, doesn't dry your skin out like other products.

Cons:

Expensive. You have to take pill twice a day.

I love this product! I have become an Arbonne consultant because of it. I used various prescription washes and pills and none of them gave me results. A friend of mine is a consultant and gave me the complete set to try for free. Within three weeks of using this line I could say I saw results for the first time! I had terrible acne all over my face. Now my skin is alomst completely clear. I still have breakouts from time to time, but only one or two pimples on my chin or forehead. I love this line and will continue to use it.
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November 18, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)

Pros:

none

Cons:

it doesn't help with acne at all

not worth buying
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November 2, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (For Men Energizing Face Scrub)

Pros:

smell

Cons:

i doesnt do anything

its garbage,dont waste your money
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October 21, 2007
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

None

Cons:

Expensive and does not work.

Made my skin breakout worse than it has ever broken out before. I was told to give it a month and it would start to clear. After 3 months of huge painful cysts all over my chin, cheeks, and forehead, I finally stopped. Took 3-4 months to reverse the damage and was left with tons of red marks. Did not work for my sister either. Awful product.
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