Proactive- does it work?

[dagent]

Ive read alot on how to treat ance problems, from antibiotics to vit b-5, and an assortment of other methods. I was wondering if anyone has used the product proactive for there acne and does it work?

 

[Focker]

It all depends on the severity of your acne and your skin type. I bought the kit thingie a few years ago and used it on my face and I would say that it was better than most other OTC acne meds. The repairing lotion is good if your skin is dry and the mask seemed to work pretty well for sucking out zits. There was also a bottle of "toner" (i think thats what it was called) that you rub on with cotton balls.... that crap made my face all greasy... Anyway, proactive was ok, but for the price I wouldn't buy it again. You would be better off just getting a tube of Retin-A.

 

[MUSTGETHUUUUUGE]

I use it on my face, works pretty good.

 

[ClenAche]

i pretty much agree w/ Focker. in theory proactive should work, and some experience good results. i didnt, but people vary. may be worth a try. best thing for me was a course of accutane to clear up, then afterwards, the lowest dose of topical retin-a to keep it clear. works pretty well, although i'll prob be on retin-a 4 ever. for my body, i shower AT the gym. makes a big diff. if i wait even the 5 min drive home to shower. im trying 10g/day of b5 + flax oil and seems to be improving, but its only been a month, and u need like 3. skin feels tighter, drier, smoother, and pores smaller, so im sticking w/ it. good luck, bro!

 

[Warmachine]

dont buy it, it absolutly did not work for me-big waste of money

the best combo ive ever used (including prescription) was these:

Pernox (face wash) &
Persagel (benzoyl peroxide)
tanning helps alot too

you can only get pernox at Rite Aid and its 20 bucks a tube but way worth it-and cheaper than proactive

 

[neuby34]

I don't have really bad skin but i'm 19 and I use proactive there mostrizer with spf built in is terrible, I like the reparing lotion. the stuff is pretty pricey but the results are better than the shit they sell over the counter, I am interested in this stuff they sell at rite aid also this retain a cream is by pres only right? what kind of side effects, I have rosey cheeks to being with in fact I would trade some bf percentage points to get rid of this stuff

 

[lincoln]

Opinions are like A-holes. Everyone has one. Remember that.

I dont have bad acne, I used it cause I am a vein bastard. It worked great.

In my opinion, nothing is going to save you from the hormonal chaos of off and on cycles.

Roids aside, it worked phenominal.

Lincoln

 

[the mechanic]

Okay, look at Vanessa Williams( she is the one promoting the product on TV). Her face was clear and beautiful on the infomercial. Now look at her in the new Radio Shack commercial.....she is extreamly broke out and it shows with all of that makeup on. Looks like it works well as long as you stay on it.