For years I have had acne.
People always say to use salicylic acid products to prevent clogged pores.
When I use it, though, I end up getting tiny raised bumps all over the area. But that only gets rid of zits, it doesn't help with clogged pores. Take a look at Acne treatment and Antibiotics and acne in Alice's General Health archive. Salicylic acid helps reduce the number of cells around the follicles of your skin's oil glands. Available in lotions, creams, and pads, it must be used continuously to keep pores unclogged.