Murad Acne Complex Comparison
Review - Acne Treatment Products
Murad Acne Complex
Murad manufacturers a wide variety of over-the-counter skincare products, of which Murad Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel is the most appropriate for acne treatment and prevention. Murad Gel is a thick liquid designed to be applied after cleansing the skin of the face.
Murad Gel's active ingredients include retinol, glycolic acid and salicylic acid (1%).
- Retinol is the alcohol form of Vitamin A and is used in many products to treat acne and fine lines or wrinkles.
- Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane. Glycolic acid works by penetrating the top, dead layers of the epidermis and sloughs it away, leaving behind the living skin cells.
- The exfoliating and cleansing properties of salicylic acid are well-known - salicylic acid is a common ingredient in topical acne medications. It functions as an exfoliant and is also used to treat psoriasis.
In addition, Murad Gel contains the following botanical compounds:
- Licorice: historically used as an anti-inflammatory, though usually internally.
- Chamomile: calming and soothing herb that has anti-inflammatory as well as antibiotic properties. Chamomile has been used to treat internal ulcers.
- Aloe vera: widely recognized for its skin soothing and healing properties.
The Murad Gel formula is fragrance-free.
According to the Murad website, Murad Gel has been clinically proven to reduce acne by 90% of users within four weeks, but further details of this study are not available online.
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Murad Acne Complex
The Murad Acne Complex also includes a Clarifying Cleanser and Skin Perfecting Lotion.
While Murad has the lowest price tag of the three brands reviewed, you can only get that price with membership in the Healthy Skin Club. 30 days after your first shipment, you will begin to receive a 60-day supply of Murad Acne Complex every 2 months. Each month, your credit card will be billed $29.95, plus $6.95 S&H every other month. Based on Murad's auto-ship program, we rate Murad Acne Complex a Do Not Buy