Proactiv Vs. Murad
There are countless products available today that are specifically designed to treat acne. There are the regular over the counter products such as Oxy and Clearisil. There are also the prescription acne products such as Retin A and Accutane and then there is the mail order products such as Proactiv and Murad. So it can be a difficult decision on which way to go when searching for the right acne product for you. If one were to go off numbers alone, the mail order products are the most popular choice among clients that use acne medications.
The two leading mail ordered acne medication brands are Proactiv and Murad. Proactiv Solution sells for 29.95 and the Murad Acne Complex Kit retails for 29.99. Both basically identical in price. So which one is better? In order to really know which product brand is better, one must endure a trial and error period to come up with their own conclusion. Over the course of this article, it will explain each solution and hopefully give you a better understanding of each system.
The Proactiv Solution was invented by two female doctors, Dr. Katy Rodin and Dr. Kathy Fields. These two ladies met in dermatology school at Standford University and after years of discussion formed a clinic where they sold the first Proactiv Solution systems. Murad Acne Complex was created by dermatologist, pharmacist, and associate professor of dermatology at UCLA Dr. Murad. After seeing thousands of patients in his office, he learned how the skin worked and formulated a system in which to treat and prevent breakouts. Both parties came up with the same conclusion when it comes to acne, there are numerous causes of acne that affect both the face an body areas. However, where they differ is how they look at acne itself.
Dr. Rodin and Dr. Fields consider all forms of breakouts such as pimples and blackheads as acne. Dr. Murad views acne as a broad term for the many forms of acne such as Rosacea and whiteheads. This is significant for those who are deciding which product system to use however, each system was formulated to treat several forms of acne. Unlike traditional over the counter products that are basically only able to treat breakouts on the spot, Proactiv Solution and the Murad Acne Complex system are formulated to treat a number of acne related deficiencies.
In fact, both Dr. Fields and Dr. Rodin have termed the phrase “Pimple Panic” when it comes to regular over the counter products. It is essentially the act of trying to treat your face by applying medicine to your pimples one by one as they appear on your face. Dr. Murad agrees with this conclusion as well. So, if Proactiv and Murad treat several forms of acne as well as the pimples already on your skin, which one is really better?
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There is really no right answer to this question because everyone has different skin. Depending on the individuals hormones and their skin needs, one product will work better on one person than the other. Both systems have seen successful patients, and it has seemingly been; if one product doesn´t work for you, the other will. And if one does work for you, the other one might as well also. Again, it is a game of trial and error when it comes to these two acne solutions.
Both Murad and Proactiv contain nnatural herbal ingredients along with some major active acne ingredient. Proactiv uses the ever popular Benzoyl Peroxide. Murad uses the much gentler active ingredient Salicylic Acid. Consider whether or not you have ever experienced any allergic reaction to one of these active agents if that will help you decide between the two. Both ingredients are completely different yet they both treat acne. The benzoyl peroxide is a white, chalky creamy type of liquid that has a rotten odor. Salicylic Acid is a strong thick alcohol like substance that has the same gross odor. Both these two ingredients will make your face itch, however each doctor claims that it is a sign of the ingredient working. Again, the conclusion can be made that it takes a period of trial and error to see which one will work for you.
Out of the two, Proactiv is the number one selling mail ordered skin care product of this type. This doesn´t necessarily mean that one product is better than the other, but usually when there is a high success rate, that product will sell more than its´competition. Both products have a strong marketing influence, but if you were to go off websites alone without having any further knowledge of the product, one would most likely opt for Proactiv.
In Dr. Murad´s infomercials, he does a great job in pointing a¡out his credibility and explain his complex very well. However, he uses a much less direct approach than the two ladies of Proactiv. Proactiv´s infomercials are a lot less informative, yet they make themselves look very friendly on television and they use a number of celebrity sponsors. Some of the A list celebrities that endorse Proactiv include P. Diddy, Jessica Simpson, and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
After considering all of this, how does one make the choice of which product to choose first. It is recommended that you go to both websites and listen to both doctors speak. All three doctors are very credible and both their products have been proven to work for all types of people. You can access the doctors commentary on their websites in order to form your own opinion about the doctors themselves. It is also a good idea to research both Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid before making your first decision as well.
