i've been using proactiv for a month and a half now but my acne problem doesn't seem to improve. There might be a difference but i barely notice it. Should i just bear with it and wait patiently? I'm afraid to stop using it because i read that when you stop using pro activ suddenly, you tend to break out. Help!
2007-11-04 01:37:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I know someone who used it and once you start using it, you have to keep using it or you do break out. There are other better products that are more effective and not as expensive.
2007-11-04 01:41:20 · answer #1 · answered by donewiththismess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it is frustrating when you try out a product that claims it is suppose to work, but instead back fires on you. My face is awful too, when I try a product that appears to be working the acne comes right back again. My answer is if it doesn't work for you try another product, one cause of proactiv not working effectually is probably the ingredients the product it irritates the skin and doesn't help. I am sorry about your skin problem. Hope this helps!:)
2007-11-04 01:45:15 · answer #2 · answered by volleygirl955 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe, if it's not working for you, stop using it. There are so many good acne products on the market, like Murad. Keep trying them until you find the one that works for YOU!
The link below is a pretty good place to start (Sephora). There, you can click buttons to customize the routine that would probably work best for you.
Great job on sticking for the routine for a month, BTW. Most people have trouble using the products consistently, so you're doing better than most!
2007-11-04 01:43:49 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetie P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's not working try acne free severe formula.I also use proactiv.I've been using it on and off since high school.For me it seems like after a period of time is stops working and i have to switch to something else for a while.I tried Acne free when i started having alot of breakout on my forhead and within four days most of it was gone.I still break out but its not as bad as it was.I hope you find something that works...i know it sucks to have bad skin.I feel so self conscious.
2007-11-04 16:27:10 · answer #4 · answered by flexduty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all...calm down. If proactiv isnt working go out to a drugstore and get some other face cleanser. If you stop using proactiv, you wont break out if you continue to wash your face.
2007-11-04 01:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by Lillian 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tried Proactiv for a month and it made my skin WORSE! As soon as I stopped using it I still had the same skin condition. Someone recommended Murad - I tried that and it really does help.
2007-11-04 01:37:05 · answer #6 · answered by organizeddivas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No..I heard from too many people here it doesn't work. Go to your dermatologist. Even if you are a boy get regular facials
Don't worry about stopping Pro Active your Doc. should give you a better prescription strength..
2007-11-04 01:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well its not gonna matter if you break out sense your acne problem diddnt go away proactive isnt work for some people so just maybe try some other products
2007-11-04 01:41:19 · answer #8 · answered by SK8er 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest a facial transplant... it helped me.. maybe it could help you. but let me worn you, the side effects are brutal,, the pain is excruciating and you might die.
swelling is a hug possibility
but its worth it, you always come out better than you started
you go from a pizza face to a chocolate chip cookie
ITS GREAT!
p.s: ur probly really ugly if ur asking this questionnn
2007-11-04 01:41:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should see your dermatologist for sound advice. There could be more going on with you than you know on the surface.
2007-11-04 01:40:48 · answer #10 · answered by Captain S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