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 29, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)

Pros:

-it smells delicious!
-its moisturizing
-it makes my skin soft

Cons:

-doesnt clear up breakouts very well
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its a good face wash but ive been using it for 3 weeks now and it hasnt cleared my skin up very much. but overall its good and doesnt dry out my skin.
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May 2, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Body Wash)

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so i bearly got this product today so it hasnt worked yet[of corse] but i have heard alot of good things on it

Cons:

none

the smell isnt really that great it smells like flowers but it comes in a really good packaging and is a lil pricey...!!
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July 15, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Clearing Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

This is amazing, I have never come across such a good product. My skin glows

Cons:

I can still get my hands on thefirst two steps but the 3rd step I have been told has been discontinued! Very sad

Use this and you will never turn back.
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March 15, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Anti-Acne Moisturizer)

Pros:

It absorbs fast, it gives a fresh feeling and it smells good.

Cons:

Doesn't work a lot on acne. However I think it makes them a little bit smaller.

I wouldn't recommend this product since I've found similar products (from Yves-Rocher) that is only slightly more expensive than this moisturizer.
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March 7, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Anti-Acne Moisturizer)

Pros:

Smells good

Cons:

Didnt help my acne AT ALL! made my skin super dry

Not the greatest acne remover
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March 3, 2009
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

smells good

Cons:

it made me break out so much worse than before, all over my face. it is way to expencive 66.00 and also get ready to pay the price of looking for something that really will clear you skin after the damage it causes.....

it doesnt work...
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September 25, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

it works

Cons:

smells bad! and if u stop using it u break out even worse than before

git it
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August 20, 2008
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)

Pros:

... dump it on your enemies?

Cons:

Burns worse then the worst sunburn i've ever had. Dryness, itchiness, painfulness, and my skin actually BLED once!!! Was told that this was how I knew the toner was WORKING!

Terrible product I've tried and even retried - my friends family swears by it. Whether it was an allergic reaction, or perhaps just the alchohol in the toner, I can't say for sure. But I would never recomend this product. The reason why I gave it a 3 for consistency, is because it was constantly a terrible product - for me. I can't say whether it worked... After I noticed blood once I decided to never use it again. Bottom line, use with caution and have a lotion on handy in case you have a similar reacion.
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June 30, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, Power-Clear Scrub)

Pros:

softens skin

Cons:

does not work

for me it made no difference, did not make thing worse though
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May 27, 2008
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

All natural ingredients.

Cons:

Having to wait on the shipments!

This product works. I have tried proactiv and everything you could think of at the drug stores. I enjoy Arbonne because it's not harsh like some products. With any acne treatments, you must wait about 30-60 days to actually see what the product is going to do for you. I only purchased the pills and lotion. I use Purpose face wash instead. I am also a consultant because I love discounts and great products!
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