does proactive work?

Answer 1

I used proactive ($25 a month) for a year, and it was ok, not great. It has 2.5% benzoyl peroxide.

Then I went to the dermatologist, and he gave me a script for acne wash that has 5% benzoyl peroxide (It also exists in a higher strength--10%).

Cheaper, AND it worked wonders in a very short period of time. Yes, you have to moisturize a lot.
Oil of Olay with SPF 15 is great. Walmart has a generic and cheaper moisturizer you could use.

I went from hating my face to feeling like one of those "normal" people in just a couple weeks. But don't worry if it takes a bit longer.

Answer 2

Different acne treatments work differently for different people ;-) but I think I compile some info on Proactiv for you, based on reported experience:

Proactiv Negatives
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- irritating
- dry out skin
- expensive to keep having it sent to you month after month
- clear face up, but as soon as you stop using it the acne might come back
- it bleaches the cloth...
- doesn't seem to work as well on blackheads
- skin became darker
- temporarily red in areas
- slight burning sensation when applying toner/repairing lotion



Proactiv Positives
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- really does work
- clears your face up pretty quickly
- leaves your face feeling soft
- reduce the appearance of pores

Answer 3

well ive been using it for a year now and it really helped reduce my breakouts, so i would say it does work most of the time

however, it may not work for some ppl...

and of course u probably will get those few pimples every once in a while... but theyre no big deal

Answer 4

Yes it works but I've gotten similar results w/ Oxy10 face wash & PanOxyl bars.

Answer 5

yes it does.
so does all those generic brands of proactive that you buy at walmart or the new clean and clear version

Answer 6

Well for me it worked but it made my skin sooooo freakin dry that I just had to stop using it. But I would still try it if I were you because it works differently for different people.

Answer 7

It made my skin very irritated. I then had to go to a dermatologist, so I saved absolutely no money. I would not suggest using it.

Answer 8

Definetly it does! If u have neither acne or oily skin, is great... read the all recommendations and dont waste anymore time, get it!!!

Answer 9

it helped me a little but if you have really bad skin, it doesn't clear it completely, you might have to go to a dermatologist

Answer 10

i use it. it works great for me! at first it got worse it brought up all the crap in my skin to the top and got rid of it. but im very happy with the results.