
Murad Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel is a product with 33 ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Water, Alcohol Denatured, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Methyl Gluceth-10, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Hydrogen Peroxide, Rice Amino Acids and 23 more.
Contains: AHA - Glycolic Acid; BHA - Salicylic Acid; Vitamins - Retinol (Vitamin A); Retinoids - Retinol (Vitamin A); Antioxidant - Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Retinol (Vitamin A), Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Extract, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract;
Organic score: 33% natural, 61% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - No; Reef safe - No;
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Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.
Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.
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