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.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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November 25, 2006

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Ive had moderate acne for the last 3 or 4 years, and have used countless numbers of OTC and prescription medications. I figured I would "treat" myself to clear skin and purchase Proactiv. It did nothing.

Save yourself the money. Proactiv did not make my skin any better. I'm switching to Dan Kern's Regimen, and am very hopeful.
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November 8, 2006

Pros:

At first it seemed to work.

Cons:

Dried my skin up and made it very itchy. After I stopped using it my skin got much much worse. Also the company will charge your credit card w/o notice and send you more product even if you only signed up for the trial package!!!!

If I knew then what I know now I would never have used this product! It will make your skin break out more once you stop using it.
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November 3, 2006

Pros:

Absolutely NONE

Cons:

Made my skin MUCH worse, very disappointed with this product!!! Waste of money.

I'm 35 yrs old, and was suffering from occasional breakouts (I had acne much worse as a teenager, though). I used proactiv for about 2 or 3 days, and my skin is ruined now! When I look in the mirror, I want to cry!!! I never had acne like this, even as a teenager. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!! I'm glad I only bought a trial size before blowing even more money on full size. By the way, I gave this product a second chance a few days after I stopped using it, and it was still useless.
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October 19, 2006

Pros:

NONE!

Cons:

It dried out my skin, making it flaky near my chin, I had a few legions on the sides of my face from my football helment that were promlomous, but after using this stuff for about two weeks, I broke out all over and have inflamed cysts and scaring.

Dont buy proactive, only thier refining mask. Im going to try the regimin this site has offered soon.
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October 14, 2006

Pros:

It worked for Jessica Simpson.

Cons:

Dries skin and in turn makes it oily. Causes wierd rashes. Just sucks overall.

Used this when I was younger and will NEVER go back to it. Its been around for years and the truth is theres better stuff out there now(ex. RetinaMicro). I think JS's getting older really cleared her acne but I guess she needs the endorsement money so she supports it(thats just my theory,though).
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October 13, 2006

Pros:

NONE!

Cons:

Expensive, after I received the second set it stopped working.

The first time I tried it it worked great! Then when I received my second shipment I used it the same way and I started to get like an itchy little invisible bumps on my face. I couldn't see them but I could feel them, I also got acne in places I never had before. My skin was oily to start and it made it even worse. I received the third shipment and sent it back but I have to pay for shipping, It has been a month since I sent it back and still no refund, so I called proactiv today I was told I had an allergic reaction to the product, and was told it takes 6-8 weeks for me to get my refund. Oh, and they tried to sell me the "gentle" formula! DON'T USE IT!!!
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October 12, 2006

Pros:

none

Cons:

lots

the cleanser hurts! the first time I washed my face (with a gentle facewash called Purity) after stopping proactiv I was so relieved, I couldn't stop smiling. AND proactiv it made it worse...instincts told me the lotion (2.5 benzoyl peroxide) was a good thing, then I found this website, and started using bezoyl peroxide again, sans the proactiv wash and toner
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October 8, 2006

Pros:

None

Cons:

Burned my skin

Do not use without consalting a doctor. I've burned my skin badly. Red spots appeared a week later and now it itches a lot. Do not use!!!!!
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October 5, 2006

Pros:

In my experience, there have been NO "pros" to useing this system.

Cons:

Where do I begin? Expensive, ineffective, damaging, etc.

When I ordered proactiv I got very mild acne. Mostly hairline pimples and occasional chin zits. Proactiv felt nice at first, but then it started to make me get zits in places I had NEVER had problem skin before (along the sides of my cheeks... outwards from my mouth... the space in between my nose and my lip. I finally decided that this system was not working for me. Instead, I bought some spectro jel and some Yon-Ka moisturizer for sensitive skin in the hopes of healing and soothing my burning skin... now... like many of the other reviewers, I have a painful rash on my cheeks. It looks like acne, but it is really just raised, red and painful marks along the side of my face. I only stopped the system this past week, so I'm hopeing that this is a reaction to a change in product and won't be long-term. I'm scared from reading the other reviews that it will be. If you value your skin, please do not buy this product. It is not only a scam, but it can actually DAMAGE your skin.
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