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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July 5, 2007
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)

Pros:

I got it on sale.

Cons:

Greasy face, huge breakouts.

This, along with the clear complexion foaming face wash by aveeno, made my almost clear skin a huge disaster.
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July 3, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

The bottle will run out.

Cons:

Does not clear one pimple and made my skin oily.

I have been using this for about three months now and this is the worst moisturizer ever. I was hoping that it wouldn't make my skin greasy but it did. I wanted this to clear acne and it only seems as if the acne ( a few bumps here and there) just sits there until a white head comes along. I get so upset when using because like many other people I have oily skin when I use this product. I asked two friends that was also using this product and they said they had the same thing happen to them!
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June 25, 2007
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Felt nice, at first.

Cons:

In combination with the clear complexion moisturizer, my skin became extremely oily and caused me to break out.

So far I don't like it, but maybe I should try it longer.
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June 20, 2007
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

very light, smells great, leaves me clean feeling, WORKS!

Cons:

none

try it!!
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June 9, 2007
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

it helps to a very small extent

Cons:

it takes forever to work

worth a shot
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April 24, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

worked somewhat

Cons:

dried out skin terribly to the point my face was beginning to crack and bleed

Very harsh stuff if you have sensitive skin.
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April 23, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

if you use it in small amounts JUST on the spots it will reduce the redness and the size of your pimple. The best time is to use it before you go to bed.

Cons:

it leaves a filmy residue so i wouldnt wear it under makeup...maybe a very very tiny dot.

its a good spot treatment, worth the try I saw that someone wrote that water helps this product work..im sure it does but water will help any product work it cleans out your system and clears your complexion. DRINK TONS OF WATER! I always notice a great difference when i drink lots of water
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April 19, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (For Men Energizing Face Scrub)

Pros:

Love the smell, Does the job right

I use it 2x a day, It feels great and I actually look forward to washing my face with this stuff everyday.
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April 2, 2007
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

it actually works

Cons:

the smell sucks

i've been using it because i have hideous skin and im serbian so ya im pretty burnt so n e ways it works
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March 13, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

WOW

Cons:

NA

Use this item!!!
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