proactive system?

Question

i want to try proactive but ive heard that if you use it, you cant stop using or use other cleansers because then the acne comes back, maybe even worser than before. is it true?
has anyone used proactive and stopped using it? did it do anything?

Answer 1

I used it and got moderate results. They make an excellent exfoliator.

You have to attack acne where it starts, with your diet. For me, diet was the cause and solution. Topical medications fight the symptoms. Start by eliminating trans fats and eating more fruits and vegetables. Once you start cleaning up the inside of your body, by eating properly, the outside of your body (your skin) will be get cleaned up too. I started a website to document my problem and solution.

http://www.fredstown.com/acne.html

You might find it helpful to read my story. Just remember to eat an all natural/organic diet with lots of fruits and vegetables. Stay away from processed foods. Use mild, all natural cleansers and don't pick at your face. Get lots of sleep and enough water for your body weight. Remember, clean body = clean skin. While you're waiting for your skin to clear, remind yourself that acne is a challenge that you will overcome soon. Once you're rid of it, tell all your friends how you did it. That's what I'm doing. God Bless.

Answer 2

I've never used Proactive, but I've heard that it is good, but can over dry the skin if it's used to often. I am currently using BenzaClin, and it is working very well for me. But when I forgot to use it 2 nights in a row, I could see my acne starting to come back. This is because the oil glands in your skin make oil over night and during the day, no matter what (during puberty and for a while after it). The acne cream will dry up some pimples and slow the oil production, but you might still get acne.

Answer 3

I have used proactive and it work to reduce the acne, but it was really harsh and dries my skin out really bad. Once I stop using it my acne did come back even worse. I have triead alot of products..youthful essence, mary kay, all the store products and probably more I can't even remember.

The one that worked best for me is BeautiControl's All Clear products. They even have a body wash.

You can find it and more information on the site listed below under source or you can email me.

Answer 4

I use proactiv and it works amazing. I stopped using proactiv for a few days and I saw that my acne was coming back.

Answer 5

Proactiv is great-- It really works because I have been using it for 6 years now. It keeps your face totally clear and smooth. I love it. I don't think it works for severe acne but for mild to moderate breakouts it works wonderfully. Try it.

Answer 6

proactiv is terrible..its so expensive and it is harsh to your skin after a while. I used to for 2 weeks and my skin was like leather!!!
I want to stop using it and i tried but i broke out worst than i have ever been.the three steps are not simple and the lotion bleaches everything.. i don't recommend it..
i wonder how much Jessica Simpson got paid to do that commercial.. its a load of &^&*..
when i got it in the mail it had a survey and one of the questions was "who would you like to see on the proactiv commercials?"..

Answer 7

well ive used it before and then stopped and the started using it again and if the first time you use it, it clears up your face. If you stop you begin to breakout like 3 months later....depending on how bad yuour acne is.....but the mask really does work

Answer 8

I know P.diddy personally and he says it works wonders but u must continue using without any other cleaensers. those proactive commercials may look fake but proactive is great i use it too. so you go for it girl!

Answer 9

well i use to sell proactive in the mall and i can tell you that your skin over time becomes used to the benzoyl peroxide so you should if using, switch everyother day with the deep cleasning wash it had salicylic acid , a different ance fighter, also, no you don't have to continue using it in fact, i personally don't just because over time (10yrs) it can make your skin feel like leather..... NO JOKES!!!

Answer 10

i use it and i didnt work for me, im no longer using it but the mask works and im only still using the mask but nothng else from proactive..
i dont knw mybe will it works for u