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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 19, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
Expensive. DOES NOT WORK, headache to return, deceptive customer service.
DO NOT ORDER MURAD OR TRY IT. The worst Aspects
1. The company is shady. i ordered one kit and they charged my credit card 3 times, then again for hte next month for another 3 kits, for a total of 6 kits. THe reason: the first time, the order didnt go through. So i decided okay, guess its my credit card, so i used a different one, failed again, then another different credit card, then the orders all magically went through. If you return it they only refund you 35, when you pay 45. so i lost 60 and wasted lots of time going to the post office. 1. it doesnt work, at least for me. im medium oil skin. my face got really red and i followed thier regimen religiously for 4 weeks.
2. its about the same as proactive. Pro active worked for me in college, but then i stopped cuz it got all better, and then came back.
3. The only thing good is the clay mask, that was nice and helped a little.
December 10, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
i can feel it working everytime i use it..
Cons:
sort of expensive
First week- when you use it, you can really feel it working. second week- i could see all the redness and pimples going way.
The third week- everything is gone i actually have clear skin now :)
The fourth week- My acne went away in three weeks but some peoples acne gets away in four weeks.( it depends on how bad your acne is)
I really reccommand murad acne complex!! I have tried proactiv but it just drys out my skin and makes my pimples more red.
November 30, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
great for spot treatment, fast :)
Cons:
expensive, you have to scrub it in order for it to fully come off
The only proactiv product that actually works (everything else really sucks)
November 24, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
It was light on my skin :)
Cons:
Didn't make it worse NOR better.
I have oily sensitive skin that usually gets red and irritated after using over the conuter acne meds. Usually my skin doesn't react very well with acne products but this didn't irritate my skin. The bad thing is that it didn't improve my problem... I did love the moisturizer though.
October 29, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
This product did clear up my face somewhat, but not at all like I expected for the price. It also has a nice feeling and smells clean, and doesn't dry out your skin as much as other strong skin products.
Cons:
It didn't clear up my face as much as I expected. I have moderate acne, and a lot of scars, and I found that while it did reduce redness and inflammation of existing acne, it didn't do that much to prevent it from forming.
This is a good product if you have the money and commitment to it. There is a "purging" period where you have an increase in acne, but this is normal and healthy- it is just to get rid of existing oils and bacteria in your pores, kind of like making a fresh canvas.
This is worth a try, everyone has different skin and needs a different skin care regimen- Murad might be the one for you.
October 28, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
The cleanser really feels like it's cleansing your face really good, you get that Tingling feeling, but it didn't work for me=(
Cons:
I still break out, I'm still currently using it, but once I'm done with it, I will not buy it again. I never saw my skin improve...and it's been 3 months.
I have a friend who told me that her friend was using it and it was working for her, but again it didn't work for me. I can't say it won't work for somebody else, but I would say stick with the trials first since they are less expensive then the regular sized bottles, and see if it works for you!
July 17, 2009
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Pros:
My only acne medication for 6 years running.
Cons:
none.
Six years ago, after having tried every over-the-counter and prescription medication out there, I decided to go online and figure this out for myself. I guess my story is kind of like Dan's, only I didn't start a website :-) Back then, there weren't web sites like acne.org, and finding a solution was a bit like travelling around in the wild west. When I came across the KAVI website, their story about how acne forms and what regular soap does to make it worse seemed like a lightbulb going off. I had been looking for something right under my nose that was responsible for the acne.. a food or a deodorant I was using or something.. I would have never thought the soap. Well, I gave them a few bucks and tried their soap, and the rest is history. I hadn't been to the beach or a pool since high school, and it took only about six months for most of the acne to be gone enough to be able to make it seem like it was never that bad. Great product, great web site, great customer service.
June 9, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Evens skin tone.
Cons:
More acne than started with.
It sucks! It gave me much more acne then in the beginning.
May 30, 2009
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Pros:
This stuff is truly amazing! I only used for a day and im already clearing up. Im so glad i found this review becuase if i didnt find this review it may hvae never knew about this product. This is the best product to get for your face!
Cons:
It smells funny but its all worth it!
Bottom line this is a really good product. Hopefully this will work on my acne and ill be acne free :)
April 25, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Some smoothing/softness of skin in places with no acne, some slight improvement.
Cons:
Tedious application, not good for moderate or severe acne with nodules and cysts.
Here's my two cents: I am a 26 year old female that has been dealing with acne since the age of 13. Some years have been clear, others not so much. Recently, the discontinuation of birth control made my face EXPLODE with nodules, cysts, and whiteheads. I was on the Murad Acne Complex Kit for 3 solid months, and used it religiously. Didn't miss a morning or night ever. It did nothing for my cysts or nodules. Kept clear areas clear, but I was still breaking out. After spending hundreds of dollars, I finally broke down and went to the dermatologist. My point? This might work for mild acne (whiteheads, pustules, etc.) But if you have cysts and nodules, go to the derm. Get a prescription. Get an antibiotic. That's how you treat moderate/severe acne. NOT the Murad Acne Complex Kit.
Pros:
fancy package,