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 25, 2008
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)

Pros:

Tomato toner keeps me acne-free; blemish stick works well on many pimples; Baby Bee moisturizer is very gentle; products are natural and relatively eco-friendly

Cons:

Most moisturizers way too rich for acne-prone skin; can't always find certain products in some stores

I've been using Burt's Bees products for about 4 years consistently. My skin is not 100% clear (I get pimples on my jawline during my period, which Burt's doesn't seem to be able to do much about), but it's much better than it used to be. My skin gets much worse when I don't use the garden tomato toner. I've tried all of Burt's cleansers and have settled for using their latest cream one that comes in a tube (blanking on its name) because the other cream cleansers are a bit too rich (though the lemon poppyseed one smells phenomenal!) and the tomato soap was inconvenient in bar form. This newest cleanser seems adequate enough, but I suspect it's really the toner and blemish stick that get the job done. (The blemish stick works BRILLIANTLY on pimples that are somewhat "open" -- if the liquid can get inside the pimple, it'll kill it dead in no time. It's less effective when it just sits on top of the zit, unfortunately.)
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September 16, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash 60 Second Mask Scrub)

Pros:

I love this stuff. It clears my skin up quickly and does not take up a lot of my time to use it. This product works wonders.

Cons:

I am having a hard time finding it in stores. I wrote to Neutrogena and they told me to ask the stores to order it again.

I think this is a product that should never be discontinued. I think that a lot of people would agree with me.
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September 15, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

Clears visible blackheads, but not as well as advertised. It does not dry your skin if you follow their instructions.

Cons:

None

It clears your blackheads, just give it a two days.
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September 13, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

Smells great and definitely works, if and only if you wash your face before using! I can not stress this enough, wash your face because it cannot clean out pores itself. If you do, you will notice a difference OVERNIGHT, I promise.

Cons:

Does not work itself, you must wash first.

Use it if you are responsible and hygenic. It is not a miracle 6$ formula. But it does help.
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September 13, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

it works!! my skin is realy soft!!

Cons:

to rough on skin only use it once a day!

it works clears skin
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September 13, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

none

Cons:

Have been using for months, hasn't helped at all!

DONT BUY IT!
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September 3, 2008
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

Potent fragrance. Feels smooth and isn't rough on the skin. Easy to use, and quite refreshing.

Cons:

It didn't really do much for my acne.

But then, it's a pore unclogging scrub, and as that, it works really well. It's cheap, smells nice, and it's a great way to wake up or simply to go to sleep after.
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August 25, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel)

Pros:

cleared up my pimple next day
excellent for emergencies

Cons:

stinging
won't clear up acne..only used for spot-treating pimples. it does nothing for blackheads.

I can think of more expensive products a person can buy without such results. You can't expect it to work for full-blown acne, just one or two pimples at a time. blackheads are my major problem, so I guess I have to get a gel more situated for that.
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August 24, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

This moisturizer worked very well. It was oil free and left my skin feeling nice, and it helped prevent future breakouts.

Cons:

Nothing!!!

Use it! It works and it's a very nice (affordable) moisturizer. Try it, you'll see results!
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August 22, 2008
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

Helps temporarily with oily skin and shine.

Cons:

Made me Breakout with panful pimples on one side of my face.

I been using this product for a week and it was really helping with my oily skin however, i didnt have a problem with acne before. I just wanted to get rid of the oil on my face and it caused me to brekout with theses horrible pimples on my right jaw line area. I have never had acne this bad in one spot on my face. I quit using it.
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