Hmmm... I used proactiv for about a year or two and didn't feel like using it every single day anymore so I stopped cold turkey and, I didn't get ANY acne at all for about 4 months.
And when you start, you're only supposed to use it once a day for the first couple days rather than the twice a day routine.
Plus you have to make sure you follow the routine like it's the 10 commandments lol or else it won't work.
TRUTH: UR skin gets used to the Benzo Peroxide! when ur skin is used to havin such a strong chemical on it constantly disinfecting and oxygenating the pores and U stop, Ur goin to break out, doesnt mean its BAD. U can just use less of the BP until ur down to nothing. I got clear off it, but only used the 3rd step. Now I have DanKerns BP treatment cus u get ALOT MORE. ANd I only use it at night as part of my PREVENTATIVE regime. So i went Am & Pm once I got clear just at Night. Doesnt dry me out
My good friend just told me how BAD Proactiv actually is. I've been using it for 2yrs.. I fear to stop it but I have to. I have tried changing my diet and using natural acne cleansing things before etc. But acne comes back worse. Im 25 and still have horrid acne. But I must stop Proactiv. :(
@DINOSAUROUSevan SAME! I've been using proactiv for like 8 months, and my mom just cancelled our subscription because she heard bad things about it. But it bleached my eyebrows because it would somehow get on them and it bleached like all of my towels at home
put oats on your face like a face mask leave for 5 to 10 min wash off you'll be happy dont fully cook the oats heat the oats in water mix it till its like paste dont know how long but you will know when it feels and looks like a paste, leave it to cool then apply to face
omg i hate proavtive!! its terrible for my skin. 2 days after i started using proactive i got really really bad skin it made all my zits so red and it made my acne way worse than it was before i started it was terrible. i spent 70 bucks on proactive and it was a waste. if u havent used proactive DO NOT START IT. ya its terrible
i use lemon juice on my zits and it works brilliantly. I found that trick out when I worked at a spa a few years back, and i've been doing it every since. I wouldn't recommend this on dry skin though, because it further dries your skin out, but definitely try it!
people come into my work all the time looking for something to help their skin because proactiv just destroyed their skin. i always reccommend the Avene Clean -AC moisturizer when using harsh acne treatments. Vichy also has a good acne line (normaderm) that isn't as harsh as proactiv.
All I know is that green tea with lemon and unpasturized honey is like a detox for your skin. Lemon helps clear out toxins, so it will help your skin and digestive tract. It also is just healthy and can help get rid of colds :) hope that helps a little.
thats horrible.. im telling my sister about proactive now then cuz thats messed up!
the only advice i have is to not touch your skin and drink lots of water but, you said you were already doing that so i no you werent really looking for this but my all time favorite face wash is st. ives apricot wash for fresh skin. Plus its made with natural products so.. idk i really like it. hope that helped:)
I squeeze my zits then use sugical spirits to dry them out. Yes I am naughty lol, but you know what, the zit has gone down by half the next day and I don't scar.
Try a facial while trying to faze off proactive, i dont have horrible skin but i got a facial done and my skin feels so nice =] its was a mint mask that i had
i just started to use proactive, what do you recomend for me to doo
manvswild2008 2 weeks ago
Hmmm... I used proactiv for about a year or two and didn't feel like using it every single day anymore so I stopped cold turkey and, I didn't get ANY acne at all for about 4 months.
And when you start, you're only supposed to use it once a day for the first couple days rather than the twice a day routine.
Plus you have to make sure you follow the routine like it's the 10 commandments lol or else it won't work.
Maybe it's just me though, my skin can take a lot
Felix510209 1 month ago
i use proactive and its not that bad but i understand about the oils over flowing heka annoying but i have oily skin as it is. :/
itsthebreannaway 2 months ago
TRUTH: UR skin gets used to the Benzo Peroxide! when ur skin is used to havin such a strong chemical on it constantly disinfecting and oxygenating the pores and U stop, Ur goin to break out, doesnt mean its BAD. U can just use less of the BP until ur down to nothing. I got clear off it, but only used the 3rd step. Now I have DanKerns BP treatment cus u get ALOT MORE. ANd I only use it at night as part of my PREVENTATIVE regime. So i went Am & Pm once I got clear just at Night. Doesnt dry me out
jiller777 4 months ago
My good friend just told me how BAD Proactiv actually is. I've been using it for 2yrs.. I fear to stop it but I have to. I have tried changing my diet and using natural acne cleansing things before etc. But acne comes back worse. Im 25 and still have horrid acne. But I must stop Proactiv. :(
MissLoveAndLight 4 months ago
this stuff really does suck.....my skin is peeling
pinkyypeguin 5 months ago
@xSizzlinxSweetx what do you use on your face now?? ive been on proactiv for 8 ish months and cancelled it. i cant find things that work!!
pllfan221 6 months ago
ive used proactive before... it didnt work for me and it bleached my eyebrows a lighter colour!
