Would anyone recomend proactiv? Has anyone had any success with it?

Question

I used to have horrible acne when I was a teenager, and I took acutane. It worked and I was on birthcontrol and my complection was great. I am now off of the pill and my face is begining to break out again. I want to stop it before it gets out of control. I have heard alot about proactiv and was wondering if it worked for you guys??? Thanks so much

Answer 1

Same thing happened to me. I was on the pill for 7 years and the second I stopped....BAM, acne again at age 28.....and it sucks, I know.

I tried proactiv and it does help to clear up your face; however, I was having problems with it drying up my face so I had to use it once a day, every other day to avoid that.

I eventually went to the dermatologist and had him take a look. I got a prescription that works great. Retinol is the name of it.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I recently bought Proactiv and it works great. I have stubborn acne. The first day I used it every pimple I had reduced in swelling, redness, and overall become smaller. After only one week I only have a few pimples. All I pretty much worry about now was all the scars my acne left behind. But everyone's skin is different. I have very oily skin, so even if Proactiv dries up my face, I still have some moisture because of the oils I already have. For both Proactiv and Epiduo sun exposure isn't recommended. You can wear an oil-free SPF moisturizer over your treatment.

Answer 3

Wow. I just answered a question with this right now!

You have to try PROACTIVE!!! It was available to order, but Walmart has been carying it. This skin regiment not only erases acne, but it completely changes your skin and how it behaves forever. My sister had that really bad acne and REALLY oily skin when we were in middle school. She kept up with it and everything. Nothing would help. So our older sister ordered that proactive for her and she has perfectly flawless skin still with an amazing glowing complection. She doesn't even wear foundation. I have never seen such naturally beautiful and flawless skin. You have to try it! Good luck!

Answer 4

It is very effective, but you must continue to use it even when the acne goes away, or it will most likely return. Since your situation is most likely a short-term acne problem, and not one that is permanent, I would recommend it. While most people would rely on Proactive for many years after beginning to use it, you will benefit from its effects without having to rely on it for a long time.

Answer 5

I would recommend All Clear from BeautiControl. Seems to work better for those that don't have results with Proactiv.

Answer 6

My sister used it and it worked the first few day the it got worse she still stuck to ir but it didnt make much difference and her skin started peeling

Answer 7

Actually, Clearasil is the way to go. I use it, and it works like a dream. I'm serious! i've never used proactiv, but Clearasil works.

Answer 8

i know im probably one of the only people but it has not worked for me. i thought it smelled disgusting and i think it did more harm. nothing really chnagedin my skin except that it became more and more irritated so i stopped immediately.

Answer 9

It worked well for me the first week after that it broke me out in a terrible rash. I would not use it or recommend it.

Answer 10

it work great ,i will love to use it again but i live in the caribbean (Grenada) excact with no credit card it is too expensive for me to order. Try it and tell me how it work for you it work for me and will die to continue trying it .