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8/8/2008 - Melissa writes:
I have been using this product for over 2 years and i LOVE it. I have breakouts once a month but i get those huge gross under the skin zits that seem to last for 2 weeks or so. This product made my skin beautiful all the time, with out make up. Well, when i first started using it i noticed it made my skin and lips (no, i dont use it on my lips) so so dry and itchy. My friend told me to stick with it but only use it once every 2 days. I did that and slowly worked my way up to twice a day. All the redness and dryness went away. Well... fast forward 2 years. I ran out of Proactiv and just didnt go out and buy more. I hadnt had a breakout in a long time. I figured maybe i had grown out of it, i am 27 by the way. That was a bad idea, for more than one reason. I started breaking out all the time, not just once a month. So i went out and got more product after 2 or 3 months. I used it one time, and now i am sitting here, the next morning, with a swollen red, itchy face. Seriously SWOLLEN!! I mean, it looks like my face was stung by a bee. I cant even open my eyes all the way. I dont think there is anything wrong with this product.. i think some people need to just realize that everyones skin is different. I have very sensitive skin and even though i look like a freak right now, this product worked WONDERS for me for years. I am still not going to give up!!
8/7/2008 - cara writes:
I have been using proactiv for 4 years now and I wouldn’t have it any other way because it works so well. I started out with the pack that has 6, which I think is different then the starter because it has the mask, oil care, and lotion- but im not certain. I have no complaints! I had two girls i went to school with recommend it to me after I complained about zits, and when i tried it at first was skeptical. My acne didn’t clear up probably for the first month or two- but it made my skin feel a lot better. After that my acne went away and i haven’t had it since. i occasionally get a pimple, but literialy will put the mask on the zip that night and it will be pretty much unnoticeably the next day. Ive heard some bad things that your face gets dependant on it, but everything i have gotten from the dermatologist had broken out my face or made it super red , irritated, and super dry(it peeled one time gross and still did not work I think one reason is because they tell you to use it all over your face,and i only have sporadic zits so it irritated my face where my ski was fine) but proactiv made my skin sooo much better i was amazed. If you are thinking of using proactiv i would recommend going to the dermatologist first and making sure your skin isn't too sensitive, because they told my friend she shouldn't use it because of she bad acne and super sensitive skin and that it would irritate it. In my case I really love it! and i buy it from a store, so i dont have to wait for shipping or join any club.
The best thing that worked for me was the mask and the lotion. I have shiny skin and the oil free lotion really makes my skin look hydrated, not oily and pretty. Seriously, I was skeptical at first, but I have been using it for 4 years- I dont know anything else I'm that pleased with to not want to try something else. Every time I see those commercials im like. i wish i would have taken pictures because I would be in them thats how much i love it! ha. But again everyone has different skin, it might work for you and it might not, but i would recommend trying it. i mean you have to take risks when fighting acne, because you have to find the right product for you. Also I believe proactiv does not make your skin immaculate, but managable. If you want immaculate results, i would recommend going to a cosmetic dermatogist for acne or skin problems, but it might cost a lot of money
7/25/2008 - Megan writes:
My mother has had serious problems with acne and Rosacea since her 20's (she's nearing 50 now), and Proactiv has been one of the few products that's truly worked for her. I don't know how so many people aren't satisfied with it, if I ever have skin problems, Proactiv is going to be the first thing I try.
7/7/2008 - Chris writes:
My son uses Proactiv for moderately bad acne. It works quite well, better than [] and similar products. He does have to follow the directions pretty strictly, and he sometimes has to interrupt treatment because of dry, red skin, but overall Proactiv works better for him than anything else we've tried.
6/20/2008 - Kerri writes:
Over the years, I have been given prescription topicals and pills... none which worked. I think I've tried almost every over-the-counter product; I just wasted my money. Proactivis the ONLY product that has cleared up my sebaceous cysts. It's heartbreaking to read the complaints about Proactiv being a lifetime product; NO product out there will cure acne.
6/18/2008 - Jennifer writes:
I adore Proactiv, it's been beyond helpful. Although if you want to save money, [] is almost as good, and much cheaper.
6/14/2008 - Kelli writes:
I ablolutely love Proactiv! Nothing else i have ever tried has worked as well. I have problems with exzema and this product, unlike the countless other acne medicines i have tried in the past, does not dry out my skin. I say be careful because some people do have bad reactions to it, but dont be afraid to try proactiv because it has been a godsend to me.
