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).
Sulfur
Topical Keratolytic
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August 23, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

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is crap

Cons:

is sh*t

i started using this sh*t 3 weeks ago and my acne are just getting worse and is all over my face . in places i had never have a zip before . and after reading this wed site now i know is not just me . this product is actual crap . and the price is so high in aust . i will never recommended this sh*t to anyone . is the worse thing tht cud ever happened to me . i am going to stop it rite this moment and throw this sh*t away
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August 23, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

nothing

Cons:

Terrible

Wow i have never been so disappointed in a product than this one. I bought the cleanser and its been 1 week that i've been using it, im breaking out badly and with the cystic type of Acne. Its expensive and a waste of money. I have found another product that works wonderful for my skin. Its called ZENMED, for those looking for a new product, try this. My skin is doing great with it. Your skin does not undergo this 'purging process' like Murad says as an excuse for the breakouts that occur while using their product, and i researched more regarding this 'purging process' and it should not be as bad as what i went through while using their product. this product sucks
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August 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

works great, easy to use, worth the price

Cons:

smells nasty and is sort of expensive

i got this free with the system and it works great!
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August 9, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

It's really helpful for overnight spot treatment...and then you wash it off in the morning. The pimples are a lot smaller and the pores are tighter as well.

Cons:

Wee expensive. Use sparingly, so that one bottle can last for 6 months.

It's a great refining mask, but just don't over-do it. Great for moderate acne-severe acne.
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July 31, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

NOTHING!!!!

Cons:

didn't do crap for my skin. stayed the same! and then got eve worse!

DO NOT GET SUCKERED IN TO BUYING THIS PRODUCT THINKING IT WILL BE THE ANSWER TO YOUR ACNE!! SAVE YOUR MONEY!
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July 25, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

worked in the beginning. Cleanser feels good. Doesnt over dry skin.

Cons:

Made sides of my face breakout. Made acne form under the skin and didnt get rid of blackheads.

I recommend only using the cleanser. I have had great success with just it. I also recommend drinking lots of water, using a honey mask, and also using the egg white mask. Cleared my skin quickly!
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July 12, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

like the cleanser makes your skin feel tight and really clean, the other stuff is waste i think

Cons:

you dont stop breaking out..
the commercials are flat our deceiving

i was excited when i got it, and i started using it and saw results in a week or so, but after around 2 weeks it just gets worse..im now probably in my 7th week or so, and i am going to quit using it..it just made my face worse. they also shipped me another kit that i wasnt aware of..so i got charged again basically a huge lie of murad..i hope someone sues them and get screwed over
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July 8, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

clean face, me happy

Cons:

no no

buy
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June 30, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

helps get rid of pimples....

Cons:

but only put it on like twice a week because if if you put it on too much you can actually break out more and it might leave scars

i recomend it but just use it wisely
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June 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

it seriously does work if you get committed to it for a couple days. i wear mine over night, atleast 3 times a week and my skin feels soft as a tissue :)

Cons:

people stop bitching how bad it smells, just take it like a mad put it on and freakin get some sexy skin =D

i suggest this product to anybody.
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