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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October 3, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

WORKS!
Soft Skin
Affordable

Cons:

SLOW with helping blackheads..

I honestly did not believe that the Murad system would work so well! Within a week I was already noticing a change in my skin. It was soooo soft my complexion was for once even! and my skin was clear! I have never had horrible acne but occasionaly do get the breakouts on my forehead which are always horrible. However with this system my skin is AMAZING. I will say that i have always had tons of little black heads on my nose and chin. The ones on my chin are almost entirely gone and my nose is starting to get there however not quite as fast as with my breakouts. But seriously if you want clear skin this is for sure the way to go!
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September 30, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Made my face break out worse than ever.

I used this product for a full 4 weeks to try to get through the purge stage that Murad tells you about...but my skin was continually getting worse. I finally stopped using it and my skin looked better the next day. Thankfully Sephora allowed me to return everything because I spent almost $200. I definitely do not recommend this product.
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September 23, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

-Made Skin soft
-Easy to read instructions
-Works Wonders with acne

Cons:

-Still will have a breakout every once in a while and doesn't remove blackheads sufficiently
-Will dry out your skin at first if lotion isn't applied properly
-YOU WILL BREAKOUT IN THE FIRST MONTH OK????

Murad is my REligion. Before I began using Murad I used Proactive, which was ok, but didn't seem to do the job, still giving me breakouts, and REALLY dry skin. So I switched over to Murad near Christmas in 07 and WOW! Even the bumps under my bangs and around my hairline, Murad got! The only problem is it didn't sufficiantly remove blackheads, and another thing, if you arn't switching over from an 'effective' cleanser then YOU WILL BREAK OUT, because it's taking out the dirt from your pores. But if you have patience and use the prduct as instructed YOU WILL HAVE AMAZING RESULTS!!!
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September 22, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

the Lotion is nice and the face wash used to give my face that fresh feeling however it doesn't anymore...even skin tone now after stop of constant use for about a month or two.

Cons:

it stings, makes more come up, reddens face, thins my skin.

not worth it for those with thin skin or sensive skin like they claim. i used to use the whole three steps everyday till i couldn't stand the fact that i looked like a tomato and used the face wash only at night, but then the exfoliating thing really isn't making any pimples go away or anything i still break out a lot so i don't think it's worth it on my skin. I've been using this since April 2007!
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September 21, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

the cleanser made skin feel cleaner

Cons:

F**KING PIMPLES EVERRRRRRYWHEREEEEE

I F**KIN HATE MURAD WHAT AN AWFUL COMPANYY LIANG TO CUSTOMERS AND MAKING THEM FEEL WORSE THEN THEY ALREADY FEEEL ok so first my skin had occasional break outs on one cheek and on my chin now its EVERYWHERE ITS NASTYYY my selfesteem is really low i feel like a butter face cause i have a nice body but my pimples just ruin me when guys come up to me i feel so insicure about my face and its THE WORSE i got all these little pimples every single place and these big cysty ones on my cheeks my face f**king HURTS like hell AND UGHH i hate this f**kin feeling i was so excited for this f**kin product but i cant believe the results this is so devastating :(
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September 20, 2008
Product used: Grandpa's (Thylox Acne Treatment Soap)

Pros:

when you start using it, it will keep your cysts calmed down, and then they will simply disappear in days! haven't had a cyst in about two weeks and overnight all of my little breakouts were gone. super cheap!

Cons:

kinda smells bad, but the smell goes away once your face is dry. you have to leave the lather on your face for 60 seconds, which is a hassle when the suds drip into your eyes.

I wish you could walk into a drugstore and buy this because everyone with acne problems should use it. I get it from [link removed]; I buy tons of things from them and they always ship quickly.
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September 12, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

It works great as a spot treatment if you leave it on overnight. It either gets rid of the pimples or makes them smaller, and less red.

Cons:

Not the best smelling product & it's expensive.

It works, but if you use it too much your skin seems to become immune to it, or it becomes irritated. It's best to use as a spot treatment, or if you have a major breakout that you want to clear up overnight.
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September 6, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

I have been using Proactiv for more than a year and it cleared me up in 2 weeks. My acne was very bad and thanks to proactiv, I have clear beautiful skin...

Cons:

I agree that it's time consuming but it sure is worth it. It does NOT smell bad people are just too picky...

The best thing that has ever happened to me.
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August 25, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

Amazing cleared up my acne in a week
the refining mask just kills the pimple, simple

Cons:

smells a little

awesome
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August 25, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

Its okay. I still use it occasionally if i get a really red spot. It helps it reduce the redness.

Cons:

None i can think of only that it dosn't "zap" the zit overnight like they claim. Kinda expensive too.

I bought this to use as a spot treatment while i waited for my acne.org regimen kit to come in. It held off acne for the time, but now i hardly use it at all. I still have like a huge tube of it left which im guessing will expire before i use it up. Overall a decent product. The only proactiv product that does anything decent to help my acne.
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