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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November 22, 2010

Pros:

Cleared up ALL my acne including nodular and cystic bumps - it has worked for years!

Cons:

Very very drying - to compensate my skin pumped out more oil so I ended up with dry and oily skin at the same time - horrible!
Expensive - one box costs about $70 with the tax etc. and lasts two months.

Proactiv worked wonders on my acne. About 14 years ago, a dermatologist prescribed topical antibiotics for my acne. The acne was mainly concentrated on my chin, my right cheek and my forehead. For some reason the left side of my face remained relatively clear. The antibiotics cleared my face up completely! Then I stopped the antibiotics and went on the Pill (for birth-control purposes) and my face stayed clear for 10 more years! Because of extreme stress at work, my face broke out crazily a few years ago. I was still on the Pill at this time. I had these awful hard bumps on my cheek and chin, and under my chin. These bumps were extremely hard and would not budge. Nodular acne! I looked as stressed as I felt. So I tried Proactiv. Within 6 months, my skin was as clear as crystal. The only thing is that it was left dry and oily at the same time and my skin looked blotchy - BUT without the acne. I find that exfoliating helps with the blotchiness. A few weeks ago, in order to wean myself off chemicals (Proactiv contains A LOT) and to see if I could even out my skin tone and reverse sun damage, I started OCM. It made my skin look fantastic except for my chin which broke out in huge cystic bumps. I let it go for 2 weeks hoping that my skin was just purging but nope, the bumps kept on coming! So I went back to using Proactiv on my chin only and in only two days, it's starting to clear. My chin still looks awful but the Proactiv is doing its work; the cysts are shrinking and they no longer itch or hurt.
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August 6, 2010

Pros:

-Clears about 80% of acne
-Doesn't hurt my skin at all (i don't have that sensitive of skin)
-Smells okay

Cons:

-Didn't work for me as good as they say it does
-Dries out my cheeks a bit
-A bit pricey

It doesn't clear every pimple, but it's definitely the best acne treatment I've tried. I used it for like 6 months, then switched to Neutrogena Complete Acne System for a bit because it was cheaper and i read good reviews on it. Within a few weeks my breakouts were worse then they had ever been. I switched back to Proactiv and my skin went back to normal in a few weeks. Definitely a good product! :)
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June 5, 2010

Pros:

stoped my breakouts(maybe got a few new one) .
skin felt amazing and really smooth.
easy to use .

Cons:

bleaches your clothes , towles unless you use white .
expensive .
does not work for everyone.
drys out skin( as people say).
seems like its not working

I've suffered with acne since grade nine and now im in grade 11 going on 12 and about a month ago i got curious and started and got the six piece kit for about $80.00 or lesse and been using proactive for about a month now and ive seen some improvements in my skin one it hit the 3 weeks mark . i still have a long way to go before it clears but but bottom line i actually love proative i dont care what people say at all! it may not worked for there skin but bottom line im saying it works for me everyone does say it drys out there skin , yes it is true but it dryed my skin out around my chin , mouth and near my eyebrows and a little bit red but the red and dryness cleared and a little bit after i seen results , it will dry out your skin and you will see your acene get worse and it will bring out new pimples cause mine did it the process and the only thing is you have to go by the directions because i used the mask 4 times a week and thats what made my face dry ! anyways it doesnt hurt to try it & just because it didnt work for alot of people doesnt mean it wont work for you it doesnt hurt to try ps ive never felt so better i can actually look people in the face and have my personailty back!:) hope it works for you<3
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June 4, 2010

Pros:

Simply put, it works.

Cons:

Irritating at first and drying, can take awhile to get totally clear

I have used proactiv a couple times, and it works every time. It doesnt work incredibly fast and it can be irritating at first, but it gets the job done. The first time i used it, it took awhile to get me fully clear, 3 months to be exact. Now it started really clearing me up within two weeks,i stopped eating dairy since the first time(which helped a lot) so that may have been the difference. If you stick with it and follow the instructions, and live a healthy lifestyle, then you should see great results. I recommend using only the 3 piece set and the refining mask. Their other bonus products never really worked for me for some reason.
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May 27, 2010

Pros:

Creamy
Works Fast
Makes skin smooth and soft
Product lathers on nicely

Cons:

Makes skin dry

This product it great!! I have had clear smooth skin for over a year now. I haven't had a pimple in forever... I almost forget what they look like!!! The only thing is Proactiv dries out my skin. So make sure to buy the Green Tea moisturizer!!
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December 15, 2009

Pros:

Proactiv can help clear up your skin by getting rid of major acne and oil.

Cons:

Proactiv does NOT get rid of shine (not oily shine, just dry shine), dry skin, or blackheads.

I would rate it with a 5 if it would help with shine and blackheads. It won't get all of the under-the-skin acne. The lotions won't help moisturize your skin, and it won't start to work until it's been about a month or two. If you stop using it, your acne will return worse than ever. I wouldn't recommend it, but while I used it, it was okay.
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June 25, 2009

Pros:

Works well if you stick to the 2 times a day usage

Cons:

It takes like 3 weeks to see how well it works.

If you use this product consistently twice a day it will work wonders. I like proactive!
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March 27, 2009

Pros:

IOriginally purchased for my son. His acne was getting out of control. It was all over his upper back and shoulders and his face. We had tried all of the Dept. store remedies. When the product arrived, we both began using it. Improved skin in 2 wks.

Cons:

We both experienced a bit of dryness at first, but we learned how to adjust the treatment so it worked best for us. After a year, we ran out and then moved, forgot to reorder. Son's acne came back and my face seems to be extremely oily now.

We only stopped using it because I failed to reorder. I do plan on continue using it. My skin issues weren't as severe as my son's, but my overall complexion is smoother, brighter, healthier looking. I love the way it feels. I started using it daily and I was faithful, then after 6 months or so, I started slacking to around 2-3 times a week, and still maintained the results I wanted. My son still battles with occasional outbreaks, but during his regular use, it was kept to minimal bumps and blackheads around his chin and cheeks. For his back, we have doctor prescribed cream since I can't afford any more of the Proactiv than we already use.
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March 11, 2009

Pros:

The three step system really does keep breakouts under control. The overall look of my skin has improved, breakouts happen less often than prior to using the Proactiv three step system.

Cons:

I expected to have absolutely no pimples on my face but that never happened. I have at least one or two zits on my face at all times. Not that big of a deal compared to how my acne was before.

Proactiv is a really good product. Of course there is always room for improvement but in my opinion, this is as good as it gets in the acne fighting game.
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January 22, 2009

Pros:

Works good especially in the beginning

Cons:

having to pay for 3 steps when I only want one.

I started purchasing on ebay, much better prices and I can get what I want, plus I give someone a little business besides the big department stores.
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