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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September 21, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash, Pink Grapefruit)

Pros:

Smells nice

Cons:

Very drying
Didn't reduce blackheads

After using this cleanser my usually oily skin became very dry, red and irritated. It didn't really improve my skin, therefore I stopped using it after about three weeks.
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September 5, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Reduces redness and size
Brilliant
Results from day 1
Love it
Life saver

Cons:

Stings-but I guess that's when you know its working.
You'll have to apply this for a couple on weeks to see a dramatic difference.
Price- but I got mine in a sale.

IT'S BRILLIANT! it reduces redness and in size. I love it, results in day one. I use this with the facial scrub wash before applying it three times a day. Beat product brought yet.
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August 30, 2011
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish Control Green Tea Gel Cleanser)

Pros:

Smells great
Cheap
Has sacylic acid in it a affective acne treatment
Feels nice
Didn't dry out skin
Cleared my pimples

Cons:

Sometimes my face feels hot or looks red

I love this cleanser!!! Definitely re-buy it! :)
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August 17, 2011
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar K)

Pros:

Cleared up most of my acne in a few uses
Continues to improve my skin

Cons:

Dried out my skin
Burned and peeled, especially around my nose
Some stinging-but totally worth it!

I have struggled with troublesome acne all over my forehead and now T-zone tfor 8 years, since having my children. I've tried lots of things with no results, and was ready to head to a dermatologist. This is the first thing that has made a noticeable difference. I tried out a combo sample pack of the Effeclar K and facewash about 3 weeks ago. Although I found it burned my skin (left it peeling and rough in places) my acne is significantly better! I haven't worn concealer in 2 1/2 weeks. I just bought a moisturizer from the line and an exfoliant that I hope will fix the rough areas. You should definitly try this product!! Go easy at first, and don't use any too close to your nostrils.
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August 14, 2011
Product used: KAVI (Salicylic Acid Peel)

Pros:

Flattens existing acne almost immediately
Clears clogged and impacted pores
Smooths rough skin
Helps to lighten dark spots/scars
Eliminates oil

Cons:

Burns like a mofo!
Leaves you red for a few hours
Will make you peel a bit

This product is awesome. I have stubborn acne on my chin and jaw and also had clogged congested pores on my nose and head. I use this once a week and also use coral Kavi twice a day. My skin is clearer, healthier looking, smooth and NOT OILY. It's NORMAL SKIN! Totally worth the $!! I use the 15. And also have the detoxifying scrub and derma wash and pore cleanser toner. :) P.s. I've used EVERY product and nothing worked this way!!
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August 7, 2011
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Purifying Gel Cleanser)

Pros:

-Smells awesome
-Works with the regimen

Cons:

-Doesn't work by itself

Good for use with the regimen, but don't use it to prevent zits, unless you're using other products with it.
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August 6, 2011
Product used: St. Ives (Blemish Control Green Tea Gel Cleanser)

Pros:

-Smells Nice
-Nice refreshing feeling
-Lathers well
-Clears breakout with weeks

Cons:

-Doesn't really reduce redness
-Packaging is pretty bad (if thats a con)
-Dries the skin out
-Can cause flaking

This product is great! The cleanser lathers very well and it smells really great (: After you wash this product off, your skin will feel very refreshed. You can fix the dryness of the skin with a good moisturizer as well. Overall a great product with some fixable problems
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August 4, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, Power-Clear Scrub)

Pros:

Clear up ance
Smell great
Cleans face good
Control oil skin

Cons:

N/A

It works really great for my oily skin i use a lot of stuff but this really work for me in todays it clear my acne up love this neutrogena asc i will always use this. When u wash u face leave this on for a while before u wash off.
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August 2, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

Clears up my skin
No breakouts
Makes skin look flawless

Cons:

Dryness

Neutrogena never works for my skin, so I tired Clean and Clear and I'm never going back! Like I still have blackheads but not as noticeable. My skin is clearer and smoother then ever. My skin can become dry, but as long as you have the right moisturizer, you should be fine. I love the microbeads that are in the bottle, and love the light scent. I recommend this, unless you have sensitive skin.
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August 1, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne + Marks Spot Lotion)

Pros:

Smells good
Somewhat of a moisturizer
Used after a face wash

Cons:

Doesn't help acne scars
Expensive for a small bottle
Caused breakouts in areas where was most applied.
Not good
Dry skin

I've had really bad acne scars and breakout on my chin. Been trying many products and this is one of them. I cannot understand why my face rejects everything. The products caused breakouts on my chin and sides of my face where I applied it most due to the scarring and breakouts. It hasn't helped and leaves your skin dry. I wouldn't buy this again and feel like returning the product for a refund.
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