DINOSAUROUSevan 1 year ago
@DINOSAUROUSevan Omg why the heck did you put it on your eyebrows?!?! lol
DormRoomDivas 1 year ago 8
@DINOSAUROUSevan SAME! I've been using proactiv for like 8 months, and my mom just cancelled our subscription because she heard bad things about it. But it bleached my eyebrows because it would somehow get on them and it bleached like all of my towels at home
xSizzlinxSweetx 8 months ago
@DINOSAUROUSevan WHAT?!?!?! lol
My hair got it in it when I washed my face but that never happend lol. My hair is naturally JET BLACK though.
Felix510209 1 month ago
How did you find out about this?
s2macdon 1 year ago
makeupbytiffanyd has been using for 10 years, she said, and her skin looks amaaazing! she just made a new video about it. She convinced me to try it.
mmg378 1 year ago
put oats on your face like a face mask leave for 5 to 10 min wash off you'll be happy dont fully cook the oats heat the oats in water mix it till its like paste dont know how long but you will know when it feels and looks like a paste, leave it to cool then apply to face
19may0001 1 year ago
I agree with superdudesavestheday, putting on lemon when you go to sleep and the you wash your face when you wake up in the morning.
GizzzzL 2 years ago
omg i was just about to try proactive! but this has convinced me not to! thanks :)
crazyfriend90 2 years ago 8
omg i hate proavtive!! its terrible for my skin. 2 days after i started using proactive i got really really bad skin it made all my zits so red and it made my acne way worse than it was before i started it was terrible. i spent 70 bucks on proactive and it was a waste. if u havent used proactive DO NOT START IT. ya its terrible
Itsmee45885 2 years ago 5
im going to send you a link on facebook that might help with your skin
saidahedhi 2 years ago
I loovvveee your hair :D Tutorial! do itttttt
KyraaLyn 2 years ago
i love your hair! do a tutorial!
dancedancedancer100 2 years ago
i use lemon juice on my zits and it works brilliantly. I found that trick out when I worked at a spa a few years back, and i've been doing it every since. I wouldn't recommend this on dry skin though, because it further dries your skin out, but definitely try it!
superdudesavestheday 2 years ago
proactive has a side effect of depression!! USE CLINQUE! :) that's my loveeee
AlyssaaLouise 2 years ago
people come into my work all the time looking for something to help their skin because proactiv just destroyed their skin. i always reccommend the Avene Clean -AC moisturizer when using harsh acne treatments. Vichy also has a good acne line (normaderm) that isn't as harsh as proactiv.
Ehadge 2 years ago
You have to do a tutorial on your hair.
LOVE IT!!
xkatiebethx3 2 years ago
All I know is that green tea with lemon and unpasturized honey is like a detox for your skin. Lemon helps clear out toxins, so it will help your skin and digestive tract. It also is just healthy and can help get rid of colds :) hope that helps a little.
xoxteddy 2 years ago
thats horrible.. im telling my sister about proactive now then cuz thats messed up!
the only advice i have is to not touch your skin and drink lots of water but, you said you were already doing that so i no you werent really looking for this but my all time favorite face wash is st. ives apricot wash for fresh skin. Plus its made with natural products so.. idk i really like it. hope that helped:)
JuniorRoyals 2 years ago
oh! take omega 3 (fish oils) it helps your skin
MisfitMassacreMakeup 2 years ago
i just started using it and it's been helping i didn't know that it does that though ah i don't want to get like that!
MisfitMassacreMakeup 2 years ago
I squeeze my zits then use sugical spirits to dry them out. Yes I am naughty lol, but you know what, the zit has gone down by half the next day and I don't scar.
xFlossy 2 years ago
I was with you when you first got Proactive. Now I feel bad for not telling you to NOT get it, hahahaha
jessica8888 2 years ago
Try a facial while trying to faze off proactive, i dont have horrible skin but i got a facial done and my skin feels so nice =] its was a mint mask that i had
ashleybethadkdri 2 years ago
Toothpaste helps dry out zits lol.
Also, I don't know if it came with your trial, but I got a drying cream with my Mario Badescu order, and I've found that works well too.
If you feel like you NEED to pick them, wash your hands before, or put something like a kleenex over your finger to stop the dirt from getting in.
Steam helps open pores as well, so a cleanser right after the shower would probably be good =]
Luckily for me, I never had an acne problem, so sorry I can't be very helpful ^^;
xPristiq 2 years ago