Proactiv Works, it really truly works :). Review on Proactive Solution

AdobePhotoshop is quite a wonderful software..... Almost all the photos we see nowadays are perfect... Arent they? No blemishes, no pimples. Not even the slightest mark. The wonders a healing brush can do!!

Ok so most of you are wondering whether you clicked the right review, well yes guys, this is a review for Proactiv. Why am I then talking about Adobe?Reasonable Question!! Let me answer. The point is whenever I used the healing brush in PhotoShop (PS) I wanted something like that in my real life. Being always bugged by a problem loving skin, acne, pimples and marks made me hate the mirror I had mounted in my room. Yikes!! I hated looking at that. I tried everything, over the counter products, salon treatments, Dermatologists, but trust me , I love the determination of my skin. It doesnt budge. Its still adamant about the fact that it loves to make my face look horrible. I had a few pimples as any teenager would when I was sixteen and yes tell me you that ihave an oily skin, that if left on its own can produce so much oil that my mother wouldnt have to buy cooking oil for a few days. But when I got into college, although I was captured by its scenic beauty, something about the climate there started irritating my skin and the pimples turned worse – gave way to acne. So then started the experiments, a desperation from lakme to garnier to clearasil. Nothing worked. I went to consult a dermatologist, gave him willingly around 6000 bucks only to leave with the same face I started with.

Then came Neutrogena Acne clearing wash and its multivitamin treatment. It did work to an extend, it did. But since it was stopped here, I had no other option butto jump to Clean and clear. Nothing. Ran back to dermatology.... Nothing. Back to clean and clear and then came to know about proactiv. Although I had little hope, I decided to buy the proactiv three step system. I started the treatment hoping for the best. I thought it might clear up a little and they had mentioned it might take 3-6 months to clear out completely.But my face was clearer by the first week, only a few was left and the acne that bothered me,that was like sand all over my face was all gone and the skin got super smooth.I have nothing to complain.

Proactiv is benzoyl Peroxide based Topical treatment (2.5%) which is a very good call for people suffering with acne. And it does work. I have heard people complain that it does not work. But again, every skin reacts differently. Once I read that tofind a right acne treatment you might have to dish out a lot of money. And somethingthat works for one person might not work for the next. So dont get disheartened but if you are looking for an acne treatment, dont waste your money on nonmedicated hyped up products. Look for Salycilic acid or Benzoyl Peroxide.

The treatment comes in a three step kit. It has a Benzoyl Peroxide based Cleanser,a toner and a repairing lotion. Some people say it is Okay to use the repairinglotion alone and use the cleanser and toner of some other company. But I would advice you to stick to the products of the same company because you might not want to mix and match and irritate the skin. There is a clay mask too which is not part of the plan but can be used to control oil...Its practically our multani mitti though.

Thereare some things I need to mention. Benzoyl Peroxide(BP) has some side effectsthat might cause your skin to dry up and it is also sun sensitive. SO if youuse this treatment use a sunscreen(i prefer Banana Boat Sport or NeutrogenaSheer Touch) (a little tip there... darker skins should use an SPF between SPF30 and 50), and a moisturiser formulatedfor acne. Any products sunscreen or moisturiser should be noncomedogenic(doesnt clog pores), fragrance free( fragrance free and unscented are not the same), and oil free.I guess its best to skip Foundations and face make up. Skin takes a little time to adjust to the BP, but once it does thedrying effect will go away, but if it worsens , reduce use or stop and consult a doctor. There might be some tanning noticeable in some people, but it is said that it will be there during acne treatments and will go away once the treatment is completed.

Hereare some tips that might help you.

· Dont overdo the “wash your face’ ritual. Wash only after sweating and max 3 or four times a day(without soap, just water)

· Do not use any harsh scrubs or towels, bloat out afterwashing, dont wipe(it might cause the acne to break and spread )

· Drink lots of water

· No oil based styling products on your hair.(It will drip andcause your skin to break out)

· Dairy products and some food may cause break outs in somepeople(note down those foods)

· Do not use any other products while usind Proactiv.

· Do not touch your face too much or pop Zits.

Hopethis helps. Dont lose hope and never give up too early. Just because it didntclear out in a week doesnt mean the system is useless(any treatment for amatter of fact).stay with it longer, ditch it if the acne worses by large or if you dont see any difference I a month(although it could only be a slightdifference) remember there are no magic tricks, some even take more than sixmonths to work. If you have oily or acne prone skin, never sompromise on skincare products. Go for the best and remember that it is not necessary that quality should always come with price, There are some supermarket products that are really good. Always consult someone who has known the products andinternet is a good way to find out, but check a lot of sites before you reach aconclusion. I love the site acne.org and it can help you a lot. And when buying always keep your skin type in mind.