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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May 25, 2007

Pros:

NONE. trying it was the worst thing I have ever done to my face. EVER!!!

Cons:

Proactiv RUINED my skin!! It gave me acne when I only had slight break-outs before trying the product. The commercials had me convinced, but I highly doubt that any of the spokespersons actually use Proactiv.

I basically had clear skin, with a pimple here and there. I thought that if I ordered Proactiv that I wouldn't have any pimples... WRONG! I immediately started breaking out when I began using Proactiv. It started with little pimples on my forehead, and progressed to small pimples covering my face. Even as a teenager, I never experienced a breakout that even came close to what Proactiv did to my face!! I called customer service and the lady told me that it is completely normal to break out for the first two weeks of use, as the system was cleaning out all of my pores to prevent further breakouts. She convinced my to stick with it, and I gave it the benefit of the doubt. I tried it for 2 months and my face got progressively worse. I went back to using a simple non-detergent cleanser and lotion from Kiels(spelling?) which I highly reccomend. In a few days my skin looked better. It has been almost a month since I quit Proactiv, and my skin has almost cleared up again. DON'T DO IT!!
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May 16, 2007

Pros:

Very easy routine, leaves the skin feeling clean and smooth

Cons:

When I first started using it, it dried out my skin significantly; but after a couple weeks my face starting clearing up dramatically and the dryness dissipated. Cost is a little high for the quantity, but it lasts longer than you'd think!

This product was the ONLY acne treatment that worked for me (I tried everything on the market from OTC cleansers to Rx creams and oral meds). My face has been completely clear for over 2 1/2 years and I get compliments all the time on how good my complexion looks (I never wear make-up).
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April 19, 2007

Pros:

It cleared up my acne in about a week

Cons:

It dries out the skin.. It burns also that once u stop using it .. it makes ur acne worse than ever before!!

It's very costly, & for me .. I couldn't afford to pay 80 bucks every 2 months. It has made my acne worse than ever.. I have stopped using the product n I guess I'll be using over-the-counter products .. atleast they don't harm the skin as proactive....I'm now gettin pimples all over my face .. n the big onse HURT!!!
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April 2, 2007

Pros:

Cleared my skin within a week of trying it; it really controls my oily skin... and I have super oily skin. I just don't get oily in the T-Zone, but on my cheeks too. My pores are much smaller now because I don't produce as much oil as I used to.

Cons:

The cleanser doesn't lather well when mixed with water; sometimes it feels like it's still on my face after I've rinsed it off. After letting it sink into my skin for 3-4 minutes, I use a gel cleanser on top of it that washes away clean.

I've tried a lot of stuff; I've been breaking out since I was 13... and I am now 36, and still breaking out! Proactiv has really worked well for me. I used to use Retin-A, but it began to burn my skin and cause rough patches. Proactiv was my last resort. I'm glad I tried it. My skin is much clearer; it produces a lot less oil; and the price isn't so bad. I also don't need a prescription for it, like Retin-A. When I use the cleanser, I brush my teeth or something to give it a couple of minutes to soak into my skin, then I rinse it off... or use a gel cleanser that lathers really well to give my skin a good cleanse. I've been using it about 2 1/2 months.
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April 2, 2007

Pros:

I have been using Proactiv for about 2 months now and I love it.... When I first started using it, it seemed to make the problems worse but with continued use I have clearer skin... I LOVE PROACTIV!!!!

Cons:

I have mild acne so I don't know how it performs on severe acne. I have never been able to stick to a regiment but I love the 3 step system and I use the mask... Yes the mask doesn't smell the best but suck it up in the name of clear skin.

I THINK THIS PRODUCT IS WONDERFUL... TRY IT!!! AND FOR THE PPL WHO THINK IT IS $$$$ TRY GETTING IT OFF EBAY!!!
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April 1, 2007

Pros:

clears skin in a short run,

Cons:

acne came back soon, DRIES skin out, too much BP use, expensive

use it if you have mild acne, a lesser chance of acne relapse
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February 28, 2007

Pros:

Well, after just a little while I could see some differences, and later on I could actually notice acne disappearing. I think that the key to using proactiv is to use it every day, and to keep on using it.

Cons:

It does dry out my skin a little bit, but after a while I think I've built up a resistance to it. When I bought it there was a skin moisturizer included, and that has completely stopped my skin drying out.

I've heard a lot of different stories about proactiv, some saying that it worked, some saying that it didn't. For me, so far, it has worked. Most of it has probably been using it twice a day, every day. Don't be afraid that just because it's on an infomercial that it won't work. Another key factor would definatley have to be that I got a kit, that included the 3 bottles, a refining mask, and skin moisturizer. The refining mask helps a LOT, but it would be useless without the other cleansers. I hope that if you do buy it, that it works for you. I think it works for me, my acne isn't completley gone yet, but I know that I'm on the road there.
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February 23, 2007

Pros:

I LOVE PROACTIV I STOPPED USING IT BECAUSE I COULDNT AFFORD IT I USED PRODUCTS THAT WERE SUPOSE 2 BE LIKE IT BUT DIDNT WORK. I WENT TO THE MALL AND SAW A PROACTIVE STAND. NOW I AM GOING THERE ALL THE TIME JUST TO GET IT(30 DAY SUPPLY FOR $20)

Cons:

THE PRICE I WANTED TO GET THE 2 MONTH SUPPLY BUT ITS TOO MUCH. bUT I AM GETTING THE 1 MONTH SUPPLY FOR $20

gET PROACTIVE IT REALLY WORKS IF PEOPLE START TO BREAK OUT AT FIRST I THINK IT SAYS IT MIGHT MAKE UR ACNE BAD AT FIRST BUT THAT I THINK IS SO THAT IT LIFTS UP ALL THOSE IMPURITIES SO U CAN GET THE CLEAR SKIN U ALWAYS WANTED. tRUST ME! WHEN I USED IT, THE NEXT DAY MY FACE WAS ALREADY CLEARING UP A LOT GET IT ITS WORTH UR MONEY. DONT GO TO THE STORE AND BUY SOMETHING THAT SAYS WORKS FASTER THAN PROACTIV. I TRIED THOSE AND THEY JUST TOOK MY MONEY! I RECOMMEND IT 100%
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February 19, 2007

Pros:

It made my skin smoother and seemed to be working great at first

Cons:

Soon my skin was dry and just breaking out again...KRAP KRAP KRAP AND WASTE OF ALL MY MONEY

THis product didnt work for me, i even tried the extra strength, it failed me. I used regular for 2 months ES for almost 2 weeks now. Buy the trial first, see if it works, if not, GIve DKR a try, that's what im gona do right now =)
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February 1, 2007

Pros:

Great skin! Only took 6 wks to see great results! I was skeptical because I worked for the company and new all about the product but had never tried it

Cons:

The initial breakout period before it clears up.

Did you know that if you are a club member, you can change how often you are recieving these prdcts, take your card off and recieve a bill, customize your kits, and place holds on your account for a certain amount of time? Acne takes 3-4 weeks to see results so that is why it takes 6-8 wks to see the full results for most people! Try it that long before you say how awful it is! Also, you can't become"immune" ask your doc what causes acne and they will tell you there are lots of different reasons.
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