You’ve seen all the celebrities in TV ads, praising Proactiv – but does it really work like they say it does? It really depends on your own acne problem. In short, it works for many people, but for others, it does not.
Proactiv is not a new product, and the name is fairly well-known as far as product recognition goes. But if you never had a problem with acne, you may not have paid much attention to the ads. Once you watch them a few times, you’ll probably decide to try Proactive for your acne, if other products have let you down. There’s a money back guarantee, so you’re not out any money if it doesn’t work for you.
Some people prefer not to commit to buying Proactiv on a monthly basis if they have never even tried it before. If you shop online, or call by phone, they will try to sell you on the automatic shipments. But you can find Proactiv in kiosks in shopping malls now, and it’s usually the same price as advertised online and on TV.
If you’re a savvy consumer, the celebrity endorsements of Proactiv might not even influence your decision to try the product. When you’ve tried others and they didn’t work, it’s pretty natural to look for another product that might help.
Proactiv is formulated to be used in the morning and at night. This may tend to cause some drying of your skin, but it usually will begin to clear up your acne within a relatively short amount of time. It tends to work better for people who don’t have severe acne, but it has worked in some severe cases, as well. A lot depends on any other skin problems you might have, and how sensitive your skin is to the ingredients used in Proactiv.
Most people who have used Proactiv successfully will tell you that it works, but not as fast as the TV commercials make it sound. People who use it have noticed that it does work to stop the formation of pimples. You need to use it as the directions indicate, if you want to have the best possible results.
Some people have sensitive skin that reacts to the benzoyl peroxide in Proactiv. It may be too harsh if you have sensitive skin. Many people who have tried various other products say that they all help somewhat, but nothing they have used clears up serious acne. The performance of Proactiv has been compared favorably to that of Neutrogena, which is more readily available at drug and discount stores.
Proactiv uses a treatment plan in three parts, and the benzoyl peroxide is the main acne-fighting ingredient. This is actually a substance that has been used for years in acne control products, so it’s not a breakthrough. Combining it with the other ingredients may give you more success than you have had with other products, or it may perform no better than others, depending on your skin, and on the severity of your acne problem.