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 8, 2007

Pros:

It leaves your face very soft and smooth / Works relatvely fast (within 4 weeks I saw very significant results) / Doens't burn or overdry your face /

Cons:

The fragrance / It leaves your face a little red for an hour or so

I have had mild to moderate acne since the age of 11 (I'm 22 now) and I have tried every topical product imaginable and they never worked for more than 2 weeks or so, and left my face burnt to a crisp. A friend of mine with SEVERE acne recommended Proactiv, it worked for her so I figured why not: WIthim 2 weeks my skin looked healthier, within 4 weeks the acne had cleared right up... now it has been 11 months or so I've been using it and I NEVER break out. My scars have almost totally faded... My face looks the best it EVER has :D I WOULD RECOMMED THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE!!!
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December 22, 2006

Pros:

I really like the 3 step system. It actually works quite well.

Cons:

Dries your skin out for a period of time, but it does go away. The mask smells funky though but it's no big deal. I still get a few spots now and then, but definitely not as bad as it was.

There is a way to really prevent dryness guys. For one thing, DO NOT PUT THE LOTION ALL OVER YOUR FACE. Just put it on the spots. I figured this out. If you just put it on the spots, it dries up and goes away. That is actually what the drying out is. Getting rid of the dirt and stuff and "detoxifying" your skin. I was gonna say something else but I forgot. I swear I have short term memory loss. If I remember I will post again :P
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November 13, 2006

Pros:

makes my skin really smooth

Cons:

dehydrates my skin a bit if i dont use a moistuiser

i dont have acne just get a pimple here and there occasionally. it dosnt seem to do nething bad to my skin just helps to maintain it. i dont think it will stop huge pimples from forming however it does prevent small ones and bumps etc. Dont over use it coz like nething else it will overdry your skin but its an acne treatment THEY ALL HAVE A DRYING EFFECT
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November 12, 2006

Pros:

it clears your skin fast, its gentle, it evens the tone of your skin and makes it smooth

Cons:

its expensive, and you're sucked into automatic shipment, the smell is a bit nauseating, customer service and infomercials suck, the BP bleaches my tshirts and eyebrows

if you respond well to benzoyl peroxide, this is for you. if you're sensitive to it, dont buy it. BP is the only thing that clears my skin consistently, and so this kit clears up my skin fast and effectively and leaves me with smooth skin. Another thing to remember - once your skin is clear, this is preventive treatment, which means, if you get lazy and dont use it when you're clear, you'll probably start to break out again. This happened to me many times (when will I learn?) Overall, its a great system and has worked extremely well for me, and is actually the ONLY thing that has worked this well in treating my moderate inflammatory acne. Ive used it on and off for 3 years.
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October 31, 2006

Pros:

I like it. I have occasional acne around that time of month. I have had this for about 20 years. I have been using Proactive for over a year and my break-outs are down to a minimal if none at all.

Cons:

I don't like the 3rd step( the repairing lotion). It dries out my face.

I don't think any other product would do this. My face looks better now than in my 20's. I miss days of use, but it doesn't seem to make a difference as long as I use it more often than not. If you compare with other products on the market, I believe it has a fair price.
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September 6, 2011

Pros:

Dries acne quickly
Clears skin

Cons:

Dries out skin
Sometimes burns
Bleaches clothes, pillow cases, and towels

I started using Proactive when I was around thirteen, and it worked so well! I stopped using it for a while, and my acne came back like crazy. I tried AcneFree, but that didn't seem to work for me at all! Starting Proactiv again, I saw a huge difference in my skin. I thought that Proactiv was my solution forever, but eventually, my skin became immune to it and it stopped working. Now I'm sixteen and just recently switched to using a tretinion cream. Proactive comes in three easy steps. Cleanser, toner, and the repairing treatment. I would definitely recommend Proactiv, but make sure you have a good moisturizer to keep you from getting too dry! I would suggest using oil free moisturizer in the morning rather than the repairing treatment. I found that that was best used at night, but be very careful about what touches your face, as it bleaches super easily! I used to put an old towel over my pillow cases, but you could always just get white pillow cases. When you're washing and drying your face, use wash cloths and towels that you won't mind turning orange. :) The only other problem I had with Proactiv is that sometimes when I was finished washing my face, my skin would burn. It was nothing unbearable or deal breaking for me, just kind of uncomfortable. Every month was too often for me to get my Proactive in the mail, so I chose to have it come every three months. That usually worked out perfectly with the cleanser, but I often found myself with extra bottles of toner and repairing treatment. Definitely not a bad thing, though! I just stocked my bathroom cabinets with Proactiv. :) My advice is that if you are struggling with acne, you should definitely give Proactiv a try! Hope all your acne problems are solved. :)
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August 30, 2011

Pros:

The smell is okay.
Works okay, it's not the cure, but it helps a lot.

Needs a better guide.

Cons:

Expensive, BP burns, green tea moisturizer that comes with the pack that can go over step 3 gave me breakouts I think. Not sure. But I stopped using it, and I had less breakouts.

Proactiv works pretty well, might not work for some people, but thats because maybe they are skipping over some fine details. Like... watch out for the sun, protect your skin as much as possible, avoid oils, wash your face AND HANDS with just water often, you may never know when you touch your face. Get lots of sleep, when you sleep your body takes in much more oxygen, allowing your body; especially your skin, to heal. *If you decide to stay up late, wash your face with warm water often.
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March 8, 2009

Pros:

Proactiv really does clear up your skin. The 3-Step system is very easy to use and you honestly can skip a day or two without anything happening to your skin. I am able to use other OTC products without any problems.

Cons:

I can only use it at night because my face is red and oily for a bit until it blends in with the skin. Also i would use something like aveeno or cetaphil in addition.

Proactiv really does clean up your skin, although i wouldn't say that it makes it luminous like they do on the ads. The refining mask is probably the best product and really does work if not over used. Just don't over use the product and you should be fine.
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January 27, 2009

Pros:

Almost completely clears up skin most of the time. I did get some people complimenting on my skin looking great but it never lasted I would eventually have another bad breakout.

Cons:

Never completely cleared up my skin. Caused skin to become dry in some areas. Still have tons of blackheads.

Possibly will work better for men but didn't work during my menstrual cycle. :(
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November 25, 2008

Pros:

Cleaned up my acne in less than a week, easy to use, fast to work, not too drying, selection of extras.

Cons:

EXPENSIVE! But lasts a while when you don't use too much. A little drying.

Good product, I will continue to use it.
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