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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March 23, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

good price.

Cons:

MY FACE TURNED RED AND SWELLED UP. It had smelled like Catalina dressing, and felt greasy.

don't use if you have sensitive skin. your face will be red for a couple days, and you'll break out pretty badly, and end up with ruined skin.
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January 28, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser)

Pros:

Smelled ok and it's neutrogena

Cons:

Dried my skin out way too much!!

I heard this product worked but it just didn't work for me! I used it for two days on the third day my skin, was seriously dry I had tiny little pimples around my mouth and at the bottom of my cheeks. Wont be using it again as I'm too scared the same thing will happen, and didn't like the dryness!!
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January 8, 2008
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Relief Oil-Free Moisturizer)

Pros:

no breakouts, smaller pores, smooth baby-butt skin

Cons:

cant really think of any

i have to say that in my whole life this is the only thing that has ever really worked for me. i had flawless skin until they stopped selling this in the market. ever since i stopped using this my face has been going downhill, and i know that this product helped me because i actually felt and saw the difference in my skin when i used to use this product, especially after waking up in the morning. when i used this i had no visible pores, smooth baby skin, and nOo pimples (maybe the occasional one or two from hormonal changes) but my skin became a disaster after i stopped using this. i hate myself for doing that!! but i will start again and order it on amazon first thing =) this product has definitely worked for me and i loved it
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December 25, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Blackhead Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

the creamy cleanser has little beads in it so you can exfoliate and cleanse at the same time. It is gentle enough to be used daily and does not dry out your skin.

Cons:

It did not really clear my blackheads. So overall it is a waste of time and money.

This product does not work for my blackheads, but it is very good for exfoliation. It is cheap and affordable and leaves a smooth texture on your skin.
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September 2, 2007
Product used: Oxy (Balance Maximum Deep Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

it works

Cons:

it smells BAD

it works
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August 27, 2007
Product used: L'Oreal (Pure Zone Skin Relief Oil-Free Moisturizer)

Pros:

It does help clear up some little pimples

Cons:

It makes my face feel kind of sticky. I'm also have problems with too much oil now. I think it's also making me get some more pimples.

Well, I would recommend this product if u have little pimples and no scarring. It's 1 of those products.
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August 13, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Gentle Formula)

Pros:

its really easy for sensitive skin like mine

Cons:

it stopped working after i started volleyball.

it didnt dry out my face like the regular product did. it worked for a while like many other products. unlike other products that i have tried, it made some of my acne PEEL OFF! i dont know what that means for my skin. but like other products that i have tried it stopped working after i started sweating!
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August 11, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Face Wash, Sensitive)

Pros:

It removes the dirt that built up during the day, removes oil, and really does make my pimples dissapear.

Cons:

The cap keeps breaking...

Its awsome and cheap.
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August 2, 2007
Product used: Philosophy (Clear Days Ahead Kit)

Pros:

Works! That's all that counts for me.

Cons:

Price.

Will never go back to another acne product again.
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July 20, 2007
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer)

Pros:

It rocks. Stop drinking your hateorade.

Cons:

None. The price is worth the reward. I can't smell it at all though, which concerns me due to the fact that everyone is raving about how well it smells.

Without a doubt this is the best moisturizer I've ever used. My face is soft and clear. I've been using it for two years and I've only had to use an acne spot treatment a handful of times; whereas, I used to have to put some kind of blemish spot cream on every night. I never thought I would have the kind of skin I would really love, but I do.
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