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 21, 2012

Pros:

Redness in my skin went away

Cons:

doubled the amount of pimples
dry skin

this product is OK, ive been on it for 2-3 weeks now and im not sure how i feel about it, i will probably get another shipment delivered, as i have a very red face ( cheeks and nose) this took that away. i dont have ALOT of pimples but i did get a few and then a few more around that time of month, but from when i started using proactive ive had 10 more pimples ontop of the original ones. im hoping after another 2-3 weeks it might subside if not then i wont be continuing to use this product my skin is dryer but im guessing because my face is " getting use to" the product and its sucking up all the bad stuff on my face. you have to SLAP on the mouisterizer. over all GREAT! on reducing redness AWFUL! so far on reducing pimples.
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January 2, 2012

Pros:

Cleared skin up for SOME time.

Cons:

Acne came back while still using the product. Seem to have same effect as any other department store product

Not worth the money, by ANY means. False advertisement for sure
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November 26, 2011

Pros:

It worked for a while...

Cons:

It stopped working...
It became expensive.

I used Proactiv for almost 3 years. In the beginning it worked wonders and it felt great having clear skin after battling sooo long. Although it did take 1 month for me to see results. During the 2nd year i had little flare ups but i had faith in the product. On the 3rd year i realized that my acne was coming back big time. At the same time the price increased ($600 TT which is $100 USD) and i couldn't cope anymore especially when i was paying more for less. Yes, the unopened bottles started to feel almost empty. So, i stopped... One thing though, i realized that i started to get white spots on my face while using it in the 2nd year. When i stopped the white spots faded. Then again i do live in the Caribbean.... Personally, it's not a product that i would use again. Nevertheless, everyone's skin is different, but, go with what your doctor recommends. Hope this was helpful, I tried other products after, Ashe Skin Care and now Oxy....
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October 12, 2011

Pros:

Cheap kit if order over phone in US

Cons:

Does not work
The mask smells gross
Expensive if have to order seperate
They sell close to expiry date products and tell you it is okay to use expired
Keep sending "Come back please!" mail every month - so rude, maybe Im clear!

I did not see any results with this. I only like their Make up Removing cloths, the rest of the products didnt do anything for me. Their lotions made my skin feel greasy, their toner was oily and mask smells just horrible. I am using another product now that is much better but Proactiv keeps sending me - "Come Back, we miss you!" cards every month, that is really rude - its like they want me to have acne again!
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June 7, 2010

Pros:

WHEW! ACNE JUST GOT LOST THE FIRST WEEK. I THOUGHT MAYBE ITS A MIRACLE. HMMM

Cons:

AYEEE! MY SKIN IS SO DRY, AND SENSITIVE. THIS IS NOT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN. AND WITH DRY SKIN COMES ITCHY UNCONFORTABLE SKIN. THE ODOR TO THE STEPS IS NOT VERY PLEASNT, AND ONCE YOU APPLY IT YOU WOULD THINK IT WOULD SOON FADE BUT WHEW WEE ITS STINKY. I DON'T LIKE THAT THE PEOPLE AT THE COMPANY HAVE MY CC# AND FROM THE SOUND OF OTHER REVIEWS IT MIGHT BE A CHALLANGE TO REVERSE AN UNWANTED REORDER! WE WILL SEE LET THE FIGHT BEGIN!

I HAVE DECIDED SINCE IT SEEMS TO WORK TO TRY TO CREATE MY OWN TREATMENT PLAN AND NOT ALWAYS FOLLOW THE STEPS SINCE STEP ONE FEELS LIKE SANDPAPER IN A BOTTLE. ONCE A DAY OR EVERY OTHER DAY HAS SEEMED TO ME GOOD FOR ME. I LOVE THE OIL CONTROL CREAM. WHEN YOU'VE BEEN AT WORK ALL DAY YOUR FACE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE AN OIL SLICK. I HAVE USED OTHER PRODUCTS THAT WERE MUCH CHEAPER. PANOXYL THAT IS OTC SEEMS TO BE HARD TO BEAT. IT HAS BENZOL PEROXIDE AND WITHIN 1 WK YOU WILL HAVE THE SAME RESULTS AND THEY LAST LONGER. AFTER THIS FIRST WEEK OF USE I AM STILL ON THE FENCE. I HOPE THAT IT WORKS FOR OTHERS WHO SEEK CLEAR BEAUTIFUL SKIN. JUST KNOW THAT YOUR SKIN WILL BE SO DRY AND ITCHY.
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May 15, 2010

Pros:

After a few weeks it will work....for a while

Cons:

Eventually it stops working and becomes very irritating to the skin, B.P., the active ingredient, is very harsh and addictive to the skin, which causes worse breakouts (withdrawals) when you quit using it.

My daughter began using this line several years ago and found that after a few weeks her skin finally began clearing up. It worked beautifully for about two years, until she began reacting to it--she started not only breaking out again, but the product also began burning her skin, leaving her very red and irritated (and broken out). We have met others who had the same experience. I truly believe that this company's greatest strength is it's marketing department--they must spend far more for celebrity endorsements and mass advertising than they do on developing their product into a truly safe and effective long-term solution to acne. If your experience is like ours, give Mychelle a try--it is very gentle, non-toxic, and far more effective long term.
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December 13, 2009

Pros:

I guess a pro for the company is that you become addicted to it..

Cons:

But the addiction isnt a good thing, it doesnt work!
It made my skin very dry and it was peeling somewhat for a period of time.

I, unfortunately, was one of the people who used Proactiv for a long time, and didnt realize it wasnt helping at all. All along I was expecting it to work well like it is advertised to, but it only worked for a month or so, and then made my skin worse. It leaves certain spots on your face extremely dry, and overworked, and that was the worst part about it!
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December 3, 2009

Pros:

if there hadto be a pro,it was easy to use

Cons:

it dires you skin, not the pimple your skin ti danamges it then leaves the zits there and then more come up, my skin pealed off and made it look like i had to little burns on my forhead. it irratated my skin and took weeks to repair.

dont buy this product
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November 12, 2009

Pros:

Shows signs of improvement after the first couple of times, skin feels smooth & soft afterward, easy to obtain, nice packaging.

Cons:

Isn't the best acne treatment on the market anymore, doesn't cure scars, stops working after a few months, if you're not consistent your face will suffer the consequences.

I would recommend this product to anyone that has light acne severity. For those who have it worse (like me), I would strongly suggest getting over-the-counter treatment (for me, the best over-the-counter treatment I got was Clenia). At first, Proactive helped improve the appearance of my face. But after a couple of months, it started to die down and I would still get breakouts, whether I was consistent with my face-washing or not. And if I was to miss a session, I felt that my face got ten times worse than before. Again, it's a decent product (especially now that you can get them for cheap and at the mall), but not intended for anyone with serious acne problems.
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August 15, 2009

Pros:

quick treatment, works off and on.. Love the SPF moisterizer.

Cons:

Will dry skin out horrible if u dont use a moisterizer, time consuming! Not consistant. Very sun-light sensitive after use.Very expensive.

I can use Pro activ for about two-three weeks, an it works great, instantly clears my skin. But then it starts to dry my skin out(even with the moisterizer), an i have to switch to another more gently wash to almost heal or replenish my skin, when my skin starts to break out again i return to pro-activ.(after another 1-2 weeks) I know it cant be healthy but its the only system that keeps my skin clear consistantly! I would only recomend as long as you use a moisterizer religiously and stop if it starts burning. u have to be careful with pro activ its very harsh.
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