Should I keep using Proactive?
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Dec 28, 2012
Erica H.
So occasionally I get breakouts on my upper back. I use the Proactive Body Scrub an lotion on my back daily. Lately the areas where I use it have been itching right after I get out of the shower. It's almost like a rash that disappears after 5 minutes. My skin always clears up, but I'm not sure if I should keep using Proactive. What should I do?
Dec 28, 2012
Erica H.
The itching stops after a few minutes.
Dec 28, 2012
Paige K.
I use clean and clear! And clinuque
Dec 28, 2012
Grace P.
if it works to get rid of the acne, keep using it! but if the rash continues to get worse and irritate more, stop the use and find a similar product that reacts with your skin in a better way
Dec 28, 2012
Payton S.
No I used and it jacked up my face don't use it!!!
Dec 28, 2012
Stacey L.
Dont ! Ive used this long time ago not cause i had acne just to keep my skin from getting pimples and it burned the hell out of my skin. The ingredients are way to harsh for the skin. Just stay away from it !
Dec 28, 2012
Taryn T.
No don't use it! It made my skin horrible and it hasn't gone back the same. Worst product ever!
Dec 28, 2012
Casen C.
I agree with Jocelyn C.
Dec 28, 2012
Veronica G.
Hi all. I use to use proactive. Then I stopped and broke out all over. I now use African black soap and witch hazel. Amazing
Dec 28, 2012
Heather G.
I used it had no problems with it except it did not really do what I needed it to...I switched to dermalogica and got a clarisonic and now my skin is amazing not oily like before and normal and flawless and noticed a dif in the first use and after a week or less noticed my skin clearing up
Dec 29, 2012
Heather B.
Well, My older sis used Proactive, broke out, switched products, broke out again, and then switched back to Proactive
Dec 29, 2012
Addie S.
I use proactive too I get it every month but I use the 1,2,&3 one In the shower and it works great(:
Dec 29, 2012
Kira W.
I used to us it and I found that it worked great for the first two weeks but then stopped helping with my acne. Don't use it. IT SUCKS!
Dec 29, 2012
Tonita C.
Try Clinique body spray for body acne.
Dec 29, 2012
Karina V.
yeah. I stoped using it or stressing about it and now my face is clear but I still have readness u.u
Dec 29, 2012
Karina V.
no*
Dec 29, 2012
Maggie M.
Steer clear! Way too harsh and full of chemicals. Yuckbar.
Dec 29, 2012
Joselyn G.
It also depends on the person and skin type. If your getting irritation. Try using every other day. You have to find what works for you. I tried proactiv years ago and loved it. My face broke out (typical for many acne products) then cleared and looked flawless. I used it about five years ago for the second time, flawless skin again! Now I'm very hormonal and breaking out in cystic pimples due to just having a baby. Really thinking about trying proactiv Another round.... Good Luck!
Dec 29, 2012
Neima A.
No. What works for me is using a simple cleanser (neutrogena fresh foaming face wash) and a prescription at night to stop breakouts (retin a).
Dec 30, 2012
Sarah G.
if that is how u are reacting DO NOT USE IT ANYMORE
Dec 30, 2012
Becky S.
I can't use proactive, my face gets itchy and red then swells up to the point I can't see. It's awful and doesn't even work
Jan 1, 2013
Melissa M.
Is it just in the winter? getting a hot shower then applying medicated products to ur skin when its already dry from it being winter can cause ur skin to be very itchy. Get a good lotion and try applying it 10 mins after the proactive.
Jan 1, 2013
Carmen P.
I have really bad acne!so I got proactive and I used it for 3 months and no acne!!!!!all tho stridex pads work really good too!!!
Jan 1, 2013
Toni T.
I use it and love it. It works for me. Also it works really well for my niece. I think it just depends. Down side it does dry my skin out more in the winter. Erica H it's might just be you have some dry skin. Not sure of you have cold weather where live and that also may play a part.
Jan 1, 2013
Azure S.
You should refrain from using any products that cause any unusual irritation. I used proactive for a short period of time and my skin also became irritated. In my opinion, I think proactive has the potential to clear skin however, it somehow causes your skin to become addicted to the product and once you discontinue using proactive your face & skin seem to break out even worse. I honestly think everyone should stay as far away from proactive as possible.