Has anyone used Proactive solution? I have dry, sensitive skin with some acne outbreaks.?

Question

I am afraid that it will be too harsh on my skin.

Answer 1

The problem is that usually the ingredients of the acne control usually are formulatted with benzoyl peroxide(this ingredient is very strong and it overdries your skin) and other ingredients and chemicals that are too strong for your skin. When using acne products look for salycilic acid instead, this is powerful and will not overdry your skin but will control the acne. also bathing daily cleanses the skin, but it also can dry it out, causing it to look dull, but most importantly, it may cause irritation and remove the natural emolients your body produces to keep it healthy. When you bathe, always use a moisture-rich cleanser, and always pamper your skin with a daily moisturizer.I had been struglling with acne for about 9 years so i can tell you a thing or 2 about acne, Remember that everybody has different reactions to treatments and i have tried everything (even proactive) , the one i tried and thank God i found it because it is the only thing that has worked for me and it has cleared my face and that is amazing. The important thing is to use botanically based products and i found them in Arbonne. I use them because they are formulatted without mineral oil and without animal products. Mineral oil is the 2nd worse thing for the health of your skin the 1st thing would be the sun. Animal products come from Rendering Plants and they pick dead animals and they put it in a huge pot and smash everything down and boil it and the oil that comes up is what other companies use to formulate their makeup (eww the lipsticks), gross i know) and skin care products. I found this site and it has helped my family and my friends. They have a variety of products for everybody..... try it, you have nothing to loose, only acne;) they are calle Clear Advantage and they are not pricey also they have a 45 day money back guarantee....even if the product is finished so there you go,!!! http://arbonnepuertorico.myarbonne.com and go under shop online, they are not sold in stores but they are just amazing.... also remember these facts...
• Peak acne years are 14–17 in females and 16–19 in males. As many as 40% of females and 35% of males are affected during these years.
• Keep your hands to yourself … touching skin encourages the spread of bacteria and excess oils, leading to breakouts.
• Excessive cleansing and scrubbing can make acne worse.

Answer 2

I use Proactiv and find it very effective. However, I only like the cleanser and the repairing lotion. This question has been asked many times on this site, and the answers are always mixed: it works for some people and not for others. I suggest you try it for 30 days and see if it'll work for you. Start out with slightly smaller doses than the directions say and build up from there. I will say that I tried many other medications literally for years and nothing worked until I used Proactiv. You may need to experiment with frequency and quantity, but if you do, it may work for you. Good luck.

Answer 3

It sounds like you have combination skin. If you have places on your skin that are dry and sensitive, then don't use proactive. Proactive is meant for severe cases of acne, not normal breakouts. Use cleansers, toners, moisterizers, scrubs, ect. that are specifically meant for your skin type. (Combination)

Answer 4

Skinlogics by Beauticontrol they have 3 one for combination skin,one for dry skin, one for oily skin works perfect they also have All Clear for acne wich works like proactive.

My website is www.beautipage.com/nma

prices are high but I do give good discounts I don't go by those prices. check it out let me know what you think.

Answer 5

proactiv isnt harsh. . . .
just dont overuse it. . . . .
coz then it'd dry your skin a lot. . . . .
and if you do use it. . . .
wear a sunscreen when you go out in the sun. . . . .
but if it does irritate your skin or somethin. . . .
try using clinique. . ..
that works too. . . .

Answer 6

I use it and i think it is the only solution

Answer 7

it isnt i have the same skin it is the best