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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May 19, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage 3-in-1 Foaming Acne Wash)

Pros:

nice scent
cheap

Cons:

broke out my skin and left it feeling dry and itchy

this product was suppose to help clear my acne, but I ended up spending money for something that made my skin dry and itchy
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May 6, 2011
Product used: Dermalogica (Overnight Clearing Gel)

Pros:

Effective immediately
Long term clarifying
Doesn't feel too drying

Cons:

Expensive but lasts a while

I have struggled with acne for years and this is the first effective over the counter product/brand to work for me. Made my acne manageable.
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April 28, 2011
Product used: Neutrogena (Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent)

Pros:

It works great for body acne

Cons:

It dried out the skin on my hands

I used this product without a cotton ball and applied it directly to my chest and back with my hands. It is much easier and faster than using a little cotton ball. This product cleared my acne and black heads on my body. I used it twice daily after showering and my acne cleared up after about a week. I get a few pimples everyonce in a while but I would estimate about a 90% improvement. Great product!
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March 28, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

i love the product it has really helped my skin. i had very bad acne for many years i have tried several chemicles without much success but this has really assisted .

Cons:

we dont get all the acne kit in our shops in kenya. but the probl;em is that my skin still has very big pores and i hve not been able to a get a product that can make them look smaller. dop you have a product?

definately i would recommend this product to any one especially ladies living in africa under tropical climate. how do we reduce the sizes of pores and diminish scars which has been brought about by acne
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March 16, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Dual Action Moisturizer Oil-Free)

Pros:

-Cheap

Cons:

-None

I love this. Use it twice a day all over my face ( I use lots) My skin looks amazing in only a month of using it, I didn't moisturize before and now my skin doesn't break out nearly as much as it used to. Only used it for a month and has made a huge difference. Cant wait to see the results in the months to come, hopefully my skin will be better from now on. This + Zinc + Dans Benzoyl Peroxide Gel = amazing skin =)
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February 26, 2011
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Acne Clearing Scrub)

Pros:

clears light acne fast! Great scent

Cons:

DRies a lil bit around nose just put oil free lotion or aloe vera

BEst for ppl. With light acne! I had this audition and I had a giant zit! So went to the store And saw it! Well it works! I have been using it for a week and a half now and it is great! Just put some aloe vera about 5 minutes after! It dries
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January 27, 2011
Product used: Aveeno (Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser)

Pros:

Evens out skin tone, helps clear up acne, nice foamy consistency, smells good, lasts a long time, good on body acne too!

Cons:

can sting if you leave it on for too long, your skin my feel a little tight afterwards, may dry your skin out

The is a good cleanser if you love foaming cleansers and you want you skin tone to be more even-looking. For best results, you should probably use a lightweight moisturizer afterwards. It also works REALLY well to keep body acne away.
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January 18, 2011
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage Acne Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Doesnt dry sticky, smells good, reduces pimple size

Its a SPOT treatment....so dont expect to put it on your entire face or section of your face and not expect dryness or peeling over a period of time....its meant to be used only on the pimple. So if you have severe acne I recommend you use something different or get a prescription. But it works great on small areas where you break out...ex. I break out along my jawline with a few small pimples...I put it on before i go to bed and they are almost gone when i wake up.
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January 18, 2011
Product used: Biore (Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser)

Pros:

Tingly sensation
Worked the first day

Cons:

Made my skin EXTREMELY red and blotchy.
Skin felt very tight after washing
Burned when I put on moisturizer
Didn't clear my acne, made it worse
MADE ME SUPER FLAKY AND DRY!

Do not buy this. It is DOOOOM.
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December 12, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Maximum Strength Pore Cleansing Pads)

Pros:

Easy to use

Cons:

after using the product for 2 days, I broke out in bumps and my face felt like it was on fire, and extreamly itchy, I have used many cleaning products and this one is the first I have had any kind of reaction to.

I love the fact you don't have to have a sink near by to clean your face of make up, but I wont be using the product again.
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