Does Proactiv REALLY work?

Question

does this c**p really work?

&& how long does it take to kick in?

i have some what bad acne and i hate it

more the anything. i need something the works and works fast!

please I'm begging you lol tell me if its good or bad....

Answer 1

yeah it does. it takes about 2-3 weeks AT LEAST to really kick in there and start working.

expect the acne to get worse before it gets better. this is because the proactiv is drawing all the toxins and future, under-the-skin blemishes out and fixing them.

once you get on it, your skin will be flawless.

and don't worry about stopping. if you decide to stop your skin will stay moderatly clear for up to 3-4 weeks.

Answer 2

Noo it doesnt, i used it for a year. & its the same.

you should ask you doc for some pills to control you acne,

Answer 3

It all depends on how much faith you have in it.if you give up the first 2-3 weeks for sure it wont work.but it you keep going you will see results.i saw my results in about 2 months.and trust me i had some HORRIBLE ACNE! so it worked on me.pretty sure it will work on you.it didn't work on my friend because she skipped some days and put it on other days.this product is to be used EVERYDAY if you want it to work

GOOD LUCK:)

Answer 4

Iam a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

In my experience of 12 years alot of commercial store bought products DO NOT WORK! They often contain too much benzoyl peroxide which tends to over dry your skin which causes irritations.

Most of my patients are teenagers and I deal with acne problems and in 12 years most of the products out there have not helped.

PLEASE READ THIS WITH YOUR MOM if you are under 18, I have a great solution for you!

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! How old are you? Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 5

Its like one of the best things you can get!

Answer 6

i use it and it works for me! at first, it'll 'break you out' because it's surfacing the acne in order to deep clean the pores...but it will go away, and with consistant use, will stay clear. i love itttt, and i've used it for years. also, if you get the kit, choose the mask over the green tea moisturizer. it's a MIRACLE. when you get a zit, just spot treat it when you go to bed and do so every night until it's gone. it will look 10 times better in the morning!  

Answer 7

Okay, here's the thing.  The health of your skin is basically a combination of your eating/hygiene habits and your genetics.  You can take care of your skin as well as you like, but if you have acne-prone genetics, chances are it's never going to go away at all.  The best thing you can probably do is just learn to accept it as part of who you are.

With that said, any good facial skin care system consists of at least 3 steps:

1- Cleanser (make sure it has no detergents)

2- Toner (without alcohol)

3- Moisturizer (one with at least SPF15 would be best)

Basically, you want to cleanse your face of any oils.  Then use the toner to restore the PH level/control the amount of oil your face exudes, and moisturize to protect the health of your skin and against the harmful effects of the sun.

ProActiv does all three of these things, though how you respond to it really depends on your genetics and eating/hygiene habits.  It could work wonders for someone, but not at all for others.

At the risk of this becoming a novel of a post.. Remember that this is just the basics - just do your own research, eat healthier, and take care of your skin and you should notice improvement.  Good luck!

P.S. I used ProActiv when I was a teenager and it was okay.  I've switched to Kiehl's now and the improvement might be from the Kiehl's product or due to my hormones finally settling down..

Answer 8

i used to use proactiv.  it worked really well, and it only took about a week to kick in.  the only reason i don't use it anymore is because i don't need to.  i don't have bad acne anymore.