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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October 30, 2006

Pros:

Seems to really help my hormone induced adult acne

Cons:

It isn't "pretty" smelling, but it's fine for me

I really like it. It works better than anything else I've tried. I find the texture of my skin improved in leaps and bounds over night. My arms and back too. I tried a knockoff product from the store that sucked whereas Proactive worked great immediately. YOu may also have to use a moisturizer but at my age you do anyway. I am 42. I'm very happy with it so far.
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July 15, 2015
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When I first tried it, it was nice and gentle with my skin and a few days later I started seeing results. The only problem with this product is that is sometimes leaves your face greasy, but otherwise this product was efficient with my skin
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August 8, 2014
YES.. I would recommend this product for anyone who is struggling with Acne.
I had Adult Acne and this product did work for me. I only used the cleanser once a day and treatment once a day as when I used it as recommended (twice a day) my skin dried out too much. You have to give it a good try (at least a month) to see if it will work for you. I was very happy with the results and have been using it for about 4 months now. I use my own moisturizer that I buy at the drug store because I like it and it has SPF in it.
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June 6, 2012

Pros:

Made face clean
Soft
No more pimples
Acne and pimples are GONE

Cons:

Stings your skin if you have a cut

I LOVE Proactiv!!!! By far the BEST acne solution I've ever used. Face started to clear up in a day (literally). Highly recommend this product!
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March 4, 2012

Pros:

-It works depending on the person
-Deep cleansing can be used on face on body
-Lasts long

Cons:

-EXPENSIVE!!

It works for some people. When i first started using my face would get irritated and sting i went back to the shop and they added on products as i was 12 and had a sensitive face (i was overconfident and didnt bother reading the directions turns out i was using more of the step 1 cleansing than told so kinda my fault >_<) only at night would i use the products with benzyl peroxide but i would also have to use the green tea moisturizer. Since then my face rarely stings hardly any pimples.
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December 6, 2011

Pros:

Cleared skin quickly
Left my face feeling clean
Easy to order

Cons:

The scrub is a little harsh, left my face red for an hour or so after use
Made my skin very sensitive to sunlight
Over drying

If you use this product by following the directions and using all three steps, it works. I see a lot of people complaining about it bleaching your clothes, it tells you on the package. No offense but thats your own fault. It may not work for everyone, so far ive been lucky. It does dry out my face a lot but it is working. Its hard to find a perfect face solution when everyone has different skin. I would suggest this to anyone who has tried other brands without results. It worked for me it just took some time.
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November 11, 2010

Pros:

It can work if you can manage to find a way to work for you. I personally don't use it as directed as when I did I had horrible results which included red irritated and inflammed skin and acned. But when you use it regularily withing a system that works for you it does help with acne.

Cons:

The regime is too strict and doesn't work for everyone one with acne. Some of us can't handle the scrubbing and the effect of these mulitple products when use as prescribed. Its also relatively expensive and for what you pay for you don't have a lot of product (but if you use it like I do, it will last you a long time). I also don't like that if you are not careful it can discolor your clothes, linen and other colored items.

This is how I use it: I use a SMALL amount of cleanser in combination with several pumps of Spectra Gel on an already mostly cleansed face (I use face wipes to remove most of the make up and oil). I gently massage the combined products, not scrub for less than a minute. Then I wash the product off with water taking a face wipe and removing any excess. I only use the combined product once a day. The other time (usually morning), its just Spectra Gel. Once a day I use the toner. It has glycolic in it which I find extremely helpful in sloughing off dead skin and keeping my skin clear. My moisturizers have glycolic in them as well so I go easy on the toner. The other time (usually in the am), I tone with Biotherm's Biopur Pore Reducer. Then I moisturize after letting the toner dry on my skin. I use the Proactive Repairing lotion IF I see my acne flaring up more than usual and once per week, but I use a lot. I find that I do have to moisturize my skin thouroghly after using it. And with the repairing lotion I prefer to use it in the day time so that my pillows don't discolor. The days I use a lot of repairing lotion I am careful to use SPF if I go out and I don't wear any makeup that day. Kinda defeats the purpose, imo. This regime has worked for me. I've had various sorts of acne included cystic, hormonal and recently acne inversa in not so visible places :( I've been treated with Accutanee, antibiotics, spironolactone and vitamins galore. I really find that this works for me as well as keeping hydrated and eating organic while trying to minimize stress. Good luck to everyone out there. Don't give up, you're worth fighting for!
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September 13, 2009

Pros:

It worked great. I seen results in a few months!I had really bad under the skin pimples on my chin and nothing worked so I tried proavtive. I don't know how it did it but it cleared all those lil pimples!! It doesn't dry up my skin at all. I hardly h

Cons:

The only I would reccomend is to buy it at the mall or where ever u can find it! I USE to get it shipped but my supply lasted longer then it was suppose to so I was paying too much for more I didn't need. Now I wait till I run out and buy it which is

Proactive works if u use it right! U have to wash ur face with the cleanser for a good 2 mins. I put more time in my problem areas and it worked!
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August 29, 2009

Pros:

Proactiv clears up my skin within 2 days of use, and makes my skin smoother. The refining mask is great for getting rid of pimples over night.

Cons:

If you stop using it, you will most likely break out. I also think it is a little too high in cost.

If you can afford it and you need to get rid of your acne, give Proactiv a try!
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August 26, 2009

Pros:

Proactive has a wonderful toner it immediately smoothed my skin and gave me a glow ,as did the day cleanser. I had immediate resu

Cons:

Sometimes the products burns my skin (like one third of the time) and its dries out my skin so I have to use lots of the toner and daylight cleanser to retain moisture.

I've used proactive for about two and a half months now,my skins really never been better,I used to have gross over exfoliated skin that was dry and almost cracked,whenever I had a pimple or two would pick at it and make it 10000 times worse. Since theres usually product on skin I dont want to mess it up and have stopped picking. THE ONLY BAD THING about proactiv is that it wont clear up the mild acne on my nose,and when I use more then small amount on my nose it gets gross and shiny.
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