Proactiv made me break out! Should i continue to use it or am i right in stopping the proactiv treatment.?

Question

I bought proactive 2 weeks ago, and I thought that this product would work, however I was absolutely horrified at its results.

I started taking proactiv a week ago, once in the night like they recommended. I didn't have any major breakouts or anything, but I just wanted to start trying it because I heard so much great reviews on it. However, in 3 days after using it I woke up and my face was hurting all over, I felt as if I was going to break out. I tried proactiv again hoping that it would help whatever zits may appear, however the next day I had bumps all over my face. Not the regular period pimples, but really big zits. I was shocked, and terrified. I decided to try again esp using the mask, but that didn't work. My breakouts was still there and getting worst. My husband and my mother noticed it, they were shocked at the results also. I stopped using the proactiv and I haven't used it for 4 days now, and already my face is getting better.
Continue or stop? Similarities and Advice?

I have also heard of this one called Exposed Acne Solution. Has anyone ever heard of it? Did it work for you?

I wrote proactiv a comment about their product. I will let you know how they respond.

Answer 1

Same thing happaened to a good friend of mine. Proactiv made his skin worse than ever. It's not for everybody.

Answer 2

You are not the only one. I've heard that Proactiv (and other acne products) make people break out.

The chemicals in Proactiv remove sebum (oil) from the skin. If the skin dries too much it reacts by producing more oil.

BP also generates free radicals that can make the skin more vulnerable to damage. BP can damage the skin like unprotected sun exposure can. If your skin reddens or becomes sensitive it's a sure sign that BP is damaging your skin.

If you continue using Proactiv you may get clear, but most people find that this is only temporary. Sooner or later acne comes back.

Answer 3

The problem with proactive is that its TOO STRONG... It does use a benzoyl peroxide based wash but is too hash for many many people with sensative skin.... here ya go try this:
THIS WORKS FAST & CHEAP!!!
I used Tetracyclin, Proactive, Retina A and had many expensive facials with less than good results.
This has worked for me and many many other happy people. Go to pharm.,Drug store, or Walmart,
buy "PURPOSE" bar of soap - Blue box - Made by Johnson & Johnson - wash your face with this
2-3x's per day. Also pick up a LOW strength Benzoyl-peroxide cream, apply the cream by dabbing
to the individual blemishes.... DONT rub it in works using a oxidation/reduction reaction...DONT over
use this or put anywhere else on your face.. It will cause drying and make you look worse. Also, If need
which probably will for moisture ASK FOR "NUTRADERM lotion" - the orginal not the new stuff, this works
great and wont clog pores or leave a residue on your skin...Additonal TIPS: acne, pimples, etc are
frequently cause by a bacteria or hormone issues.... DONT PICK POP POKE (your hands are the
dirtiest part of your body) and will cause: infections, spreading of germs, more breakouts and scarring
DONT EVER listen to people online who tell you to scrub your sensative skin or use harsh chemicals
such as: Lemon juice, vinagar, alcohol, etc... DONT EVER use that APRICOT CRAP!!! DONT USE
PROACTIVE- this is expensive and harsh it may kill the bacteria cause also Benzoyl based wash but
will irritate skin and cause bleaching of face and neck.... Other similar treatments may work.. also
things such as Accutane but have serious side effects.... THIS WORKS FAST AND CHEAP!!! I no
longer get expensive facials, take oral antibiotics, or even NEED makeup... I am very happy - Have
very good skin... and have many many other happy friends... THANKS again to my WONDERFUL
DERMATOLOGIST... TRY THIS!! GOOD LUCK.... PS. "PURPOSE" costs about $3

Answer 4

My 2 daughters are allergic to proactiv also,stop it,and drink loads of water as much as you can stand ,flush out your system,you will see huge results in 2 to 3 days Good luck.

Answer 5

GET A REFUND!!!! I know that Proactiv is crap for a fact. I would call up the company and complain definitly. Good that your face is getting better. best of luck. but still make a comment or say something.

Answer 6

i just recently started using proactiv aswell..i never really had all that bad of acne just occational pimples i was sick of so i bought the stuff. but after just a couple days i notice TONS of very little bumps all over..i couldnt believe it, so to get rid of these bumps i kept using it and it did eventually get better.

honestly i dont think proactiv is worth it..i got better results with regular acne spot treatment creams

Answer 7

stop and go check with the doctor.
i got some breakouts myself and ive been using these freakin treatments for 2 years still didnt work. oo yeah proactive. they get great reviews but most people who i know say they dont even work

Answer 8

well i heard proactiv is for certain skin types or it might not be proactiv it maybe heredity if it is your blood there is nothing u can do about it ,if other wise just wash your face with soap two daily before u take baths

Answer 9

If your face it getting better then STOP USING PROACTIV. Talk w/ an estetician who can offer better advise..

Answer 10

discontinue use. i use to use noxema. put it on my face and shower leaving it on. maybe 2 to 3 min. i tried using store brand noxema because it was cheaper, it made my face worse. so i do not suggest that