Murad acne complex, which was developed by Dr. Howard Murad, is a three step acne treatment that is becoming one of the top over the counter acne treatments available today. This treatment is know for not using Benzoyl peroxide but instead uses Salicylic Acid and topical treatments with soothing botanicals. Like other treatments it has numerous before and after stories of acne sufferers that have controlled there acne with the treatment.

The Murad acne complex consists of a three step topical acne treatment that includes a clarifying cleanser, exfoliating acne treatment gel, and a skin perfecting lotion.

The clarifying cleanser is for cleansing and toning the skin. It reduces 99% of surface bacteria and includes active ingredient such as Salicylic Acid which clears skin and helps prevent future breakouts, Green Tea Extract and Menthol to calm and cool irritated skin, plus a variety of citric oils and other various ingredients.

The Exfoliating acne treatment gel is to treat and repair skin by gently exfoliates dead skin cells, reduces redness, minimizes irritation and helps heal existing blemishes. Again this product has salicylic acid along with retinol and glycolic acid which are used to exfoliate. This step also contains alpha hydroxy acid which for first time users can have sensitivity to so it should be used gradually till the skin becomes use to it.

The third step, a skin perfecting lotion is to hydrate and protect skin while also soothing and softening it as well. Ingredients such as retinol and queen of meadow extract are used to reduce oil production and tighten pores as well as Arnica which helps to heal and calm irritated skin.

The Murad acne complex has worked for thousands of acne suffers and since acne and acne treatments differ in reaction for each person it is good to try it to see if it can work for you. It has a money back guarantee so all you have to lose is your acne.