Questions and Answers about Acne Complex®:

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.)
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2. When will I see results with Murad?

   Generally you will start to see results after 4 weeks of use, however many people see results before then.
   Acne Complex® Real Results

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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.

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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 Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel to once per day or once every other day. Also, make sure that you are only using the Acne Spot Treatment on affected areas and not rubbing it all over your face.

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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.

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6. Can I wear makeup while using Acne Complex® system?

   Yes. Murad Acne Complex® will not only help with your breakouts, but it will also allow your makeup 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 makeup ingredient listings to avoid mineral and lanolin oils. These two ingredients are comedogenic and do not allow the skin to breathe and can contribute to your acne. Only use make-up labeled ‘non-comedogenic’.

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Questions and Answers about Acne:

1. Is there a difference between adolescent acne and adult acne?

   Not really—it’s the same condition. In fact, an acne lesion on a tenenage 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 tend to breakout out the most.

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2. Do I need to use a moisturizer if I have oily, acne-prone skin?

   Absolutely. The most important thing to remember about moisturizers is that is water and not grease. Even oily skin needs water. In fact, when acne-prone skin gets dehydrated, it may often produce more oil in response, therefore resulting in increased breakouts.

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3. 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.

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4. 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)
   • View all 7 types of breakouts.

   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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5. Will Murad Acne products help the breakouts 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 Acne Body Wash is exfoliating and deep cleansing to keep pores clear. 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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6. 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 post-acne marks with Murad’s patented Post-Acne Spot 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 and minimize redness with
   Oil-Free Sunblock SPF 15 Sheer Tint.

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