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Frequently Asked Questions
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| 1. How do I use Murad Acne Complex®? |
In the morning:
• Cleanse with the Clarifying Cleanser and pat your face dry.
• Apply a dime-sized amount of the Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel
(use once a day for the first two weeks).
• Apply Skin Perfecting Lotion.
• Apply a small amount of the Acne Spot Treatment directly onto any
individual blemishes. (This is a spot treatment only and should not
be used on the entire face.)
In the evening:
• Cleanse with the Clarifying Cleanser and pat your face dry.
• Apply a dime-sized amount of the Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel
(use once a day for the first two weeks).
• Apply Skin Perfecting Lotion.
• Apply a small amount of the Acne Spot Treatment directly onto any
individual blemishes. (This is a spot treatment only and should not
be used on the entire face.) |
| 2. When will I start to see results with Murad |
| Generally you will start to see results after 4 weeks of use, however many people see results before then. |
| 3. I’ve started using Murad Acne Complex® and I’m breaking out more. Why? |
| Whenever
you begin using a new skincare line, your skin goes through what is
called a purging process. This occurs because the product is actively
cleansing and bringing all the trapped oil and impurities to the
surface of your skin, which can cause you to break out more. We do
recommend that when people experience this purging process, that they
continue to use the products, as directed, everyday, twice a day to see
results. |
| 4. Why am I getting more oily/dry? |
| These
reactions might be a result of overuse of the products. If you are
experiencing excessive dryness or oiliness, you should reduce the usage
of the Murad Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel to once per day or once
every other day. Also, make sure that you are only using the Murad Acne
Spot Treatment on affected areas and not rubbing it in all over your
face. |
| 5. Do Murad Acne Complex® products contain alcohol? |
| This
regimen does not contain alcohol or benzoyl peroxide, which can cause
severe dryness and irritation for some people. The regimen also does
not have any oils that will clog pores. There are some essential oils
that are botanical extracts, such as Lemon Peel Oil, Lime Oil,
Tangerine Oil, and Apricot Kernel Oil. These provide excellent
antioxidant benefits which help protect the skin from environmental
damage but do not clog pores to cause breakouts. |
| 6. Can I wear make-up while using the Acne Complex® Kit? |
| Yes.
Murad Acne Complex® will not only help with your breakouts, but it will
also allow your make-up to go on smoother. The Glycolic and Alpha
Hydroxy Acids will help exfoliate the dead skin cells and even the
skin’s texture.
We
suggest that you check the make-up ingredient listings to avoid mineral
and lanolin oils. These two ingredients are comedogenic and do not
allow the skin to breath and can contribute to your acne.
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| 7. Is there a difference between adolescent acne and adult acne? |
| Not
really; its the same disease. In fact, an acne lesion on a teenage boy
is the physiological duplicate of that on a premenstrual woman. And
both are the result of overly active oil (sebaceous) glands triggered
by androgen hormones.
The
only real difference seems to be one of placement. In adolescents, acne
is common on the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. In women, the
perioral area around the mouth, chin and jaw line get the worst. |
| 8. Do I need to use a moisturizer if I have oily, acne-prone skin? |
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Absolutely. The most important thing to remember about moisturizer is
that it is water not grease. And even oily skin needs water. In fact,
when acne-prone skin gets too dehydrated, it may often produce even
more oil in response. |
| 9. Do rich, greasy foods cause acne? |
| No,
but overall proper nutrition is still an important tool for the health
of your skin (to say nothing of the health of your body). Drink lots of
water and eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrients rich in
Vitamin A to help normalize the production of dead skin cells, a key
factor in acne breakouts. |
| 10. Are red, inflamed breakouts always acne? |
| There are many chronic or temporary conditions whose symptoms resemble acne:
• Rosacea (acne rosacea)
• Eczema
• Perioral dermatitis
• Razor bumps (folliculitis or pseudofolliculitis).
While
these may not involve all of the factors that cause real acne, what
they do have in common is inflammation, which is characterized by
swelling, redness, heat and pain.
Persistent
conditions may require professional treatment. But the good news is
that Murad Acne products can help here, for they address all the
factors of acne and skin breakouts, by reducing cell build-up, excess
oil and inflammation.
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| 11. Will Murad Acne products help the pimples on my body? |
| Tip from customer Care:
Breakouts on the body are most common where oil glands are most
pervasive: on the back, chest, and shoulders. Murad’s Clarifying Body
Spray is particularly helpful for treating hard to reach places. Keeping these areas clean is important.
Change your sheets and towels frequently. Wear natural fibers closest
to your skin—the looser the better. If you perspire heavily, change
your clothes more frequently (which may mean for men and boys,
switching undershirts halfway through the day). Avoid using fragrance,
cologne, perfume or astringents on inflamed areas.
Deep, cystic acne on the body, however, is something that must be treated by a dermatologist.
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| 12. Why do I have dark spots left over from healed blemishes? |
| These
are called hyperpigmentation, resulting from post-inflammatory
response, and are caused by the inflammation that assaulted the skin.
Discoloration can range from red to dark brown, depending on your skin
tone, and can take weeks to fade. As a blemish heals, excess pigment is
generated in the area where the trauma occurred. These superficial
pigmented scars will heal faster with the help of anti-inflammatory
ingredients such as zinc, black cohosh, licorice and green tea
contained in Murad Acne treatments. Products high in Vitamin C are also
ideal to fade unwanted pigmentation.
Tip from customer Care: Diminish these post-acne marks with Murad’s patented Age Spot & Pigment Lightening Gel.
To
prevent hyperpigmentation in the first place, use SPF 15 sun protection
on exposed areas (or those covered only by sheer fabrics) and reapply
throughout the day.
Tip from customer Care: Protect skin & minimize redness with Murad Oil-Free Sunblock SPF15 Sheer Tint.
For Murad products to help with pigmentation, call customer care at 1-877-772-2539.
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