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 3, 2008

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Ruined my complection

I began using the proactiv about a year ago. I didnt have severe acne or really acne at all. I used it for the occasional pimple here and there. I used as directed though. I quit using it as I saw no difference. Days later I began getting what is referred to as cystic acne my dermatologist said. These are gigantic pimples/Cysts underneath the skin that get no white or black head so they cant be easily popped. They are the worst to try to get rid of. She said it was caused by my skin getting used to the proactive system. When I stopped it basically ruined my skin. I had a nice complection. This is the worst thing Ive ever done. Great marketing scheem Proactiv.
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July 2, 2008

Pros:

Kinda Works

Cons:

Skin feels greasy

I need help...I ALWAYS RUN OUT OF THE revitalizing toner(Green bottle) 3 times before i run out of the other bottles... HOW DO U APPLY this correctly plz message
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June 17, 2008

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Dis produt was good for my skin. I liked it and it cleared up me skin. My acne comes and goes but for de most part it clears up my skin, man. The refining mask was da best ting in da package.

Cons:

Dis stuff can dry up ure skin. For people wit dry skin, only use once a day. Da price isnt too bad if you wanna get clear skin.

I would recomend buying dis product. It is good and made me skin look and feel better den before. It is worth the cost and keep at using it unitl you grow out of your acne faze.
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June 11, 2008

Pros:

decreased my pimples in different locations on my skin.

Cons:

This program did not work for me the first 2 days it worked and then my face became extremely red, dry, flaky, red blotches. i just threw out the proactiv and its a money waster.

dries out your skin, makes your face red for 2 days.
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May 24, 2008

Pros:

AMAZING! clears us everything!!!!

Cons:

must stay consistent with the products, must use all the products together everyday

You have to use at least the first three products together every single day, once or twice a day depending on how dry your skin gets. It does get expensive, but if you use it consistently the product is so worth it. It does not work for some people because they do not follow the instructions and use way too much of the lotion. Just use little amounts of everything and it works great. AND USE IT EVERYDAY!
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May 12, 2008

Pros:

clears up existing acne, reduces oil, prevents acne, clears up existing acne scars, acne goes away faster

Cons:

dries out skin, makes skin flaky if moisturizer is not used, can't buy in stores, not enough product provided

I used to get hormonal break outs and some cystic acne that would last a couple weeks and leave scars. Now, I only get the occasional pimple which clears up with in a week. My existing acne scars are fading. My face isn't as oily as it used to be. The only bad aspect is that it dries out my skin and leaves it flaky if I don't moisturize. Also, the kit ships every other month and I usually use up all of the face scrub a few weeks before the replenishment is sent to me. Other than that, Proactive is a great product and I would recommend it to anyone looking for ways to help clear and prevent acne break outs.
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May 10, 2008

Pros:

None

Cons:

I've been using for over 5 months and I still have bad acne. I have more blackheads than when I started using it.

It might work if your acne isn't really bad but if it's already bad it probably won't.
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May 4, 2008

Pros:

Got rid of acne.

Cons:

Within 10 minutes of use, it sent my entire face into a dangerous and painful allergic reaction that sent me to the Emergency Room. My face and upper chest broke out in hives and a terrible burning sensation.

Got rid of acne. Replaced it with hives. Plus, it almost killed me. Covered my face with hives and terrible burning. I don't plan to use it again. If you DO decide to use it, first test A VERY LITTLE BIT of it on a small part of your arm (or something that isn't too sensitive and that ER doctors can reach easily) and wait 24 hours to see if an allergic reaction occurs. For some people (me), it can cause a dangerous allergic reaction. Just be careful. Please.
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April 29, 2008

Pros:

i honestly did not find a pro from proactiv. for awhile it kind of helped with prevention, but nothing else

Cons:

i already have extremely sensitive skin, and it just irritated my skin. it made it redder, and it looks irritated. i need to find something that helps prevent and cure, and relieves redness

i wouldn't recommend proactiv. Especially to those who have sensitive skin. It mainly irritates skin, and doesn't help with acne treatment
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April 26, 2008

Pros:

easy to use, can have it come once a month or buy it in the stors. can be used with other topical medications. has a mask which works great as an overnight spot treatment. not to harsh on skin

Cons:

can bleach clothes, skin and hair. nearly all acne solutions can, including the regim. its the benzol peroxide it bleach a few hairs right at my hair line looked kinda funny but is easly avoidable. it doesnt necesarly bleach skin it just lightens.

For simplicity and one kit does it for you it is excellent. The benzol peroxide is kinda a pain at the begining but once you get use to using it you will no longer get it on clothes towels and in your hair lol. For first time users it generaly dries out the skin fairly fast but your skin will toughen up after about a week to a week and a half. The mask is a mirracle worker for big pimples. Also one thing that i have noticed which applies for most face products is after you wash your face do not wait that long before you apply the repairing lotion or BP. When you wait your skin dries out and your body will naturally produce more oil on your face to make sure it doesnt dry out more. this is what you do not want to happen so dont wait to long. i think that it is a great product to use for facial acne or just keeping your face clear.
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