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 8, 2007

Pros:

Its affordable and its shipment is speedy.
Cleared up my acne for four months and had a nice smell, but...

Cons:

The face broke out even more! According to my friend who used it, it peeled away the top layer of skin and left it vunerable to more ACNE! It was terrible! My face got use to the product!

Proactiv, even though it sounded promising, it wasn't cut out to be everything I had expected. Proactiv delievered clear skin, but it killed my face and left me with even worse acne than before. I recommned to acne victims, do not fall for Jessica Simpson's claims - they are false!
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March 14, 2007

Pros:

It controlled most acne problems I had. All my big pimples and most of the painful stuff went away and never came back. I had pretty bad breakouts when I began the product and after a month, everything cleared up dramatically.

Cons:

Although it cleared up major stuff, I discovered that if I missed using it for a day I would have an immediate small breakout. I had to experiment with frequency of use, time of year, etc. until I finally found a daily routine that worked.

People's skin is different. I think that if Proactiv doesn't start improving your skin after a month or two, you should stop using it and look to other things. I also think that you should try different combinations. I've found that if I wash my face in the shower twice with the cleanser, rarely use the toner, sparingly use the moisturizer, and treat bad spots with hot water and facial mask before bed, I have fantastic results. It's really all about experimenting and finding what works. But of course, don't go out and mix prescription medicines or anything.
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January 4, 2007

Pros:

Not that expensive

Cons:

Didnt work in the long run.

Worked for about 2 weeks then stopped working. My dermatologist laughed at the though of the use of proactive and the people at proactive had comical reaction of a dumfounded "What??" when I told them that it stopped working.
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December 26, 2006

Pros:

The smell is pleasant. I've never had clearer skin since I was a child.

Cons:

Expensive and you have to buy a whole system.

I have really sensitive skin and less than moderate acne. Going through the 3 step system dried out my skin really badly. I'm aware that this is common for a few weeks but the dry skin lasted longer than that and I was using a great moisturizer at the same time. Eventually, I decided to only use the Repairing Lotion 2x a day and the Toner only in the morning. My skin is still clear as when I was following the 3 steps but without the icky dry skin. I only use the Cleanser when my face feels like it needs it.
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December 16, 2006

Pros:

leaves face feeling* clean.

Cons:

actually caused more big red zits, really expensive. after a few weeks of use, my skin started getting really rough and uncomfortable. even prescription moisturizers couldnt help with the redness.

since the main ingredient is benzoyl peroxide, it basically strips your skin with synthetic, overly "basic" (compared to acidic) ingredients. nothing soothing about them after a few weeks of use. stay away from any benzoyl peroxide (even the "regimen") that asks you to rub all over face. that is ridiculous. benzoyl peroxide should be used as a "spot treatment" not as a whole face approach. try something more neutral or even acidic (lemon juice works great) as the skin tends to react much better to acidic products. lemon juice stings the first couple uses, but man did it clear up my face. it fades scars too!
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October 20, 2006

Pros:

proactiv works on miild acne- that's about it. that's the only pro. the people from proactiv don't take into consideration that not everyone has the same acne, and that not everyone will be helped by BP alone.

Cons:

face had more oil on it, the toner did remove SOME of the blemishes. the acne cleanser was too rough on my skin- and the clarifying lotion only made my skin oilier.

bottom line? don't touch your face. don't touch it no matter what. even when you're in class, at work bored, and want to rest on something? don't rest on your hands, DON'T touch your breakouts, i know it's tempting, to "check" how they're doing, if they're gone- NO. NO, NO. it's human nature to touch your eyes, your nose, and your mouth. THAT'S why we get sick. now imagine all that crap on your face? I'm still a teen, and I'm using Murad right now, as a last resort. I was one of those people that proactiv didnt work for, for whatever bloody reason. But I just thank that Im not one of those people that got cystic acne from using this product. I would've killed someone.
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February 11, 2012

Pros:

It works!

Cons:

NOTHING!

if your someone who is struggling with your acne USE PROACTIVE! Its amazing it may dry out ur skin a tiny bit but its amazing!
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February 6, 2012

Pros:

clears up SOME pimples

Cons:

makes skin very red
makes skin literally peel off
burns
way to harsh on skin.

ive used it for the first time and it made my skinn clear up but after a year or 2 it stops working and just burns your face. Its not worth it.
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February 5, 2012

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

Greedy, greedy company. That just labels themselves as an acne preventer, yet it does nothing for ANYONE. SCAMM

SCAM
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October 26, 2011

Pros:

I"LL CONGRATULATE THIS PRODUCT.IT IS DO SO WELL FOR MY FACE

Cons:

ONE THING IÁM EXPRENCING,IT IS MAKING ME DARK

IT IS A VERY GOOD PRODUCT
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