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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July 27, 2010

Pros:

-Overall more gentle than other products
-Simple process
-Good percentage of medicine
-more options than just the three core products-- gentle and extra strength, plus line extensions available

Cons:

-acne can get worse before it gets better
-requires patience: can take up to 6 weeks for full results, and that's when you use it properly, which is twice a day every day, no skipping
- expensive for some people
- doesn't help cystic acne-- that requires serious dermatological help that Proactiv just can't touch

Proactiv, in my experience from myself and my customers, works quite well. It is a well designed and consistent product. But the three main products-- cleanser, toner, and treatment-- aren't a solve-all for every problem that comes with acne. Dry skin will require a moisturizer, oily the various oil controls in the line, combination skin needs both. It's also pricey compared to some other products. Fifty dollars for a two month supply is sometimes too much for some people, but it's a product that doesn't cut corners on quality. You'll never find mineral oil or alcoholic fillers, but you will find things like tea extracts, chamomile, witch hazel, tea tree oil, and china clay. From a customer angle, my customers tend to return the product either because it's too harsh or they don't think it works or... rarely... because their regular shipment came in the mail and they don't need what they bought from us anymore. The first problem is typically solved with fewer applications or an exchange for the gentle kit. The second problem either needs proper usage or an extra strength kit. The last? Well, there's no help for those. The fact of the matter is that for many, many people, this is a more consistent, dependable, effective, and gentler system than many others out there. And that's why I've kept my job selling this stuff for almost three years now-- the customers are happy, and my life much easier because of it.
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February 22, 2010

Pros:

Dries zits, better than clean & Clear, Clears skin!

Cons:

Smells funky, a little painful (only if your zits are huge) too many celeb testimonials.

This product really works, if you keep it up. I turned 17 last year and i have been using this product since I was 12. The products are all different and most of them I actually own. After years of using Proactiv I have came to my own conclusion that Proactiv is the best freakin' acne system out there, especially the refining mask, so good and feels good. My skin is super clear and it will stay that way. (senior prom here I come) So if you want clear skin definitely get Proactiv. NOTE: People need to stop hating on Procativ, because I am pretty sure half of the people on this site, who write nasty reviews about it, probably didn't even use it.
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January 4, 2010

Pros:

-Works
-Needs to be used consistently

Cons:

-Redness
-Dry/flaky skin
-Stings

For me, Proactiv actually did work quite well. Before I started using this product, I would have painful cysts on my face, particularly on my cheeks and chin. After use, the cysts disappeared and now I just have red/brown spots. However, I have many post-acne marks as well as some acne scars due to my previous breakouts and it seems like Proactiv is prolonging the red marks.
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December 13, 2009

Pros:

Well, I've been using this product on and off for almost 4 years. What is great about it... is that it does work. Obviously since I've been using it for so long. It clears up pimples in a few days and prevents new ones from breaking out.

Cons:

If you over-use the repairing lotion, you get very dry skin. If you stop using the product, you start breaking out again. So you pretty much become dependent of it. If you have sensitive skin, use only half of what they recommend.

Very normal to break out the first few weeks of using it. It is clearing up all the junk in your skin. I stuck to it, and I rarely break out at all. My skin is clear and soft. Never forget to moisturize! Or else the product will cause you more harm then good.
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October 29, 2009

Pros:

I stopped using birthcontrol (hormones went crazy) and I began to have terrible breakouts that left dark scars. Everyday a new red pimples appeared all of over my face. Started using PROACTIVE and my skin began to clear up within days.

Cons:

Burning sensation while applying toner/lotion. Skin is clearing but extremely dry.

The product works great, I can over look the burning sensation since the pimples are gone. Maybe this will pass once my skin adjust or finds a balance while using this product.
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September 15, 2009

Pros:

It doesn't dry my skin out like most acne solutions. No allergic reaction (which was a huge surprise) and actually controls oil.

Cons:

It wasn't the reason my hormonal cystic acne stopped ruining my life. My ob/gyn put me on lo-orval 28 and prior to thta, my dermatologist put me on spironolacte.

Proactive is a nice skin care but not an acne solution. It will not stop your horrible acne such as cysts or hormonal acne but, once you consult a dermatologist and an ob/gyn and they work together to figure out which hormones cause your acne, you can rely on proactive as a very nice skin care supplement. Once again, IT IS NOT an acne medication (as it claims to be) but a nice skin care. As a person, who struggled with hormonal cysts and terrible acne for over 10 years and finally got it under control at the age of 24, I recommend going on a pill and trying spironolacte and then, once your acne is under control trying Proactive.
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August 13, 2009

Pros:

*Smells great
*Has not burned my skin
*Has cleared pretty well all my pimple after one day of use

Cons:

*I do think it is a little pricey and plan on getting it at one of the department store stalls instead of shipping.
*It does discolor you towels etc so FOLLOW the INSTRUCTIONS and pat your face dry with paper towel before using your good towels.

I had tiny pimples all over my face which I had been treating with another benzoyl peroxide based product of 5% (rather than the 2.5% that proactive uses). That never did anything to my skin and I used it religiously. I did the 3 day patch test as stated needs to be done and then I used the product for the first time yesterday. I applied once in the morning and once at night and this morning my skin is clear. I will review again in about a month to see what the difference is. So far so good.
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May 26, 2009

Pros:

After a few weeks all my acne was gone. I used it like the regimen recommends (not like proactive does).

Cons:

Dries out skin a little, and made it senstive. But I moisturized with baby lotion and it was lovely again. Also, for every day I miss, I get one pimple (that systematically!)

I had a few huge pimples always in the same place (chin). By following REgimen's advice of gentleness, and using proactive products they went away forever.
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May 18, 2009

Pros:

Skin is smoother, works at keeping skin somewhat clear, evens skin tone

Cons:

Doesnt completely clear skin, side-effects if you stop using the product, dries out skin

I would recommend proactive for those who have light to mild acne. However, if you stop using the product side-effects such as increased acne breakouts occur. I used proactive for awhile and it work great for me but i stopped using for it a month and I started having more breakouts. All in all i would say proactive is good but hopefull i can find something better :)
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March 25, 2009

Pros:

It cleared up my skin and kept it clear as long as I was using it.

Cons:

Sometimes I would get a little dry. The oil free moisturizer doesnt work well.. I just used a different brand on top for more moisture.

It really works! Combating the dryness is worth the trouble since my skin is so clear.
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