It seems you can’t flip through the channels these days without being inundated with infomercials. These 30-minute commercials are advertising everything from exercise equipment to “get rich quick” programs. But by far the “queen” of all infomercials has to be the one for the Proactive Solution. Proactive is a face cleansing program especially targeted for people with acne problems. Curious as to what people actually thought of this system, I compiled a summary of various customer reviews regarding this very popular product.
The Proactive Solution is a 3-step process that consists of using a cleanser, a toner, and a repairing lotion. Let’s look at each in detail.
Step 1: Renewing Cleanser
The Proactive Renewing Cleanser is an oil-free cleanser that contains prescription strength benzoyl peroxide to treat existing acne. This product is applied to your damp face by using a circular motion to disperse the cleanser. This product feels slightly grainy in texture and it is designed to lightly exfoliate the dead skin cells from your face. People’s experiences with using the cleanser were predominantly positive as they reported that after using the product their face immediately felt smoother and softer.
Step 2: Revitalizing Toner
The second step in the program is the Revitalizing Toner, which is designed to deep clean and unclog pores. This product is applied to your clean face using a saturated cotton ball. People’s experiences in using the toner were also predominantly positive. They reported that unlike many toners that strip the face of essential oils and leave the face feeling uncomfortably tight, Proactive’s Revitalizing Toner is alcohol-free which leaves the face feeling soft and refreshed. They also report that the scent of this product is clean and pleasant smelling.
Step 3: Repairing Lotion
Proactive’s Repairing Lotion is also known as the “acne killer”. This product also contains benzoyl peroxide to treat existing acne and prevent future breakouts. To you use this product you just dab a bit on your fingers and rub it onto your face. People who used this product reported that it felt a little bit greasy to the touch so it’s best to only a use little bit. Some people also reported that their face started to dry out a bit with continued use of this product.
Final Thoughts
With continued and regular use, both in the morning and again at night, most people with mild to moderate acne had success with the program and would recommend it to others. For those with severe acne, however, the reviews were more mixed. Nearly half of these people reported some improvement to their skin, while the other half reported either no change at all or an actual worsening of their skin problems.
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