Did proactive break you out when you first start to use it ?
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Yes, that's pretty normal.  it detoxes your skin.  proactive was the best thing i ever used.  but i hate to say it, the effectiveness wore off after less than a year while i continued using it.  my skin got used to it or something.  \n\nthe best thing i ever ever found is pantothenic acid (otherwise known as vitamin B5) that seems to attack acne from the inside out (as opposed to a surface thing you apply to your skin like proactive).  It even regulated my oily skin so that it feels soft and nice.  Once a month just before my period I get a couple small bumps on my skin but they are not red and big and aren't anything like the breakouts I used to get.  It is just a vitamin so it is not harmful like a prescription.  The brand I have always used is Country Life Pantothenic Acid, time release, 1000mg (there are 500mg and 250mgs too).  Time release allows it to release slowly in your body all day, seems like the best way to go.  I was taking 2 tablets with my meals 3 times a day.  my sister was taking 3 tablets 3 times a day.  it takes less than a month.  i only take 3 or 4 tablets a day total now.  been doing it for years, it is the best thing ever.
676501
Im not sure but I first got on around 2 years ago
890504
Proactiv really worked for me. But you better use it constantly instead of stopping for a while or else your skin gets used to it and you will have to go for a stronger solution. To prevent more acne, wash your face with warm water each night and make sure you don't touch your face a lot with your hands <-- that's really bad, no matter if it's dirty or not. Just don't touch it.
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I know where you're coming from. proactiv works...for a while. it cleans the surface but the sodium benzoil is larger than the pore so it can't get it there to clean it out! my sister started on something called ClearNow. her skin looked So much better than the red painful rash she used to call her face. it uses a patented formula of sodium chloride that actually fits into your pores and is naturally oxygenated to clean and prevent dirt from sitting in the pores. in has a warning for drying skin, but i've felt like i actually have skin and it feels nice. anytime there is drying, i use a gentle exfoliating cream to brush it off. it's not the easiest to find, but once you find it, you won't want to give it up.
127258
proactive!  and i have sensitive skin.  i went the whole dermatologist route getting prescriptions and in the end, proactive has been the best product i have used.  my skin is clear and it stays that way!
177330
i haven't, but be careful.  i'm assuming that the "pro" is prozac?  if so, this is very similar to the fen-phen diet, and there were some serious complications with that one (as you probably know).  make sure your doctor is a real doctor..ask for references if necessary.  make sure you see the "doctor" every time..not just some medical assistant.  and make sure they know what they're doing.  you would be much better off just watching your diet and exercising.
1101954
Yes.. infact I went to the lake a couple of days ago and forgot repelent. I have 4 on my face right now. It's awful! It looks like I'm breaking out terribly!
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Pain23 is absolutely right.  Proactiv works.  I used to be called Pizza Face in school.  Now I get the occasional pimple, but mainly in coordination with my menstral cycle.\n\nYou don't need to go crazy to with the proactiv to start, just get the starter kit.  If you get pimples 'everywhere' they also make a wonderful body scrub.\n\nProactiv does contain medical ingredients, but you do not need a perscription.  Also, if you have very sensetive or allergic skin, you may want to do a patch test.  (Proactiv has a money back guarantee, so you can always return the product if you're allergic.)  I have extremely sensetive skin and suffer from a frustrating number of allergies, yet I have no reactions whatsoever to Proactiv.\n\nOnce your skin has cleared up with Proactiv, you won't need to use it as often, or you can reduce the quantity of the Proactiv products you use and just spot treat as needed.\n\nI can honestly say I've never met a person with poor results using Proactiv.\n\nBest wishes!
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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.
747412
Don't pop 'em!  That can actually spread the problem. I kept my face clean, stayed away from all the "trigger" foods, took medication.... I hate to sound like a commercial but I've had acne for ...well...years and nothing ever worked until I got Proactiv.  It really works.
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Have heard Proactive is really good, but have never tried it.\n\nI have never had acne so not really experienced on the subject but I do know two things ...\n\ntoothpaste dries out pimples and witch hazel diminishes redness and black heads\n\nhope this helps!
894692
pro active or pro actine or something like that.......... my daughter tried it... it was on T V  and now she gets it for all her friends
489771
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.
904033
Same thing happened to me, instead of using it twice a day, I cut back to once a day.  I was also using to much, only use pea size amounts.  You get a booklet with other Proactive products that you can buy, try the lotion.  If all else fails, call and speak to a rep, most of them are proactive users and can offer useful help/information.
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Nope.\nthere r many types of pimples some due to age(during teen years as the hormones change and all) and u continue to get them like once a month (pms).\nits said its related to genes.\ni advice u to use PROACTIVE. many have tried it. including me and jessica simpson as u may already know. it's the best.
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I have oily skin too and i found that mild scrubs worked decent, like apricrot scrubs. MILD!! Don't grate your face. I started using proactiv in January and it has worked great! Only had one or two breakouts since I started and it uses light scrubbing and benzoyl peroxide. So if you want to stay on the cheap side, try something that will scrub. Use it once a day and see how your skin reacts, and then up it to twice a day. And definitely use an astringent/toner, one without alcohol. If you can though I highly recommend proactiv.
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proactiv is a scam. its really goats milked mixed with suave lotion. dont buy it just use a real goat..