last week, i started using proactiv and it made my face worse! i mean TERRIBLY WORSE! i got big red bumps all over my face and it is really making me so depressed. My face wasn't this bad before i used proactiv. But I dont think I'm allergice to benzoyl peroxide because I used Clearasil before and it worked for me. I don't know what to do! Can somebody help me?
2007-10-01 04:21:10 · 7 answers · asked by heyyy 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
not all good products work for everybody. every person has different skin type. it would be best for you to see a dermatologist so you'd know which ingredients are harmful for you.
2007-10-01 04:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kristine Calde 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would discontinue use of Proactiv. If you can get your money back that would also be a good move.
Go see a dermatologist right away. You can look in to using
Vitashield, http://www.marketamerica.com/pulse99/index.cfm?action=shopping.uoProduct&storeID=12&prodID=1251. It's similar to Proactive in strength and quality, but may give you different results. Vitashield is a blend of nutraceuticals that uses advanced liposome technology to deliver the nutrients to the lower layers of skin where it directly exfoliate and moisturize, affects the look and texture of the skin.
There are two pieces, an Intensive Treatment and a Moisturizer. Use the treatment first, then the moisturizer.
I also recommend y try the OPC-3 http://www.marketamerica.com/pulse99/index.cfm?action=shopping.uoProduct&storeID=8&prodID=13007 or the beauty blend http://www.marketamerica.com/pulse99/index.cfm?action=shopping.uoProduct&storeID=8&prodID=13997. Both of these are food supplements, with a very effective delivery system which works at a cellular level to deliver nutrients to the cells of your skin.
Click the links for more detail about each of these products, how the work, features, benefits. Before you buy the product, you can print out the ingredient list and the descriptions from the website and have your dermatologist review it and advise you on whether it'll work for you.
2007-10-01 11:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by livemoreamply 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried using proactive once and it just didn't do anything for my face AT ALL, everyones skin reacts differently to products, theres lots of different chemicals and lots of different reactions... If your acne is bad, I would definitely say go see a dermatologist (2 pills a day keeps the acne away!!!) otherwise, use a product you know works good for you {And get your money back from Proactive}
2007-10-01 11:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Sorry to disagree with everyone but that's how it works. My friend and i used it and got the same results. its as if it pushes everything out when u just start using it so later ther are no new ones. after two weeks my skin was great. the peroxide is a problem but u just need a good moisturizer to keep the balance so your skin so it doesn't dry out. if after 3 weeks nothing changes then stop but it may be just how it works.
2007-10-05 10:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by Kimz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you can call proactiv and get your money back and then have you tried seeing a dermatologist? I have the same problem My skin is clear but I have a terrilbe reaction to all facial products
2007-10-01 11:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by J V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes u should stop using it immediately and get to a dermatologist a.s.a.p ,i would add that having a face sparkling is not always necessary ,its whats on the inside that counts for the plp who know where to look for beauty. I myself suffer from a dermatological disease ,although ive lived all my life with it , and tht it has left some physical marks ,but plp like me for the person i am not what i look like. Hope u can cure your acquired problem.
2007-10-01 11:37:17 · answer #6 · answered by junooni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP!!! Dont keep using it and you may just have a different kind of allergy, because that happened to me and it was just a flour allergy. You should go to a dermatologist and check it out.
2007-10-01 11:29:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