Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

I am 20 years old. I never really had acne until I graduated high school. And then it was just really bad and now I am always breaking out. I have never had clear skin since. I was really disappointed with proactiv. I had heard stories of people that my friends knew, and it worked for them. They had REALLY bad acne too! And my acne is only on my cheeks so I thought it would definitely work on me. The directions are weird so I wasn't always sure if I was using the right amount. I think I was trying to convince myself that it was working, but it just didn't get rid of my acne. I think it might have started to a few times, but then it would just get worse again. It made me really frustrated. So now I'm breaking out even more and it is embarrassing.

I have struggled with acne for years. I had beautiful skin in my teens and acne hit me in my 20s. I first tried Proactiv 3 years ago, however, it did not work. My acne was too severe for this product and I needed start an acne program provided by my doctor (read my blog for the amazingly effective, inexpensive treatment I used! It works and I want to share my secret!) that cleared my skin. I started to try Proactiv again a couple of months ago. I was reluctant so I only purchased Step 1 - Cleanse from my local stall and I continued using my other products rather than the 3 Step System. My acne got worse (this is normal, the skin 'renews' itself by drawing out imperfections under the skin) and started to clear after about a month. When I had almost run out of the face wash and my other products, I purchased Proactiv. It is definately working!! It is clearing the minor blemishes and is great as a management program after the doctor's treatment cleared my severe acne. I do experience drying of the skin, but seems mild after using such high % BP in my previous treatments. I just apply oil free moisturiser over the repair lotion. I cannot stress enough that you SHOULD NOT use Proactiv as a means of make up removal. You are not cleansing your face effectively if you are trying to remove make up. Wash your face with a non-comedogenic face wash, like Cetaphil to remove make up, and a mild eye make up remover. That way, your skin is make up free and is cleansed deeper when using Proactiv. I know how harrowing acne is, be patient when starting your treatment. Acne treatments not only help current blemishes but draw out all hidden imperfections (those ghastly bumps). Your skin will get worse before it gets better, so start your treatment and wait a few months before giving up on the product! You also need to review your make up.. details on my blog of a great product! Hope this has helped :) Let's win this fight against acne!

I have acne on my forehead and I always wanted to try proactive. I ordered a promotion set, it came in small bottles. Anyway, i started to use like direction said and got severe allergic reaction: red rush all over my face! I looked like a walking sand paper! It made skin dry, looking terrible. I stopped to use it right away. Even now, after 2 months, my face is covered with tiny pimples. Bottom line: if u like your face and u have sensitive skin - DON'T BUY IT!!!!! Natural organic treatments are much better!

Since their products do not work, I called to cancel the following shipment. And the customer representative talked me into having another shipment in 6 months. The shipment has never come; however, they kept sending me bill. I called to tell them that they should not send me a bill, as no goods were mailed to me and I need to cancel my account. They blamed the postal office and told me I still need to pay because it was out of 60 days. That's totally outrageous. Why do I need to pay for something I have never received. I'll never buy anything from this company, as it is not professional and ethical.

If only their customer service worked as well as their product. After numerous order screw ups, and being 3 months without any product because of it, then my account being made inactive for no reason or contacted regarding it, i finally just got some off ebay.. For a cheaper price. It worked well for me, but you really have to use more than they recommend to see any results. Had some irritation when first using it but gave it a chance and continued using, it subsided. The oily feel/look people describe i found is the 'repairing lotion'. You have to really give it a good rub in or it will leave your skin oily feeling/looking. Overall, source it outside the company for a more hassle free experience.

ProActiv really works for acne, especially severe acne like I have. It clears up my skin too. But the bottom line is that you have to wash your fae with just plain warm or hot water to open up your pores. Note: my dad gave me this to use (I am 14) so I did not have to pay

It depends many people I know who have used proactive say that it doen't work once so ever, but others say it is amazing.

do NOT buy this. ive been to hell and back trying to find solutions for my acne. this does absoloutley nothing. i used it and i had no results so i went to the dermatologist and she told me that the main ingredient in proactiv is benzoyl peroxide and that is an ance treatment that is found in just about any store bought face wash. so proactiv is no diffrent than your average clean & clear or anything like that. people who use it and swear buy it are honestly just waisting their money. go to the dermatologist and honestly they gave me an oral pill to take and a night and morning treatment and my acne was all gone within two months. i get so many compliments on my skin now and i love it.

I used Proactiv for about 3-4 months and it did nothing for my skin at all. Don't waste your money on it. Proactiv is awful.

It dried out my skin horribly, by horribly I MEAN HORRIBLY. It was horrendous, my skin was flaking, it hurt to smile, moisturizer wasn't working, exfoliating treatments weren't working, proactiv basically killed my skin. On top of that, if I forget to wash my face, hello pizza face. When I say pizza face, I mean my skin looked disgusting. I stopped using it and to my surprise my acne didn't come back. The only think that came back was the horrible dry skin I was talking about. Yeah... that lasted for about 6 months. I pray that this product discontinues sales because it SUCKS. Don't waste your money on this piece of ****