Anybody use Proactiv??

[Toby's my baby]

I was just wondering if anybody here has used Proactiv before...? Did it dry out your skin or anything? Did you like it..?? thanks!

[Uabassoon]

I've used it for almost 3 years and I love it. It really cleared up my skin, now both my mom and sister use it.

[RobiLee]

I use it and love it. My sister also uses it. If I run out it doesn't take long to notice the difference. I don't even use it properly like I should. I know if I followed the routine like you are suppose to my skin would even look better.

[kuhio98]

Love it! I think I've used it for about 3 years now. I sure wish I had found it earlier. If I use it as directed, I do not break out at all. But, if I skip a day, about 2 weeks later I get a zit. My skin in very oily. It does not dry out my skin.

[flamepony12]

I use it. It dried my skin out a little, but then again, I have very sensitive skin. It's definitely helped a lot though.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

My brother, Mom and I all use it. It works really well for us, not as well as the ads make out to be but it is really good. It lasts a long time too. It hasn't irritated or dried out our skin at all.

[Giselle]

I don't have acne or anything, but I've always been skeptical of these skin cleaning products. Do they really clean out your pores? I heard from a friend that these products merely promote the growth of new skin whereas another friend said that the products act as an astringent and pull the pores of your skin closer together (thereby preventing acne...?). Anybody got any insight on this?

[Kater]

I don't have acne or anything, but I've always been skeptical of these skin cleaning products. Do they really clean out your pores? I heard from a friend that these products merely promote the growth of new skin whereas another friend said that the products act as an astringent and pull the pores of your skin closer together (thereby preventing acne...?). Anybody got any insight on this?

The two significant ingredients are...benzoyl peroxide & glycolic acid.
benzoyl peroxide: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzoyl_peroxide
glycolic acid: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycolic_acid
These are not "secret" ingredients, but are common in many acne preparations and beauty products. Basically, the benzoyl peroxide kills bacteria and the glycolic acid speeds skin cell turnover.
Like a lot of things - it will work for some and not others. Proactiv is pretty mild, when compared to most prescription products. So if you have moderate acne it seems logical to try it before seeing a dermatologist - it can't hurt! I tried it a long time ago, but I do not like the bleaching properties of b.p. I manage to bleach towels, bedding, clothes, pillows...I don't know what is wrong with me.
I use a generic Retin-A product these days and I'm happy with it.
Anyway, hope that helps demystify things a bit! And, you don't have acne?? Lucky girl!!