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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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December 31, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
If your impatient...don't use it.
Many people who go to this site and have used Murad prolly only used it for 2-3 weeks and gave up because they didnt have perfectly clear skin. And they got mad so decided to bash it on this site. haha. But it works well for me. I used it a couple months ago and after a month my skin was almost clear. I admit i still had acne but my face was A LOT better than it had been a month before. And I just started using it again because I've been breaking out a lot lately. Ive been using it for a week and I already see results.
-My face is smoother.
-All of my pimples are barely red.
-And all my black heads cleared. BOTTOM LINE:
Murad probably isn't going to clear your face completely (if you have severe acne) within the month. But it will make your face better... I say go for it if your having trouble with Acne...I mean they offer a full refund if your not happy with the results.
**JUST BE SURE TO SAVE ALL OF THE PACKAGING IF YOU PLAN ON REFUNDIN
December 28, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
It's awsome! iv'e really never used consistincey so my acne could be better. It's a great product.
Cons:
Only works with some skin types. {Always have to be consistent}
Use it everyday if you want real resutls.
December 3, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Cleanser is super gentle, smells great, lasts a long time.
Moisturizer is ultra silky and lightweight, not oily.
Cons:
Be prepared to deal with purging...
Exfoliating gel *does* smell weird but you get used to it.
I have been using this product for about a month, and during this time my breakouts have gotten worse. I figured there would be a week or two of purging and then I'd see results, but I hadn't. So in my frustration, I found Dan's regimen. I haven't actually switched products, but I did follow his application, and I learned that application is just as important as the product itself. I saw immediate results. Here's what I now do:
1. Use a generous amount of cleanser. Work the lather in your hands before moving on to your face. Lightly glide your hands (more like your fingertips) across your face for about 15 seconds.
2. I stopped using the toner and instead apply a generous amount of the exfoliating gel. Glide lightly, just like with the cleanser. Let dry. Rub in a dab of spot treatment if needed.
3. Moisturize! Most importantly, DO NOT PICK. Keep your hands away from your face and only use light pressure when cleansing and applying products. I would say tr
November 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
It really seems to help my pores look smaller and my skin is alot softer and clearer
Cons:
it does stain clothes but not to big of a problem
i like the line so far have the hole kit plus make up and my skin is getting so much better i like what i see now
November 20, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Made skin less red looking and pimples less noticeable.
Cons:
Leaves your face smelling like eggs. Hard to buy by itself.
I've read several comments and have come to my own conclusion... I have sensitive skin that most acne products don't work on, they just seem to burn my skin and make it feel very irritated. I have mild-moderate acne, my face seems to react poorly with the OTHER proactive products and many other prescribed creams I've used (if this sounds like something you may be experiencing read on). So far i used this refining mask only once, but for a test i put if almost all over my face over night... The next morning one side of my face is completely clear because they were mostly small red pimples (along with the red colour of skin due to the "burning" experienced from the other creams ive been using.) The other side of my face actually had 1 or 2 bigger pimples in which they lost most of their redness and appear smoother and less noticeable. I'm aware of some of the potential long term effects (i.e scarring, immunity - bigger breakouts) but so far so good. If this sounds like you give it a try
November 19, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Its feels good and smells nice.
Cons:
Makes you worse than you ever started off
I had pretty bad acne...well now i see, that i had nothing compared to what i have now. I was using Murad for a while and getting horrible dryness, redness, acne and cystics all over my face...my chin, cheeks, jaw line, ears, forhead...pretty much everywhere. I never even brokeout in most of these places before. I kept changing my make-up products thinking it was them...until i did some research on Murad and found out so many people were having the same problems. My face is so bad right now that i have a doctors appointment set up for next week that will cost me over $900. I am embarresed with how long it takes me to put it on and how much make-up i now have to wear every day to cover this up, and it still shows through (its that bad) NEVER BEFORE, have i had such BIG acne. PLEASE! DON'T USE IT! IT DOES NOT WORK!!
November 17, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Repairs some of the unaffected skin areas they look a little fresher than the affected skin.
Cons:
Makes your skin even oilier. Makes you break out a lot. The size of zits are even bigger. Can also cause redness. It can also burn as well.
Its not a very good product. Its more time consuming than most treatments and it doesn't even pay off in the end. Its made my skin oilier and more sensitive. Even though it states you will break out n the first few eeks it gets even worse as you go on. I have been using this product for 2 months now and it just doesn't work at all. My skin looks as bad if not worse from when I first started using it. Its also a little pricey.
October 29, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Felt nice,smelled nice
Cons:
When i used the Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel it burned mah face.
I seen results in 5 days when using this,then mah acne went down hill and mah face went back to bad again..Plus i was takin the Pure Skin ® Clarifying Dietary Supplement too..Thinkin that it would help..
October 23, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Felt really nice and the gel did exfoliate my skin.
Cons:
The combination of the gel and lotion were too much. My skin burned and became irritated and dry. Also, I felt my skin became more oily than before, and I noticed acne is places I've never had it before.
I don't think it's worth the $60/two months. I believe it is overrated. My skin is sensitive and reacted badly to this product
October 8, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
-Handy Kit
-Ships Automatically
-Effectiveness
Cons:
-Harsh Stinging ( I have a high tolerance for that, but if you don't take pain well, just be for warned!)
-Makes breakouts worse at first
-The package need ships WAY later than it says it would. so you are waiting around for it when you need it
First off, I'm 16 with moderate acne. I had small pimples on my forehead that weren't bacterial acne, but nonetheless there were enough of them to bother me. I started off using, like everyone else, alot of overthecounter items. I then used ProActiv, and after no success with that, I went to the doctor who prescribed me Retinol. I started using Murad Acne Complex on August 14 2008, I had results at first. The skin that wasn't covered in acne looked really good and bright! I was finally getting excited about my skin. But right before school started, I started breaking out where I had never broken out before, it really made me angry! It's taking me a very long time to get rid of this acne, especially the ones on the side of my nose. I've started using the Retinol in conjunction with the Murad, but yesterday my face suddenly got worse! I'm about ready to give up on it... but I figure a little longer won't hurt. I HAVE been using it inconsistantly and i know that's a huge mistake.
Pros:
It actually works..
And I personally think that it is affordable.
And you deffinitly get your moneys worth when it comes to the amount given to you.