After you have decided which product solution to try first, order online. They both cost the same basically, Murad costs about four cents more. Then try out the product, if it works for you-Great! If not, try the other system and it help fix your acne problem. Good Luck with your trial and error process with the Proactiv Solution and the Murad Acne Complex System.
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June 30th, 2008 at 7:13 am
Necesito un numero de contacto quisiera mas informacion. Gracias.
February 12th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
murad most definitely is better. murad uses no benzoyl peroxide which makes skin dry and tight. murad uses antioxidants from plants and a dose of moisture to keep skin light and lush. proactive adds benzoyl peroxide to make skin look tight, but can make skin dry, red, irritated, and result in even worse problems. so murad actually heals you. then murad has healing power to over a dozen face problems because acne and pimples aren’t the only existing problems.
even though proactive seems to work on celebrities like Jessica Simpson,
PROACTIVE IS BAD FOR YOUR SKIN!
murad also sells many other products that I totally love. to me, murad products are a cheap way of getting an awesome facial at home. antioxidants are one of the main keys to great skin.
April 24th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Proactiv is way better in my opinion! If Murad was so great why would people unsatisfied with Murad go back to Proactiv? I tried Murad and it sucks. First of all, Murad is so complex, ironically it is called acne complex, and Proactiv has easy steps that every one can understand. The reason skin gets dry is because it’s not moisturized, so people complaining about that should get a moiseturizer. Murad made my skin worse and customer service wasn’t any help. I don’t agree Murad is better nor can I prove Proactiv’s effectiveness. There needs to be effective empirical data instead of all these personal reviews.
August 2nd, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Ive never used either products but my 15 year old daughter uses Proactive Solutions and honestly in the 8 months she has been using it, there has been no changes. She will say different only because she wants to tell her friends she uses Proactive. Its like trying to keep up with the Jones with her.But she still has pinples, blackheads and and she uses the products by instrution usetwice daily, morning and beforebed. I can honestly tell you though Proactive Solutions costumer service is just awful. They when you have canceled the account still against your wishes of course take funds out of your bank account and then still even lie and say they wont do it again to only do it again and still keep sending you there product for you only to have to be put out to sending it back. They dont refund you either. So Yes I have major issues with the company, the makers of Proactive. Research them on the net, google it, many have had the same problem.
August 21st, 2009 at 3:01 pm
I have used Proactiv for approx 10 years. I think the crux of the matter is the active ingredient. I can’t use Salicylic Acid as it makes my acne worse. My best friend uses just fine. There are two systems, because there are two ways to address acne. You have to find out for yourself which one “works” for you. You have try one approach first for at least 2 months to see the results, then switch to the next for another 2 months. I highly recommend Proactiv, because it has and continues to work wonderfully for me. But you must try both methods for yourself.
P.S. Proactiv repairing lotion does bleach fabrics. I only use mine x1 day at night and then only certain areas in the morning to minimize bleaching of my neckline if I wear a higher neckline like a t-shirt.
October 7th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
proactiv is way better than muad acne complex. here are three reasons why proactiv is better.
1 murad acne complexs lotion leaves your skin oily or sticky.
2 benzoyl peroxide clears acne faster
3 if your skin does go dry try using the oil free moisture with spf 15 or the green tea moisturizer. i agree with the green tea moisturizer.
so for the skeptics try proactiv. proactiv number 334 and the last.
February 25th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Proactiv is a SCAM. I cancelled my order and they have charged over $100.00 from my bank account in two months while telling me my refund will take 6-8 weeks. They are taught to lie and they steal. Beware. Report to BBB.