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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January 16, 2007

Pros:

every zit gone in 2 weeks!!

Cons:

it gets a little expensive.

i used to have terrible acne. it was like my whole face and neck was a zit. i got really depressed and never wanted to do anything, so i watched a lot of tv. one night i saw an infomercial for it, back when it first came out, before jessica simpson did ads for it. i was only in 6th grade, but i begged and pleaded until i got it because NOTHING else worked for me. i was very impressed! within 2 days i saw results, and within 2 weeks my entire face was cleared up! needless to say, i will never use anything else!
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January 8, 2007

Pros:

You will probably see a noticeable improvement in your acne.

Cons:

Works really well for awhile, but over time, it does not work as well.

I have had severe acne for over 15 years. I had tried everything, including four courses of Accutane. About four years ago, I was watching a Proactiv infomercial and thought "why not"? I noticed a difference in my skin in less than 2 weeks. Less new pimples were forming, and my skin almost cleared up entirely. However, over time, my acne worsened again. I'm not sure what causes this--maybe your skin starts to get used to the routine. I still use Proactiv and I think my skin is better for it. I would still have more breakouts without it. I have started adding a few drops of Jojoba oil into my oil-free moisturizer, and that is helping a lot (a non-clogging natural oil that tricks your skin into thinking it is producing enough sebum). I have also started following Dan Kern's advice and I put a LOT of the 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide solution that comes in my Proactiv kit on my face. That is also making a difference. BOTTOM LINE: Proactiv is worth a try.
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January 8, 2007

Pros:

This product works wonders on my skin.

Cons:

Over dries my skin, leaves my skin feeling tight and ichy.

It really has help my skin. I have combination/ to oily skin. SO if you have dry skin you would need a different moisturiser as this one really does dry your skin out. Sometimes leaving you feel very tight. I used to have awful skin and this product has helped me keep my skin uder control. But I think using this in the long run may damage your skin because benzoyl peroxide is a powerful bleaching agent. Also it removes the top layer on your skin which is dangerous to the sun. Be sure to put some sort of sunscreen afterwards if you don't want sunburn and premature aging!
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December 25, 2006

Pros:

Works well with time and the product lasts a while

Cons:

A little pricey and product works differently for everyone

I started using ProActiv about 2 years ago. I had mild acne and just wanted to get rid of it. Well, with CONSISTENT use, my skin was flawless. I only broke out the week before my period, and thats it. This summer I ran out of product and decided to buy the competing brand, AcneFree. Well, with 2 months, my skin started flaring up, which I assumed was due to me not exercising anymore or wearing excessive amounts of sunscreen since it was summer, so I moved on to Murad. Didnt help. Skin got worse. Finally went to a Derm and was prescribed Doxycycline (an antibiotic pill) and Retin-A. Both of these prescriptions literally TORE UP my face. So I went back and was prescriped Tazarac. Didnt help. After 6 months of bad BAD skin, 3 failed Rxs and a lot of pain, suffering, and embarrasment, I'm back on ProActiv. After just 2 days my skin is starting to look clearer than it has in 6 months. Proactive seems to work great with me, but every person is different. I love it!
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November 14, 2006

Pros:

It gets delivered to you once every two weeks. YOu don't have to got to the store. It's waiting for you in the mail box.

Cons:

They take the money directly out of your bank account. I don't like for someone else to have the authority to withdral my money, but me.

It works. I have tried over the counter treatment, home remedies, even prescibed medicine and nothing worked. Finally, when I was just fed up with my face, I decided to give proactive a try, (hell, I tried everything else, why not). Too my surprise it worked immediately. It has not totally revived my face, but it has worked considerably enough for me to have the confidence to show my face in public again.
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October 15, 2006

Pros:

Had very stubborn bumps on forehead that i could not get to go away with any other product. proactiv cleared it up in less than a week..Get very few pimples now and if i do proactiv clears them up quickly

Cons:

Facial redness for the first hour or so following application, but no irritation. Redness clears up quickly.

Im glad i took the chance on this product. i dont think its for people with any type of sensative skin. I have very hardy italian skin that wont even burn in the sun, but it does get a little red with proactiv use.
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November 11, 2012

Pros:

This product has worked the best out of every other product ive tried. I started breaking out so bad that i would cry all the time and avoid any social events i was invited to. I even had to take oral pain killers for the throbbing zits on my face. Since starting proactive, the current zits dried up even after the first application and my pores arent even noticable like before they looked like oily black holes all over my face.

Cons:

This product works best on skin that is severly affected by acne and uncontrolable oily skin. With that being said you will still need a daily moisterizer because the product will dry the hell out of your skin. I can defiantly agree with the other reviewers and say DO NOT order this product on the proactive webstite. There auto delivery is a bi to cancel and the customer service sucks! Instead, order from QVC..larger quanity for your money and there auto delivery is optional not automactic.

I would rather have alittle dry skin that i can add lotion too, then oily scaring zits that cause me to never want to leave the house. I hope this helps. Its too bad some people dont have a good experience with it but you wont know unless you try.
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March 4, 2012

Pros:

Clears your acne.

Cons:

May dry your skin

I've been using Proactiv for about 2 months and it has been helping my skin a lot! I used to have pimples everywhere on my back but now most of them has cleared up! Proactiv may dry your skin though. The first 4 days, my skin was RED! I used it once a day instead of two now. But it really clears up your skin! Proactiv worked for me, but it may not work for everyone. Yes, I do recommend Proactiv. But if you have very sensitive skin, I suggest that you don't use this.
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January 18, 2012

Pros:

- Reduces acne/oil
- Softens skin
- Relatively quick

Cons:

- Can burn
- Can overdry the skin
- Expensive in relation to its size

I have had severe hormonal/stress-based acne on and off since the 7th grade. I have tried absolutely everything (Accutaine, prescription creams, microdermabrasion, etc.) and nothing seemed to work longterm, or if it did it was far too expensive for my tight budget to continue doing regularly which only led me to have to stop the treatment and break out all over again. I am now 23 and still facing the problem of annoying and relatively severe acne and, being a broke recent college grad, was searching for a budget-friendly solution. I figured I had nothing to lose and gave Proactiv a try. Surprisingly, Proactiv seems to be the solution to clear up my skin. Yes, it is a bit expensive for the amount they give you, but a very little bit goes a very long way. I saw results within a couple of days. With continued use it keeps my skin soft, my acne under control, and my face far less oily. As with any product it depends on the individual, but I have found this to work for me and am willing to pay the $19.99/mo for clear skin. The lotion can leave skin dry, especially in the harsh Iowa winters, so I try to only use it at night and use a normal moisturizer during the day (I use Olay Total Effects). The cleanser slaughs on any dry skin that happened to accumulate overnight and pairing it with a different moisturizer in the morning has not hindered its results for me.
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December 28, 2010

Pros:

I think this product works very well. The first day I used it my face felt very soft and my face seemed to brighten up. I would reccomend this product to people.

Cons:

Their are alot of step if you buy more than just the basic 3 step system.

This product is great I think you just have to use it the way they show you and stick to it. I know I have just started to use this product but I have seen good results so far.
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