Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

A lot of the reviews I've read here look like the result of using the product wrong. When you follow the directions it's great! Summary: step 1. clean your face with the cleanser (you don't have to buy the harsh one with the exfoliant that comes in the promoted "package", they have a gentle one too). I actually stopped buying the cleanser and use Spectro Jell because it's cheaper. step 2. USE THE TONER! this is really important. It prepares your face for the for the benzoyl peroxide "lotion". If you skip this step, the product doesn't work as well. I've tried cheaping out and using other toners, but this is really the best one. I'll fork over the cash to have clear skin. step 3. let your face dry completely from the toner before applying the benzoyl peroxide "repairing lotion". Use what you need - a little goes a long way. Let this dry, and wash your hands. It's peroxide- of course it bleaches things! step 4. after it's dry (and it shouldn't take too long - you don't need to use a lot!) apply MOISTURIZER. Use your own favourite brand. I use Aveeno. If you don't use a moisterizer, you're skin will be dry and flakey (because you're covering in benzoyl peroxide. duh) Make sure to use sunscreen if you use the benzoyl peroxide. But you should use sunscreen daily anyway. So, there a lot of steps, but I've tried a lot of products and combinations of products and this is the best, hands down. But do it right, or don't bother spending the money. I buy the products seperatley in Canada, so the cost is a bit higher than the package.

is a little pricy but i have to stay it does keep my skin clear,havent had a breakout in 4 weeks. practically same steps as kerns but with toner just started using there daily oil control and it leaves my skin oil free all day

I think the product works i have used it for a while and my acne is so close to gone! I am amazed with proactiv! I tried a lot of products and they just didnt work! I tried neutrogena, clearasil, clean and clear and nothing worked! I even went to the dermatologist for a prescription and all the topical treatment did was dry out my skin! This works for my skin.. i understand it doesnt work for everyone though.

Although Proactiv worked miracles for me, I know it doesn't work for everyone. Often I think it's because people do not use it every night like recommended and also people can't seem to think for themselves and be able to know how much their skin needs. I also think it depends on what type of acne a person has. For me: Skin type: Dry, Semi-sensitive Acne: Mostly surface acne with whiteheads, sometimes under-the-skin acne that doesn't come to a head. Past tries: I've tried everything. Clearasil, Clean & Clear, Neutrogena, Nature's Cure to name a few Thoughts on: Cleanser: I personally love the microbeads. They really seem to help open my pores and allow the medicine to get into them and help heal them. And also my skin loves to be exfoliated. Leaves my skin really smooth. Toner: I love the toner as well. I feel like it's the extra boost to squeaky clean skin. It also helps me to see if I cleansed well enough because it takes off what's left behind. Lotion: I don't think people realize this has benzoyl peroxide in it. It's not meant for moisturizing but to treat the acne. I think that's a common misconception. I personally put it all over my face to prevent the acne as well as treat it. However, doing this can also result in drier skin. I tried the Oil-Free Moisturizer from them and it wasn't enough. My suggestions: APPLY MOISTURIZER!!!!!! I don't know anyone who has tried Proactiv who didn't have a resulting drier skin. Use your brain and buy a moisturizer that works for you. I just use an Olay one. Also, I don't use the system ever in the morning. Too much for my skin. If you still have dry skin after moisturzing, cut down on using it and use it only at night. If you still have dry skin after both of those, stop using it. Where I purchase: I just purchase at my local mall kiosk. I purchase the 2-month supply which is about $50 however it lasts me longer than the 2 months because I do not use it

For just $20, I got a 2 oz bottle of facial scrub (step 1), a toner (step 2) and a moisturizer (step 3), plus a free sample of their face mask and a green tea moisturizer! Totally worth every cent.

I've been using proactiv for about 4 months and my face is clearest its been since I was like 10! I'm eighteen and I got the stuff as a last ditch effort before I went to prescription type stuff and I'm so glad I did. Sure, it seems expencive and it is but when you compare it to prescription acne meds it way way cheeper and I know because I know people who used them. I love proactiv and I have fair sensitive skin that tends to be oily and after like 2 days I could not only see a difference in my skin but could also feel a difference in the texture. Instead of big open pores and ruff blistors, my skin felt softer and more tight (in a good way :) The big change didn't happen overnight but at a steady rate I got better and better. Then one week I looked at my face and was like "wow"! I can actually go out in public without any cover up on (and I was really good at using it before) and I don't feel ashamed of my bare face. I now feel clean, clear, and beautiful! If your reading reviews like I was and are trying to decide whether you should try it, go for it! After all you don't have anything to loose and you will propobly find out what I did, IT REALLY WORKS!!!!

I've had moderate acne for about 5 years now and tried just about everything until a friend of mine suggested proactiv. Seriously, IT WORKS! Different people have different skin types and react to different products in different ways, but I would highly recommend it to anyone with moderate acne. The only problem is that it does leave your face a little shiny, but I would take that over clear skin any day.

It worked amazing for me! I broke out for the first week pretty bad, but after that, my skin was clear. I'm going to stick with this product forsure. My skin has never looked better. I used the cleanser, toner, refining mask, spot treatment, and green tea moisturizer, twice a daily. I recommend this to anyone with moderate or light acne.

better than any other products i tried

This is an amazing product for those who have moderate acne, but also oily skin.Not for those who have dry skin because it can dry it up more. but if you have dry skin and acne as well, then give Proactiv a try:) Good Luck, i am in love with my results in just 10 days already!