6/2/2008 - Tammy writes:
I got my shipment of proactive on friday & used it friday night & then morning & night on saturday & then only once on sunday becasue I was getting splotchy dry skin.Probably due to the fact that I was using way to much of everything! I probably could have ashe 2-3 faces with the amount I used.So now I have been moisturizing alot & gonna do it once per day for a while instead of twice.I was reading here & maybe I will opt for the sensitive system for my next shipment..any suggestions?
5/19/2008 - Steph writes:
I started using Pro-Activ about a year ago. It has worked great for me. So great infact that now my sister and boyfriend are on it too. We all have seen great result from it. It is a tad expensive but if you were to use a 3 product system from a drug store brand it wouldn't be much cheaper. I do not like the company phone service, they are sketchy and try to decieve you to stay on the program where they send the product every 6 weeks and charge your credit card. So I order mine on e-bay, I only order it when I need it and it is the exact same price.
So over all great product, but I prefer to order it on [].
5/12/2008 - Veronica writes:
I am 22 and have been using ProActiv for alomst half a year. The first time I got the kit, I was 18 and like any other teen, I got impatient and stopped using it before it actually had time to work. Just this last year, I decided to buy Proactiv again due to the acne on my face becoming 10x worse than it was when I was 18. With the first 3 piece kit I ordered a few months ago, the acne got worse. Then I reordered the kit again (2nd refill kit) and by the time I finished using that supply, my acne was almost somewhat clear. Now that I have reordered again, and am on my 3rd refill kit, my face is getting super clear. Right now I still have the brown spots on my face from the pimples that have cleared but I'm amazed that these residual brown spots are starting to fade. Yeah, it takes awhile for this stuff to work depending on the severity of the acne and your skin, but I think that by the time they mail me my kit again (for the 4th time) my face will be a lot clearer and that the brown spots will be completely faded by the time that they send me the 5th refill kit. I'm just saying, if you are using it, dont give up. It may take a few kits to clear up your skin but I think it's worth the wait.
5/10/2008 - Karyn writes:
I bought Proactive on [] about 4 years ago. I have had acne all my life (I am 50 now) and though antibiotics had cleared it up in the past, I didn't want to have to get prescriptions refilled every month. I have to say it works great. It took maybe a month to clear my skin up. At first it was red-looking but that cleared up after a few days. Once my skin was clear I started using it only at night before I go to bed. I did stop using it for awhile thinking that my acne might be gone, but gradually I began having pimples again so I started back on it.
Now I buy it on [] because I don't use the toner so I only need the cleanser and repair lotion. I can buy a year's supply for $75. Worth every penny!
I think the lesson learned is that not every acne product helps every person. I've tried products that didn't work for me and did work for others.
5/9/2008 - Barbi writes:
I have been using Proactiv for about a year now and am thrilled with the results. The first month of using Proactive was almost my last due to the allergic reaction I developed during my second week of use. My face was covered in a very itchy rash. I stopped using the product and it cleared up. When my next shipment came I called customer service to find out what needed to be done to discontinue the automatic shipments and return the one I had just received. The CSR I spoke with was very empathetic and said he had had a reaction to the product as well. He suggested I try the Gentle Formula and offered to send me a free kit to see if it worked. I agreed and was hesitant to use it when it arrived. For about 2 weeks I didn't even open it but eventually bit the bullet. It has worked great and I would recommend it to anyone!
5/4/2008 - Mrows writes:
I actually like the Refining Mask, that's it. I've tried the little kit for $20 and I didn't like the clenser or toner because they smelled like old lady stuff.
4/17/2008 - johny writes:
A couple days ago i started using proactive twice a day, it worked great and cleared everything up within a night, then today i started to get weird dry spots/rash like things on either side of my mouth. It kinda burns, but makes me look like a crack head cause of the red marks seemingly coming from my notrsils, i dont think its dry skin cause a moisturizer made it worse, if your going to try this product diffidently do a test patch first, does anyone have any idea how to get rid of this rash fast?
P.S. i love that i dont have to register and go through all that bull to post, very nice.
4/15/2008 - Chantal writes:
This is the greatest product EVER!! Listen, ive had moderate to bad acne since i was 9! and now almost 22 i can say without a doubt, this works! In addition it can work for everybody but you have to know how to use it for your individual needs and skin type. I have oily skin, so i use the three step program day and night for the first week.... Then for mornings i switch every other day and continue with nights daily. After the initial shock treatment, if i see my face is over drying i give it a rest or visa versa.... only you can determine what your face needs but the product works you should just tailor it to your needs and be CONSISTENT... Don't be lazy, give up and say it doesn't work. I had stopped using it a while back ago and i was stressed and breaking out bad, so i went to my local mall and in just THREE DAYS my acne is gone, and for all you that say omg bleaching? Duh! theres bleach, how do you think the scars will go away..? If you have bad acne be patient and i HIGHLY recommend not to wear makeup for the first week or three depending on how bad you acne is. let your face breathe and concentrate on repairing it... I hope i helped some of you non-believers as for those who have an allergic reaction im sorry but thats not proactives fault neither yours, unfortunately sometimes thats the ay the cookie crumbles.... GOODLUCK!
