Anyone ever try that proactive acne fighting stuff?? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brad Russ · 03-13-2006, 05:40 AM

I don't get acne very often, but I do get break outs whenever I;m feeling stressed out, and I'm sort of experiencing that right now. Have any of you ever tried this stuff?? If so, how did it work for you?? I'm thinking it must work pretty well considering all the big name celebrities who promote it. I don't think Sean Combs, Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keys, etc would risk ruining their reputation on a bad product, but I'd still like to be totally sure, and get the opinions of people who aren't in those commercials before shelling out the bucks. For those who have tried this product, how did it work for you??

James"Thunder"Early · 03-13-2006, 12:38 PM

It works good, you just have to use it at twice a day for good results. I used it and it cleared it up for me in no time.

Janice · 03-13-2006, 01:03 PM

I never had blemish problems until my early 30s. It was right after I lost a loved one and was so stressed. I would get one or two whoppers that would last for what seemed like forever.

I ordered some stuff off tv and it did the trick. I *think* it was called Proactive...or something very close. This was in 1991.

Holly · 03-13-2006, 01:04 PM

I use Noxema everynight before i go to bed then use the Night Time Treatment of achne... it works pretty good.. I do every other day.. so should work

Good luck with it.

Polniaczek033 · 03-13-2006, 06:03 PM

i've used proactiv for almost 9-10 months and it works great. i also went to a dermatologist and got medication and a gel, and i cleared up in like a week.

dawsongirl · 03-13-2006, 09:53 PM

My dad works at the post office and says that people send that stuff back more than any other product he's seen. Take that however you like. I'm sticking with my expensive but works great Diffrin Gel.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 03-13-2006, 10:01 PM

I used it for a little while. It's nothing special, but I guess it did work a bit. It really depends on the person, though, different for everyone.

Chocoholic · 03-14-2006, 06:09 PM

I've suffered from severe acne since I was 11 (I'm almost 25 now.) and Proactiv is the first thing I've tried that's actually worked. It has worked wonders. I've been using it since last August and I can't remember the last time my skin ever looked this clear.

I Love John Ritter · 03-14-2006, 09:43 PM

I started having acne problems at the age of 5. I have tried everything over the counter and perscribed, and nothing really worked for me. Certain products worked, but only worked for a short period of time--then it would completely stop working. Proactive was the product I used that worked the longest on my acne. It worked for about 2 years. That being said, I would reccommend it because if it worked for 2 years on my HORRIBLE skin, then it should work great on anyone else.

MsOrange · 03-15-2006, 07:29 AM

it didn't help me at all, i tried it when i was like 15 i guess, but like someone else said, everyone's skin type is different.

Courtnee · 03-15-2006, 12:06 PM

Never tryed it but Clean & Clear has this rad cream that you use after you wash and it works wonders.

InspectorExstead · 03-16-2006, 12:56 AM

I tried it for a long time, but it never worked. And I have pretty bad acne as well, so it could be that it wasn't strong enough for me. Like a couple of people have said, I think it depends on the person and the skin type.

SBTB Geek · 03-16-2006, 01:33 AM

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash has always worked fine for me, but then again, I've never had a huge acne problem.

I know two people who have tried Proactive, and the solution simply made their skin worse.

Brad Russ · 03-17-2006, 04:57 PM

After reading all the responses, I think I'll just try one of the cheaper ones mentioned in this thread. I'm not rich, so there's no use in paying that much for something that might not even work. The acne I sometimes get isn't too bad anyway, so it's doubtful that I'd need that much. Anyway, thanks for letting me know how the product worked for you all.

dawsongirl · 03-17-2006, 05:05 PM

I read at webmd or one of those health sites that tea tree oil is supposed to work. Maybe you could try that. The sell it at drugstore.com, so I would guess it's also at local drugstores.

