Proactiv Solution : Acne Treatment System

This product works for me... until a better product comes along. I am still on Proactiv now but I have substituted the nightly regimen with just the renewing cleanser and tretinoin (Tri Luma / Retin-A) and am using SPF >50 during the day. My derma and I have agreed on this regimen for now because I am quite resistant about being 100% off Proactiv to transition to another treatment plan. I cannot unconditionally recommend it because each skin is unique, but I recommend everyone with persistent acne to AT LEAST give it a try.

My skin problem since I was about 14 (I'm now 40) has been very, very oily skin, large pores with blackheads and red marks left over from random breakouts. I've FINALLY found something works consistantly for me, YEAH!! I only use Proactiv in the evening. I cleanse with the cleanser, follow with the refining mask for 10 minutes EVERY SINGLE NIGHT! rinse off, then use the toner, wait to dry and end with the repairing lotion. In the morning, I use Serious Skin Care's clear wash and follow with Seban liquid for oil control. I can't tell you what a remarkable difference these products have made for my complexion! By the way, I buy Proactiv from QVC, Serious Skin Care's clear wash from HSN or the Serious Skin Care website (sometimes there's a better deal) and Seban liquid (the VERY BEST product I have EVER used for oil control) from the Cooperlabs website. I've had problems with REALLY oily skin and blackheads for years and it's FINALLY under control with this daily routine.

It works great, just keep up with it. It takes about a week and it should start clearing up.

I was suffering from some very bad acne on my upper cheek area, close to the hair line. It was adult acne, very bad too. I tried everything for about a year, nothing was working. It was terrible too because I never had acne before. I gave up and tried Proactiv against the poor user reviews. Well, my acne is completely GONE, my skin looks porceline again, I am so happy! At first, I made the mistake of putting the cleanser and serum around my eyes, DO NOT DO THIS. This stuff really dries out your skin. And my skin is very sensitive. It burned, badly, the skin around my eyes. I changed it up. I used the cleanser ONLY on the affected area, my own toner, the serum ONLY on the affected area and my own moisturizer (Oil of Olay, have always used this product). After a few weeks, the acne was gone. I stopped using the serum. I only use the cleanser now and sparingly. I will stop this soon as well. I also made some more changes regarding lifestyle, I went back to the gym and started drinking more water. My acne is gone, I am thrilled, I no longer look like a teenager, my skin is gorgeaous again. It really did make a difference for me!!!!! I am acne free and I am so happy.

I've had awful acne since the fourth grade, and I mean constant severe cystic acne due to natural hormones and stress. I've tried everything, from the drugstore to multiple prescriptions from the doctor, you name it, I've used it. Nothing seemed to really get rid of the acne. Then I tried Proactiv. It lessened my acne and redness significantly in just a few weeks. It was sadly the last thing I tried since I was skeptical from all the gimmicky infomercials. Don't let that deter you. It does make my skin very dry, (even the moisturizer has Benzoyl Peroxide), so I don't even use it as directed. Instead of twice a day, I use it before bed along with my rosewater witch hazel toner and then I just use the witch hazel toner in the morning. I look like a completely different person from pictures last year. I love this stuff. Thank you, Proactiv!!! P.S. If this is drying your skin out, go to using it ONCE a day and BUY A MOISTURIZER. I use Neutrogena's face lotion for sensitive skin. The Proactive moisturizer is great but it's meant to reduce oil and kill bacteria too, so it can really dry out sensitive skin. Just use the system, and then after everything dries, slap a squirt and a half of the Neutrogena on your face and bam. I use the Neutrogena along with my Thayer's rosewater witch hazel toner which actually tones and moisturizes. If it's drying you out, don't send it back before trying this! I've been using Proactiv for almost two years.

I'm amazed. That is all I have to say. After Antibiotics, Cortisone Shots, Dermatologist Visits, Differin, and months of Depression it is pretty crazy that the solution to my acne is PROACTIV. I never thought it would work because of all the stupid celebrities that endorse it. I didn't understand how these 3 steps would help my acne. But they do, they really do. The 1st 2 weeks of Differin brought out a lot of the gunk... I had 4 bumps right along my chin that were terrible. After they went away I still had a lot of clogged pores on my jawline chin and many closed comedones on my forehead. I decided I wanted to give Proactiv a try since my Derm prescribed me Benzoyl Peroxide for during the day. The 5% she prescribed to me made my face look cakey shiny and weird. That's when I figured I would try Proactiv instead. I loved it so much I discontinued everything else, even antibiotics and use it twice a day sometimes just once. I am thrilled with my results. Thrilled. I bought the jumbo size the travel kit and the regular size because I never want to run out, I am in love. I hope it continues to work this well for me, I will never stop using it. Not only did it take the horrible cysts and clogged pores and comedones away but it makes my skin so beautifully smooth. The repairing lotion is awesome for controlling oil on my face which is usually a grease pit by noon. I do my proavtiv 3 steps and then just put some tinted moisturizer on top and I am set. I no longer have to cake on the makeup and I thank God for that everyday, I am so happy. I don't understand why there are so many bad reviews. GIVE IT A TRY PEOPLE!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU PROACTIV! I should be on the damn infomercial I am so ecstatic haa!! =)

ok i love this product, it works great but you people need to give it a fighting chance. It will not work over night or even fully in a month but if ur skin isnt overally sensitive it will work. The reason why you break out from it is because its bringing all the acne bacteria to ur skins surface so it can kill it off(this does not last forever).

I feel like anyone who has had bad experiences with Proactiv simply isn't using it right. Proactiv isn't a product you can buy once, use until the bottle is empty and then expect clear skin forever. You need to give it time to work. The first time I bought Proactiv the sales consultant explained to me that I'd be lucky to experience any significant changes in my skin within the first month. And that's simply because Proactiv isn't magic, and it isn't going to transform your skin overnight. Read the pamphlet, do what it says and you'll have clearer skin by the end of your first 3 months. I've been using it for about a year now and it has completely transformed my skin. I still get minor breakouts every now and then, but now I've got the products to control it.

I actually tried the original Proactiv three step system about 9 years ago. After one use it completely tore up my face so I sent it back and was refunded. I have continued for years to suffer with moderate acne mostly on my chin. I recently saw an ad on tv for the NEW Proactiv which boasts to be gentler on your face. I thought what the hell may as well try it again. I've been using it for about two weeks now and it has completely cleared up the breakouts on my chin and just under my nose area. I was literally amazed. My face felt smooth and the products themselves felt creamy in texture. At first my skin dried out a bit but I just applied their green tea moisturizer after applying the third step and I'm good to go now. I just hope my face continues to stay clear like this I have my confidence back. I haven't had completely clear skin since high school and that's been 22 years ago!!!

I been having acne sense middle school my grandmother use to buy me a lot of products for my face nothing had worked. She had order me Proactiv in 8th grade I had used it next morning I worked up my face was very red as if I had sunburn , face was kind of puffy , very tight. She sented it back the next day!! Still was having acne problems . Then when I turned 18 I was very tired of it I order it again and I put small amount on it same problem happen but my acne was going away so I just put up with it stayed in the house for a about 2 weeks took off work on paid leave until my face heeled and I had cleared skin I was very happy!!!! Everybody skin is different and reacts to certain chemicals differently if u can't take off work like I did and have the same problem my suggestion is start on 1 part of your face. For example put it on your forehead if its ance there and once it clears up put it on the other side. And continue around the other part of your face .