4/3/2008 - Sarah writes:
My skin isn't terrible but I wanted to try the product to start a regular skin regimen. When I used it, it did make me break out more but that's NORMAL. I saw the complaints and people expect the product to instantly get rid of acne, and it takes time. I personally switched over to the gentle formula kit and it keeps my skin clear which is great! Proactiv Solution offers options to it's customers not only with the products but with the service, like shipping frequency, how you pay for your kits etc... And as far as the complaint goes for it bleaching fabrics it says on the bottle that the benzyl peroxide can bleach clothes. I think people need to be more patient and pay more attention with this product. It's a great product I also have most of the items out of the catalog and they are amazing!
3/22/2008 - tricia writes:
I started using proactiv about three years ago. I had severe acne on my face, particularly on my chin, cheeks and forehead. When I first started using it, I freaked out because my skin got worse, but after about five or six weeks, everybody was telling me how good my skin looked, and my face was smoothe and clear. I\'ve been using it ever since, because it is the best product i\'ve ever tried and I\'ve had acne since I was nine years old, I am now nineteen. Proactiv did send me more each month, but I canceled it because I moved, all i did was send my check and write a note to them saying not to send any more. Now, I buy my proactiv from [], its cheaper, you just gatta find a good seller. If your skin gets irritated, use it once a day instead of twice. If your skin gets dry and flaky, use a good lotion following the repairing lotion, I recommend aveeno. thank you for reading and stick with it!
3/15/2008 - Jenelle writes:
I started using ProActiv when I was about 16 or 17 years old. It was truly a blessing for me, it was the only product that got rid of my acne. I received the product on auto ship (and frankly don't understand people who are surprised by auto ship, it's not hidden by the company in any way) and after a while I had too much toner (a little goes a long way), so I called and the csr was extremely helpful and allowed me to change to two cleansers and one lotion. I do not currently use the product, but only because I am now 25 and no longer have the severe acne I once did. ProActiv gave me much more confidence in myself during those awkward adolescent years, and myself as well as my mother (who never used the product, just saw what it did for me)recommend the product to anyone who is looking for a solution to their problem. Thank you ProActiv!!
On another note, I work as a Pharmacist so I just wanted to say the Benzoyl Peroxide (the main ingredient in ProActiv) will not work for everyone, but if you truly have severe acne that is affecting your self esteem then I say it is at least worth the try. If it doesn't work, then fine, just cancel. Any product you use for acne has the possibility of causing drying of the face, both prescription and over the counter products have this as a possible adverse reaction. I wasn't treated rudely when I called to cancel, of course they tried to convince me not to (It's how they make their money!!)but were not rude. I will continue to recommend ProActiv to those in need.
3/6/2008 - Rachel writes:
I am currently 28 & I started using Procative in college. Prior to that, I had been to a dermatoligist & been prescribed various benzol peroxide treatments, Differin (was ok, gentle but nothing spectacular) & even internal antibiotics like Keflex. Nothing seemed to keep me from getting the deep painful pimples. My dad bought me my first kit because he had seen different testionies for a few months. I tried it & it did pull out the underlying pimples for a few weeks. I initially used the repairing lotion at night only. However it can still dry out your face. I didn\'t use the repairing lotion often at all & still after a month or so, my friends were even noticing my skin was healthier than ever. Initially the kits were coming before I used all the product & I found I was stocking up on repairing lotion which I rarely used. Proactive has been VERY flexible to work with. Now I get a \"kit\" every 16 weeks with 2 cleansers & one toner since I rarely use the repairing lotion. It is the perfect timing & portion for me. Now I rearely get any pimples & never get the deep painful ones.
2/17/2008 - cora writes:
i tried the set it broke me out bad my face looked terrible.i called was told it was purging keep going it got really bad.so i was thinking this must not be for me. well i kept getting bill come to find out my husband had got it in to payments one shipment. i called to find out i had not read all imagine that we do it &it is our fault not customer rep. well paid the amount found out i needed the sensitive system they refunded the first and shipped out the new very easy all i did was talk normal not blame cuss accuse and they were more then happy to help and i am eager to start this sensitive product it arrived today(in 5 days wow)
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