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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November 29, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Moisturizer is good if you have dry skin.

Cons:

Everything has a smell to it. Moisturizer will look greasy on you if you have regular skin. Spot Treater sucks and doesn't work at all. Acne Gel leaves skin looking wet/greasy. High Price, especially if you use a new kit every month.

Overall it doesn't work at all. The first month or so it looked like it was working, but then it trailed off so badly that I was left with greasy, red, acne filled skin, along with a good bit of cystic acne. All the "success" stories are lies. I think the problem is the system itself. Salicylic Acid breaks down your pores in a way to prevent clogging. A gel cant do this effectively, you are better off using Stridex pads for that. Also, it doesn't kill bacteria, the other clogging agent that causes acne. So it results in a system that is doomed from the start. I am now on Dans regimen, but sort of my own version. I use Clean & Clear Foaming Oil Free Cleanser, Dan's BP Gel, and Complex 15 Moisturizing Face Cream, and my skin is the clearest it has been in years! The only problem I am currently having is since we just hit winter my skin is drying out a bit and peeling at nights after taking a shower.
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November 24, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Very good! Worked the moment I put it on! The moisturizer is my favorite, it's potent enough for my dry skin and helps the acne.

Cons:

A little overpriced and no SPF

Wonderful product if you are willing to spend a little more.
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October 13, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

NOTHING

Cons:

made me break out like crazy. it was crazy expensive.

no one should be lured into the false advertisement! This product didn't work for me at all!!!
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September 30, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

This stuff is expensive, but it does suck a lot of oil. And it does make my face look good.

Cons:

It's expensive, and you got to order it online, or by phone.

I really recommend this to anyone who was to suck up alot of oil, and get a cleaner looking face.
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September 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

When you have a blemish it takes the red right out over night, nothing I've tryd works this great

Cons:

It's sulfur so it smells pretty gross!

The rest of the proactiv skin care line dryed my skin out bad, but the mask deffinatly works!
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September 13, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Cleared my back entirely, evens out lumps and bumps

Cons:

Price

The exfoliating gel in this kit is beautiful, giving a fantastic even skin tone and the cleanser is also very good, however the spot gel did more or less nothing. The acne on my back and chest was cleared and stayed away with this set, but on my face the effect was less permanent. I'd say this is very good for clearing up anything hideous, but not something that should be used as a 'regular' preventative. It's also good for sensitive skin: Neutrogena tore skin off my face and back, but this product is gentle enough and non-drying enough to not bother me.
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September 1, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

NONE at ALL

Cons:

made acne worse, caused insane scarring with deep pigmentation and caused HUGE cystic acne that was almost impossible to clear for awhile..

this product is the worst.. if you want to enter the world's ugliest contest and also feel like spending A LOT of money then this is the product to go with. i recommend benzaclin and differin. benzaclin in the morning differin at night.. and also neutrogena deep cleanse to wash up before putting on the medications. Perfect combo that is fixing up murad's damage
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August 18, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

Its Really Does Work...It Cleared my Skin in 3 days my skin was totally flawless

Cons:

ewww..i had to deal with the awful smell...

Well..I am a model and skin is a big part of my job so when i started breaking out i though my career was in the toilet and then i discovered proactiv...and it really worked but my favorite product is the refining mask..its clears my skin overnight...I Love this product and it is worth every penny
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August 16, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

It has worked really good for me.

Cons:

it isnt good smelling

Get this stuff.
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August 6, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

Gets rid of blemishes fast, great overnight treatment, gets rid of dull and or dead skin, controls oil and reduces redness. A great product and fast one and wont fry your face. IT is natural and afforadable

Cons:

none

This product works i depend on this product anytime i ever break out. I dont know what i would do without it!!!!
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