03-13-2006, 05:40 AM	#1
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Anyone ever try that proactive acne fighting stuff?? I don't get acne very often, but I do get break outs whenever I;m feeling stressed out, and I'm sort of experiencing that right now. Have any of you ever tried this stuff?? If so, how did it work for you?? I'm thinking it must work pretty well considering all the big name celebrities who promote it. I don't think Sean Combs, Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keys, etc would risk ruining their reputation on a bad product, but I'd still like to be totally sure, and get the opinions of people who aren't in those commercials before shelling out the bucks. For those who have tried this product, how did it work for you??
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03-13-2006, 12:38 PM	#2
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	It works good, you just have to use it at twice a day for good results. I used it and it cleared it up for me in no time.
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Polniaczek033 believe. Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: edinboro. Posts: 4,634	i've used proactiv for almost 9-10 months and it works great. i also went to a dermatologist and got medication and a gel, and i cleared up in like a week.
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03-13-2006, 10:01 PM	#7
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	I used it for a little while. It's nothing special, but I guess it did work a bit. It really depends on the person, though, different for everyone.
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03-14-2006, 09:43 PM	#9
I Love John Ritter Miss ya, John Senior Member Join Date: Apr 06, 2004 Location: In John Ritter's arms Posts: 2,687	I started having acne problems at the age of 5. I have tried everything over the counter and perscribed, and nothing really worked for me. Certain products worked, but only worked for a short period of time--then it would completely stop working. Proactive was the product I used that worked the longest on my acne. It worked for about 2 years. That being said, I would reccommend it because if it worked for 2 years on my HORRIBLE skin, then it should work great on anyone else.
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03-13-2006, 01:03 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I never had blemish problems until my early 30s. It was right after I lost a loved one and was so stressed. I would get one or two whoppers that would last for what seemed like forever. I ordered some stuff off tv and it did the trick. I think it was called Proactive...or something very close. This was in 1991.

03-13-2006, 01:04 PM	#4
Holly I LOVE SUNSETS :) Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: Albany NY Posts: 5,748	I use Noxema everynight before i go to bed then use the Night Time Treatment of achne... it works pretty good.. I do every other day.. so should work Good luck with it.

03-13-2006, 09:53 PM	#6
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	My dad works at the post office and says that people send that stuff back more than any other product he's seen. Take that however you like. I'm sticking with my expensive but works great Diffrin Gel.

03-14-2006, 06:09 PM	#8
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I've suffered from severe acne since I was 11 (I'm almost 25 now.) and Proactiv is the first thing I've tried that's actually worked. It has worked wonders. I've been using it since last August and I can't remember the last time my skin ever looked this clear.

03-15-2006, 07:29 AM	#10
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	it didn't help me at all, i tried it when i was like 15 i guess, but like someone else said, everyone's skin type is different.

03-15-2006, 12:06 PM	#11
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	Never tryed it but Clean & Clear has this rad cream that you use after you wash and it works wonders.
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03-16-2006, 12:56 AM	#12
InspectorExstead Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 29, 2001 Location: The Golden State Posts: 12,902	I tried it for a long time, but it never worked. And I have pretty bad acne as well, so it could be that it wasn't strong enough for me. Like a couple of people have said, I think it depends on the person and the skin type.
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03-16-2006, 01:33 AM	#13
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash has always worked fine for me, but then again, I've never had a huge acne problem. I know two people who have tried Proactive, and the solution simply made their skin worse.

03-17-2006, 04:57 PM	#14
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	After reading all the responses, I think I'll just try one of the cheaper ones mentioned in this thread. I'm not rich, so there's no use in paying that much for something that might not even work. The acne I sometimes get isn't too bad anyway, so it's doubtful that I'd need that much. Anyway, thanks for letting me know how the product worked for you all.

03-17-2006, 05:05 PM	#15
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I read at webmd or one of those health sites that tea tree oil is supposed to work. Maybe you could try that. The sell it at drugstore.com, so I would guess it's also at local drugstores.