Salicylic Acid
Topical Keratolytic
Reviews
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6049 Reviews
Salicylic Acid
Topical Keratolytic
Efficacy
55%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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Salicylic Acid
Topical Keratolytic
Side Effects
Low
Salicylic Acid
Topical Keratolytic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Easy to find and with low side effects, but don’t be surprised if you are left wishing for better results after using it for a while. Any acid on its own is unlikely to dramatically clear acne.
Salicylic Acid
Topical Keratolytic
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April 10, 2011
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish Control Green Tea Gel Cleanser)

Pros:

Leaves skin feeling clean
Removes makeup
Reduces redness & breakouts

Cons:

None

This product was the only thing that cleared up my severe cystic acne caused by a PDT treatment. I use the green tea scrub morning and night and most of my acne has gone away. My skin is extremely oily with some dry patches and this helped exfoliate my dry skin and keep it less oily. I absolutely love it.
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March 9, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Gentle Formula)

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

This product really doesn't clear your skin as quickly as they claim. If you use this product to long it stops working. Your skin becomes immune to it. Drys out your skin and even if you use the mosterizer your skin still feels dry. You defiantly don't get what you paid for. The tubes are small. Breaks you out more.

Dont waste your money. spend your money on something that will work for a long time rather then waste your money on something that works for a little while then completely stops working. Proactive is to expensive! I hate ProActive!!!:/
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March 7, 2011
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)

Pros:

Amazing clean feeling.
Doesn't dry out skin.
Clears up acne.

Cons:

None.

I have tried EVERYTHING on my skin from Max Clarity to Clearasil and nothing works better than Sea Breeze original astringent. I'm 23 years old and have been using this for over a year now with clean and clear face wash (no benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid) and my face has stayed clear. I buy it from Rite Aid or Target!
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January 22, 2011
Product used: Biore (Pore Unclogging Scrub)

Pros:

*Leaves skin feeling fresh and soft
*Mild, nice smelling fragrance
*Beads in cream not too solid
*Reasonably cheap
*Clear instructions
*Easy to use
*Wont clog pores like some other products
*Gentle to skin
*Reduces red blemishes and leaves skin glowing

Cons:

*Beads can be difficult to get out of hair line, best to use a hairband to prevent this

Overall a great product, i would definately recommens this.. I have moderate skin and would say that Biore has made a significant change on my skin.
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January 17, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)

Pros:

evens my oily skin
cleans skin
smells awesome

Cons:

a little drying if you have sensitive skin

okay. my skin is practically flawless. thanks to this product and my Retin-A Micro topical cream i got from the dermatologist. seriously, this stuff works. DON'T DO THIS: -Use Scrubs -Use Spot Treatments those things DO NOT WORKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!
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January 17, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)

Pros:

Inexpensive
Smells like lollies

Cons:

After only two days' use I have developed a horrible itchy, bumpy rash and new pimples all over my face and neck. I have used loads of different acne cleansers in my life (including others with significantly higher percentages of salicylic acid) and this is the worst by a huge margin. I cannot imagine that it could be beneficial to any skin type, and certainly those with sensitive skin should avoid this awful product like the plague. It should not be allowed on department store shelves.

Worst acne product ever.
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January 2, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

~The feeling of the foam on your face is great
~Clears up some acne, but not all
~Face feels fresh
~Reduces redness
~Works fast

Cons:

~Makes face really dry and flaky
~Doesn't completely clear up acne
~Only worked for about 2 weeks

This product was great, only for about 2 weeks. Then my face got used to it so it didn't work as well as it did when i first started using it. I saw immediate results after about 2 days and it cleared up most of the acne as well as reduced the redness on my skin. After washing, my face felt nice and clean, and the idea of a foam wash is excellent. Only after about 2 weeks when my skin got used to it, it started to dry my face around my chin, jawline, and mouth. Make sure you get the moisturizer along with this product if you want to give it a try, not everything works for everybody.
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December 31, 2010
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)

Pros:

Good Basic Moisturizer

Cons:

None so fare

Key to this moisturizer or any moisturizer is simply less is better ! I mix this with Aloe Vera Gel ( Fruit of the earth) small amound to help offset any potential issues and my skin glo's and it's clear. I have Very Very Oily skin and this works much better than my PTR for 42 dollars that sits on my face ... Less is better and don't smother it on it;s not an acne treatment its a moisturizer for dry spots.
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December 29, 2010
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)

Pros:

Really keeps my skin clean, and I almost never get acne. Gets your skin clean right away.

Cons:

None

BUY IT.
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November 30, 2010
Product used: IQ Derma (3 Step Kit)

Pros:

Very light
great moisturizer

Cons:

The company sucks

I've heard horror stories about IQ Derma's sales approach. Ripping people off with their free trials and whatnot. I really don't understand why they stoop to such tactics because their products are really good...but that's just me. Anyway, whenever my skin gets too dry from benzoyl peroxide or something else, I use their "Life without wrinkles" moisturizer that I took from my mom. She wasn't using it, so I applied some (without knowing it was wrinkle cream) and found it to be very light and refreshing. Some moisturizers feel so heavy and wet! This one takes care of my dry skin without causing further breakouts. I don't know if its an IQ Derma thing or a wrinkle cream thing. I'm only 23, but once this has run out I might try the Olay wrinkle cream...just so I don't have to give IQ Derma my credit card number!!
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