Skincare is not at the top of a list of important “to-do’s” for many teenagers, especially boys. I know when I was in high school I suffered from acne, as does almost every teenager on the planet. Mine was not so bad that it couldn’t be covered with make up but it definitely was present. I never thought of any type of prescription medicine I always used over the counter skin care bars. When my boys started to get older not knowing what ‘boys” do to take care of their skin I bought them a bar as well. That didn’t go over very well at all.
When I was asked to review a very popular acne treatment plan from Proactiv I thought this would be a good chance to really see if this stuff works! My test subject will remain namless as they do not wish to have their identity revealed. It was part of the agreement for allowing me to take some before and after photos.
This is a normal case of acne, it is not extremely noticeably when you are pointing a camera as close as possible to take a photo. As you can see the acne seems to be primarily under the bangs which I assume is due to oil in my subjects hair, as well as on the bridge and side of the nose. We tried out the Proactiv 365 for two weeks. The instructions stated that you are suppose to cleanse your skin twice daily morning and night. I was lucky to get a night time cleansing out of my subject and despite the every day we didn’t quite follow the strict schedule. Even without the every day for two weeks I was definitely impressed with the results and could really see a difference.
These are real photos from a real person. No trick lighting or photo shopping. As you can see the acne has really started to clear up with just less then half of the recommended routine. As an adult I still continue to get breakouts on occasion. Just recently my neck was really started to flare up itself. I decided to give the Proactiv a try. The first thing I noticed when I tried it myself was how it did not appear to be harsh or have a chemical smell. The second thing I noticed was how clean and soft my skin felt after just one use.
Our new micro-crystal medicine and 24/7 Skin Care Advisor support for ActivMembers™ are just two parts of our more powerful, more complete approach to treating acne.
Renew
This medicated Renewing Cleanser is made with new, exclusive micro-crystal benzoyl peroxide — featuring smaller, finer particles designed to quickly penetrate pores to start killing acne-causing bacteria on contact. Tiny exfoliating beads gently remove dirt, excess oil and dead skin cells to help keep pores from clogging.
Revitalize
This refreshing, alcohol-free toner helps remove impurities and excess oil so your skin looks and feels clean, soft and refreshed — not tight and dried out. Soothing botanical agents gently balance your skin tone.
Repair
The repairing treatment is a feather-light medicated lotion that gets deep into clogged pores faster but is designed to be gentler on the skin. It’s an oil-free formula that’s safe for your entire face.
You can find quite a lot of information regarding the program and benefits by visiting Proactiv 365 . When I was visiting myself a chat box appeared and I live (I can only assume she was) person asked me if they could help or if I had any questions. Just like if I had wanted into a store in the mall. As a Proactiv customer you have access to 24/7 365 support from expert skin care advisors.
After seeing the product in action and using it a few times myself I put my stamp of approval on this product. I believe Proactiv 365 delivers on their promise of helping clear up acne and prevent future outbreaks. I also highly recommend this product for teenagers BEFORE they begin to get acne. This would be a gift, it is already hard enough becoming a teenager feeling like you are ready to step out into the world while your parents continue to pull you back just a little until they feel you are ready.
Disclaimer: “I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Proactiv and received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.” Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. You may read more of my disclosure here.
Marlene V. says
Looks like it’s worth a try …. Thanks for reviewing this product.
Janene Scarborough says
My daughters both use this and it works pretty good
Lauren says
Looks like it helped!
susan hartman says
My daughter has used the proactive products for years. They work!
Christine M says
That’s neat how fast it cleared up the acne. My hubby had a horrible allergic reaction to proactive he had to take a trip to the ER when proactive first came out. At least he got a full refund 😉
Heather H says
Thanks for sharing, I’ve always wondered if this infomercials were true. Looks like it makes a big difference.
Tamara B. says
WOW this stuff really works! I have been so curious as to if this worked. I have two teenagers and I know now what will be under the tree for them this Christmas! Thank-you so much for posting!
Quanda says
I gave my proactive samples pack to a friend of mine. He was very pleased with the results. It’s a great buy! Thanks for sharing. “)
Sherry S. says
It looks like it works pretty good. I’ve always been pretty lucky and never had any kind of breakouts.
Stefani says
Wow..thanks for sharing. The results don’t lie! 🙂
Michelle C says
My oldest daughter has had fantastic results using this product. I’ve been really impressed with how well it has worked for her! Thanks for a great review.
katie tanner says
Unfortunatly I have some skin allergies and this product made me breakout even worse, but I know that some people loved it
Lisa says
Looks good!
Smedette says
Looks like it helped!
Kayle says
I’ve heard differing opinions on how well Proactiv works-thanks for your input!
Jessica / Green Skies and Sugar Trips says
This is definitely one of those products I always wonder about, thanks for reviewing it!
Mimi Avocado says
My kids have used ProActiv and it has worked for them. Just don’t use brand new colored towels…the color fades (bleaches) wherever the ProActiv touches the fabric.
Alicia J says
I used to use this. I have super sensitive skin and it make my skin appear red and blotchy, though the acne did subside a little.
Jenny says
I know Proactiv is a good product – have some experience with it.
Doreen says
If used as directed, proactive works great
Vicky Valle says
My son is just getting to that age, so this is something I’m really interested in!
Oregon Sunshine says
Thanks for the review! I’ve been a bit skeptical about whether this lived up to the promises the manufacturer makes or if it simply works because the teen using it actually follows the directions and cleans their skin often enough. However, from your post, I can see it clearly does work, even when teens slack off! Thanks again!
sush says
Proactive…I tried it out…No use…Just waste of money