Murad Acne Complex Review

Rated: 77 out of 100
by Product-Critic.com

Murad manufacturers a wide variety of over-the-counter skin care 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 web site, 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.