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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February 25, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

smells nyc

Cons:

none yet

i only used it once so far and it didnt leave my skin feeling dry or looking dry (and im someone who has DRRRYYY SKIINNN)i dnt knw if it's worked yet..i hope it does but the way people are sayin its bad im feeling not to use it anymore :S i just hope it works for me (Inshallah.
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February 19, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

it works on small pimples like whiteheads, but sometimes it burns the little suckers

Cons:

it doesnt work on cysts

the smell is okay. it tends to leave a film on your skin, so when it dries, try not to touch your face or else it flakes off and then you'll have to reapply it. it does absolutely nothing to a cyst. a bit pricey for a small tube, but it is a SPOT treatment. it occasionally will burn on new, itty-bitty baby whiteheads (and i dont know if thats a good thing or a bad thing)
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February 11, 2007
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

The tingly sensation you get when you have it on.
Unclogs Pores
Get rid of blackheads & pimples.

Cons:

Hard to wash off.

I used it as a face mask and left it on for about 5 minutes. That worked reall well for me it got rid of my black heads because its unclogged the pore and cleaned it out. Plus when i rinsed it off it left my skin feeling really smooth! I loved how i could also feel it unclogging and opening up my pores. Then I reccomend putting a light moisturizer on your face. Thats the regimine.
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January 31, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)

Pros:

It got away most of the peeled and dried skin used from other acne products.

Cons:

It didn't get to much of the acne away, and my skin is soooo sensitive that my face turned a littl red.

It's a good product, but I wish that more of my acne could go away. It works, but to bad my face turned a little red.
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January 9, 2007
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)

Pros:

Great for clearing up the face.

Cons:

Tomato Toner is no longer available.

I've been using the Tomato Toner and Carrot Day Creme for about a year, after buying a sample pack of their products. These are the best (tried pro-active and others). It took about 2 weeks for my face to adjust, but my face hasn't been this clear in years. I apply the creme before my makeup and this gives it a great complexion to start. I don't have to use as much foundation either, and if I don't want to use makeup, I don't have to. On warmer days, the creme can be oily, therefore I just use a little less.
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December 29, 2006
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

It makes my skin soft after I use it.

Cons:

Doesn't exactly clean it up.

Don't only use this! Use this about once a week with other cleansers. this is NOT a cleanser, its just a scub, and is not meant to replace cleaning. It does make my skin really soft though, but remember not to scrub too hard, very gently or it could lead to more acne.
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December 1, 2006
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

This product really did reduce the size, redness, and swelling of my pimples. I would much rather use this than clean and clear persagel that dries out my skin and didnt clear it up. Not too noticeable

buy it, this product works... i think it depends though, on your skin- i have fair skin
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November 29, 2006
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)
i hated it. i never broke out. i just used it because my friends girlfriend left it in my shower. i have pimples now and it sucks. dont use this stuff
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October 17, 2006
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

It makes your skin feel clean and soft

Cons:

The smell is horrible, plus it needs more beads to really "scrub"

I wouldn't buy this product again.
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October 17, 2006
Product used: St. Ives (Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin)

Pros:

This product is very good plus you can buy the EQUATE medicated apricot scrub, With the same benefits as st.ives apricot scrub. My face looks great and it rinses out all the oil on your face. Use everyday before i go in shower and rinse out.

Cons:

nothing really

really good product, and it is cheap
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