Ok so i have been using Proactiv for a while and it works on my forhead and nose but not on my chin! i also have acne scars. WHAT DO YOU DO????
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try to drink more water and cut down on fried/fatty foods...\n\ni have a lot of acne scars too.  i use the calendula cream from jurlique...seems to lighten it a little...i recommend it\n\ni have not tried this but i heard use the strawberry seeds to scrub your face will lighten your scars too because it has some sort of acid that is good for that.
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Not really... proactive is more effective and it works as long as you use it correctly and use it everyday until you finish the bottles. It comes with a full treatment package and there's only 3 steps to clearing your face.
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I used to be that way but since I've started using proactiv I get no more breakouts. Yay!
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there is a neutrogena face peel for reduced acne scars they also have a 3 piece anti acne face wash that works pretty well.  there is no reason to feel ashamed of yourself
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I use to use proactiv. At first i used it constantly(2 times a day for 2 weeks)and i saw that it didn't have that great of an effect, so i switched to 2 times every other day and i saw better results on my face. If the benzoyl peroxide is too much for your face , use in lesser amounts.\n\np.s. dial soap does not contain benzoyl peroxide so it is not the same as proactiv
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Salicylic acid, an ingredient to be found in many acne treatments, is also a strong exfoliant that helps to rejuvenate skin cells below the epidermis. Try the neutrogena acne treatment with citrus acid and vitamins A and C that comes in a small pump bottle. If the scar is not recessed, this will probably do the trick. You might also have luck with fade cream--Proactiv sells it in small fancy bottles for the purpose of fading this kind of acne scar, but their active ingredient is the same as that of the good old fashioned tubs of Pond's (or store brand) fade cream. (The Proactiv stuff is in a silker, probably less pore clogging medium, however.)\n\nIf neither of these works, you might want to try a higher concentration of salicylic acid. Most acne treatments contain only 1 to 2 %, whereas it's possible to get treatments (online) of up to 17% salicylic acid. (They will burn your skin, but once it peels away the tone will be even; aloe helps if you get burnt, but you might want to go with something that won't have such a dramatic interim effect.)\n\nWhatever you decide, be sure to use sunscreen when you're outside in the coming months; the scarred area will not tan, and the skin around it will, making the scar's appearance more prominent. Also, just fyi, flat scars tend to go away on their own relatively quickly so don't despair--a little bit of foundation might be your main ally here!\n\nGood luck!
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It sounds like you have Rosacea to me.  I had this, and I tried everything too. \nUnfortunately, what I ended up finding to work is kind of expensive.\nI had laser skin treatment.  That was the only thing that cured it.\nI keep it going by using Murad Acne Complex...it has not come back and it has been 3 years.
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I tried almost all acne treatment products. the only one that worked for me was Smooth beam laser therapy.
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Well i am a teen and i have prob. w/ acne as well... During the day you may notice like you forhead is feeling a little sweaty, any time you get (even if you just rinse) a chance, in the bathroom anywhere near a sink really. just rinse your face off and dry w/ a towel. repeat until your skin feels ...not sweaty any more. What that sweat is its an irritant to your acne, causing it to multiply i guess you could say.  Yes ProActive And AcneFree are good progucts to use and can get slightly pricy.\n\nA really cheap product you can use find it in wal-mart etc.. Its Called "Sea Breeze", !st, rinse your face with water, then use the Sea Breeze to completely clean your face. I recomend if you want to see how much dirt, sweat, gross stuff thats oin your face...etc...use tissue after you apply the SeaBreeze to face, to dry off your face, look at all whats on the tissue..gross.
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you gotta love proactiv...except for one thing, once you start using it youre hooked.  i used it forever and had some of the same problems you are having with dryness. i found that if i used their moisturizer everyday like youre supposed to i didnt dry out as much. i also had bad dry spots under my eyes, but then i found out youre not supposed to put any of their products on your eye area. i stopped using it because i developed an allergy to the main ingredient.  i loved using it though, my skin hasnt looked that healthy since.  if you have a store that sells it near you, go there instead of ordering it because the sales people really know their stuff and can usually solve your probelms.  hope this helps.
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wash your face everyday, day and night (or two times a day) use the stuff that is recomended by dermatologists like proactive...etc....trust me....i used to have a lot of acne myself!
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Never tried ProActive, but I've used Acne Free for over a year now and it's GREAT!  It claims it's about the same stuff as ProActive, and it's a LOT cheaper.  Since I started using it I almost never break out, and that's a miracle.
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there is a vitamin called BIOTIN that works really good for skin, hair and nails......i got a two month supply the other day from walmart for only $1.38.....cheap and works great!!!!!  I hear ProActive works really good too but it is really expensive!!!!\n\nyou might also want to try washing your face with Noxema!!!!
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firstly - i used proactive but went for a facial and found out that it's actually really bad for your skin due to the 'beads' in the face wash.  they scratch your skin surface and cause little tears all over your face that you can't see.  \n\ni now use clinique.  it's a little more expensive than proactive but not much.  and it's specifically made for people under 30.  it's sold at all 'fine department stores' lol.  ie macy's, jcpenny etc.  and they usually have pretty good specials so just shop around.  go to the clinique counter and ask them to do a skin analysis (free) and they'll reccomend the best products for you.  they will also try to sell you stuff you don't really need so be careful.  i think all you really need is the soap, toner, moisturizer and if you wear a lot of make up...they're foaming make up remover is awesome.
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There are some over the counter products that can help with scarring.  Ask a local pharmacist and they should be able to recommend something.\n\nAlso, try Mary Kay Microdermabrasion.  It gently removes the top layer of skin and I know a lady who has dramatically reduced the acne scars on her face by using it.\n\nGood luck to you.
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I was using Proactiv for about a year and is was keeping my skin clear then all of a sudden it stopped working, I think my skin got to use to it.  I'm now using Retin-A, it is doing a great job.  I have never tried Murad Acne.
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Please give Proactiv Solution a try! It has all those things above that you are looking for. Works super, great, terrific!  It is such a great product! And i have tried it all! You can go on eBay and get it cheaper than going to their website or from the TV. On eBay you will save more money.