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 25, 2006

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Ive had moderate acne for the last 3 or 4 years, and have used countless numbers of OTC and prescription medications. I figured I would "treat" myself to clear skin and purchase Proactiv. It did nothing.

Save yourself the money. Proactiv did not make my skin any better. I'm switching to Dan Kern's Regimen, and am very hopeful.
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November 14, 2006

Pros:

it works well on people who are not allergic to benzoyl peroxide.
clears acne at first

Cons:

after discontinuing, makes acne worse

its a good product but you have to make sure you're not allergic. its quite expensive but its worth it.
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November 11, 2006

Pros:

Reduces breakouts. Got rid of the whiteheads on my forehead that I was prone to getting.

Cons:

-Expensive.
-Skin will get worse before it gets better. (Need to keep at it.)
-Doesn't eliminate breakouts (but does reduce frequency and extent).

Watched the commercials, expected a miracle... silly me. But the pimples are now at least under control. I found the cleanser too mild, so I alternate with the Deep Cleansing Wash for my face. The toner doesn't do much for me. Repairing lotion is good at prevention, but if a pimple starts, it's not great at speeding up the process. No problems using any of the products. The drying effects of the products are fine with my skin. Fairly good results. P.S. One niece had bad acne, used it with amazing results. Another niece used it, it worked well for her, but she says it lost its effectiveness after a couple of years, and she doesn't use it anymore.
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November 10, 2006

Pros:

Well, shipping is quick.

Cons:

Off size bottles, and ohh, the leather face.

I am 24 and for the most part the majority of my skin is not too bad. I do however get large, red, welt-like ZITS on either sides of my chin as well as the occational off site breakouts. I, "like many others" was suducced by this miracle in a bottle. I have naturaly dry skin and proactiv seems to tear it to shreds. I have only been using it for a few weeks but the dry, flakey, peeling of my skin is realy bringin' me down. I am going to stick with it becuse the welts are smaller and less red, altho much more painfull. I am hoping my face will feel like skin agian and not like a saddle forever. I am also concerned about the arival of some scary looking wrinkles that seem to be taking up residency under my eyes. I chose this course of action beacuse most doctors I have seen will not perscribe me anything without trying the "natural acne cure" BIRTH CONTROL. Whats that about?? Don't do it man! See a dematologist if you can...
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November 8, 2006

Pros:

Worked like a charm.

Cons:

Expensive.

Proactive is definetly a good product for anyone who wants their face to look better than it does. After just two weeks your face just felt and looked healthier. I love lamp.
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November 8, 2006

Pros:

great!

Cons:

irrating to the skin

great product!
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November 7, 2006

Pros:

none!!

Cons:

made my skin about 20x's worse

theres no one solution for everyone's acne. unfortunatly, it didn't do anything to improve my skin in any way shape or form. it actually made my skin break out on my cheeks, when the only place i was having problems was in my t-zone. fortunatly, i found triclear. seriously, this product has done WONDERS for my skin. if proactiv didnt work for you, i would try triclear.
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November 5, 2006

Pros:

Did help reduce the oily feeling on my skin that usually starts about 3 hours after washing my face.

Cons:

Didn't really reduce pimples, did nothing for blackheads, and if I used too much repairing lotion, I would get spots of very rough, very dry skin that looks even worse than the acne.

The bottom line is that I'm in my mid 30's, sick of looking like a pimple faced teenager, and see after trying everything, including a dermatologist's care, that I'm just stuck with it. There is no cure, apparently.
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October 28, 2006
well ive had it for about a week and skipped it for about 3 days, ive put it on about 4 or 5 times now , and nothing, i have a lot of red marks around my eyes cheeks and chin because of pimpples and this is just not helping, when i stop using it, is the acne goin 2 come back/ i cant afford the monthly subscription..
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October 22, 2006

Pros:

None. It really didn't to anything at all.

Cons:

It's expensive, and since it really didn't work, it was just a waste of money.

I would not buy this again.
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