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, 2007

Pros:

I tried antibiotics,dermatologists,OTC products,even Accutane.nothing worked but this.people say it made thier skin worse,but as with any new skin regimen,the first few weeks it will,until your skin gets 'used to it".it may take up to 1 1/2 months to

Cons:

bleaches cloth, may dry out skin.i recommend in the morn,mixing the lotion with your normal face lotion

use it. if you do half and half of the repairing lotion with your normal face lotion, you shouldn't get to dried out.
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January 8, 2007

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It's an EXCELLENT product which gives you healthy looknig(NOT PERFECT..ITS NOT MIRACLE CREAM) skin that you can feel confident with. It also helps fade spots so thats good too..It works for my skin and i am happy with the results.

Cons:

Its a bit pricy...and because of my location its a bit hard to get sometimes...and when you run out its not very pretty at all because your skin breaks out even worse than it did before.

If you have acne THIS THING WORKS LIKE A CHARM!! Trust me. Those who've had problems with it either didnt need it, didnt follow instructions, didnt use it consistently enough or had an allergic reaction to it. Follow the instructions and get yourself familiar with the product first(thats the smart thing to do). It comes with a booklet...read it!! Call them if you have a specific question, they're more than willing to answer SO TRY IT!!!
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December 10, 2006

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Incorrect use of proactive is what is causing your break outs/ flares/ flakeyness etc. NOTE= it may not smell any good. and may sting abit. BUT it WORKS thats what counts, right?

Cons:

INPROPER USE IS VITAL - will cause more flare ups, redness and more acne, drinking ALOT of water daily and taking vitamin and mineral supplements helps maintain overall well being and healthy beautiful skin. TRUST ME try it =]

needs to be used correctly. eg. when using the renewing cleanser, you wash it into your face for 2 minutes. time your self. because this is vital. withing the first minute its opening up your skin pores. to prepare for the cleansing of skin cells.impurities and oil. in the second minute it is removing all the unwanted oils. fat. dirt and dead skin cells. it may seem as if the creame has dissapeared withing a minute and a half or less. that is beacause it is in your pores. continue to scrub for 2 mins. then comes to the toner. pore a large amount onto cotton pad/ball wipe over entire face. so face looks wet. allow to dry COMPLETLY this opens ur pores for the active ingredient bezyol peroxide to work. once dry touch face should feel STIFF/DRY and uncomtable. this is cus all pores are open. then massage evenly amount of repair lotion until fully into skin. if needed apply sunscreen as UV rays increase ACNE! hope this helps for you all it has for me. just use <
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November 6, 2006

Pros:

smooth skin, less acne

Cons:

doesn't work over night - have to use consistently

I've had acen since I was about 12 (I'm 22), so I've tried just about everything there is out there for acne. I was very disappointed when I first started using Proactiv, because I broke out even worse than before... BUT my friend told me to keep with it, and sure enough after about 2 weeks, my skin was clear! So if you've tried this product and got frustrated because your face stayed the same or got worse - try it again, and give it a couple weeks. Proactive cleanses deep within, so it causes all the "yucky" stuff to come to the surface, therefore, it gets worse before it's better, but it's worth it!
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October 29, 2006

Pros:

Smooth skin & no acne.

Cons:

Too expencive; Doesn't help blackheads; having to wake up early to make sure i have enough time to use it

WORKS WONDERS. I've been using this product for almost a year now, and my skin has never been better. I admit, I still get the really bad zit around my mouth now and then during 'that time of the month', but I use Panoxyl 5% on them to get rid of them. I really do not know how I would be right now without this product. It has helped me SO much. I can go on now without pounds of foundation on my face, and when I don't mind now when I get my picture taken. I have to use it twice a day in order to have clear skin, my brother only has to use it once. So it's different for everyone. Downfall -- product doesn't help BLACKHEADS. And do NOT buy their skin ligtening cream either -- it caused the blackheads I have now. ;x ew ew ew.
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October 10, 2006

Pros:

gentle, it works!!! takes abot 2 weeks to clear skin, unbelieveable product

Cons:

you have to buy as a set each time

worth it
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October 5, 2006

Pros:

Wow, this stuff is great. I have mild, usual teenage acne and the first weekend I used it, my skin cleared up.
My skin is more glowy, and I love how it added color to my skin.
Sometimes you wake up in the morning, and a whole section of acne is gone!

Cons:

OK, my skin DID get a little flaky. But then I decided after I used the proactiv 3 step system, I'd add some moisterizer with sunscreen on my face and the flakiness went away.

This stuff does work, and it has worked about 10 times better then anything I've ever used. Personally, it doesn't work as good as the commercials, but still more effective then other ones. IF you use it EVERYDAY, your skin will clear up. BTW the refining mask is GREAT.
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May 14, 2012

Pros:

Refining mask is very good
Toner contains which hazel
Fast acting
It does clear blemishes

Cons:

Dries out skin
Slightly over rated
Not for severe acne

Pro Activ is overall a very good product. I suffer constant break outs and pro activ is the only over the counter product that cleared them and cleared them fast. Pro activ now offer a "sensitive pack" which includes a deep cleansing body wash instead of a cleanser. The deep wash contains salicylic acid which is a bit more gentle on your face. My skin was very dry in the first 2 weeks. I just stopped wearing the repairing lotion during the day every 2nd day and and topped up on the moisturizer. If you suffer severe acne I believe topical treatments probably aren't the way to go and maybe a visit to a dermatologist is in order otherwise I would recommended pro activ to anyone with mild and moderate acne and who can afford to continue using this product.
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February 7, 2012

Pros:

Quick results, refreshing, quick and easy application

Cons:

drys out skin, strong scent, harsh, bleaches towels

Proactiv really did work for me. My skin was as bad as its ever been. I have never had bad acne but at the beginning of college I became stressed and I broke out. So I tired the 30 day treatment and my skin cleared up significantly. BUT, it dried my skin out. My skin is never dry and never oily. I became really dry and it did not look good. If your acne isn't too bad and you just want to clear it up just use it once a day and t will work. Thats was I did after 3 about weeks. If your skin is dry already, get a lightweight facial lotion. It does work, you just have to adapt it to your skin.
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May 22, 2010

Pros:

does clear my acne!

Cons:

expensive - even when bought on ebay
drys out the skin like crazy

the only that that has worked for me!! I bought the U.S version on ebay & have been using the cleanser twice a day as recomended and in the last week I have seen a huge change! I have quite bad acne whith lots of scaring and nothing but nothing has worked. I seem to have tried everything from vitimins, acne medication, Chinese herbal treatments, and pretty much every ointment/ treatment that can be bought at a chemist. I decided to try Proactiv basically because Stephanie Seymour recomended it, which I know isn't a great reason but I was desperate! I find the Reparing Lotion way too harsh and drying for me to use everyday, so I alternate it with Dermelogica Bedtime for Breakouts - which seems to work well for me. I also use large amount of an industrial strength moisturiser lol, the best one I've found that doesnt break me out is Clinique's Dramatically Different Lotion for very dry skin. I'm currently feeling really possitive about this combo as i have already seen a 50% improvement in my skin in just a week & the star of the show HAS to be my Proactiv cleanser with BP :D oo as an after thought: I also use a honey mask in the evening and that has also really helped to stop my skin getting too dryed out :)
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