How do u use proactive?
Do u wash ur face b4 u put on the renewing cleanser?
After u clean ur face do u put on the renewing cleanser rightaway or wait till it drys?
How long do u keep the Renewing cleanser on 4?
Do u put the refining mask after the repairing lotion or when?
How do u dampen ur skin?
Please give me ur methods if they work if u still have acne problems then most likely ur method is not working!
2006-09-03 18:48:26 · 9 answers · asked by secret 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I use a makeup remover first then the cleaser. DONT srub your face with the cleasner, it will irritate it badly. Instead lightly just apply it to your skin all over for 1 to 2 minutes. Then i use the toner with a cotton ball all over. Wait 30 sec. put on the repairing lotion. The mask is used once or twice a week after the cleanser with slightly damp skin. Proactiv worked for me. If it doesn't for others they just aren't using it often enough or correctly. Also: it tells you to do the 3-step system twice a day. DONT! It will dry out your skin. Only use it before bed. Good luck.
2006-09-03 18:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by musicgirl 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The renewing cleanser IS what you wash your face with, so don't wash it with anything else other than Proactiv. You never know if it's just going to aggrevate your acne or prevent the Proactiv from working at its full potential. First dampen your face by splashing a little water on it, then use a dime-sized amount of renewing cleanser and gently wash your face with it. When you dry your face off, don't rub it with a towel, instead just pat it dry. But make sure all of the cleanser is thoroughly washed off first because the benzoyl peroxide in it can bleach towels (and hair and clothing too). As long as you rinse it off well then your towels will be fine. Next use cottonballs or a pad to apply the toner. DO NOT put this anywhere near your eyes, meaning on the lids or right under your eyes - unless you want your eyeballs to feel like they have acid on them for 2 days. Wait about 5 or 10 minutes for the toner to dry, then apply a dime-sized amount of the repairing lotion. After that is dry, you can then apply your moisturizer and then make-up. As far as the refining mask, that is only supposed to be used 2-3 times a week, and when you use it you do the renewing cleanser first, then mask, then toner and lotion.
These instructions came with my kit, it's exactly what they said to do. I also looked up some questions I had on the web, and found this very helpful page: http://www.qvc.com/hb/hb_proactiv_qanda.html?tmp=P5&cont=icon&cm_re=PAGE-_-PROMOTIONS-_-2:FAQS
As far as it helping my acne goes, I've only been using it for 3 days now. However, my skin really does look healthier. The big, painful zits I already had aren't nearly as sensitive anymore. I know this stuff is going to work. About 5 years ago, I had a friend...One day I noticed her skin just looked really good. It wasn't just her lack of acne, but the tone, texture, it just looked healtheir and cleaner. So I asked her what she had been doing, and she told me she was using Proactiv. I had no idea, I noticed it before I even knew she was using the Proactiv.
2006-09-04 03:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by PuppetyDog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wash my face with the renewing cleanser and I scrub for at least 1 full minute. I rinse, pat dry, and use the toner. Then I wait for it to dry and put on the repairing lotion. Make sure to scrub for at least one full minute with the cleanser or it won't work. That was the mistake I made when I first started using proactiv. I use the mask after cleaning but before toning. Just an FYI, the toner must react funny with the mask because it smells awful! like a skunk! I made sure I rinsed all of the mask off before toning and it still stunk.
2006-09-06 23:24:37 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, I will wash my face in the shower with regular bar soap before I use the Proactive. When I get out of the shower I then wash my face with the cleanser.
After I get out the shower I make sure to leave my face wet and then, at the sink and I usually wash my face twice with it and leave it on for a about 45 seconds.
After I wash my face, I dry it with my towel and put on the toner and then the lotion.
I don't have acne but I decided to use the product because my brother had it in the medicine cabinet and it waws accessible. I like it but I think that the cleanser should be alot sudsier.
2006-09-04 01:57:30 · answer #4 · answered by Dutchess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister in law used it before her wedding. She had really bad acne, and it cleared up her face and she looked absolutely beautiful in her wedding photos. And she has used it ever since.
Now my 16 year old son uses it and it works for him too.
I guess they just go by the instructions in the packaging.
2006-09-04 01:56:21 · answer #5 · answered by DontPanic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this product really works....dont give up on it......and as far as how to use it......follow the directions.......it gives you step by step instructions....but please dont give up, it is a very good product.....the only thing is if you dont use it it wont work...i am 38 yrs old and if i stop using it i will have a break out.
2006-09-04 01:52:56 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read the instructions on the bottles :]
if you cant read ask ur mom.
2006-09-04 01:53:48 · answer #7 · answered by browneyesoxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use this product. It is a total waste of money.
2006-09-04 01:49:51 · answer #8 · answered by Avatari 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is not good
2006-09-04 01:58:28 · answer #9 · answered by sandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