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 17, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

They mailed it to me.

Cons:

Hated it. Made me break out a zillion times worse, skin hurt and it's hella expensive.

I will not use it again, and would never reccomend it to anyone.
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April 15, 2009
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)

Pros:

I am enjoying my Coral Kavi. For the first week it was amazing and cleared my face, but I have woken up to some random pimples since starting the Kavi. They have cleared up fairly fast though!

Cons:

None, though will be looking at some of the other anti acne products at Kavi for the extra boost.

Clear out your medicine cabinet and make room for Kavi!
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March 9, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

The spot treatment worked well

Cons:

Made me break out even more and gave me blackheads on my nose, chin, and forhead.

This product is not worth buying, it made my acne go from 2-3 pimples to 10-20 and caused blackheads when i didn't even have blackheads to begin with. And i've only been using it a week now.
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March 3, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

The only good thing about this product is that it makes your skin soft.

Cons:

Causes more breakouts on top of the ones you already have. I should have listened to the reviews on youtube and not bought it. Do not use this Proactiv worked better than this junk!!!!

This product does not work do not spend money on this junk!!! It makes you break out more. It does make the breakouts feel soft though LOL.
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February 27, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

works great with oily skin, reduces bumps, works well as a spot treatment

Cons:

the smell, but hey, it works. thats got to count for something

I use the whole 3 step treatment along with the mask and my sking has cleared considerably. Skin stays clear almost all the time expect except once in a while i breakout.
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February 22, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

It helped a little.

Cons:

When i used it to dry out more then one zit it burned my face. It left giant red welts on my face. It also made my breakout much worse.

This may work, but i would not use it if you have the least bit of sensitive skin. I also wouldn't use it because it scars.
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February 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

works really fast! and you only have to do it about once or twice a week. you dont need alot either!

Cons:

Fragrance is gross (very strong). may cause dry skin .

It works great!
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February 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

worked well within the 1st week or 2

Cons:

Seemed to stop working; or not be as potent.

Have not re-purchased this product
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January 5, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

Works REALLY well, Feels Good, Easy to use

Cons:

Smells wierd, Looks wierd

It Works. It dries out your zits/pimples, and they just dissapear.
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December 31, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

Shrinks and calms pimples with first use, better results if you are consistent.

Cons:

Smell, and it can be drying if used too often. Also, I seem to find that the longer you leave it on, the harder it can be to remove from your face.

This mask is really great for reducing redness and swelling in pimples. I've been using this for almost 3 years now. I use it in the evenings after cleansing skin. I dampen my skin slightly and apply the mask, almost working it into my skin a little bit. I leave it on for 15-20 minutes and rinse, following with toner and benzoyl peroxide. In the morning, my skin looks a million times better. It's really wonderful and has only decreased my pimples- it has NEVER caused more. Worth the money! They make big tubes of this stuff, at least double the size of the 2.5 oz one....a wise investment!
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