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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February 17, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

Works quickly and improves skin over-all and not just for the marks that need fading. You also do not need to use a ton of it at once so a little goes a long way. Also dries super-fast on face and before you know it your done :)

Cons:

Smell really isn't that bad, would you rather is smell good and not work? :)

For those of you who could not find it at Walmart, Target or Walgreens, I happened to grab it (the last bottle too!) at Rite Aid so you may want to check them out :)
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February 3, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Works really well for those with moderate to severe acne. I noticed a difference in my skin right away and saw great improvement within three weeks. Not only does it make ur face feel cleansed and soft, it smells great too!

Cons:

It does dry out your skin to the extreme. So I don't think anyone with light acne should use it.

I have had acne for over six years! I tried proactive....believe me I stuck to it and it didn't work for me. So I gave this a try and it actually helped me a lot since I have super oily skin. I put moisturizer on three times a day though so that's definitinitely a heads up! BUY SOME MOISTURIZER!
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February 3, 2009
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Pore Tightening Astringent)

Pros:

It seems to get all the excess makeup off my face after i wash it, which is a good sign. It also makes my skin feel smooth and soft.

Cons:

After applying it, my skin felt sticky and kind of filmy. It looks shiny and instead of being dried out it seems to be too moisturized (and i normally have dry skin). My face feels cleaner when i go over it with a water-soaked cotton ball after.

it might work for a lot of people, but i think i could find a better product for my skin.
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January 28, 2009
Product used: Aveda (Outer Peace Acne Relief Kit)

Pros:

Works very well. Did not irritate my skin. Took three full weeks to really see major results. The cooling masque is awesome. Really too the red out of active pimples.

Cons:

none

Don't use any acne product for only 1 week and give up! All skin is going to act up when you change your routine. go a full 3 weeks, you'll see the difference. Proactive made me a dry mess, this stuff is great!
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January 18, 2009
Product used: Burt's Bees (Natural Acne Solutions Kit)

Pros:

Smoother skin and smaller pores in a really short time

Cons:

I don't like the smell of the body lotion, but the facial stuff doesn't bother me.

I've been using the Radiance day and night creme, eye creme and orange cleaner as well as the pomegranet aging serum. The orange cleaner is not my favorite, but I cannot rave enough about the Radiance cremes. My face has way less breakouts and my pores seems to be incredibly, noticeably smaller. My skin seems firmer and softer. I love it. I would like to find a cleanser I like better and try a toner. I think that might help with the breakouts that I have left.
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January 9, 2009
Product used: Arbonne (Clear Advantage System)

Pros:

Well this produce improved my skin from Burt's Bees and St Ives products. It was not the worse thing I've ever used.

Cons:

Change for the better system by Collective Well Being worked better and is easier to find in the store (Trader Joe type stores)

Not worth the trouble of buying through a representative or finding online for the results and cost.
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January 7, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

You can feel the stink, its sort of like listerine the burns when using it. Long Lasting, Easy, and Quick. Just Grab swipe in the areas done.

Cons:

May dry your skin.Does Burn

Its very good, alot better than clearasil Ultra for me since Clearasil really dryed my skin in seconds. and bottle isn't long lasting like the pads.
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January 2, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel With CelluZyme)

Pros:

Fades red marks, evens out the skins tone, makes skin smoother

Cons:

smells really bad, I have to plug my nose before I put on the treatment.

It's pretty good, though I've only been using it for a week, I can notice a difference. My skin tone is more evened out, and my skin feels smooth...The red marks are slowly getting less red.
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December 21, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

It starts working the moment you put it on. Effectiveness grows the more one uses it.

Cons:

May dry skin a little.

It does work...It does not irritate skin just apply your favorite facial cream to calm your skin after use; Make sure the cream has appropriate SPF for your skin. One must always wear sunscreen even if it is not too sunny. Many people have different opinions but one must always remember that everyone is different and one will not know the reaction to this product unless one tries it.
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December 2, 2008
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Leaves your skin with a different, beautiful tone, pores seem smaller, smells good, good ingredients for skin.

Cons:

Salicylic Acid in the product does makes skin DRY

I liked the product until i mixed it with BP. I'm not sure this product would work good with the Regimen because the B.Peroxide will make your skin dried out already. But if you really want to try it, get a great moisturizer, i recommend Aveno Ultra-Calming, it takes care of irritated skin like magic and smells amazing.
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