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Has anybody tried this? Take two pills and day and apply face cream 2-3 times a day.
I've been using proactive for 3-4 years and lately I've broken out insanely, and not due to stress or dieting. I'm healthy and drink lot's of water...eat right and exercise...I just don't know what else to try. This product indicates that it works from the inside-out.
Has anybody tried it?

2007-02-16 01:23:52 · 3 answers · asked by lotsofluv007 4 in Health Diseases & Conditions Skin Conditions

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I tried Nature's Cure a few years ago and noticed a slight improvement. I tried Proactiv, it made my skin break out worse because of my sensitive skin. I had acne through puberty and an additional 10 years after - which I later discovered was hormone related (sounds like you might be in the same boat). I tried eliminating dairy due to the hormones added which worked for a few days, but the acne came right back as if my body had just adjusted to it. I had been to a few dermatologists but they just wanted to dry my skin up to the point it was flakey all the time or red with rashes. I did a lot of online research and tested many many products of my own, I can tell you that there is no pill or cream out there that you can use overnight or for a week and it will forever get rid of your outbreaks.

I finally discovered something that I believe has not been widely publicized because no company can patent it and make lots and lots of money off of people like you and me. It's called Pantothenic Acid - a fancy name for Vitamin B5. Go ahead and Google it...you will see a lot of references to curing acne. I was skeptical as with everything, but my skin has never been so soft and clear since I was probably 12 (I'm 26 now).

The one thing you have to remember when taking this vitamin supplement is that you must take it in high doses. You can buy it at any vitamin store, but only buy it in 1000mg (1gm) per pill strength. I found it online the cheapest.
To start, the recommended program starts you out with 3-5 grams a day for about 5 days. This helps your body get acclimated to the vitamin. You should start to notice a difference after 2 or 3 days, smaller pours, healed blemishes, and I even noticed increased energy. After 5 days increase your dosage to 10 grams a day. I know it sounds like a lot, to take 10 pills a day, but think about how much you want clear skin and that should get you past it. The recommended program has you taking 10 grams for 3 months before backing off to 3-5 for maintenance. I actually only took 10 grams for a month and now am just maintaining with 5-6 grams a day and its working just fine. I did miss a day of pills and immediately started to breakout again so this is one of those things you must be faithful with.
Expect to shell out about $25 a month on 1000mg Pantothenic Acid. A small, small price to pay when you think of all the money wasted on the products out there.
There are very little negative side effects. The only thing I would recommend is to take 3 pills with each meal, and one with a snack, otherwise you may get a little gas or slight diahrea. Nothing major though and by taking with meals it eliminates that problem.
I wouldn't say that Nature's Cure is ineffective, but I will promise you that this treatment is more effective. I hope you try it and are as successful as I was.

2007-02-17 01:34:11 · answer #1 · answered by Leigh N 2 · 0 0

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2016-05-25 23:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by Austin 3 · 0 0

I haven't tried it and am not sure if it works or not. A friend of mine ordered this book a few months ago and swears that the tips inside works. You may want to check it out. It's called Acne free in 3 days.

2007-02-16 01:33:10 · answer #3 · answered by Ms_info 2 · 0 0

I don't know if you have tried a drug called ISOTRETINOIN take a daily dose of 10mg tablet for 3 months the results are 100% i know this from personal experience not exactly mine but 3 of my friends' and i m a doctor myself. consult ur dermatologist as well for ur individual needs as regards to duration of treatment

2007-02-16 01:33:00 · answer #4 · answered by urchin 1 · 0 0

i used to have this problem but iwent to doctor and the drug have been helping me(eritromisen %5+alcohol 70')

2007-02-16 01:33:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

it's not all that great. proactiv is slightly better. and unless you have your heart set on it, i would recommend clearpores which worked better than both of those especially if you have sensitive skin.

2007-02-16 02:08:40 · answer #6 · answered by Just a Helper 3 · 0 0

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