Does proactive work?
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Feb 12, 2013
Mady D.
I have been using Proactive for about 2 years. When you start using it, you will find that you tend to breakout more, this is totally normal. The main ingredient in Proactive is benzoyl peroxide. It does take time for the product to work and for your skin to get used to it, but I totally recommend it. I've tried many acne creams and this is the best one for my skin. It also comes with oil free moisturisers and they feel sooo good on your skin. Don't apply to much as it can dry your skin out. I suggest speaking to someone who works at proactive who can choose the right products for your skin type. I really hope this has helped!
Feb 12, 2013
Bree E.
Thanks everyone for the advice! I'm going to think about your advices! And I will tell you how the results went! If I buy it or not.
Feb 12, 2013
Emily U.
I don't think so at all actually.
Feb 12, 2013
Emily U.
Besides on certain people.
Feb 12, 2013
Beatrice O.
The best skincare is aloe Vera gel. It helps your pinpels, acne and even scar go away. I've tried it 2 days and I have already good skin!
Feb 12, 2013
Amber C.
At night I use the refining mask as a spot treatment on any bumps I may have and honestly in two days they're gone. I love it. As for the rest of the proactiv line it didn't really work for me.
Feb 12, 2013
Yadira M.
I used it, helped keep me clear for a good while until I stopped buying it. It sucked afterwards.
Feb 12, 2013
Sasha M.
It works but dries out your skin. But you can usually wear a moisturizer over top of it.
Feb 13, 2013
Hannah D.
For some people it helps but for me I could barely see a difference!
Feb 13, 2013
Marissa G.
Proactive does work but on only some people not all and you might get an allergic reaction from it.
Feb 13, 2013
Alexis S.
I have heard proactive works but only for certain types of skin. I have tried it and it didn't work on mine, but I have started using Clinique acne system and it works wonders for my skin. (:
Feb 13, 2013
Samara S.
It is for extreme use only It works so well on me I love it!!
Feb 13, 2013
Suzi R.
I had a strong reaction to proactive, it made me break out even more and really irritated my skin. If you have sensitive skin, I wouldn't recommend it'
Feb 13, 2013
Meli C.
When I used it, it made me breakout more and dried my skin out so it was all peely... So personally I do not recommend:) but I guess its different. For different. Skin types.
Feb 13, 2013
Elaine L.
My uncle said after he stopped using it it made him break out even more.
Feb 14, 2013
Chantal D.
Brittany I think you're thinking of the pill acne treatment Reacting or whatever it's called. Proactive never worked for me. The only thing that worked for me was cleaning out my diet and exercising
Feb 15, 2013
Tegan W.
I have no idea about proactive but when I trained at beauty colledge we used dermalogica products I swear buy it if you get the right products for your skin it works wonders
Jun 1, 2013
Viktor K.
It depends on you. If you are the type of person that starts something and can stick with it, then most likely it will work for you. You have to remember to use it as a daily regimen and not something you just use on the weekends or whenever it’s convenient, stick to it!
Find out more about how Proactiv works and some other BP alternatives check out this great article: http://acne-pimples.net/productreviews/does-proactive-really-work/
Apr 7, 2014
Deasia J.
Proactiv worked for people I know so I think we should give it a try!