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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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May 27, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)

Pros:

Felt like it exfoliated a lot
Helped to dry and get rid of already developed acne
Worked quickly
Lasted a long time

Cons:

Did not prevent new acne from forming

I found this from my mother's Proactiv kit (which did not work for her because her skin was too sensitive) and she said this was the only thing that she felt like it actually helped. So I gave it a try (that's why I'm unsure how much the item costed). It exfoliated, it smelt clean, it dried out already existing acne, and it lasted for a very very long time before it even got close to needing to be replaced. The only complaint is that it did not help control breakouts, it only got rid of what already surfaced. I would definitely recommend giving this a try though, it might work better for you than it did for me. Also, I liked the texture.
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December 29, 2010
Product used: KAVI (Aqua KAVI)

Pros:

Effective against acne without drying out my skin too much.

Cons:

Still a little drying, think maybe I'll go with their DermaWash next and mix usage up a bit.

My skin tends to be dry but I still get acne at 32. I started with the Coral KAVI but it was too strong and I didn't want to risk the drying some people have been talking about. The Aqua is much better for sure, but I think I want even gentler so I will work in the Dermawash next. Awesome products all around from an awesome company.
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September 17, 2010
Product used: Grisi (Sulfur Soap With Lanolin For Acne)

Pros:

Leaves skin clear, and heals redness.

It's not pricey, and it works to keep you skin clear, I have had severe acne ever since I was nine, and it's finally cleared after seven years of searching for the right solution. It takes about two months for me(As I had severe acne, not moderate or light), and it my acne fade every time I use this, with warm water and a clean cotton-like towel, recommended product!
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December 6, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

spot treatment works well.

Cons:

didnt clear up skin.

i have been using this for atleast a month, and there is still no improvement.
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December 1, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

works!

face has cleared right up, i dont have to take antibiotics anymore, no redness, no dryness like proactive, and my skin is smooth!!! my face looked just like the 'Sam' they advertise and my results have been just like hers!! this stuff is a miracle!!! i do the 3 step acne kit once a day and that's it. :)
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November 26, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

The Cleanser smells good!

I am not done using this system. My mom ordered the 4 week kit for me. The first week, as it said, it started to clear up, I am on my 2nd going on 3rd week and behold the purging process. I am actually getting less pimples, but the ones I currently have, it really must be cleaning out the pores because I can pop the same pimple over and over. Things I like about it: the cleanser doesn't make my face red, only when I have to rub all the other stuff on does it turn red, which is just from me rubbing my face because I have sensitive skin. The 2nd step serum smells icky but it's tolerable. The spot treatment doesn't really amaze me, but I like the mask, and the moisturizer is ok. At least it's not greasy or irritating. I have been to esthetician school and I see a lot of people on here saying they have had really bad experiences but NEWS FLASH: MURAD CONTAINS SULFUR, AND A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE ALLERGIES TO SULFUR WHO PROBABLY DON'T KNOW IT.
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November 1, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
i hate this product
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October 30, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

did clear it up somewhat, but again for the price should have been worked better. I only bought the wash and the spot treatment.

Cons:

Drys skin out, however a light moisturizer fixes it. Scarring still bad. redness stays.

Too pricey for not being that effective.
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October 29, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

Smells good and makes my skin feel good!

Cons:

Expensive - but good skin is worth it!!

I had been using Proactiv for 5+years and my face was starting to break out so I decided to change my regiment. I have to say that in the first two weeks I noticed my skin was softer and not as dry as it used to be from using the repairing lotion from the Proactiv kit. Then from about week 3-5 my face went through the purging process and all I can say is thank goodness for makeup!! I had major breakouts but, by week 5 I was cleared up and looking great. I am now only left with the red acne scars which I hope will eventually fade by using the Murad products. I am sooo glad I gave this chance and I think it is important that people realize everyone's skin is different. What may work for me may not work for you .... or it might!!!! Try it !!!
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October 24, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)

Pros:

its affordable

Cons:

broke my face out worse.

Dont buy it....proactive def works better.
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