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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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November 20, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
A little bit expensive.
I have oily skin, but i keep it in control, i know how to take care of it. I use to use L'oreal Pure Zone, but i cannot find it anymore. I saw a comercial in the Glamour magazine, and when i saw the ingredients, salicilic acid, what was the base of the pure zone, i said this should work. And it does. My advice is, that the basic in oily skin care is the cosmetologic treatment. No matter how good is a product, it will get your acne worse if you are not going to a cosmetologist first. These products help to maintain your skin clear, but if you are using it on an inflamed skin, it will just get worse. I'm satisfyed with this product.
November 18, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Tightens your face and makes skin smooth.
Cons:
Not the greatest smell but seriously, it's not that big of a deal because you're not getting it for the fragrance.
Put this stuff on before going to sleep! When you wake up your skin will feel smooth and will make you skin appear healthier. I recommend using at night because your face produces oils while you sleep - this product will counter that because some dryness does occur. Should not be used as you main acne treatment but compliments it very nicely by giving you faster results.
November 16, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Really good when used on individual pimples overnight - dries them out quickly and effectively. Used as a mask is good at absorbing oil and makes skin smoother.
Cons:
Isn't that visible when you put on a light layer - kind of looks like it's 'fading'. And it doesn't smell that nice - kind of like sunscreen.
Works quite well, but is at it's best as a spot treatment (overnight). Dries the pimples out and makes them heal quicker. Quite pricey, but otherwise a good product.
October 25, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
The cleanser makes you feel really clean and the lotion goes on smooth.
Cons:
Breakouts, the exfoliating gel makes the skin feel kindof plastic andrritating.
I've been using this product for one month now and my face is at its worst. Before I was using ProActive and it was working just fine for me, but my sister got Murad to try. What a mistake. I have so many pimples now and it's so gross. It's so hard to cover it with makeup, because it looks so cakey and dry. My face hurt.
I asked my sister and she checked w/ her estitician and she said that the breakout is normal and it will get better so continue to use it. I'll give it two more weeks. If I don't see an improvement, it's OUT. So for now it's a thumb down for me. :(
October 7, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
*Calmed my skin
*Acne scars are diminishing
*Fewer and fewer breakouts
Cons:
*Smell of the acne gel is a little harsh but the lotion balances that out
*Expensive
So far I have been using this product for a week and my skin has never felt better. I tried everything from Proactive to antibiotics to diet and natural remedies and they either made my skin worse or didn't do anything. This was my last resort before trying a microdermabrasion and I don't think I will have to be doing that anymore! My face was filled with small little pimples everywhere mainly cheeks and forehead and cystic acne also that hurt. Right now I have none of that on my skin and it feels great! I will continue to use this product and hope for the best!
September 16, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Works Quickly! I always recieve it for free with my 3-Step system. It last a very long time.
Cons:
The smell reminds me of diaper cream, but it's sulfer, so what can you expect. I can put up with the smell for the job it does!
It's a saving grace! It works overnight to rid of large pimples. Even when I "feel one coming", it's gone the very next morning.
September 6, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Nothing at all!
Cons:
This product is not good for african-americans, not only did it break my face out even more with blackheads and whiteheads, it gave me facial hair! I hate this product! I had pretty smooth skin and just wanted something to prevent me from having acne
Down to the point, if you are an minority! DO not use, im being totally honest here! Its not going to prevent acne its just going to make them worse!
September 1, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Cleanser and lotion smell good; cleanser tingles and gives you a clean feeling.
Cons:
Made my acne WORSE THAN EVER! Never-ending "purging process". Hated putting exfoliating gel on my skin: thick and tacky... made my skin burn for least 10 minutes after putting it on.
I had mild acne prior to using this product. Being greedy and wanting perfect skin, I tried Murad. BIG MISTAKE! I did get some purging within several weeks but stuck it out in hopes it would get better. On the contrary, the purging got worse with continued use. My forehead is covered in blemishes that will not go away! My face is so tender and painful... I used to be able to feel comfortable going out in public without makeup. Not so anymore! Now, no amount of makeup can conceal the ugliness. This product may work for a minority, but there is no way I can recommend it.
August 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Works well as a spot-treatment and as an all-over face mask
Cons:
Smells bad, has a gross consistency, hard to get out of the tube once you've reached the end
The only product from Proactive that actually worked for me! I don't use the Proactive line anymore, but I still have some of the mask left from when I did use it (althought I'm running out). It worked well then, and it still works well with my new skincare line. As an all-over mask it makes my skin feel really smooth and healthy. It gives my skin a really nice glow and immideatly soothes any redness. Since I have so little left, I tend to only use it as spot treatment nowadays. I put it on at night, and in the morning my zits are either gone or significantly reduced. I hate Proactive, but I love this product!
August 28, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Easy-to-use packaging. Always promt and reliable with delivery of the product.
Cons:
Exfoliating gel is sticky and smells awful. Toner is also sticky and caused face to sting and burn. Spot treatment did not work. Quite expensive.
I've used Murad for a bit more than a year. It worked well enough at first (albeit I broke out initially), but has failed to do the job for about three months now. The only product I didn't mind was the cleansing gel, and even that doesn't work. I found the exfoliating gel disgusting, and the lotion made my skin greasy. It's also far too expensive, and the company sends unnecessary amounts (probably just so they can charge you). Consequently I have a major backstock. I think right now I have more acne than I started with, so yesterday I quit Murad and switched to Vichy Normaderm. We'll see how that goes.
Pros:
Magic ingredient: salicilic acid, smooth dry skin.