PROACTIVE MAKES MY FACE ITCH ALOT.....WHATS WRONG???PLZ HELPP!!!?

Question

i works but makes my face feel like it has a rash, and gets very itchy. is there ANYTHING i can do 2 avoid this??

Answer 1

your face is probally getting dried out from it, or you're having an allergic reaction or something. you should stop using it

Answer 2

i used it too.

it over dries your skin.

that happened to me too.

i was all itchy and i had puffy eyes.

stop using it.

Answer 3

okie well proactive makes my face red and itchy to I stopped using it for that reason i would try using a very hydrating moisturizer and maybe cut down on how often you use it instead of everyday maybe try like 5 times a week and if it still is itchy cut down to 4 and so on until you find routine that works for you. but there is an answer way better than mine the one with the 12 year expierence yeah she reached all the points my dermotaligist reached with me I now am using differn and other proscribed topical otmints and it is helping my alot tho. i have chemical burn because i tryed using acid peels masks expolients to get my skin clear faster for school but I get a read dry face so when you use your stuff be rational don't get a chemical burn it hurts so bad I cant even out moiturizer on without me cringing in pain to the ground from the burning lol it's bad so anyway so much luck to you and don't get hasty nothing really cures it over night it may take weeks and get worse before it gets better thats jsut how it works.

Answer 4

it made my skin worst....i have using murad...its really good......

Answer 5

i would use oxy pads and face wash it is easier on the skin

Answer 6

proactive has alot of chemicals in it so if ur skin is sensitive it will react really bad with it so stop using it now this is my advice wat to use

first of all u need a toner for the shower for ur skin and a cream to put on the bad pimples after u get out bad ones being any that are big and red

u want a pimple cream and toner that contains salicylic acid this acid removes dead layers of ur skin some skin products contain a different type of acid it starts with B i can not spell it haha and this gets rid of pimples by drying up ur skin coz it removes the oil our skin stil needs natural oil so as soon as u dont use it for one day u wil break out into mass of pimples again. some cleansers and creams are too strong for ur skin resulting in a reaction i use L'oreal pure zone deep purifying gel wash because stil has the salicylic acid but is gentle on the skin i then use on the bad pimples garnier pure stylo sos pen this is also gentle as it has natural ingredients in it such as zinc, eucalyptus and vitamin b3 which is also good for ur skin and once again has this acid these products are also cheap and not expensive they fixed my skin up in a matter of days

these products if u read r dermologically tested and they do not have ny of the ingrediants the nurse mentioned above me and they also contain the glycerin stuff so i would recommened at havin a look at these products i have told this same stuff to my friend who used to have continues breakouts and she barely has a pimple or imperfection on her these products dont only remove acne but they remove ny imprefections in ur skin too!!

i hope i could help you

Answer 7

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!

The product you mentioned OVER DRY YOUR FACE  ( because they contain too much benzoyl peroxide) as do most store bought products. I have been taking care of teen acne for 12 years and I dont recommend them at all!!!Your skin more than likely is irritated and getting too dry. I recommend you stop right away and if you really dont want to do that, than alternate one day use the next dont and so forth.

PLEASE READ THIS WITH YOUR MOM, 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 8

That happened to my friend, she had to stop using it. You're just gonna have to use a weaker product that won't irritate your skin. That kind of sucks, but it's either acne or rashes.

Answer 9

aw that happened to me too and i got red sports all over my face.....STOP USING PROACTIVE RIGHT AWAY...u maybe alliegic to the sulfer or the bexol c**p in it...that stuff sucks all the moisture out ur skin so thats maybe the reason ur face itches

Answer 10

Its probably just drying out your skin really bad thats what happened when I used it. What you should do is only use your proactive every other day and then use a acne fighting moisturizer the other days. Thats what I did and it worked. Now I use Neutrogena rapid clear treatment pads twice a day and i use neutrogena clear pore mask 3 times a week. It keeps my skin clear and moisturized but not oily.

Answer 11

STOP USING IT! haha obvious answer, ik but stop! my friend used proactive and at first it was just itchy she said but then her whole face blew up and got all red and puffy, it was not good! hah, just stop using proactive and use a diff. acne medication, the neutrogena stuff is really good too.