Does proactiv really work??

Question

i just got proactive today but im no sure if it really works... help??

Answer 1

It does work well, but make sure you dont use it too vigorously because it may ruin your skin if used too much, start by using it a little bit once a day:-)

Answer 2

it works on certain people

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Answer 3

yeahhh

Answer 4

It's different on anyone. It might work it might not. I think it sucks, it didn't work for me. Try it and see what it does for you

Answer 5

YES. I mean have you seen jessica's skin?! It's like marble!

You should use it for sure.

If it works for her,

it will work for you:)

Answer 6

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

Most of my teen patients have not had good results with these products. Reason being they are mass produced for millions of people so they end up having too much benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or sulfur which cause itching or irritations.

Unfortunately, alot of the commercial products dont do the trick when it comes to blackheads or pimples. Blackheads are bacteria filled pores that have oxidized because they've come out to the surface. You need a good skin care regimen plus a professional place that will give you a good facial and clean out your pores.

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.

You can also read up on acne at: www.aboutacneproblems.blogspot.com

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 7

all depends.  For my brother it really really worked well.  but for me it made it worse...I didn't have an allergy but it didn't do me any favors.  I guess it all depends.  

Answer 8

It depends on how bad your skin is, if your acne is not hormonal or deep it should do the trick. If you have deeper pimples that feel more like boils and you cannot pop then it will do nothing.

Its really good for topical acne, but its not a miracle worker

Answer 9

it works for most people; but its most potent ingredient, benzoyl peroxide, is known to age your skin over time.

Answer 10

We tried it for a  year and no good. My son has been using something called tea tree and it works good got it at  makeup counter.  

Answer 11

Yea!!!!

Answer 12

well it can work for some people but for most not really cuz if u forget to use it one day u can get acne or pimples plus it can get pretty expensive