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 6, 2006

Pros:

None

Cons:

Not effective

This is my third time using Proactiv Solution. The first time I used Proactiv was for roughly 2 months. At first, I broke out in areas that I had never had acne in. Which was a downside, but I thought that I should be optimistic and try a little bit longer, but no improvements were made. So I stopped. The second time I was reintroduced to Proactiv, I only used it for a month or so. The third time I used it was this summer because I had a friend who swore by it. So my boyfriend I thought that we should give it a try, again. Now, I have been using it for a little over 3 months and I have acne like never before. My skin was actually clear before I used it for the third time. Now, I have pimple everywhere. I should have learned from my mistakes. Stupid me. I am only to blame. As for my boyfriend, he has seen no improvement what so ever. There are time when he would not use it for 2 weeks or more and there is no difference. Don't use it.
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October 6, 2006

Pros:

Works well.
Originally used the product once/day because my skin is very sensitive. Now hardly use it at all and I've no more outbreaks!!

Cons:

The customer service folks are a bit pushy and (obviously) don't like the fact that I don't use as much of it as they can sell me. I've cut back on my order; but then I'm not using it much any more...much to their chagrin!

This has helped me immensely - my skin was always hideous and I'd little luck even with prescription treatments(metrogel). Using a gentle soap helps along with the proactive. It will be interesting to see how my skin acts over the winter (began using it this summer). My skin is extremely sensitive to heat/cold and changes in temperature/humidity. I'm old and am worried about my skin drying out and appropriate moisturizers to use for this condition. When I use proactive (especially if I use it too frequently) my skin starts to dry out. I just cut back!
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July 23, 2013
Proactiv is bad for you

Pros:

Got to say I used Proactiv

Cons:

rebound acne and oiliness
BP contributes to red marks
expensive for stuff that doesn't work

I used this for about a year. The active ingredient in all their products, (even the moisturizer) is benzoyl peroxide which just dries out your skin. You might just as well throw some random chemicals on your face. It seemed like it work at first, then I got terrible rebound oiliness and a cystic acne. And the red marks turned into what seems to be permanent spots. That's why they offer a dark spot corrector!! I kept thinking I was doing something wrong! And it was a huge hairy deal to cancel my auto subscription.
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July 15, 2013
Very Good
I first started using this is because I have had acne for at least 2 years now,it has bothered me a lot,I am 14 years old.I have tried many things:THE BODY SHOP tea tree oil , Aloe Gel plain soap and water'''''all of these didn't really make much of a difference to my face,but then my friend told me about PROACTIV so I decided to try it,and it worked very well for me.Maybe this product might not be that affective for other people but it has helped me a lot,I have only used this for a few weeks and I love it!!!Family and friends all say that I have less acne now.
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April 25, 2013

Pros:

It's not damaging to your face.

Cons:

Does not stop or prevent acne from forming.

I used Proactiv from age 12 to 14. It did nothing to help my acne once I started getting cysts. This is a product for mild acne due to enviromental factors and not for hormonal acne.
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April 17, 2013

Pros:

It works, if you use it daily and moisturize your face after using it.

Cons:

Dries your skin out if you don't use a moisturizer afterwards. The payment may not be affordable to all. If you skip a day, you break out.

Only use it if you'll commit to it daily or twice a day like they recommend.
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January 18, 2013

Pros:

it got rid of my acne/zits

Cons:

it really really dried out my face and my eyes looked swollen

I wouldnt buy proactive again, it made my skin unbearable, it was red, burning, and itchy.
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December 17, 2012

Pros:

Gives you soft acne

Cons:

Does not clear up acne!
Takes a long time to apply!
Expensive!
Ineffective!

I was ecstatic when I received my package. I definitely thought this was the solution to my self esteem. After 5 weeks of faithfully using it and not seeing any results other than soft acne I became a little depressed. I just kept telling myself though that it will work and I just had to be patient. It never worked! Another 5 weeks later I still could not tell an even remote difference! I found a different product and within a few days of using it I saw a difference so it's not like its impossible to cure my acne. Proactiv is not worth your time or money.
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July 28, 2012

Pros:

Works for a little, then comes back with a vengence.

Cons:

Scaring
Dark Spots
Worsens overtime
Dries Skin

Horrible! Dried my skin up and gave me scars that I now have to deal with =[
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June 8, 2012

Pros:

Mostly clears up skin
Convenient

Cons:

Stains clothes and sheets
Expensive

I've used Proactiv on and off for 15 years.. I've tried all kinds of stuff but always return to this product. I don't know if it means it's working, or if when you stop using it you break out regardless of what you try? Can't figure it out. But, I feel stuck using it if I want my skin to behave. I've been able to cancel several times, and I changed my billing to where they have to bill me instead of automatically charging my card, just remove your card number online. A kid lasts me a good 3-4 months.
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