Natural Acne Treatments

Monday, May 15, 2006

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Proactiv Solution...what is it?

By now I'm sure you have seen the Proactiv Solution commercials with Jessica Simpson, P Diddy or Vanessa Williams. They seem to be everywhere, especially on cable TV and late at night. You may be asking yourself: What is this product all about and does the Proactiv acne treatment work?

Proactiv solution is a 3 product skin cleansing system that was formulated by two dermatologists about eight years ago. The products each serve a different purpose with the ultimate goal of removing acne, blemishes, blackheads and the like, and clearing up your skin.

The first acne product is called a Renewing Cleanser which will exfoliate your dead skin and remove any impurities. It also contains a compound commonly found in Oxy, Clearasil and other popular acne treatments, called benzoyl peroxide, which can help kill bacteria and soften blemishes.

The next product is called Revitalizing Toner, and it removes the exfoliated skin cells, unclogs your pores and removes excess oily buildup. It contains herbal extracts such as aloe and rosa canina that act to balance skin tone.

The final step in the Proactiv Solution is the Repairing Lotion, which also contain benzoyl peroxide and other ingredients to heal blackheads and blemishes, and prevent future acne breakouts.

Proactiv acne treatment has become quite popular in recent years, thanks to an extensive marketing campaign featuring well-known celebrities, all of whom have actually experienced skin problems in the past. The fact that it was developed by two Stanford-educated dermatologists adds an air of legitimacy to it as well.

We searched extensive for unbiased testimonials to answer the burning question: Does Proactiv work? What we found was that there were many more positive reviews than negative and for the most part people were satisifed with the results.

Of course, Proactiv solution doesn't work for everyone...some people reported very little effect, especially those with severe acne. Others reported significant results for the first few weeks/months, but then the acne returned as time went on. A few had slight allergic reactions when sweat mixed with the solutions.

Overall though, Proactiv Skin Care Solution appears to be an effective, safe natural treatment for acne and blemished skin. If you are interested in trying it for yourself, here's a link to Proactiv Solution. If you do try it, please let us know what your experiences are, so we can include them in a follow-up post.