Murad Post Acne Spot Lightening Gel
(+22 rating, 25 votes)What is Murad Post Acne Spot Lightening Gel?
One of the more popular acne scar removal gels is Murad Post Acne Spot Lightening Gel. It uses Hydroquinone and AHAs to lighten and polish away dark spots. It also contains some natural ingredients like licorice extract and Allantoin to alleviate irritation and inflammation which can occur with most scar removers. Is Murad Post Acne Spot Lightening Gel safe?
Ingredients:
Active Ingredients: Hydroquinone (2.0%) A topical application to whiten skin and reduce age spots and blemishes. In 2006 the FDA revoked it’s previous approval of hydroquinone and proposed a ban on all over-the-counter concoctions. Numerous studies reveal that hydroquinone can ochronosis, a disease in which the skin becomes dark and thick. Dome shaped yellow spots and blue-black spots appear.
Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat., Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-10, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Lecithin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Rice Amino Acids, Chitosan Ascorbate, Lysine Lauroyl Methionate, Zinc Asparate, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyquaternium-10, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfate, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Hydroxide
Directions
Every day after cleansing and toning, massage a thin layer over face, neck and chest. For opitmal results, follow with oil-free sunblock SPF 30 during the day.
While Murad instructions say to massage a thin layer over your face, neck and chest we recommend only putting it on your acne scars, or spots you would like to fade.
Value
You can purchase directly from Murad or at any Sephora location for $60. Each container is 1 fluid ounce, so it is pretty pricey.
Conclusion
We are still undecided on the safety of Murad Post Acne Spot Lightening Gel. If you are serious about getting rid of your acne scars, and you are willing to take the risk the possible side effects like, itchy, peeling skin, or even worse, ochronosis, that is entirely up to you.
If you are looking for a safer, more natural approach I suggest trying one of the top recommended acne scar removal creams chosen by experts and consumers on AcneScarRemoval.org.
