This product has received mixed response by consumers. It seems to have done some people well while it has done other people maybe “so-so” or below average.

Pros

This product smells nice and provides users with a great way to scrub the skin and remove dead skin cells. One person has experienced a total cleansing within a week.

This person has used this product for two and a half years and it has reduced breakouts considerably. It smooths the skin in the process, and acts as a way to refresh it. Furthermore, this product clears up white heads.

Cons

St. Ives has the tendency to over-dry the skin of some people. It sometimes irritates the skin and causes a paradoxical reaction-breakouts and/or a rash. Furthermore, it sometimes stops working after awhile or even causes redness or burning.

Conclusion

The “cons” of the St. Ives solution may be because of misuse. For instance, if too much of it is used or it is used too often then it can dry the skin. Either that or if a person scrubs too hard it can cause damage to the skin.

Sometimes people use a moisturizer after using St. Ives to return the moisture to the skin. However, the idea is that some people may not want to use this product but rather one that does not dry the skin in the first place.

It is used for a variety of reason and has some benefits. It also has (very few) drawbacks. Please read for further information.

Pros

According to one user, significant change was noticed after a week of using this soap. Even the pain that accompanied previous acne breakouts went away. This same user then gradually increased usage of soap to once in the morning and once in the evening.

When used in moderation it can smooth and clean the skin quite nicely. For the result it produces, this soap is quite inexpensive at only 10 dollars, approximately.

Cons

If this product is used more than two times a day it can dry out the skin. It also is not meant to be a permanent solution for clearing acne problems. It could possibly harden the skin if used too often. The availability of it is also limited, but it can be delivered to numerous geographical locations.

Before you Buy

It depends upon what type of acne and how severe it is if this soap will work. If you have a very severe cystic or inflammatory acne problem you may need professional medical attention.

Seek a dermatologists’ advice if you think your problem is serious enough. Furthermore, if you have dry or sensitive skin this product is probably not recommended.

Benefits

The main benefit of this particular Murad product is that it clears clogged pores and helps clear up the skin. It also helps wipe out and prevent future breakouts. It also penetrates the skin for a deep cleansing.

Consumer Feedback

Numerous consumers have reported results. One of them who has used topical creams and prescription medications for over 10 years has commented, saying that her skin has looked the best it has ever been within the past two years of using Murad Exfoliating acne treatment gel.

Another person has commented on how it makes the face glow and causes the redness to go away. The pimples have cleared away fast as well.

Not everyone has had the same amount of success, however. One person says this product makes the skin red and blotchy. Another person gave this product a high rating, but found out it does not help very well with black heads.

Some people recommended this product while other people do not. It is a tossup when it comes to using this product. It has quite natural ingredients while it also has some synthetic additives in it that are very hard to pronounce.

Ingredients

The list of substances in this product is quite long. It does have in it some natural herbal substances in it such as Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rice Amino Acids, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Or Orange Fruit Extract, as well as Grape Seed and a variety of other natural substances.

This product also has in it several longer ingredients in it. For instance, it has in it Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Linoleic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20 and others.