Anyone who has used proactive..I need advice. please!
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Apr 29, 2013
Kirsten M.
So I had used proactive for like a year and it worked fine but it was getting pricey so I stopped my subscription. I have been using the simple line of face wash, toner, and moisturizer the past two weeks but my face has broken out:( what can I do to make it go away?? Please help!
Apr 29, 2013
Allie K.
I think its normal for your skin to have an adjustment period. I had the same problem when going off proactive. It took a couple tries to find something that worked. I ended up using lavender oil to calm the breakouts. Don't know if that treatment is for everyone but its worked wonders for me. I still use otc face products as well, my favorites have lots of natural stuff in them. For some reason they've worked better than chemicals for me.
Apr 29, 2013
Kirsten M.
Thanks Allie!
Apr 29, 2013
Kirsten M.
Thanks Alyssa. I may use it for another week or so and see how it goes.
Apr 29, 2013
Jackie G.
I use proactiv and it worked but then when I stopped it broke me out more and left me huge acne scars that I'm still working on.
Apr 29, 2013
Kirsten M.
Sometimes I wish I never would have used proactiv because my skin rarely broke out before using it but I wanted to get it before prom and it worked great so I got hooked on it.
Apr 29, 2013
Jackie G.
Oh well I'm glad it worked for you.
Apr 29, 2013
Taylor G.
When I went off proactiv I went to the Neutrogena rapid clear line and it kept my face just as clear as proactiv and still is.
Apr 29, 2013
Kirsten M.
How long does the Neutrogena rapid clear line last you? And is it expensive?
Apr 29, 2013
Kirsten M.
@taylor
Apr 29, 2013
Taylor G.
I bought it in February/ beginning of march and still have some:) uh I think it's like $6 per product.
Apr 29, 2013
Taylor G.
I use the oil removing cleanser, the exfoliating scrub twice a week, 2 in 1 toner, and acne defense face lotion
Apr 29, 2013
Taylor G.
But yeah I just looked and I still have plenty and I use it every day. Still not sure the exact price though
Apr 29, 2013
Renee R.
I have try proactive too and when I got off it I broke out so bad I have been using tea tree face wash and scrub each night and a tea tree oil for my spots its clearing them up it may not be for everyone but it works for me
Apr 29, 2013
Kirsten M.
Thanks Taylor! I may use the simple line for a week or two longer just to give it a chance because breakouts begin way before you can see them so maybe they were already forming before I used the simple line (honestly I had been slacking on using my proactiv twice a day lol) and if nothing changes I will likely give that a try! Thanks a lot!
Apr 29, 2013
Kirsten M.
Thanks Renee!my face isn't broke out horribly but I usually don't break out so its bad for me I guess you'd say haha
Apr 29, 2013
Taylor G.
You're welcome!:)
Apr 29, 2013
Makayla G.
Proactive didn't work for me... it just burnt my face and stung it really bad :(! but everyone's face it different <3 its worth a try xx
Apr 29, 2013
Lindsay M.
From what I heard you have to grow out of proactive/use it til if doesn't work for you. I had that problem when I was younger. I would go for a break and break out, I had to use it for a couple years.
Apr 29, 2013
Audrey O.
I've never used proactive, but I've heard from most of my friends that it made their skin worse.
what you need now is two products that contain 'benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid' SEPARATELY. if you're using a product that contains both it's doing absolutely nothing for you. those ingredients together actually cancel each other out. you'll want to switch off on them using one every other day.
however, technically you actually shouldn't use anything in your face other than Dove products. try the soap bar by dove called "Pink". Dove products are completely PH balanced.