How to clear skin that Proactiv damaged?
I see many people on here recommending Proactiv to people with acne/breakouts. I've been using Proactiv for a few months. My skin actually got worse. I've tried using the mask, I've tried lessening the number of times I used the scrub or repairing lotion a day/week. At first, my skin cleared up within the first two weeks, then I started getting abcess acne that is really painful. I'm just wondering if anyone has at home/natural treatments. Or even store-bought, gentle stuff. I have sensitive, acne prone skin. It was oily, but since I used Proactiv, it's now oily but flaky (with small scabs where my break-outs once were) So I guess you'd call my skin type combination. Is there anyone out there who has the same skin type as I do who uses something on a regular basis that works? Not something you used once before...but daily/weekly. If so, what is it and how often do you use it? Thank you all.
September 4th, 2010 - 20:29
Proactiv is probably about the worst product on the market. Go to your dermatologist and ask him to give you scripts for Duac, Differin and Doryx…the 3 together will make your skin look fantastic! Also, use Neutrogena face wash.
September 4th, 2010 - 20:29
I been down the same road your on now. I tried proactive and my skin got so dry and red I couldn’t do my job at work. I go around and talk to the patients at our local hospital. I felt really self conscious about my appearance. I had been selling and using Mary Kay products so I went back to that.My skin got 100% better. why don’t you try mk. It’s really good! email me and let me know how that goes–sparks708077@bellsouth.net