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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August 18, 2009
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

Cleans very well, calms my skin, prevents skin from cracking and peeling, face is less irritable.

Cons:

Doesn't clear up my acne entirely.

I have extremely sensitive facial skin and have never found a product that comes close to how gentle this astringent is. I always had dead skin on the end of my nose, on my cheeks, and around my chin and this has completely solved my problem. I use it in combination with the Daily Renewal Cleanser and the Moisturizing Lotion with sunblock. The only other company that rivals Biore in my book is Burt's Bees but their products aren't as inexpensive as Biore. My skin is much more clear, less blotchy, and almost to the point where I don't need makeup.
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August 5, 2009
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)

Pros:

I used this product for about 4 years as a teenager. It was recommended to me to handle my acne. It worked great!

Cons:

None.

Excellent product.
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August 3, 2009
Product used: Stridex (Maximum Pads with Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Free)

Pros:

dries up existing pimples fairly well, a lot of product per pad, doesnt smell horrible

Cons:

stings the first few times you use it, can dry skin if used more than once a day. doesnt do much in the way of prevention

i wouldnt use them as your main medication, but in conjunction with other things they work very well. if you have light acne, dont use them! these are for moderate acne cases only as they can be pretty harsh.
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July 24, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)

Pros:

-It is easily used
-it makes my skin feel a lot less oily
-smells kinda good (in that face washy kind of way)

Cons:

it just doesn't seem to get rid of my acne!

I've been using this product for a few years now. I have been going back and forth between topical medications (proactive, benzaclin) and have been getting depressed at the lack of results. The only thing that has stayed with me the whole time is this face wash.
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June 30, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

works relatively well, not over drying, a little goes a long way

Cons:

smells a little funny, a little expensive

Yeah, it's worth it. The stuff works - the trick is, and it says this right on the packaging, that you have to use is consistently, a couple of times per week for at LEAST 8 weeks (just like with ANY other dermatological product) to really see noticeable, lasting, long-term results. This will lighten most scars, but I don't think it works on really dark hyperpigmentation, and I don't think you can lighten freckles with it if that's what you're after. It smells a little strange but honestly, when you open up that tube and know your scars are fading away a little more every time you use the product, you come to look forward to the smell of success ^_^
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June 17, 2009
Product used: Biore (Blemish Treating Astringent)

Pros:

smells and feels fresh. very clean feeling after using this. made my skin smoother

Cons:

it doesnt really clear the skin totally and significantly, i still have blackheads

it works, i love it. better than any other toner i have ever used. smell is very clean and not fragrancy.
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June 9, 2009
Product used: Sea Breeze (Actives Deep Clean Astringent)

Pros:

Cleans my skin and helps with my acne but doesn't kill my face!

Cons:

none

Well worth the two dollars i pay for it at the old drug store down town.
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June 1, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

SHRINKS ALL

Cons:

STINGS BUT HEY IF IT WORKS I'LL USE IT

I'LL ALWAYS WEAR IT EVERYDAY PUT SOME ON ONE DAY THE NEXT IT WAS MAGICAL GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 25, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)

Pros:

smooth feel, pleasant smell, work if you use it in small amounts, and a moisturiser with it.

Cons:

Packaging to be improved, a nozzle would have been better, directions on use to be more helpful.....such as using a moisturiser as well...

great product.... got rid of my acne ive had for some time....very helpful product....succeeds in getting rid of dirt and oil on face...
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May 22, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

Clears up pimples
makes yors face lighter and fresh.

Cons:

it works fast

i JUST LOVE IT AND I CANT GET OVER IT LOL. BUT IT DOES REALLY WORKS. i have tried almost everything and notting worked on me. this has worked soooooooooooo mucn and made my skin look and feel great.
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