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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January 12, 2008

Pros:

Works quickly for me.

Cons:

benzoyl peroxide kind of makes skin burn when you put it on.

Well, i started using it a week ago and i can start to tell the difference. All the little bumps and redness are gone on my forehead. This doesn't work on everyone but i recommend you to try it.
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January 7, 2008

Pros:

Umm... They send it to you? Works. Moisturiser is actually a really great product!

Cons:

Fragrance, initial irritation, directions for cleanser are just plain WRONG, joining the "club". If your skin can handle it, Benzoyl Peroxide really does work, but there's no need to buy Proactiv unless you're too lazy to do some research.

I've just canceled my subscription to Proactiv, not because it doesn't work, it's just you can get similar products without the ongoing credit card charges, that are less irritating, for less money. Cleanser - do not follow the directions!! This will irritate your skin. 30 seconds max! Using a BP cleanser has made a MASSIVE difference to my skin, but I knew that even before I bought Proactiv. Toner - contains an AHA, this is actually a good alcohol free toner, but the fragrance is really unnecessary. After this, I will actually add an AHA to my skincare routine. "Repairing" Lotion - a straight up 2.5% strength BP preparation, nothing special about this. In fact, if you have reasonably bad skin (like me), 2.5% isn't really strong enough and won't make much of a difference. Mask - OK product, if you break out when using masks, avoid them altogether. Better ingredients than Sulfur. Moisturiser - I actually highly recommend this! My skin looks great for the first time in two decades!!!!!
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December 17, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up acne pretty well at first

Cons:

My skin got really dry and flaky; stopped using it for a few months, and when I started again it did NOTHING!

My acne got worse than it had ever been after I restarted the Proactiv. It was no longer effective for me. It makes some people's skin very dry and flaky. It can become ineffective over time, but it works really well for many people. It worked for me all through high school and some college, but after my acne cleared a little I switched to something else which ended up not working at all so I switched back. It's definately WORTH A TRY before going to a prescription.
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December 17, 2007

Pros:

it made my skin softer and im stating to clear uo

Cons:

if i miss a day im screwed

i works well but its pricey
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December 12, 2007

Pros:

This works better than anything I have tried, and I'm 35 and have dealt with moderate acne my wole life.

Cons:

I did get pimples in areas I had never gotten before, like the cheekbones. And the cost is a bit high, even for me... a well-paid professional.

My skin was so bad, I was getting comments on it (people were just trying to be helpful of course). Out of desparation, I decided to try Proactiv. I have used it for over a month. My overall complexion has drastically improved to the point I am comfortable not wearing make-up and my husband actually pointed out to me that my skin looked good! I did strangely get a nasty pimple or two on my cheekbones where I had never ever had pimples before...so I think it does have the potential to irritate. However, I think in the case of acne...you want to focus on the big picture. Is you skin overall better using it? Yes, in my case.
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December 1, 2007

Pros:

This stuff worked amazingly on my skin for over a year -- I had the best skin of my life from the beginning of my year of highschool until spring of my freshman year of college.

Cons:

After that year, it abruptly stopped working. Completely. I tried it again after two years, and it won't work again. Don't ask me why.

I have very oily skin and every kind of acne -- cystic, blackheads, whiteheads, everything -- and Proactiv really was the "miracle product" while it worked. Nothing changed in my diet or habits that I can tell when it stopped working. But hey, I'll take clear skin for a year.
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November 28, 2007

Pros:

cleared my face and did the best at delaying oil build up. after the first few weeks, my face did not dry out, and it leaves my face feeling clean and refreshed.

Cons:

The "system" (cleanser, toner, repairing lotion) does not work. I use only the face wash and it works wonders.

The system itself sucks. The toner and lotion is harsh to the face. However, using only the cleanser works wonders. I always battled with acne but I never worry about it anymore. It's such a relief to not have people staring at all of my zits. I've used the cleanser for two years now and I will continue to do so!! Don't waste your money on the toner and lotion. (In my opinion it's a waste.)
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November 11, 2007

Pros:

kept new acne from coming

Cons:

didnt get rid of the old acne

it kind of worked for me
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November 5, 2007

Pros:

It works!!!

Cons:

Bleaches your towels. I've gone to white towels for my face.

I've used many many products and none of them worked as well even the medications. Proactive worked so well, I have people stop me on the street to tell me how nice my skin looks. I'm over 50 and have oily T Zone skin causing adult acne which is a real drag. My trick is to use the scrub only at night with just the toner and lotion morning and night. That way it doesn't dry your skin so much. It works for me. I've been using it for over 2 years.
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October 21, 2007

Pros:

-removed white heads around my nose

Cons:

-gave me bumps on my forehead (the only place where i don't break out)
-made my skin really oily and itchy
-expensive

doesn't work for me
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