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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April 14, 2008

Pros:

like someone said it works on mild acne like where you have very very very little.

Cons:

For me it had huge cons. To this day I regret using this product, instead of clearing the acne it produced scars on zits were.

I don't really recommend it. It didn't help it just made it worse. The only reason why I'm still using it is because I paid way too much to just throw it away, but I learned my lesson and never agaim will I use it.
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April 13, 2008

Pros:

My face is clearer.. my skin tone is now even. the product is gentle and soft on the face (any i have sensitive skin). I wouldn't however recommend people to get high hopes about the product clearing your face if you have pimples literally everywhere

Cons:

DON'T STOP USING IT... I had a kidney infection and i couldn't use the product for a week. It was HORRIBLE.!

When I first saw proactiv I said to myself "Why on earth don't I have this product"? I went to a kiosk at my shopping centre (mall for the americans) and after a few days everyone who talked to me noticed results! Mind you I don't have acne (well on my chin there is) but it worked great. I would also like to say that I know that a lot of you guys who have problems with the product but I doubt half of you did a PATCH TEST!! to check if you had problems with the product before you started using it. it clearly asks you to in the booklet "face the facts". Anyway, I'm happy with the product and I didn't find it expensive.
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April 10, 2008

Pros:

U CAN SEE RESULTS IN THE FIRST DAY.

Cons:

U HAVE TO BE CONSISTANT WITH IT AND FOLLOW ALL 3 STEPS ALONG WITH A MOISTURIZER.

I DONT HAVE ACNE BUT I HAD A FEW PIMPLES ABOUT 5 ON MY CHEEK, I HAVE TRIED MANY PRODUCTS FROM DRUGSTORE PRODUCTS LIKE CLEAN AND CLEAR TO VERY EXPENSIVE PRODUCTS LIKE DERMALOGICA. PROACTIVE IS THE ONLY PRODUCT THAT ACTUALLY WORKED! =)
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April 3, 2008

Pros:

Cleared my skin for a short time.

Cons:

This product is an absolute nightmare when you stop using it. My face is a disaster and it seems like EVERYTHING is coming to the surface.

I started using it when I went on birth control and began to have skin problems. I stuck with it for several years and it never worked that great, but I was afraid to stop. Finally, I decided to stop using it (even though I knew what might happen) and it's just HORRIBLE. It seems like everything is coming out of my skin and it's just not stopping. I've since been using a gentle cleanser, toner and moisturizer...and apple cider vinegar toner at night. The ACV seems to be helping quite a bit. I think if I wasn't using it my skin would be much worse, with more deep cystic acne. BOTTOM LINE: DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT. If your skin is bad, consider other options. It's not worth the pain and suffering you will go through when you stop using the product. It's gotten to the point where I'm so depressed and feel so ugly that I want to stay in the house and hide. PLEASE DO NOT USE PROACTIV. The product will only damage your skin further in the long run.
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April 2, 2008

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I have a 14 year old on proactiv, he was hoping this would help his acne as school can be hard when you are teased. IT DOES NOT WORK!! IT IS EXPENSIVE

I have spent alot of money on this treatment for my son thinking this product would help his acne which would make attending school easier without being picked on. What a waste of money
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April 1, 2008

Pros:

when i wash my face at night and have a few blemishes, when i wake up the next morning they have already began to diasappear.

Cons:

Dried my skin at first but not as bad anymore. if i stop using it for a few days i begin to breakout.have to use other Proactive products in order to see better results and those products can be pricey.

people get frustrated after the first few weeks, it took me about 4-6 weeks to see results and yes i did break out but it was only because it was "disinfecting" my skin. it takes a blemish about 6 weeks to breakout from underneath the skin. But after those 6 weeks i saw awesome results and loved it.It is also very important to use twice a day!
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March 30, 2008

Pros:

smells nice, the face mask is great

Cons:

expensive, feels heavy.. etc. terrible

I thought possibly this could be my miracle product but, it wasn't. It didn't work for me, it just broke me out more because it is way to strong. As for my brother it worked for him but, after he stopped using proactiv the acne all came back. If you do something physical and sweat it burns your face and makes it irritated. My face felt completely oily. It can get quite expensive. You can surely try it but, for me i'll never be a customer again. Thanks to paid actors i've wasted good money.
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March 29, 2008

Pros:

Absolutely works as promised. I'll never be without it! Cleared my skin in just a few days.

Cons:

Is drying. Try my suggestions below. They also carry a milder version. Check out the website.

A never had acne until I hit 35 - got the dreaded adult onset kind. Suffered for 5 years, then wised up and ordered Proactiv. Works great! Is very drying as others have stated, so I use the three steps at night only followed by a good non-comedogenic night cream (Olay works great), and wash thoroughly with water only (no cleanser or toner) in the morning and follow with the repairing lotion and a good non-comedogenic day cream w/SPF 15 (very important!). Would absolutely recommend. Saved my complexion from those nasty zits!
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March 23, 2008

Pros:

none

Cons:

This stuff does not work
it is expensive

They use lots of advertising to make it look appealing. They say it is the most purchased acne product but the only reason for that is all the advertising and celebrity endorsements. I used this for a while and it did not help me at all. Trust me if you have mild acne stick to a typical Benzoyl peroxode product. I use Oxy Maximum Strength 10% bp treatment 2 times a day and it works better than anything else. I also use Zap Zits for my T- line and for spot treatments.
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March 21, 2008

Pros:

None

Cons:

3 steps twice a day.. sheesh - and it made my skin SO DRY!!

It did nothing for me but dry up my skin so bad I could barely move my face! But did nothing for the acne!
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