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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December 9, 2009

Pros:

Worked great....for the first week.

Cons:

Dry face, acne got worse.

I used this garbage for a little more than 2 months and my face looks like garbage. I had to go to this after the acne.org regimen stopped working for me (I recommend that more than THIS) It only gave me great clear skin for the first week but then everything went downhill. They say stop using it and your face breaks out worse but I just stopped using it and my face got better, so yeah, never going back to that again..
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November 26, 2009

Pros:

Makes your skin feel really soft. Works well if you use it religiously and as instructed. Refining Mask and Exfoliant drastically minimized pore size.

Cons:

Can't skip on your routine. The Refining Mask can smell bad, especially when you use it along with the Toner. Takes a while to complete the cleansing process, having 3 steps (not including shaving; all the rinsing you must do!)

Genetics have proven to cause many skin related issues in my family. I can always find a handful of pimples on my face on any given day, no matter how many times I wash it or what products I use. I recently started using proactive because it is my last resort. I have tried many products and nothing cleared up my face well enough. Proactiv will do a pretty good job of clearing you up, if you can stick to the strict routine. I recently skipped a wash or two and I have 8 very noticeable pimples dotting my face. It's very frustrating...At the same time, however, when you use it correctly, the results are great. I have had days where I can't believe how amazing my skin looks. Ordering online sucks, because they charge your account every month (sometimes unexpectly) which seems rude and inconvenient for many people. I had to call and reschedule my shipping times because I do not use an extreme amount of the product, and don't want useless bottles of it lying around.
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November 24, 2009

Pros:

Takes away like all acne, doesnt dry out skin

Cons:

makes your face red so dont use in the morning, need to use consistantly, the price is awful, takes like a week to see results

the price is outrageous but it works very well if you use it consistently, dont skip days while using it may cause you to breakout
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August 25, 2009

Pros:

This prodruct was affordable, it also started working within the first few days of application. Works really well to reduce redness.

Cons:

You have to be really be consistent or else it won't work. Can dry your skin out. Can be along process in the morning.

I tried Proactiv when I was younger but I wasn't consistent so it never worked for me. A few months ago my acne got really bad (Nodular Acne) so I decided to give it another shot. Ever since I have been using it morning and night very consistently it's been working amazing for me! If you find it makes your skin peel or you get irritated try using the repairing lotion only every second day.. But still use the cleanser and toner daily. Keep in mind that at first it will make you break out more, but keep using it... this is what the product does. Just keep being consistent and you will see results. If not their is a 60 day money back guarentee!
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August 3, 2009

Pros:

It ships to my house on time and every month. It didn't dry out my skin.

Cons:

It bleaches fabrics (like most benzoyl peroxide). It does nothing for blackheads or whiteheads, and only helps a little bit with pustules.

This product just doesn't measure up. I could see it working for people that might have a pimple every month or so, but it does nothing for those of us with constant acne. I've used it for over a year. It has done nothing for the whiteheads and blackhead I have. I'm going to keep trying different treatments.
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July 30, 2009

Pros:

Works really well. It is not harsh at all. Unscented.

Cons:

Expensive. And you have to wait for it to ship. YOu have to join their club (they ship it every month) but it takes me more than a month to go through all the product. So I join, get my product, then cancel my membership. Then re-join later.

Works really well. It is not harsh at all. Unscented.
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July 25, 2009

Pros:

works, makes skin feel clean and fresh

Cons:

a little time consuming putting it on

i recommend it if you have light acne, and oily skin. it didnt dry my skin up. i think it smells fine, try the 30 day trial, it all depends on your skin type
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July 13, 2009

Pros:

makes your skin feel very clean & soft

Cons:

it just calms down the acne OCCASIONALLY but it never completly gives you the result youve wanted.

if you have severe or moderate acne, not worth it all at, false hope :( if you have light acne then mabey this is for you
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July 9, 2009

Pros:

Makes skin texture smooth, minimizes pore size

Cons:

Can be drying, can be irritating to sensitive skin, can bleach

The cons are all based on useage. Many stories I've heard are very harsh as I know acne is very emotional and can make many unhappy, however, it does no good to bash a product because of misuse or the unseen miraculous recovery. Everyone should know that acne is cannot be cured, this is scientific, however it can be controlled. You can't just slap some products on and think it'll just go away. It requires some changes in your daily life like, eating, diet, excercise. These things the Proactiv company won't tell you. You have to care enough to educate yourself about your body and its condition. Any product can cause acne to worsen. Everyone's skin is different and your skin care needs are different.Once you start the system and you notice the magical clearing effect there is no logical reason to keep using it the same way you did to clear it if its already clear. You should start to use it as your skin needs. If you're drying cut out the last step. Don't knock it 'til you cutomize 4 U!
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June 13, 2009

Pros:

Not as harsh as some other benzoyl peroxide medications, sulfur mask works really well, and overall improved my skin greatly

For only about $27/mo (get the smaller kit, it'll last a month if used properly), this is definitely worth a try. Go to the mall kiosks- much more convenient. I started getting really bad breakouts after going off birth control pills (big cystic acne that caused scarring as well as several whiteheads, blackheads... you name it). I tried a few different prescription medications (retina micro, duac, clindamycin topical gel) as well as a few different over the counter meds (w/benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid), but nothing else worked. I was ready to go back on the pill just to stop the acne if this didn't work!
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