Proactive not working?

Question

okay. its been about 3~4 weeks since ive been using proactive soloution, and it has not been goign well. alot of people said theyre suppose to see changes in about 2 weeks. but mine got worse, more redness,whiteheads,and of course acne. its really pissing me off these days because its getting worse and worse every single day and just gets bigger and more accure. should i stop using it? and am i suppose to use alot of toner? or just a tiny bit? thanks. i will give best answer

Answer 1

it didnt work for me either.

if you really hate your acne, go to a dermatologist and theyll prescribe you medication.  Differin works really well, its a prescription face cream.  If your acne is really bad, they can give you an antibiotic to clear up your skin.  I took onwe for a month and my skin has been clear ever since

good luck!

Answer 2

Proactive doesn't work for everyone. And it actually takes a yr to clear up a face totally with proactive. That's why I use regular face wash because I didn't have the patience when I started proactive. You know the commercials of proactive? The one with Ashley Simpson. If you see the pictures of her with the pimples you'll find that the lighting is what makes her skin look bad. Who's face is THAT red? It's all lighting and stuff. Her skin really isn't that bad. If they lied to you on the commercial than you shouldn't believe that it's a mirical worker. It works for many people but than again it doesn't work for everyone. If it doesn't work for you try something else. It doesn't have to be as expensive and popular as Proactive because many other face washes are very effective and the bottle can be just 5$.

Answer 3

the same thing happened to me one year ago, but i tried it again this summer and my skin has never been better...i still breakout but no matter what you use that will always happen...i would say give it another week. and the sulfar mask i have learned makes a lot more people break out than healing those zits, so just use the three step program, and use a good amoint of toner- make sure the cotton ball is wet.

if that doesn't work i would say it's time to see a dermatologist. hope that's of some use.

Answer 4

I bought proactive too a few months ago and my acne just got worse, and my skin seemed dry. My friends told me that my skin looked worse, so I just decided to stop using it. It doesn't work for everyone so you might be better off without it.

Answer 5

Well, try to rub the Cleanser gently, and don't go TOO crazy with the Toner.  Make sure you use the Repairing Lotion, too.  Try to use the Refining Mask.  Give it another shot for about two weeks, and if it's still not working, try something else (maybe another acne medication or talk to a dermatologist).  Proactive works great for some people, but not for others.  It depends on your skin. (:

Answer 6

poractiv's g*y!! try skin id!! go to www.skinid.com and take the survey and they will pick out what to give u based on awnseres!

Answer 7

don't use it.

Stop using it once and your whole face breaks out.

Answer 8

proactive made my face YUCK! I hated it. It made my skin twice as bad if not more. I completely stopped using it. Then I tried Clean and Clear acne  kit. It gave the best results and I get a few pimples every now and them but its nothing compared to proactive.

Answer 9

The combination of Tea Tree Oil soap and the Clindamycin cream is the best for Acne and pimple.

For acne scars and blemishes my wife lighten them up using  papaya kojic and licorice base soap and cream which are available online. These work wonders. Maybe it will work on you too. Try searching it through Google 'shopaholic's bargains'

Answer 10

you face will get worse before it gets better

Answer 11

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

Alot of these commercial products out on the market end up drying out your skin too much or causing your problem to perpetuate.

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 or just before your menstrual cycle?

If you are a male, and a young one your body is producing extra testostorone  which promotes growth but on the flip side it  also stimulates your oil glands to overwork which is what causes you to get pimples and 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. Viisit the website 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 12

i stopped using it and my face cleared up