Sulfur
Topical Keratolytic
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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).
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Topical Keratolytic
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April 25, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Makes my skin feel very good and clean even soft after using. Also the redness does go away no burning or anything works pretty good and let's me contain my acne most of the time

Cons:

The cost is a little too much not very affordable and every once in awhile there's a zit or two

I would use it feels good and takes redness of skin away
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April 19, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

skin perfecting lotion was good thats it

Cons:

just reduced the size of my acne but then it came back they never went away completly. all my acne is still there after 2 months

does not work
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April 11, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
IT WORKS
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April 6, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

If you need a quick fix it works great! i love using it before dance competitions or school dances. It eliminates almost all acne visiblee

Cons:

It dries my skin out if i dont use a moisturizer with itt and it smells bad

its great.
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March 31, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Absolutely Nothing.

Cons:

Well just about everything. Smell is very medicinal and not at all nice. Extremely dry and tight skin.Flaking. Breakouts increased by 10000000000000%.

My face skin was dry every every day all the time and the pain was unbearable. Skin started flaking only a few days after use and even opening my mouth to speak was a chore because of how tight and dry my skin was. Please do yourself a favour and DO NOT buy this product. As for the purging process many people mention it doesnt last for 2 weeks, it lasts FOREVER and it WILL last forever. This thing ruined my skin!
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March 29, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

NOTHING!!!

Cons:

HORRIBLE PRODUCT!!!

MY FACE GOT MORE ZITS USING THIS.
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March 13, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

refreshing scent makes your face clean smooth and soft

Cons:

they should make there bottles bigger not enough product to last you 30 days

the purging sucks but after the purging clears you have soft smooth healthy skin BUT it takes more than 4 weeks to clear your skin. i still have dark spots and have been using this product for 5 weeks.
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March 9, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Worked very well for my SENSITIVE skin!

Cons:

The exfoliating gel made my face slightly red for about 10 minutes after application

I wouldn't change my acne regimen after trying Murad. This is the first product to clear up my skin after it being ruined by birth control pills! Lately I have gotten little blackhead breakouts around my nose, but it's nothing the spot treatment can't clear up. This product is a bit pricy, but it has worked well for me. My skin is highly sensitive and allergic to everything, but surprisingly this product did me no harm. But remember everybody's skin is different!
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February 26, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

it makes your face feel very fresh and clean

Cons:

purging.

It really worked really great and cleared up almost everything for me.I am very grateful for Murad.Just remember that everyone has different skin and that everone's skin reacts to different washes and lotions and pills.Just keep searching or visit the dermatoligist.You will find a cure some day.
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February 25, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Cleanser is nice.

Cons:

The acne treatmet bottle is what did it for me!

I like the cleanser. It started to leave my face dry, but I have another oinment that's helping alot. However the second step treat/repair I would not recommend. IT MADE IT WORST! I've only been seening slight improvements using just the cleanser and the lotion. I have remaining dark spots on my face :/ It's just not worth it to me.
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