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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January 2, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Face wash was ok. Soapy but leaves skin dry.

Cons:

Stings. Smells bad and burns your nostrils. Spot treatment is hard to use and it's messy. Made me breakout more. This is probably the worse breakout I ever had. Beware of this product.

I do not recommend this product.
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October 28, 2006
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

glycolic acid is awesome.

Cons:

aloe vera makes me break out bad!!

UPDATE - UGH. DON'T DO IT!! it only got clearer when i used the moisturizing acne lotion instead of the exfoliating acne gel...and that was *clearer* mind you, not clear! when i alternated back to the gel i broke out again worse than ever...then i found out its FULL OF ALOE VERA. some people say aloe is fine for their acne, but for most people its terribly aggravating, and the fact that dr. murad made it the 3rd ingredient in his main treatment is rediculous. so, mystery solved, its not just purging, its the aloe vera that's giving everyone these horrible bumps and pustules everywhere. the glycolic acid combined with the salycilic acid really does give you a lovely even tone, but if you're covered in zits what's the point?? there are other products that use glycolic acid. because of murad my skin has been the worst its ever been for 2 months, i have to go get microdermabrasion, i'm on antibiotics, and i'm praying proactive will fix it because PROACTIVE REALLY WORKS. no gimmicks.
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October 20, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

It doesn't have any wierd side effects and it doesn't irritate ur skin

Cons:

It didn't really do much for me, not worth the 70 bucks.

I've been using the stuff for about 3 years now and i haven't really gotten much of a result. Though its the only stuff that has even the slightest impact on my acne. For me, this stuff isn't worth the 70 bucks i'm finally gonna quit and move to accutane.
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October 8, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Only the mask works ... When u put it on ur face and leave it for ten minutes then wash it off with water.. your face loses all redness and gets soo soft .. its the only thing that makes me have no pimples at all . use clearasil foaming wash use oxy face wipes and use proactiv mask ull have nothin on ur face .. it worx for me and i have the most sensitive skin and you have to clear your face by doing your own facial .. get a mirror that zooms in.it'll work
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