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 14, 2007

Pros:

i have been using Pro Active for about a week. It has gotten rid of problem zits with in 2 days and continues to work

Cons:

Pro Active has left all the places on my face which did not have an acne problem Itchy, Dry and Burn. The Refining Lotion does not help the burning or the dry skin.

The Pain from the dry burning on my face is too much. Unless you like red, dryskin, i do not advise anyone to buy this product.
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October 13, 2007

Pros:

Good scrub (Could be stronger though)
The sulfur mask is pretty good too

Cons:

Witch Hazel in Astringent + no alcohol + no salycylic acid (Witch hazel is known to clog pores)
Lotion is very weak and dries your face out after awhile (2.5%)
EXPENSIVE!! And its not worth it for the amount they give you.

This product is over-hyped by the celebrity endorsed commercials, and isnt worth the money. However, the scrub is good that they give you. It contains benzoyl-peroxide 2.5%, and has little micro-granules in it. The astrigent takes forevor to dry, and makes your face feel somewhat oily afterwards. The lotion, which they dont give you much of, isn't strong enough and dries your face out. The first introductory shipment they give you is $20 and is half the size of the regular shipment, which includes the sulfur mask, but is extra if you want it with your following shipments. There are various shipping frequencies. I was on the 6 week schedule, and it costs $40 every shipment. My advice: AVOID PROACTIV!! The only reason that this product is succeeding, is beacuse of the celebrities, and because people do not research acne care before they decide to take action against it. What works for me, is to research ingredients and develop a regimen of products that works best against acne.
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September 8, 2007

Pros:

Makes me feel like I'm getting a good cleaning (strong, Skin feels soft

Cons:

Whiteheads whiteheads everywhere!!!! Also blackheads have gotten worse...no pimples though

I really dont know what to do or think at this point. Should I keep it up, in hopes that the whiteheads and backheads go away? OR Do I stop using it, and hope my face dont breakout like a pizza pie from all the crazy stuff I've put on it? The product is SO strong that when I use them all together sometimes I smell of burnt flesh....that cant be good!!! Lets talk infomercials...Jessica Simpson shut up! SO annoying, stop talking like a baby. They should use someone who is real that we can relate too. To be honest I would love to see her breakout. Anyways I would recommend maybe for someone who has lots of inflammed pimples (not me) I got it in hope my witeheads and blackhead would go away and it only made them worse
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August 23, 2007

Pros:

works good, cleared up my acne.

Cons:

after a while it doesn't work any more. the toner burns.

it's deffinately not worth the price. Why get it if it's just going to stop working?
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June 28, 2007

Pros:

Good for mild to moderate acne.
Cheap
OTC

Cons:

Doesn't work for severe cases.
Results do not last for long.

It works well for persons who suffers from mild to moderate acne. It is cheap and you do not need a prescription to get it.
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June 22, 2007

Pros:

This product offers temporary solutions.

Cons:

This appears to be a gimmick in order to increase trips to dermatologists. Stay away...

DO NOT USE THIS STUFF!!!! STAY AWAY!!! WHEN YOU STOP USING IT...YOU BREAK OUT MORE.
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May 4, 2007

Pros:

It makes the texture of my skin smoother and it's not as drying as some prescription medications.

Cons:

It burns my skin and, although it has made my skin softer, it hasn't really helped with the breakouts.

If you have mild acne (like a few pimples here and there) then this product will work for you, but those with more severe acne will require something stronger such as a prescription cream, antibiotics, or birth control (for ladies only)...
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March 21, 2007

Pros:

makes your face look clean and fresh

Cons:

made more pimples come out and price is a little expensive for what you get

I started using it everyday and within a week, my face was more full of cysts and pimples than ever, and i mean really big ones!! I decided to weigh it out and give it some more time. Eventually after weeks of applying the 3 steps, I finally started to see them get smaller and go away. The thing is that now, I still get some smaller ones. One leaves and another one shows up. I really haven't had a problem with the dry skin, infact some mornings i wake up and my face is oily. I do agree that the product works for some people but I don't think it's as good as what it sells for. You have to really measure the amount you put on because if not, you won't have enough to cover you the whole month. I am some what unsatisfied with the product. I expected clearer skin than what i am getting. I thought that using it consistently like i have, would have given me clear skin or atleast not any new blemishes or pimples i mean isn't that what it is for? to avoid getting new breakout??
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March 20, 2007

Pros:

cleanser is a great exfoliator, product line leaves skin very smooth and even though it doesn't eleminate 100% of future breakouts, it does keep the ones you get from becoming huge red becons. Easy to use system.

Cons:

Dries my skin out to use full 3-step program twice a day. Price is a little steep. Too much toner! I have 1/2 of each bottle left over.

It really has made a difference in my skin since I've been using it. I break out badly during my cycle, and proactiv has been effective in curbing those breakouts. The few blemishes I've gotten recently have gone away within a few days without erupting into angry red spots. I'm able to leave the house without make-up, which is great. I can even wear my Bare Minerals make up without putting foundation on first to cover everything up. I am still tweaking with my own daily program, I can't use it twice a day because my skin gets very dry and itchy, but over all, I'd say I'm glad I bit the bullet and ordered.
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February 28, 2007

Pros:

-clears up skin fast , along with brightening your pigmentation
-easy and quick to use

Cons:

can dry up skin a little, but along with a mosturizer there's no problem

People need to read the brochure that comes with this product. It specifically says that if your start to break out in a rash or any type of irritation occurs, " discontinue use " ....People, most of you who hate this product, it is because you are allergic to it !!! I love this product , it cleared up my face completely and I had moderate acne. Remember that your diet is so important and contributes to your skins complexion ! ...Eat healthy , exercise and use proactiv ! You'll have great results ! Sometimes I did notice a little bit of dry skin, so I used the toner only at night, which completely cured that little problem :) Good luck to everyone ! Proactiv is wonderful .
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