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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June 4, 2011

Pros:

Dries out pimples

Cons:

Taste of the medication comes in your mouth (Try using it the morning without breakfast and in a few minutes move your tongue inside your mouth, you’ll taste the medication)
Dries out other parts of the skin
Pimples pops up in a new spots
Tummy swells up (especially under breasts – feels tight)
Strong and powerful medication
Sold online to get your private information for their record (Just think, if proactive is so effective, why it is NOT sold as over the counter medication

Advise 1. Stay away from a Z- product 2. Watch for the side effects 3. Quickly stop using it ' no need to wait to see your acne gets worse 4. Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize! (After step 3 apply whole lot of oil free moisturizer or Vitamin A & D moisturizer) 5. Apply only on the problem areas 6. Can get the product that contains Benzoyl Peroxide or sulfur from over the counter medication. If you are like me, skeptical' years of wondering proactive might work for you or might not work for you; all of the sudden when hit 30 the pimples are still there; no harm to give it a try (without trying you will never know if something worked for you or not). For me life is about taking the risk and I did take the risk of using proactive. After only a week, experiencing an awful result. I would recommend everyone who is fighting for acne and want to try proactive; go ahead and give it a try to experience painful result or you might come out saying, 'Hey, it worked for me!'
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June 3, 2011

Pros:

Clears up acne really fast.
Left my skin feeling really soft and fresh.

Cons:

A little on the expensive side.

I love this product. My sister was using it for a while and when she visited me back in NZ she told me to give it a try because I have always had such bad problems with acne. Everytime I try a new product it seems to work for two weeks but then it stops working. With proacitv, this didn't happen. It cleared it up so well and has given me my confidence back. :) I followed the instructions carefully and my skin felt so soft after using it and it worked so well. People need to read the print carefully. It's 29.95 plus postage and handling for 30 days, so if you keep getting it it goes up to 89.90 for 90 days supply. A lot of people get caught up on that but if you read the information right then you'll be fine.
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June 3, 2011

Pros:

Great cleansers
B.P. is a gel, so you can blend it in without it being visible on your face
Toner helps even out skin tones

Cons:

Mostly only works with people with mild acne
Expensive

Okay, i've used Proactiv off and on for a while. Probably close to 4-5 years now. I have never had severe acne, but I did have moderate acne for a while. I tried using Proactiv for my worst acne period and it really didn't help too much. Where people get confused is when it comes to the B.P. in the product. B.P. is meant to PREVENT breakouts, which I feel Proactiv does pretty well. However, if you have severe breakouts and are expecting Proactiv to magically make them disappear, this isn't the product for you. Unless you want to prevent future breakouts. If you have severe acne problems, you need to look for a product that will TREAT your currently existing acne. I ended up seeing my doctor to get some prescriptions to treat my acne, and I feel that it is now under control. I am back to using Proactiv solely to help PREVENT breakouts from happening. It has been working great and I love that they've updated the bottles as well as the B.P. It used to be a clear gel but now it's a thicker, whiter lotion-type texture. You can still rub it in without it being visible, though. I feel that this updated formula has helped it be more effective. So if you're looking for an acne system that really helps cleanse your face and leaves it smooth, Proactiv is for you.
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June 2, 2011
Like most other reviews say, it worked for a while but I still broke out. I returned an order and never received credit for it. You can't cancel online, you have to call. I do not recommend ths product. Use your money to eat healthy instead.
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June 2, 2011

Pros:

It does work!!!!!

Cons:

You must use as directed!!!!

Acne start from under the skin. So using this product on your face helps for a little on the outside of the skin. But what about the inside of the skin. Sooner of later you well have to use a antibiotics. Ance is an infection of the skin. So that's why this product only work for a little.
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June 1, 2011

Pros:

Minimizes acne

Cons:

Makes skin dry
Stings so horribly
Does not clear up acne completely
Stops working after a few weeks

I used this for a couple of months and this is total crap. It did minimize my acne, but it never cleared out those small acne dots. The toner (Step 2) made my skin sooo dry and it stung me like a bee.
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June 1, 2011

Pros:

.Fun to use
.Smells nice
.Leaves skin feeling soft

Cons:

.Barely gets rid of Acne
.Bottles are REALLY small
.Not cheap

There are other products that are cheaper and work better.
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June 1, 2011

Pros:

It seems to work

Cons:

Deceptive about prices
makes my skin burn

This company is not upfront about their prices. I was charged the initial $30.00 for a one month supply. I was fine with that. When I ran out, I purchased more at $ 40. I was not aware that more was being shipped out so I got charged again. Today, I got a bill for $127. The representative told me what I paid for was an installment! I didn't know that it cost so much and thought I was paid up. Skin care should be so expensive that you have to pay in installments. On top up that, It hurts. the cleanser is so abrasive that It feels like your face is on fire once you apply the acidic toner. While it did clear up my breakups, there has got to be something else that will do the same. I cancelled my membership today and will NEVER have any more dealingds with this company. They Ought to ashamed.
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May 30, 2011

Pros:

-Works Great for first two weeks or so

Cons:

-Burns skin
-Stings
-Super expensive

I loved this product at first, it cleared my skin instantly! But, after the first two weeks I noticed my blemishes and breakouts were coming back! I had still been using the product consistentley, but the "acne fighting ingredients" Stopped working! I WOULD NOT suggest you to buy this product.
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May 29, 2011

Pros:

works really well for a while
easy to buy

Cons:

skin addictive
BENZOYL PEROXIDE.
pricey
doesn't help in the long run

The company making this product is only interested in your money. I hate companies like that and really don't like to support them. But I got Proactiv for my 15th bday and started using it. I always had a few problem zits here and there consistently on my face, but was mostly clear. Used it until I was 17 (2 years) because it got too expensive to keep up. So I switched to Cetaphil (a gentle cleanser). HORRIBLE reaction. My face broke out and hasn't recovered since. I am now 20. So I have had moderate acne for 3 years now. There really is nothing that has helped since. I tried going back on Proactiv again for 3 months but it just made it worse. So, thats my story, Please, STAY away from proactiv. Just stay away from BP altogether. It is unnatural and harms the skin. Honestly.
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