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 8, 2007

Pros:

It dried my face out like a prune

Cons:

It didn't do a think for my acne...looked like it made it worse...which would follow the author of this websites belief that acne comes from irritation NOT bacteria...

buy the treatment from this website... get your hands on a multivitamin because you're probably low on something...if you want to know what it is that you're low on...go get bloodwork done from the MD,ask him/her to order vitamin/mineral tests.
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September 23, 2007

Pros:

Pros don't really matter if the product doesn't work

Cons:

Doesn't work. Had just as many or worse spots as before use. Expensive.

I don't have severe acne, just some random spots here and there after getting off the BC pill. Used the gritty cleanser, toner, and repairing lotion program. Face felt clean after use and I thought it would work, however spots did not disappear and I believe they got worse. After finding this site, I did the Regimen featured on this site with a cleanser and moisturizer I had laying around plus the 2.5% Proactiv repairing lotion, and my face got better literally overnight. So I am returning the proactiv set and purchasing the acne.org products. A nice gentle cleansing is the exact opposite of the gritty proactiv scrubbing!
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August 29, 2007

Pros:

I've used a lot of different treatments, and Proactiv has definitely been one of the better ones. Clears up your face right away.

Cons:

It's effectiveness wears off over time, just like any other system, because your skin becomes used to it.

Despite what I've read many writing about price, I think that Proactiv is decently priced when compared to many other acne fashwash systems. I've tried a lot of different systems, including ones that are even higher priced, and I've never seen a better result than with Proactiv. It might not work for everyone's face - you gotta find something that works for you - but definitely give Proactiv a try. It's worth it.
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April 14, 2007

Pros:

I personally like the cleanser, because it has little beads that exfoliate, so I feel that it does a super cleaning job. It gives me a squeaky clean.

Cons:

It is very expensive. What I do to cut down on the cost to have them send me three kits every six months. That way, my order is above $100 and I get free express shipping. Basically, it's costing me about $200 a year.

Continuing from above. They do not give enough product (the bottles are too small, I dont' know how the kit is supposed to be enough for two months). The toner stings. I have noticed that I have had to increase the amount of repairing lotion in order for it to have an effect. The system does not have a pleasant smell. Worse thing to do is use the cleanser after the sulfur mask, and you will smell like rotten eggs (probably a formation of H2S - hydorgen sulfide is in effect). My face is now worse that what it used to be. I think I will not be ordering any more of this product. My mother told me that my face has aged, and I guess this is confirmed by the other reviews. I don't know what to do at this point. I thought Proactiv was going to be my solution, but that's not the case. I believe I must increase my intake of water as well as my servings of fruits and vegetables, exercise and hope for the best. I have been using it on and off for 4 years now but am stopping. Any suggestion?
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March 6, 2007

Pros:

It clears up most acne. Simple 3 steps and you're done.

Cons:

Throughout the 6 yrs I used it I had numerous really bad breakouts. I also started developing large deep cysts on my chin. Stopped using Proactiv and the acne made a major comeback, but the cysts went away.

The product works well, unless you're sensitive to ANY of the ingredients. For me, my skin reacted bad to the fragrance added to the product, and the Zinc Oxide in the moisturizer is an acne trigger for me. If you do not have a lot of sensitivities then it will probably work for you. It does bleach towels and clothes and everything else.
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October 28, 2009

Pros:

somewhat cleared skin

Cons:

skin became very dry and i started getting very deep blackheads

this product dried my skin out so bad that the lotion that came in the kit wasnt enough to moisturize my face. i started to get very bad and deep blackheads all over my face. Now that i have stopped using it my face is worst than it has ever been. Even though,its still not worth using again and having skin like sand paper. Once you start this product it takes along time for your skin to get back to normal. EXPECT MAJOR BREAK OUTS.
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January 30, 2009

Pros:

clears up skin after several days of using it, able to get results applying only once a day, more effective then the generic imitation brands, customer service accommodating to my preferences

Cons:

expensive, required club membership for discounts, must continue to use product to maintain clear skin, the renewing cleanser runs out before the toner or lotion, small breakouts during specific stage of menstrual cycle,

You must keep using to have consistent results. But it is very expensive. I had moderate acnee for 3 years, so I ordered proactiv. I was able to see results with less consistent use then was recommended on the bottle. I initially only used it once a day and saw results in several weeks( for 6 months). I was then able to maintain results using it every other day (3 months). I purchased separately some generic brand cleanser and toner because I run out of the proactiv brand. I had effective results using a washcloth to remove the dead skin cells before applying the treatment. (2 months.) For a month I discontinued the treatment only scrubbing my face with the washcloth and was surprisingly able to maintain clear skin. The breakouts have now come back again and spot treatments with only the toner help but my blemishes still remain.
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September 14, 2008

Pros:

Clears your acne eventually

Makes your skin look and feel healthy

Cons:

Wayy to costly

Just not worth it

You have to keep on buying another set of the proactiv solution and if u dont your skin will start getting acne on places you never had acne on
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July 3, 2007

Pros:

Great ads and comercials but other than that it is useless

Cons:

It wont work! I used it for one yr and a half not and my skin looks the same. I used every day.

You should try somethiing else, keep trying, try proactiv too it may work for you! Best way is to see a doc and get a laser treatment which can be expensive though
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May 8, 2007

Pros:

Its affordable and its shipment is speedy.
Cleared up my acne for four months and had a nice smell, but...

Cons:

The face broke out even more! According to my friend who used it, it peeled away the top layer of skin and left it vunerable to more ACNE! It was terrible! My face got use to the product!

Proactiv, even though it sounded promising, it wasn't cut out to be everything I had expected. Proactiv delievered clear skin, but it killed my face and left me with even worse acne than before. I recommned to acne victims, do not fall for Jessica Simpson's claims - they are false!
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