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 31, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Redness Soothing Cream Cleanser)

Pros:

-in a week, it reduces the pimples
-feels great to put on
-reduces redness a bit
-little goes a long way

Cons:

-tiny bit drying
-besides that, its okay

I think its one of the best cleansers ive had. it softened and cleared my skin in about a week. Sure, I've had some pimples here and there, but for a teenager, that's perfectly okay.
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June 16, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Body Clear Body Wash)

Pros:

Easy to find. Effective.

Cons:

Takes a while to work.

So I've tried just about everything to clear up acne on my back, shoulders, and occasionally chest. I had even used this product before, but gave up when it didnt work fast enough. Now I have been using this for three months or so and my back is waaay clear. I still get minor break outs, but finally I can wear tank tops and bikinis again. Give it a try, but be patient. I use it twice daily and have seen great results.
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June 7, 2010
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

- Gentle & feels nice on the face
- smells clean
- doesn't make me break out

Cons:

- none

Its very gentle and its the only cleanser thats for acne I haven't had a problem with. I have noticed no more new pimples. Occassionally yes, but Im also not always consistent with the use of this product.
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June 6, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

moisturizes
good if you are too scared to try anything else and are afraid you will break out trying something else at the moment.
good and cheap if you need a moisturizer 'NOW' because of itchy skin.

Cons:

stings face , too much if you have weird sensitive skin, and could irritate pimples you have already.

its better then not owning moisturizer at all. all round O.K moisturizer but watch your eyes when applying, cause it does sting. it was around 2 something pounds at boots..came in a medium/biggish tube.
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June 2, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

It moisturizes your face pretty well.

Cons:

Its not really made for sensitive skin. Your breakouts really don't go away. Makes face kind of sticky and oily-feeling.

I love Clean and Clear Products, but this one I don't use anymore and I don't think works the best for my skin. Of cource, I have very sensitive skin, so this product didn't really help me very much. Overall, it is an ok product, I don't recomend this for anyone who has sensitive skin, oily skin, or comination. Therefore, it does moisturize your skin pretty well, and dosn't get rid of acne fast.
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May 4, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

it smells good

Cons:

it is too thick and doesnt rub well enough into blackheads so doesn't help

it is another waste of money really
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April 13, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

Smells Good

Cons:

Didn't help with any pimples
Made skin appear oily
Dry red skin
Made me breakout mroe

This didn't help me at all. It was good for a little bit but then I started having to put more and more on because my face had gotten so dry. I would not recommend this to people with severe acne and sensitive skin
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April 12, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Stress Control, Power-Clear Scrub)

Pros:

FEELS GREAT!

Cons:

NON!

ITS WORKING! ive tried many of products and all of them havent worked ive been using this for three days and i havent broken out in pimples or blackheads!
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April 3, 2010
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Redness Soothing Facial Cleanser)

Pros:

smelled nice

Cons:

didnt help acne.

this product didnt work for me. it didnt do anything to help my acne, and sometimes my acne got even worse.
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April 1, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

- goes on clear
- does not bleach or stain fabric
- absorbs quickly
- works well

Cons:

- may sting slightly
- scented (although I like it)

Helps prevent acne bumps from ripening, so it's good if used early. Small 22mL tube that lasts a LONG time! Highly Recommended
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