Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

Unfortunately, there seems to be a common misconception with this product. That is, your acne gets worse once you stop. This is untrue. Your acne only reappears (which is normal because acne CANNOT be cured) ...but it by no means becomes worse. Benzoyl Peroxide is NOT an antibiotic, but rather an antimicrobial--this means the acne bacteria cannot develop resistance to Benzoyl Peroxide's killing action. In other words, the product will work the same tomorrow as it does today. Best of luck.

I started using this in 2002 and haven't looked back. At first it did dry my skin out, as other reviewers have stated. When I noticed this drying, I researched and found out I should also moisturize, which I never did before (mainly because I had very, very oil skin and figured it would add even more oil.) However, once I started using the moisturizer it was fantastic! Also, if it is too drying at first, do not wash or scrub very hard when using the face wash. It does have some little exfoliating beads, so be very gentle if you feel it is too much. In time, your face will adjust to it. I also realized the importance of moisturizer. If you have really oil skin it is actually very important to moisturize because sometimes oily skin can be due to dry skin which then sends the sebaceous glands into overdrive which then causes oily, oily skin. Using a moisturizer helps the skin to regulate a little better, but it will not happen over night. Trust me I know all about oily skin as I used to buy the oil blotting sheets in BULK!!! But eventually, the oil on my skin leveled out. It is still oily, but not nearly as much and when it does, I still use the oil blotting sheets, just not as much. I cannot praise this product enough!! Excellent--but you have to give it a little bit of time...at least a month, and for some with moderate to severe acne probably 3 months. Since I only use a small amount, it lasts me more than 60 days. Also, another tip: I know some people will buy it and just use the cleanser and repairing lotion, but not the toner. (because they think the toner is "useless.") This is NOT the case, you NEED to use them all together. The toner is effective as it works WITH the system. My sister went that route (did not use the toner) and her skin would not clear up the way it should and it really dried out. I told her and told her, and finally she used it and incorporated a moisturizer and she had great results!! This is my 10th YEAR using proact

Worth the money when I use regularly. Clears the many hair bumps under my chin. I've even had bumps disappear overnight after using the repair lotion.

I've had acne-prone skin for 10 years. It started when I was 12, and I'm now 22. I now use proactive and spironolactone. I've tried each on its own, but I have to use both together to get great results. I have moderate acne when I'm not using those products, and basically no acne when I'm using both. I started using Proactive three years ago. I had been on spironolactone for several months when I started proactive, but I still had acne. Proactive cleared my skin quickly with little irritation. I've tried to switch to other products twice to save money and time. Both times my acne returned, and I decided it was worth the trouble. Here's some more info about me, so you can decide how relevant this review is to you: Combination/oily skin Breakouts coincide with monthly cycle Medium skin sensitivity Have also tried: antibiotics, retinoids, clinique 3-piece system, oxy brand products, prescription benzoyl peroxide products. The antibiotics worked fairly well, but I built a resistance over time. The rest helped some, but not enough. Acne type: Papules, whiteheads, occasional cysts, on forehead and chin especially Severity: Has varied from moderately severe to light while using other products. When using proactive and spiro together, my skin is clear. Other helpful stuff: Exercising (reduces stress and gets blood flow to your face), cutting nails super short (keeps you from picking), staying hydrated, keeping your pillow case and makeup brushes clean

please do try the american viston of proactiv solution. you will love its hard to here some of you having diffeiculties with your skin. Hope this helps you to get clear skin.

It works wonders for me because I have oily skin. Not only did my acne go away but my face isn't shiny all day long. If you have dry skin proactive is good but use a heavy moisturizer

I'm in my late 20s and I used to get severe acne on my chin. Deep, red, painful zits that would take forever to clear, and whenever they did finally start to clear another round of acne would show up. Nothing I tried would make the acne go away. I finally decided to try Proactiv. I was a little sceptical having read mixed reviews on the internet, but at this point I was desperate for anything that might work. I started the treatment about 9 months ago. I had a small break-out about a week into the treatment, but have not had a SINGLE breakout since!! This stuff works (at least for me)! I now only use it once a day (sometimes less). I am pimple free and I feel great! I definitely recommend this product!

This review is for the Proactiv face wash (renewing cleanser) and the refining mask ONLY. I'm 30 years old, and about 8 months ago my skin started breaking out like CRAZY. I suddently had tons of little white heads all over my forehead and cheeks and painful, large red pimples around my mouth and chin. I had gone on, and off, and on birth control, and I assumed that was what was causing my sudden break out. But after several months, of being back on the pill, it hadn't gotten better. I tried Dan's system...didn't work, I went to the dermotologist and he put me on Bactrim and Rentin A Micro...which made my acne SO much worse. I also tried several home remedies, none of which seemed to make much of a difference. Then, I remembered Proactiv. I had used it when I was in highschool with much success, and I remembered that in hs I mainly only used the face wash. Since my acne was so bad, I thought it might be worth it to buy the whole system. After about 2 days of using the whole system, I decided to try only using the face wash because my skin was becoming a bit irritated and I felt like the constant application of benzoyl peroxide was making things worse. Within just a few days of using just the face wash, I noticed a HUGE difference. About a month and a half later, my skin is COMPLETLY clear and I only have 2 flat red marks that are hardly visible. Here is my routine... I use make up removing wipes every evening (Target brand), then I use the Proactiv face wash. I use just a little bit and work it all over my face very gently. After I rinse, I use Neutrogena oil free moisturizer for sensitive skin (LOVE this stuff), and I use the Proactive refining mask for spot treatment. In the morning, I use just the face wash and the moisturizer. This routine (along with cutting back on all the chocolate I love to eat) has saved my skin!

I have normal acne prone skin and tried absolutely everything you name it! I tried proactiv hoping for good results and my goodness my skin is flawless! I suggest giving it a shot! It worked for me and I couldn't be any happier! :)

I love this product!!! Enough said...