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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September 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

It's A Proven Acne-Fighting Ingredient That Reaches Deep Into The Pores Where Blemishes Begin. It Gently Unplugs Pores, Heals Existing Blemishes, Pampers Inflamed Skin, And Softens And Refines The Skin's Texture. It's Better To Use Overnight On Pimp

Cons:

Pricey

Has Worked For So Many People, And It's Absolutely Risk Free. You Have Nothing To Lose But Your Acne.
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September 21, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

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n/a

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I just started useing murad for about 4 days now and sofar its makeing my face look like how it did when i used proactive the zits on my face are starting to get red and starting to SHINE RED and im starting to brakeout all over my face I hope its not destroying good bacteria on my face! I hope this stuffworks but if it dont Im going to go back to useing Cleocin T Topical Solution that workd GOOD!
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August 28, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

Don't Know Any

Cons:

Dries your face out like crazy, Hardly works

Don't buy this, its a piece of crap
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August 2, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

This is an amazing product. I have struggled with terrible acne for most of my life. I have tried everything under the sun. A friend told me about Murad so I thought why not it's worth a try. This product has changed my life is so many ways.

Cons:

Waiting for it to start working. Going through your acne having to get worse for it to get better, but it was well worth the WAIT!!!

Anyone who has bad acne of any kind try this product you will be so happy with the end results. My family tells me I seem so much happier now that my acne is clear. This product does not work overnight. It has taken about two weeks to see improvement.
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July 2, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

nothing....

Cons:

MAKES YOUR ACNE 10x worse

I used to moderate acne so i ordered murad to get rid of it, my acne turned from moderate to freaking horrible. my acne just started spreading everywhere i didnt know what the f**k was going on. i just wanted to rip my skin off. MY SKIN IS HORRIBLE NOW DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
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June 23, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

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Cons:

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Do not spend time and money with ANY products. Go to a dermatologist and get REAL RESULTS.
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May 16, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

it works well if used over time

Cons:

it smells like really bad oatmeal, the commercials are not true, i've used the refining mask overnight, and the pimples are NOT gone when i wake up, it barely does anything to them

i suggest using the regular proactiv treatments instead of the refining mask, because it takes to long, and hardly works fast.
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April 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

ive used the refining mask a couple of times & i really believed the commercials but these white heads are just not going away ,

Cons:

smells horrible!

i dont think it works well at all , maybe its different for me i dont know . but i never in my life had pimples im just at that age when ther starting 2 develop. i have a few white heads here and ther , never had a big pimple or anything ive always had nice skin . but still this proactive is supoosed 2 get rid of my white heads. ther not pretty what so ever !
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March 16, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

i love this product. it really dries out the pimples. i leave it on all night tho and on the weekend when im alone in the house.

Cons:

it does kinda smell. but it worth it.

Try it. u have nothing to lose.
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March 10, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Gets your hopes up.

Cons:

Lets you down.

To be completely honest, I am a male acne sufferer and the best thing you can do is wear makeup no matter how ridiculous you think you look. Make it work.
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