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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February 29, 2008

Pros:

Tingling clean feeling

Cons:

The tingling turned to buring after the first week, my skin became too dry even when I dropped the useage to about every other day, the lotion made my skin feel oily probably because it did not moisturize enough.

I hate Pro Activ because my skin got much worse to the point where I looked diseased or in other words just like raw hamburger-->I had nodular and cystic acne after that, along with the minor forms of acne that I had before, and swellow lymphnodes from my body trying to fight the infection. After it got that bad, I tossed the Pro Activ in the trash and saw my doctor who put me on an antibiotic and accutane for 6 months. Now I have no acne issues what so ever. In general, see a doctor or durmatologic before anything. They are less expensive and know more. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT, IT IS A SCAM.
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February 27, 2008

Pros:

Leaves your skin soft

Cons:

Itches and Burns
A Complete waste of money

I got Proactiv about three weeks ago and I have been using it in the morning and at night. A week ago I noticed that after I put on step two, my chin and the skin along my jaw began to burn. Now, it burns badly and the skin dries up even after I put on the lotion. So this product isn't working for me at all. I repent why did I leave Murad for treating my acne with Proactiv.
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February 26, 2008

Pros:

Cleared up my skin really well.I'm 17 and didn't really have that much acne, just a couple pimples here and there, nothing too big, it cleared them up extremely fast and the spot treatment works great.

Cons:

The price is a little high, but considering how well it works, it's definitely worth it if you want perfect skin.

Get it!!!
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February 26, 2008

Pros:

I use the Gentle Solution; I have sensitive skin, worked well and didn't make my face red, dry, or flaky

Cons:

The moisturizer tends to make your skin look oily.

If you have sensitive skin or are allergic to the main ingredient in the advertised version of Proactiv, ask for the Gentle Solution. They don't sell this in the mall, you have to email the company or call customer support to switch to the Gentle Solution. It has Salicylic Acid, if you're allergic to Benzol Peroxide. I highly recommend it. It comes with a night time green tea moisturizer too which calms the skin of redness and irritation, for people with sensitive skin. I still recommend using an SPF sunscreen. The only thing is, if you use a lot, your skin may look oily. Use a -minimum- amount. Keep with it, and don't give up! I highly recommend it..
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February 23, 2008

Pros:

makes my skin feel fresh and clean

Cons:

expensive but works

buy it cause it works
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February 22, 2008

Pros:

it got rid of acne!

Cons:

but only for a month :(

the first time i used proactive it was fine it made my skin feel smoother and everyone saw a differance in my skin! i thought it was perfect like my little miracle, but what i didn't know was that only within a month my acne would be back, 10x worse!, my skin was more oily and dry then is had ever been before, i would skip school b/c of it!, i finally gave up and went to a dermotoligist and he pescribed me diferen for the morning and benza clien for the night my skin is now the clearist its even been! absloutly no acne! however i still have blackheads here and there, there very minor and impossible to see
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February 21, 2008

Pros:

It worked for me for about 2 months.

Cons:

I used it religiously according to the directions, and after the first 2 months, my acne became worse than ever.

For the amount that it costs it is just not worth it.
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February 20, 2008

Pros:

makes skin feel clean

Cons:

drys up my skin a lot!

the frist time i used it it worked very well then i stopped using it regularly cause of lazyness and started goign to derm but that didnt help so i thought id try it again so far ive been using it for a month hanst really helped=/ and i always have to be applying lotion on my face because it drys it out too much
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February 16, 2008

Pros:

Easy to use, creates a good skin care regimin

Cons:

Made my skin the worse it's EVER been, even worse then when I saw a dermatologist

I would not recommend this product to anyone
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February 13, 2008

Pros:

Clears up acne, improves overall texture of skin, prevents breakouts.

Cons:

Can be very drying when you first begin it.

Is it expensive? Yes. Does it dry out your skin? (initially) Yes. But... it works. After 12 years of suffering from acne, and using every over the counter product under the moon, ProActiv has been the only thing to help me. The second and third week on the system, my face was very dry and had some peeling. But I stuck with it. After 3.5 weeks of use, my face was 95% clear and by the end of the 4th week my skin was hydrated, and smooth. When I do get a pimple, its lifespan is much shorter and the redspot leftover is much lighter and fades quickly. The only thing ProActiv has not helped with is reducing the appearance of old acne marks.
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