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Southern, CA
Mar 18th, 2005
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I purchased Proactiv over a year ago, and realized it didn't work when my co worker asked me if I started the system (I had been using it for over 2 months).

I thought it work well in the beginning then I started to notice wrinkles under my eyes, then came the flakes and dry patches. I was told by the rep to use the moisturizor on top of the benzo loation. I did, then my face turned extra extra oily. I was never able to gain control of my face. And after washing with the clenser I could literly scratch dirt and sweat (I go the the gym alot) off my face. Thick icky dirt would be under my nails. I still have backheads, and really deep whiteheads. Guess I was fooled again by TV.

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Nikki, Australia
Mar 18th, 2005
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It works well, however you need to use in conjunction with cetaphil moisturiser and cleanser for good results. Use proactive 2-3 times a week and the rest of the time use the cetaphil...it will stop proactiv from being too harsh on your skin and will stop it getting worse. Worked for me!

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Anonymous, Michigan
Mar 18th, 2005
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My skin looks brighter between the increased blemishes. Acne has gotten worse, skin texture has improved. I'd rather have rough clear skin, thanks.

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michelle, madison wisc
Mar 18th, 2005
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i was very excited to first start proactiv when i did i was looking forward to haveing better skin well i broke out bad on the proactiv the itchy bumps the red skin even blotchy skin i didnt see that there was any warning to test if your allergic to benzoyl peroxide i think they schould warn people that they could be a chance your allergic my skin was on fire i had what the doctor called a chemical sunburn it was horrible i am not on cordisone 1% to get my face back to normal thank goodness it working so watch if your allergic then your really allergic

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Karen, Oregon City, OR
Mar 18th, 2005
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I have had rosacea with associated blemishes for years. I finally used a tax refund to have lazer treatment done to my face to help with this. N-light and photoderm did help with the rosacea, but the acne medicine they gave my did nothing to help with the blemishes. It was twice as expensive as proactiv. I thought why not try proactiv. My blemishes disappeared within a week. I use the 3 step system regularly and it is great. I still consider it expensive, but it is cheaper than some other medically prescribed products.

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Vanessa Smith, U.S
Mar 18th, 2005
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Wow! I Love this stuff. I think everyone should try it. It does really work.

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Kate, Deloraine (Tasmania)
Mar 17th, 2005
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Hi my name is kate and im from tasmania (australia) im doing a project at school on proactiv solution and i was wondering if u could email me some info that would be great

thank you

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lindsay, anaheim, ca
Mar 17th, 2005
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I think i had a bad allergic reaction to it. After the third day, my face began to itch and become very red and rough. I now have a rash covering my entire face.

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Marissa, Missouri
Mar 16th, 2005
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All it does is make my face smoother. i think i have somewhat better skin but i still get the occassional blemish here and there. thats how my skin was before i used it though. it also seems to make my nose breakout more. i only use it once a day so my skin doesnt get dry, in the morning i just put regular moisturizer on it.

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Anonymous, georgia
Mar 16th, 2005
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THIS PRODUCT SUCKS AND DOES NOT WORK AT ALL

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