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Proactiv

by drewk, Mar 12, 2007 12:00AM
Tags: acne, Work, years
Does proactive work for acne?  It seems to have great celebrity endorsements but i would like to hear from real people that have used it.
Member Comments (23)

by RDudley, Mar 12, 2007 12:00AM
To: proactiv
I have used that for years now. Love it. Proactiv does really help with the ance. It is the only thing that I have found that helps me. I have been to docs. and I have tried pretty much any product that you can get off of a shelf in a store. And  Proactiv is the only one so far that has done anything good for me.

by amw2007, Mar 15, 2007 12:00AM
I used Proactive several years ago.  It worked really well for me.  I probably used it for three years.  After two pregnancies, I am now on a anitbiotic and prescribed topicals for cyctic acne.  (I didn't have cyctic acne until after my second prg.)  I honestly think that the Proactive worked as well as my topical Rx.  Give it a try.  Keep the paperwork/packaging if you are in doubt.  You can always get your money back!

by MsLady25, Mar 16, 2007 12:00AM
Its one of the best and its not over-priced.

by dimplecutie, Mar 19, 2007 12:00AM
Hi,

I have tried Proactiv in the past, I was on it for 2 years and it was amazing, my skin was so soft and clear, I was so happy with the results, I would definitly recomend proactiv, just try it believe me you wont be dissapointed:-)

by Crystal_01, Mar 25, 2007 12:00AM
It didnt really work for me..i used it for a month and it just kept getting worse and worse, maybe i should have stuck with it longer but my acne is really severe so i couldnt go on any longer having it not helping one bit..usually with me when i start a acne system i see results in 2 weeks but i didnt with this so i stopped.

by Essence1, Apr 13, 2007 12:00AM
To: Proactive sceptics
Well I have used proactive a few years ago and it was great....until I started back using it again this year ...it seems to have made my acne worse than it was , before I stared.
But for my acne scars I have been using a product by the name of: Ultra Glow.It's great it takes about 2 weeks -1 month to clear any blotches or discoloratons. Depending on your serverity.

by mindylou, May 22, 2007 12:00AM
I have used Proactiv for years now too and it works great for me. Although I've noticed with some of my friends who have tried Proactiv have much much worse acne than me and it doesn't really work for them. So from my experience I have seen it work for those who don't have severe acne.

by hvega, Jul 13, 2007 05:59PM
I use it too. It works, it cleans your face but in my case I have lots of spots from past products and Proactiv doesn't remove them. I'm 19 years old, male, and I keep getting pimples ofter (but not as much as before).

It works, slowly.

by 0Marvin0, Jul 31, 2007 05:19PM
I had proactiv for a while but all it did to me was make my acne worse and worse. On the first day it worked wonderfully but the days following that it simply got worse. I quit using it when the results were worse than when I started.

The only thing that really worked for me was changing my diet around. I'm not talking about cutting out oils and fats, I'm talking about eating healthier. I started to drink A LOT more water (1-2 gallons/day) and I started eating more fiber and anti oxidants and it cleared me right up. I still had all the oils and fats I cared to but I made sure to add the salad and berries. Also, exercising helps a ton (Not body building, simple stretching and running exercises).

by amandac, Aug 10, 2007 04:09PM
I tried proactive and like a lot of people it broke me out worse than I already was.. even when it started working I skipped a day and there was a pimple.. I started using this opc-3 beauty blend and it made my skin clear and nice my face wasn't dry and I only needed to use it once a day and not a system like proactive I highly recommend it.. its available on rseabrook.com

by julieb2007, Aug 13, 2007 08:53PM
To: someone
How does Proactiv work. I'm  44 and I have a ton of zits.  On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the best ever how does it work?  Respond back ASAP

by kitsonxo, Aug 27, 2007 03:01AM
To: drewk
hey,
    i tryed proatctiv a little while ago, its shows results the first day, then the next day and maybe the day after that, but, after your skin gets used to it, it completely stops! its a waste of money if you ask me. but its different for all different people because ive heard of many other people, who loves it. so i guess it depend on the person.
                              Good Luck :)

by cmusical07, Aug 28, 2007 05:05AM
To: drewk
Proactiv works for some, but not all. Try the product out, and like someone mentioned above, you have a money-back guarantee. It doesn't hurt to try!

by cmusical07, Aug 28, 2007 05:08AM
To: julieb2007
Oh ... Proactiv works around an 8 for me. If you want a bit higher quality, you could always fork out $55 for Chanel Percision ... but overall, Proactiv is worth the money  =]

by toshymod , Sep 08, 2007 08:48PM
Ive tried proactive and it wasnt good for me at all. I have really sensitive skin and it made my face red and really dry. I have been using Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser... It has worked wonder for me. Its mild and its not making my skin red or raw, Good luck..

by jaci27, Sep 18, 2007 05:02AM
To: drewk
I am alergic to proactive.  It is 50-60 dollars every 3mos.  save money and go to a derm.  They will help and insurance will cover it.  

by Jck72, Sep 18, 2007 04:19PM
To: santa
Dear santa can you bring me a 2008 corvette with a roof top mounted rocket launcher and jet powered engine.

by pertykitty, Sep 18, 2007 11:43PM
jck will that help your skin? lol you sound like my dh if i hear the words zo6 one more time!!
im pregnant and my skin is breaking out like mad! can you use proactive while pg?

by rocket003, Sep 20, 2007 09:18PM
To: drewk