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 23, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

It cleared up my oil.

Cons:

Dried out my skin, caused it to become bumpy and irritated.

Do NOT buy this product. I used it for a week and I ALWAYS moisturize my skin, however it left my skin very dry even after moisturizing. Not only that, it irritated my skin, causing it to be bumpy and raw. When I touched it, it felt as if I'd gotten a sunburn on my face. I wouldn't recommend it to ANYONE.
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March 18, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

none!!!!

Cons:

didnt work, smelled bad, didnt work

waste of money
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March 6, 2007
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

It leaves my skin glowing and my pimples were lessened.

Cons:

None

It works for me!
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February 23, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

it did help to clear up red marks left by old breakouts

Cons:

it smells bad, and it irritated my skin

probably helpful, but i wouldn't recommend it for sensitive skin
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February 22, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Cons:

Makes your face red. Smells like somebody wiped their butt with a mushroom patch.

Don't exfoliate, your skin doesn't need it. You are messing with your face's natural healing process. Just cleanse and moisturize, that's it.
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February 4, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

sorta works and no bad smell

Cons:

doesnt work in 3 days and not to affective

I used the clearisil ultra face pads for awhile and they worked extremely well in jsut 3 days but then the tips of my hair started to turn orange and my eyebrows. I restored my hair back to brown and decided i would be more careful. Once again it all turned orange. I then switched to clearisil ultra facewash intstead of pad and used the pads below my eyebrows. I now have no pimples below eye level but get a lot above and on my forehead. I would recomend the pads but watch your hair very carefully.
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January 28, 2007
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

Makes skin feel clean.

Cons:

Doesn't really help with acne but it doesn't hurt

I use it after school to get make up off and if makes my pores feel like their breathing lol
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January 15, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

None really, I guess it worked for the first night or so but otherwise none.

Cons:

This product, for a lack of a better word, blows.
It stinks like hell, it dries up my skin and then
it causes even more breakouts.

It's just not worth using
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January 15, 2007
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

Clears up smaller acne, makes skin softer. Less oily skin. Great product for it's price

Cons:

Grains too harsh for daily use. After awhile, it starts to dry out.

The grains are a bit too harsh for being used twice a day. I started out with using this product once before I woke up and once before going to bed. I have extremely acne prone skin, even though the year before it was flawless. Use this at MOST once a day and do not literally scrub it on your face. Lightly rub in circles around problem areas, LIGHTLY. Because if you scrub too hard or use it too often, it will make your skin extremely sensitive and it will start to flake. My skin is much better due to this. However, because my skin began get irritated after frequent daily use, I switched to the gentler one for sensitive skin. It's grains are much smaller and there are a lot less. You will need to use a moisturizer after using this. :) Good luck with your acne!
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January 10, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash 60 Second Mask Scrub)

Pros:

Does what it claims! I've noticed less pimples by adding this to my regimen. It helps a lot with removing the dead skin cells and leaves my skin very clean and fresh

Cons:

none

Great product, I highly recommend to add to your routine. (Not daily but a few times a week should do)
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