PROACTIV...Does It REALLY WORK???

Question

Also,does ProActiv work with blackheads in the nose area?

Answer 1

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..It will unclog
dry it out and bring it to a head...DONT over use this or put anywhere else on your face. It will cause drying and make you look worse.

Salicylates such as found in regular asprin among other products work very similar but also remove layers of skin...
other over the counter creams with this product will dry out pimples but maybe too hash and cause surrounding skin trauma..
I have seen many people recommending crushing asprin and making a paste which probably will dry out the blemish but again
pretty strong and probably will cause more tissue damage and bigger scars as an anti inflammatory
probably would take the reddness out... again pretty harsh for sensative skin.

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...Any lotion that is completely oil free and hypoallergic should
work but again I recommend Nutraderm. I have heard from people online that "Purpose" also makes a lotion that is good, Nutragena, and Nivea
make good products also. I recommend Nutraderm from experience and my dematologist.

"Purpose Bar" & "Nutraderm" are oil free and hypoallergic they contain no perfumes and are great for both men and women.
I have also heard great reports of this soap helping improve skin tone. Some people recommend the "Purpose luqid soap" saying
that the bar did dry out their skin some. The rational behind using the bar is that there are no ingredients in it that will clog pores, and
according to dermatologists they recommend the Bar. I have also heard good responses from "cetaphil soap". These products are safe for all skin colors and tones. I highly discourage use
of Proactive and other harsh chemicals for people with some natural color in their face due to the bleaching and drying effect it has
shown in many many people.

Additonal TIPS: acne, pimples, etc are frequently cause by a bacteria or hormone issues that cause clogging of pores.
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 such as Major Depression, & birth defects in unborn children, among others
If you wear make up make sure it is oil free, & hypoallergic...Eating healthy...Drinking plenty of water.. changing pillow cases freq.
etc ...avoiding dirty sports equp. such as helmets...can not hurt...Acne/pimples again are caused by pores/hair follicles becoming plugged
up, this plugging then causes an inflammatory reaction - reddness and infection (pimple)..black head is dirt trapped in pore, while a white
head is the same thing you just dont see the dirt instead you see white pus (lymphocytes that accumulate in the area to fight the infection)
It has been shown in many studies this most often not caused by what you eat (chocolate etc... or how clean you are) but most often by either excess oils plugging pores or a bacteria
on the skins surface. - Proactive works in some people because it is a strong Benzoyl peroxide based washed but is most freq. to strong
for people with sensative skin - this is why alot of people get excessive drying and flaking, rashes, bleaching or breakouts from the product.
Retina-A does decrease the bacterial growth on your face but also removes dead/living skin, this can work well in some individuals and
has been shown to reduce wrinkles and scars but again I feel this is pretty harsh on sensative skin prone to breakouts. If you choose
Retina-A never use this product during the day only at night due to the sensativity it will give you to the sun. You must also get a perscription
for this product and I really don't believe it is worth the damage it does to your skin. In some rare cases for very deep/large boils and cyst types
of pimples oral antibiotics maybe needed but I would first recommend trying "purpose" and a low dose "benzoyl-peroxide cream" along with a good
oil free moisturizer "Nutraderm... etc" this does work well.

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 ---------------------------------------------
----PSSS---sorry I have to keep adding more information to this to address common questions that always being asked....

Answer 2

No it doesn't! Blackheads in the nose area is my major problem and it didn't help at all. At the store, CVS, Target, any pharmacy, look for a blackhead remover/extractor with a little loop on each end, Revlon has one for $4.50, Sephora has one for $16. Steam your face or put a hot wash cloth on your face several times to loosen pores then get your extractor and extract away! Very gently, then use an astringent like Witch Hazel or Hydrogen Peroxide and moisturize with an oil-free lotion. Good luck.

Answer 3

no. Alright, first never use proactive on your face! It will only make your face red and blotchy. Jessica Simpson is a liar. She does not use that stuff. On the infomercial she like "haha I'm gonna show you that I use Proactive", then she doesn't even put it on her face she just rubs her hands on her face, ITS SO OBVIOUS she's such an IDIOT!

I am gonna tell you what worked and didn't work for me!

I started to get zits in 7th grade and than really bad in 8th-Freshman year, currently I am a sophomore and my face has not been this clear since I can remember.
I recommend Cetaphil Cleanser it is the best thing that has ever worked for me. Its gentle and doesn't dry your skin out. Then I used witch hazel toner with alcohol, this really brings down irritation when i shave. The most important thing is don't moisturize! You may think I'm a complete retard or just a stupid guy. But listen when you put moisturizer on your face you are blocking your pores, I don't care what Cosmo wants you to believe but moisturizer isn't important. Its just a breeding ground for acne. Plus, the moisturizer makes your zits more red. You don't need it your body knows what level of moister it should have in itself naturally so there is no need for it. Also think to your-self do you like having that gunk on your face? When you touch it does it feel unnatural and greasy? Don't use it let your face air out! The best moisturizer is water drinks lots of water!
What also does not work are three step programs for your face all those steps will just irritate it! Your routine should just be wash your face and head out the door. Another thing don't ex foliate this will just your face red also. I am assuming that you are fairly young again your body nows when to shed dead skin cells so there is no need to get this natural routine out of whack! This is only my personal experiences and things may differ with you!
P.S. If you don't wash it off or leave on your face it doesn't work trust me!

What didn't work
Proactive
Burt's Bee- I liked it cause it was natural but all of the oils just gave me blackheads
Moisturizer- Breakout city
Sulfur- turns your skin a weird color
Scrubs and exfoliators like st. Iives- you might as well put glass on your face
Prescription meds- irritates skin causing more pimples
over the counter meds- same thing
Vick's vapor rub- don't ask , smells good tho
dove soap
soap
olive oil

What did work:
salt water
steaming
lemons
oil-free cleansers
witch hazel
any kind of toner
mud masks


I sure hope everyone can see your beautiful acne free face soon.

Oh P.S. My friend used to cake on the makeup because her face had pimples all over it. Then she stopped using it in the summer and her face cleared up significantly. When school started up she wanted to put on makeup again because she adiquetly still had pimples so i suggested she switch from liquid makeup and start using mineral powder make up, she has never before looked so beautiful!

Answer 4

YES, I've been using it for a week now and my face looks soooo much better! An occasional pimple may arise every now and again but overall, the stuff actually works and my face is radiant! It also works on blackheads, it targets every kind of pimple!

Answer 5

It's working great for me. As for blackheads, I don't know. I don't tend to get blackheads

Answer 6

Yes it does! It is the best product I have ever used. I strongly advise you use it. I use it now and I haven't had any issues in about 2 years. Its totally worth every penny you spend on it!!

Answer 7

Yeah, proactive cleared up my skin so much!!

Answer 8

According to the commercials and Jessica Simpon it does~!:>