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Sulfur may help dry and peel the skin as well as reduce acne bacteria.
It is usually applied 1-2 times per day.
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January 19, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
purging
It was a great product, it worked fast the only problem was the purging. I do recommend it but for the best results, lay off the oil based foundation and switch to mineral, it's better.
January 9, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Smells good, lotion feels good.
Cons:
Exfolating gel-painful burning sensation, makes your acne 10 times worse! Purging process never left! >:(
I had high hopes for this product when seeing the informercials for the increadible Murad Acne Complex! I ended up ordering it right away thinking that it would do a better job then ProActiv(i had a few pimples here and there)...BAD IDEA! I understood that the whole 'pruging process' would last for about a week, so i was fine with that. Within 2 weeks my acne was getting worse and by week 3- 3 1/2 it was at the worst its ever been. I have huge painful acne cysts and redness, and many othere pimples scattered around by jaw line/cheek. I finally had enough and stopped the stuff. I went to a dermatologist and im currently taking antibiotics and topicals. In a month I will be starting accutane which my doctor says is the closest thing to a cure. I will certainly send back the bottles for my money back guarantee. I am so sorry that I ordered this stuff. I now learned my lesson, which is to go to a professional. Murad had ruined my face. :(
January 6, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Worked very good for me!
Didnt upset my skin once it worked.
Cons:
Skin "purged" for about 3 weeks
Didnt help with scar marks...
Didnt smell good but who cares!? Its medicine and not suppose to smell like flowers! I would be scared if it was too perfumey cause that would probably irritate my sensitive skin.
Hi! I'm 29 yr old I have used Murad Acne complex for about 5 weeks now and have seen great results. From the first day I used it I noticed my existing pimples started to heal, and not just dry up like they normally did with a Benzoyl Peroxide treatment, but actually heal. I had probably about 20 something blemishes on my face when I started and now I only have a few dark spots that cover up with a dab of concealer. My face looks great!! I did have the purging the first three weeks and almost gave up because of it. It was pretty bad, but I could tell it was purging because it was like lots of tiny little white heads that went away quickly but where constantly there so I swore off makeup. I actually cried because it got so bad but I stuck with it. I do recommend the Toner to use after the cleanser and before the gel. I talked to a professional that said a toner restores your skins Ph balance and the other products will not work as well with out doing that first.
January 4, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Fresh feeling
Calms skin down a little
Skin a little smoother?
Cons:
Relatively pricey
Isn't really consistent in helping acne
The Murad Acne Complex kit helped me the very first time I used it when I had one or two pimples here and there and it helped keep my skin clear. But recently I started to get acne...not just one or two pimples and the regiment wasn't effective enough to really do anything. This is sad cause my acne has gotten pretty bad lately. :(
January 3, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Works Really good,If you use it constantly over night it dries it out..make sure to apply alot of it..depending on the pimple size,i realized it also fades dark spots a little bit..
Cons:
The smell,but o well..suck it up..get use to it
Works good,i use it for spot treatment..nott entire face
the key is apply the damp of the mask as soon as u feel the pimple in ur skin,as soon as its born to kill it..
December 21, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
It did make my face a little more vibrant. I liked the way my skin looked, in the areas without any pimples, in the first few days of using the product.
Cons:
Did NOT work for me. Made my acne worse.
The last time I used this product was last year but my experience was horrible. The beginning started out okay. I liked how it made my skin feel and felt hopeful. But after about a month of using it, my acne got worse. Before using Murad my teenage acne had been subsiding and was practically clear, with a little pimple here and there. But after using this product it made me have "adult acne". I started having the big, painful pimples. Also, I started getting acne around my neck and jaw line, areas I never had before. At first I thought it was the "purging" phase but this phase was not suppose to last more than 3 weeks! So after about two months of using this product I quit. It is really pricey too. I paid about $60 plus shipping and handling. Its almost a year later after using Murad and I'm still trying to get my acne under control. It really sucks and this experience has made me more cautious about trying new products. If I could go back in time I would never have used it
November 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
It's simple to use. It reduces redness, and dries out the acne so that size of the pimples is visibly reduced.
It also smooths the skin, to make skin appear clearer and less irritated.
Cons:
It requires dedication..
Tends to be messy, and smelly.
Kinda pricey.
It's an effective system, but requires consistent and constant dedication. If you use it once, see results, and stop, you can't possibly expect long term results.
If it's used systematically, day by day, it's a sure bet.
November 21, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
This mask has 7% Sulfur, and Sulfur is known as (China Clay) It's a drying agent. It works really well as a spot treatment on breakouts to help make them less red,inflamed and drys them out!
Cons:
The price isn't that bad but Proactiv suggests having an Account with them so you'll get it cheaper. Its about 8$ for a 1 oz.
This stuff is great at treating those pimples that are red, big, imflamed and painful. I'd suggest putting it on at night and leaving it there as you sleep (as a spot treatment). By morning the pimple will be more calm and less noticeable. I've used this this mask as a spot treatment every night for about 2-3 years and it always gives me some results. No, the pimple won't be gone by morning but this helps alot in the healing process it drys it out so the pimple isn't there forever. And this is the only thing I can use on my skin as a spot treatment since I'm on Accutane and its doing crazy things to my skin/body. I'm almost totally clear, just about two more months of treatment. I no longer have blackheads and I don't breakout as much anymore. Good Luck to you all! I know how acne effects you because I've had it now for about 4 years and its made me super obsessive about it. My parents don't see how much it affects I wish i could talk to someone about it. I'm so off topic!
November 13, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
lotion keeps the oil less from your skin
Cons:
MADE IT WORSE. DID NOT GET BETTER EVEN THOUGH I USED IT FOR 2 MONTHS.
i was caught by the infomercials and orderd them right away, thinking that murad would clear my skin in 4 weeks like they said.
paid money and with the body spray and the toner like they recommended. i followed exactly what they said and it just made it worse. it started spreading and just big bumps over my forehead and HURTED a lot. the toner makes it worse SO DONT ORDER IT WHEN THEY ASK YOU IF YOU HAVE OILY SKIN! (they make you wanna order it) NOT HELPFUL ATTTT ALLLL. 4 WEEKS? TOTAL BS.
November 4, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Great smelling and invigorating cleanser! The moisturizer makes my skin feel silky and smooth. The gel is lightening my dark marks left behind from cystic acne.
Cons:
The exfoliating acne gel can take time getting used to so just use it at night for the first 2 weeks.
My whole life I have never suffered from acne. Now that I am 28 I started to have these nightmarish breakouts. Huge cystic acne and blackheads on my jaw and cheeks. I used proactive and it did absolutely nothing for me except hurt when I used it. Finally after trying everything I could get my hands on I came across the Murad website. I quickly ordered the 30 day kit and had my package within 3 days. After 1 week all of my huge painful bumps went down tremendously and now I just have a few dark marks left behind. I never went through the "purging" process they say could happen. When rubbing my hands over my face, it is completely smooth. I really thought I was going to have to pile on tons of makeup forever but this product has made such a huge difference in my life. I would say to try it and if it doesn't work for you, they give you a full refund.
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Finding a Doctor
The right dermatologist can make a big difference to your patient experience and the success of your acne treatment plan. Here are the steps to find a dermatologist who is a good fit:
- Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
- Read online patient reviews of any dermatologists you are considering and ask people you know whether they have any experience with these dermatologists.
- Do your research and go to your first appointment with questions prepared.
- Listen to what your gut feeling tells you once you see a dermatologist in person. If you are not completely comfortable, try a different dermatologist.
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Pros:
It worked fast and consistantly