Can The Proactiv Solution Fix Your Acne Problem?

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Cindy Stewart investigates the #1 skin acne treatment product Proactiv Solution.
From Justin Bieber to Katy Perry, Jessica Simpson to P. Diddy Combs, the list of celebrities who've endorsed Proactiv Solution is long and impressive. But how does this acne-fighting system measure up for the average user? Can you get results like Lindsay Lohan's, or Alicia Keys's?

The majority of people who have tired it say absolutely yes. But why does Proactiv work? And are there cheaper alternatives, or is it really necessary to shell out for a bi-monthly shipment of this designer dermatology treatment?

What's In Proactiv?

The simplest (and cheapest) version of the Proactiv System involves three steps:

  1. Renewing Cleanser
  2. Revitalizing Toner, and
  3. Repairing Lotion

The active ingredient in both the cleanser and lotion is the same:benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide is an organic compound in the peroxide group, that works by stimulating skin cells to slough off more easily. This prevents pores from clogging with dead skin, and provides room for new, healthy skin cells to grow, repairing scarring and damage. It is also an antibacterial, reducing the count of the bacteria that cause pimples.

One of the main ingredients in Proactiv Revitalizing Toner is witch hazel, which acts as an antioxidant (helping to prevent free radicals and the damage they cause), as well as an astringent (shrinking and tightening pores to keep dirt and bacteria from getting in).

You can also choose to add other products to your basic 3-step kit, such as:

  • Daily Oil Control
  • Oil-free Moisturize with SPF 15
  • Refining Mask
  • Green Tea Moisturizer

Does Proactiv Work?

Im sure you've seen the advertisements, such as the infomercial featuring Katy Perry (see video at right), with testimonials from celebrities and everyday folks like you and me for whom Proactiv worked wonders. The fact is that Proactiv has been proven time and time again to be an acne-treatment solution.

Good Housekeeping magazine calls Proactive skin-care the best product for fighting teen acne based on the opinions of a panel of dermatologists - and we agree.

The fact is, benzoyl peroxide is a powerful acne-fighting agent.

  • Use the 3-step Proactiv System
  • Wear sunscreen
  • Wash your face twice a day

Will Proactiv Work for Me?

In the end, that's a question only you can answer, by trying the product yourself. If you've weighed the pros and cons above, and you're willing to deal with the possible side effects to get results, the only thing you can do is order a free trial kit and test it out. Over 85% of users see results in 1 to 2 weeks, but every person is an individual, and everyone's natural chemistry is unique. If you do decide to try Proactiv, follow the tips I've given above to make it less likely you'll have problems, and more likely you'll get the result you want.

Note: The free trials are limited. There are over 10,000 daily readers of effective-acne-treatments.com and there are limited free trials available. Proactiv has asked us to say that the free trials are on a first come first serve basis.

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[Cindy @ effective-acne-treatments.com]

Tried Proactiv already? Found it a lifesaver? Had a terrible experience? Be sure to leave your story in the comment box below, and help others on their quest for clearer skin.

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Diane says:11:33 AM 
Tthis is a great article. Very informative for those who are iffy about using the product.
Michelle says:12:58 PM 
Useful and well written!
Jen says:1:54 PM 
I've gone ahead and ordered my free trials. I can't wait to get started and see what happens.
Stephen says:4:24 PM 
I've always wondered about this product and eventually I tried it and I have never seen such quick results!
Cindy says:5:16 PM 
Yay! glad to see it's helped and that my story is getting out there! good luck!
Davis says:6:05 PM 
Proactiv will work differently and will have different results for everyone. Proactiv however, was the only product that worked for me. I add it to my list of brushing my teeth in the morning, proactiv, breakfast, lunch, dinner, proactiv. It is not messy at all. It actually FEELS like it is doing something wonderful to my skin and best of all, I experienced absolutely no burning. I started seeing results about 5-6 weeks after using proactiv. I had friends and family telling me to keep going, great results await! And sure enough..I can now say my skin is beautiful...and I smile every time I see the Proactiv infomercials...because I know at that moment, someone is calling and ordering, and their life will soon become much happier and healthier : )I definitely suggest you try Proactiv and give it some time to work.Then come back to this site and thank me!
Damo says:7:17 PM 
I love proactive, I spent years looking for a product that will improve my acne and this is the only one that has worked. I use oil of olay moisturizer with spf15 and my skin feels soft and there is no chemical smell afterward. I have been using it for 2 years now and will keep it up unless I find something more cost efficient that actully works.
Amy says:7:38 PM 
I've been using Proactiv Solution on and off (mostly on) now for the past 8-9 years. As a long time user of this stuff I can say that it certainly has had a profound impact on my skin. Even at 28 years of age, I still struggle with moderate cystic acne and Proactiv is an effective method of keeping my problem in check. However, I really must stress the importance of something for ANYONE using this product. As you may know Benzoyl Peroxide is the active ingredient in Proactiv, and this chemical, although an effective acne-fighting ingredient, can have some harsh side-effects on your skin.
James says:8:31 PM 

proactive is a great product if you follow the directions and use all 3 products. If you don't have acne dont use it! If you start using and notice your acne getting worst you have to keep using it. soon it will get clear up.

Wanda says:9:45 PM 
 started using Proactiv two weeks ago and I must say so far so good. I never had acne until I got in my late thirties and one day I woke up and my face in my T-Zone was full of acne. I tried everything until my husband and boss said GO GET PROACTIV!! I didn't want to listen at first and finally I got fed up and went to a Kiosk and bought Proactiv. So has of today, I am using Proactiv. I am going to give it more time before I really comment on how good Proactive is.

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