Does proactive solution (for acne) really work?

Question

Does proactive solution (for acne) really work?
i'm thinking of buying it bit i don't know if its worth all the money.

Answer 1

idk i have never tried proavctive i do use the generic version AcneFree you can get it a walmart it works soooooo good and its alot cheaper in 3 days my face was completely cleared up

Answer 2

Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.

In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.

Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.

In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.

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Answer 3

I've had bad acne for 5 years. I tried EVERYTHING. Proactive included, but it hurts to put on your face so i stopped using it. Only a month ago I found some relief, and for only 2.87! Not kidding. Its an Aveeno bar of soap made for your face. They sell it at walmart. Try it for at least 3 days and see what happens before you spend a ton of proactive!

Answer 4

No proactive is a waste of money. the best system out there is Obagi--it is a bit pricey but it is well worth the money. like i use to have wicked bad acne and nothing worked--like i went to three differnt dermatologists that tired things like differn and tazorac and all thoses medicines dindt work then i tried proactive which didnt owrk and now im on the obagi system and ive been on it for 4 months and im basically ance free like once in awhile i will get a pimple here or there

Answer 5

Proactiv works you just need to be patient and consistent in using in it. Make sure you use it day and night and if it doesn't work after at least three months than you could say that it doesn't work for you. Make sure you buy the refining mask, cleanser, toner and a moisturizer. Use the mask 2 to 3 times a week as they say.

Answer 6

SEE THIS WEBSITE FIRST!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne_vulgaris


Here is what the WEBSITE CONTAINS:

Contents:
1 SYMPTOMS
2 CAUSES OF ACNE
2.1 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CAUSES
3 TREATMENTS
3.1 TIMELINE OF ACNE TREATMENT
3.2 AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
3.2.1 Exfoliating the skin
3.2.2 Topical Bactericidals
3.2.3 Topical antibiotics
3.2.4 Oral antibiotics
3.2.5 Hormonal treatments
3.2.6 External retinoids
3.2.7 Oral retinoids
3.2.8 Phototherapy
3.2.8.1 Blue and red light
3.2.8.2 Photodynamic therapy
3.3 Less widely used treatments
3.4 FUTURE TREATMENTS
3.5 Preferred treatments by types of acne vulgaris
4 ACNE SCARS
5 See also
6 References
7 Footnotes
8 External links

Answer 7

It is worth every penny. It is the only thing that helped my granddaughter. She is acne free because of Proactiv.

Answer 8

No doesn't work! My sister tried it, hated it! Try Mary Kay acne treatment! You'll love it!

Answer 9

well i started ordering it in July or August and at first it worked for me then after a while it didn't. So i guess it depends on the person. You can buy it and test it, you can buy testers, they are just little bottles that last you about half a month to a month,(or at least they did for me)

Answer 10

Yes, it works very well if you use it according to the directions. Developing a routine and sticking to it is the most important part, no matter what kind of skin care product you decide to use. You definitely want to use the moisturizer afterwards because it can dry your skin, though.

Answer 11

For most people it does,but fot some it doeesn't cuz they are immune to the active ingredients in proactive.It's worth a shot though cuz for many people it works really well.