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Topical Keratolytic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Due to its antimicrobial properties and ability to absorb skin oil and dry out the skin, sulfur has been used for thousands of years for various skin conditions, including acne. However, it is normally reserved for noninflammatory acne (whiteheads and blackheads), because it doesn't work as well as other over-the-counter medications for inflammatory acne (papules and pustules).
Topical Keratolytic
How to Get It
This is an over-the-counter treatment. Here are some places you can find it online.
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February 2, 2012
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
-Dries skin out
-Didn't cure acne
-Made it worse, for months
Alright, so yes I gave it a few months to fix my skin but all it did was make it worse. I'm just so unhappy with the whole system. The toner does nothing, the wash does nothing, the lotion doesn't hydrate. WAH. The only bonus in this kit is the spot treatment, but that is hardly anything.
November 14, 2011
Product used: De La Cruz (Sulfur Ointment)
Pros:
Very cheap -- only cost about $8 at Kmart
Lots of material in the jar
Cons:
Very greasy feel and didn't soak in all day
Initial irritation (redness and flaking)
Didn't seem to help my skin at all after a week of use
I had been using the Acne.org BP for a number of months, and although I had gotten reasonably clear, the BP wasn't getting me where I wanted to be. I came across this product because of some very favorable Amazon reviews, and since they were corroborated on this site and since I had used sulfur before, I decided to go ahead and get it. The jar was very reasonably priced, which was a plus right up front. I could easily imagine the jar lasting for 3-4 months, so it's a very good value for the price. That's about where the positives ended for me. The material's consistency was totally unexpected -- rubbing it around on my face was a huge challenge. Imagine rubbing a cold stick of butter into your skin -- that's what it felt like to me, anyway. Further, the product was extremely poor at absorbing -- 8 hours after application, it was still in a thick and sticky layer on my face. There was also tremendous initial irritation for a few days early on in the process. For those of you who use BP, you'll remember turning as red as a lobster and losing basically a faceful of skin in the form of flakes. It was the same for me with this product, probably even worse than BP was, if anything. I might have stuck with this product longer had it been the miracle treatment some have suggested that it is, but it certainly wasn't so for me. In fact, my skin probably got a little bit worse in the week that I used it. Whether it's the product's ineffectiveness, or an initial breakout from the product, or a breakout from reducing my usage of BP (I used it several times during that week but not on a regular basis like I had previously), I'm not sure. Bottom line: it's cheap, so go ahead and try it if you can. If it works well for you, it's great value. However, it didn't for me -- so some dampening of the "clear in a day with this product" mentality should be in order.
October 30, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth, minimizes breakouts, mask leaves skin with a healthy glow, slightly reduces redness.
Cons:
It can be confusing at first to determine which Murad products and combinations are right for your skin type because there are so many. Murad spot treatment sucks, go with a BP product like Zapzyt and incorporate it into a Murad regimen.
Murad works. I believe that many people have not used it properly or haven't used the right combination for their skin and this is why it isn't working. It can be difficult to know which cleanser to use, when and how often to use an AHA/BHA cleanser, when to switch to a different type of moisturizer based on the humidity, etc. I think some people are not willing to devote the time and thought to their skin. If this is ruining your skin then chances are you are using way too much. It takes LESS THAN A PEA SIZED AMOUNT of cleanser. People are complaning it is expensive. Well, if one starts off with a full amount of each product they need, use it sparesely (which is all you need), and replace individual products as they run out that will offset the cost. I had mild cystic acne before Murad and now I hardly ever get cystic acne. Occasionally I do get a breakout (esp when not sleeping enough, diet changes, stress). I also use the Murad vitamin. I choose from three different Murad cleansers and recently even switched to a different moisturizer from Murad for acne prone/oily skin. If you treat your skin like the basic Murad starter kit will cure all skin types then your results may be minimal. It isn't as easy as the commercial makes it seem, but it is obtainable. I also use a PRN antibiotic called Clindamycin. Remember, when using antibiotic use it for a minimum of 10 days then discontinue if you don't need it. Even if your skin is clear, use it for at least TEN days or you will develop an immunity to the antibiotic. If you know what works best for your skin consider buying it online through various retailers. You can find it cheaper than Sephora or even the Murad website.
October 2, 2011
Product used: Dermify (All-In-One Acne Solution)
Pros:
All natural, uses organic ingredients, environmentally/animal friendly, all in one system, easy to use, no harsh side effects
Cons:
Can be hard to take off if you're using it as a mask
Improved my acne, but didn't completely clear it up
I was really excited to use this product, but after using it regularly and following the directions perfectly for 8 weeks, I'm very disappointed with it because it didn't completely clear my skin. I used it exactly as directed, ate a healthier diet, drank lots of water, got plenty of sleep, etc. and I'm really only 70% clear, and I still break out. I'm glad this worked for other people, it didn't for me. I'd only recommend it for people who have really, really mild acne.
December 11, 2010
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Expensive
Gives you cystic acne
They auto bill you
My acne was very light but I wanted to clear it up so I tried Murad after seeing an infomercial. I should have known it wouldn't work because they kept reiterating that your skin has to get worse before it gets better. It stared to break out immediately and I thought it was bringing out all the acne and that it would clear up. It just made my acne worse and did not clear up even though I used it for almost 3 months. I now have several areas of cystic acne on my face (which I never even had when my acne was at its worst as a teenager). I am also getting acne on my forehead, chin, and jawline which I have never had before (it was always on my nose and cheeks). Nothing in my diet or lifestyle has changed and I am not taking any new or different medications. I quit using it about a month and a half ago and my skin is still jacked up from using this product.
December 21, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Uhhh, so far there are none.
Cons:
Burns to put on my face. Have tried at least 10 other acne products and was hoping this would be the last. I have only been using this product for about a week and it has made my acne much worse. Before i started using this i really barely had any acne, and now after just a week there is acne all over my face.
if you want to make your acne worse, this is the one to get. IT DOES NOT WORK!
December 3, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
I really like the Moisturizer and the AHA Exfoliating.
Cons:
I've gotten like small spots on my chin which I never had before!
I've been using Acne Complex Kit plus other acne stuff from Murad like Clarifying mask the AHA exfoliating for almost 4 months now and honestly I expected more! It feels like nothing much has happend and the spots I have on my chin and even around the mouth I have never had that before. I'll try a couple of more weeks and if I dont see any progress then bye bye Murad "/! But I think its worth a try thou :)
November 13, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
It moisturized my face and helped with oily skin during the day. It also smells GREAT!
Cons:
It dried my face out at first, caused me to break out pretty back and made my skin kinda itchy.
In the begining I was worried I was having a bad reaction to it and that it was just making everything worse, but after the first few weeks it made my skin look wonderful. It takes a little while to see the results but it is totally worth it. My advice, finish at least a four-five week trial period and then see what your skin looks like. I am still using it and my skin continues to improve everyday... hope this helps. :)
November 9, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
It cleared up my acne immediately
Cons:
Day three came and my skin is uneven, red, and irritated. I think I'm going to find something else after reading these reviews.
I guess I'll have to see what happens to my skin after I discontinue use.
October 31, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Makes your skin feel light and very refreshed!
Cons:
Kind of expensive, but it is worth it!
I use acne complex for like 2 weeks and it made my skin clear and soft. It made my pimples clear away and now my skin always feels clean and pimple free! :) I RECCOMEND IT!
Pros:
- It works for like what, a week?