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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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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January 12, 2013

Pros:

none really.

Cons:

I think my acne got worse within weeks. I started to see my trouble areas clear up a bit but I got random ones where I have never gotten before.

I wouldn't try it again. I was doing better using the aloe vera plant. Cheap, really dries, and reduces red spots.
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December 27, 2012

Pros:

Easy to use 3 step system

Cons:

Makes skin dry and flaky
Spreads acne to more places
Creates bigger red bumps
Does not work
Expensive
My face got so much worse

I used this product for 7 weeks. After the first two weeks I saw no improvement and after the third week my face got worse. My face got dry after using this product and my face was peeling. I got big red bumps spreading all over my cheeks. After five weeks it started to go back to being how my face was before which was a little better by still had red bumps and my acne was still spread farther on my cheeks than it had ever been before. Its also expensive. I recommend going to a dermatologist.
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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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December 12, 2012

Pros:

Works well

Cons:

Company with screw you over. I did not receive a delivery, I filled out there paperwork stating I did not receive it so they sent me to collections with out another word. Even though I gave them all my information, because there brilliant people could not put it into the computer, its my fault.

Do not buy from this company unless you want to pay for every item whether you receive it or not or take the hit on your credit rating.
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December 8, 2012

Pros:

not at all

Cons:

everything. too much to explain, just dont get this.

i wish i didnt rate this because it doesnt even deserve one.
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