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 9, 2007

Pros:

Works!!!

Cons:

Can be overdrying

My teenage son and i both use this product. I am 40 so i only use it every 2nd to third day but the texture of my skin has changed dramatically by usingit. He uses it every day and when we run out his skin plays up, so we know it is this product that is clearing his skin. I suggested to another friend about the product and her and her daughter are so pleased with it also. Just be careful if you have mature skin, don't use it every day and make sure you use a good moisturiser - i have just ordered theirs to see what that is like. If you want a clearer looking complexion, less lumps and bumps and to feel confident without makeup, this product will do it for you :)
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January 7, 2007

Pros:

I had mild acne that started when I was 25. Proactiv made it manageable but not great. I had fewer pimples than before, but I still had blackheads on my nose and my skin was not smooth. It smelled clean.

Cons:

I used Proactiv for 2.5 years, and toward the end, I think it was making my skin look tired and dry. Even moisturizer didn't fully fix the problem. Also, it got expensive and I finally decided to just go to the derm.

It kept my acne manageable for a long time. By "manageable," I mean that 95% of the time, I had either no whiteheads or had them only one at a time, and never more than two at a time. My skin has recovered from looking tired and dry since I stopped using it. I definitely think it's worth a try, because you can always cancel your shipments any time you want.
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January 4, 2007

Pros:

It works! You must follow the directions, though. Morning and night! DO NOT SLEEP WITH MAKE-UP ON!

Cons:

It dried my face out for the first two weeks I started it, so I bought their moisturizer (which didn't help.) Also, I stumbled upon this website trying to buy JUST a bottle if the renewing cleanser! How can I buy just that withou the 3 step system??

Follow Directions!!
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December 30, 2006

Pros:

Proactive works very well. It kept my face clear and i only got pimples right befor ei get my period

Cons:

It made my skin really RED AND more pimples came and it looked horrible for like the first 2-3 months.

AT first I WAS going to give up on proactive because the first 2 to 3 moths it made my acne look so bad. but i kept on using proactive and it it became completely clear after like 5 moths. i hardly got any but i still got small little ones. It made me feel so confident. but i do believe it stops working, im not using anymore because mys kin has gotton too use to it so i eventually had to stop using it. i use duac gel and retin a micro now
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December 27, 2006

Pros:

my skin hasn't been this clear or smooth in ages. i'm constantly petting my cheeks! for the most part, doesn't dry it out my skin. smells good, love the little exfoliating beads in cleanser, i feel cleaner than i would from a cream cleanser.

Cons:

took several months to really start working, still get the occasional huge zit, very pricey, three steps can be frustrating especially when you're short on time (but they're worth it)

my self-esteem has improved and i'm not embarrassed by my skin. i can actually look people in the eye now without worrying what they'll think of my acne. i tried pretty much everything but accutane... proactiv is definitely worth a shot. if you have very oily skin and moderate acne like i have, i would recommend using a benzoyl peroxide 10% cream at night instead of/before of the lotion.
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December 10, 2006

Pros:

Gets rid of acne well if you use it every morning and every night.

Cons:

Can dry out skin and if you skip 1 session breakouts can happen easily. Does not get rid of scars quickly.

Good product if you remember to use it every morning and every night.
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November 24, 2006

Pros:

none

Cons:

many

This dries out your skin. Pro activ makes my pimples bigger and grosser than they were before. Horrible exprience with this cleanser.
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October 29, 2006

Pros:

Works well if used sparingly, twice a day (2.5% BP Repairing Lotion only)

Cons:

Expensive and you don't need all three steps, only the Repairing Lotion

After many years of tinkering with the Proactiv system, I have found I only need the Repairing Lotion. I use a gentle cleanser and various moisturizers. I found this website while searching for ways to treat back acne for a male friend. It was then I realized I should try to find a 2.5% BP solution because I didn't want to continue to buy all three steps from Proactiv. Well, it's very hard to find. Several drug store trips only produced small bottles of 5-10% BP. After many internet searches (many that landed me back on this site), I found this: [link removed] A bigger size of 2.5% BP lotion. To treat my friend, I plan to recommend an organic tea tree oil gentle cleanser, followed by 2.5% BP lotion and finally an organic calendula lotion. I expect it will work quite well although some of the posts here indicate for back acne I might need to add glycolic acid.
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October 18, 2006

Pros:

not a damn thing!

Cons:

everything about this so called "MIRACLE" product

save your money!!.....thats all i can say
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October 16, 2006

Pros:

Works very well as long as you are very consistent.

Cons:

The price, but I'm willing to pay for it.

ProActive works!! You HAVE to use it EXACTLY as directed! I use it twice a day. I only use my ring and pinky fingers to apply the cleanser..go lightly on the skin and keep it moist!! Do not miss a step. I have found the the key to clear skin with this product is consistency!! I can't emphisize this enough. Don't stop because you don't see results right away..it's different for everyone..give it a chance. Oh, and the blotter sheets work great and so does the mattifying gel.
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