Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

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Renewing Cleanser Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), magnesium aluminum silicate, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, sorbitol, dimethyl isosorbide, disodium PEG-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate, tridecyl stearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, polyethylene, cetyl esters, anthemis nobilis flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, sodium PCA, xanthan gum, tridecyl trimellitate, propylene glycol, Imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum). Revitalizing Toner Water (aqua), glycolic acid, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, rosa canina fruit extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sodium PCA, panthenol, glycerin, propylene glycol, allantoin, polysorbate 20, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, benzophenone-4, tetrasodium EDTA, imidazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum), blue 1 (CI 42090), yellow 5 (CI 19140). Repairing Treatment Active Ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%). Inactive Ingredients: Water (aqua), ethoxydiglycol, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, cetearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, panthenol, allantoin, xanthan gum, ceteareth-20, carbomer, triethanolamine, diazolidinyl urea, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance (parfum).

Items marked with red have tested a 3 or above (out of 5) in comedogenic (pore-clogging) testing.

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December 5, 2007

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Everything.

I used Proactiv when I was 6th grade, it stopped my break out, but after that, I switched to Neutrogena and stick with it for 3 years until I took Dance class and work out everyday. I got break out so I decided to use Proactiv again, well it made it worse. After a month of using it, my face didn't get any better, so I went to see a dermatologist. He put me on prescribed medicine, and I gets microdermbrasion due to scarring. What he said seriously upsetting me, because he asked me if I used Proactiv. He then explained that Proactiv made my skin worse because what it does is that it cleanse only the surface, which make your skin looks like its getting better, when really all those bacteria are still trapped underneath. So yeah, my face is seriously damaged, but it's improving. I suggest that those who are dealing with servere acne should go see a dermatologist. DON'T USE PROACTIV.
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December 3, 2007

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Many.

The active ingredient in both the cleanser and repairing lotion is Benzoyl Peroxide. The alcohol-free cleanser is basically non-alcoholic facial astringent. Both of these products can be found at any pharmacy, for a fraction of the cost. Using too much of anything will just build your body's immunity to it. Also, Proactiv makes it less than simple to cancel an account, and did a good job of sending me a second package before I realized I had signed up for an automated renewal system.
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November 12, 2007

Pros:

It did make my skin smoother.

Cons:

It did not clear up the zits. It gave me more and I used it rligiously for 7 monthes. Go to Wal Mart and buy the Acne Free 3-step system. It works wonders at clearing up my skin, plus it does not dry my face out at all.

Proactiv is definetly not what it is cracked up to be!!! I HATE PROACTIVE SOLUTION. DO NOT BUY IT!!!
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October 30, 2007

Pros:

None

Cons:

Well I started using it 2 weeks ago. I never had a pimple problem it was more of an oily and blackhead problem. Since I started using it my face is always red I have pimples all over my face now. I guess it depends on your skin type.

It's USELESS !!!!!!
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October 24, 2007

Pros:

Ahh. None that I can think of, sorry.

Cons:

Dried my skin out, expensive, didn't work for my skin. Doesn't smell that good. The scrub is too grainy. Etc.

I tried this product well over five years ago and it didn't work (even slightly) for my skin. Their 'lotion' was making my face dry out and get red. When I called the company, a phone consultant told me that the lotion isn't really a lotion and shouldn't be applied as one. She also told me to stop using it. But then I'm supposed to keep purchasing an entire kit containing a product I shouldn't use? And why do they call it a lotion if it isn't one? So I am sure this product has worked for many people. Just not anyone with my type of skin! I would NOT recommend using this unless you can get it for a free try.
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October 8, 2007

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Dries out my skin, made me break out worse than ever!

Ever since I started using Proactiv, my skin has been worse than ever before!! I am breaking out into large cysts that I NEVER had, and they are taking forever to go away. My skin is dry and itchy and not improving in the least. My forehead and chin are covered in large spots, some of which are oozing blood! Using these products was the worst skincare decision I have ever made!!!!! Now let's hope I find something that will fix all of this damage!
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September 23, 2007

Pros:

works initially

Cons:

After about a week, it only made my skin look so much worse. Since I began to use ProActiv, my skin has become a constant problem...even worse than before. I now not only have acne, but the texture and appearance of my skin has gotten so much worse.

This product is terrible. Spend your money on something else.
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August 9, 2007

Pros:

It feels clean immediately after use.

Cons:

Doesn't work!! Plus, they kept sending it to me and charging me before I needed a refill. Even after I cancelled they sent another set. Now I have a bunch of worthless, expensive goop in my cabinet.

Don't waste your money. If you want to try it, go to the drug store and get the generic brand. It is the exact same ingredients, and it's a lot cheaper. I regret wasting my money on the "real deal," especially since it didn't work. At all. It really fakes you out because it feels clean right after you use it, but it doesn't heal anything, plus I broke out even worse when I stopped using it. One step forward, two steps back.
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August 8, 2007

Pros:

no frickin pros for guthy renker!!!!!!!this product does not work.

Cons:

redness,big pimples,dry skin ETC. my worst experience ever.!!

dont buy it !!never it sucks real bad !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i used it for a month or two and it made acne worst. its horrible!!!i regret buying this crap!!!
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July 7, 2007

Pros:

simple 3-steps

Cons:

leaves the skin feeling irritated, is harsh, and burns.

IT SUCKS. my face (which was of really minor acne) is now swollen and red from that crap. I HATE IT
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