Proactive acne treatment with Proactiv Solution^®: A solution that works!

It is not just a sales gimmick that so many celebrities are pictured and quoted on the Proactiv Solution® web site and in the company’s advertisements, Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Love Hewitt among them. The skin care system really works. In fact, the two doctors who designed the Proactiv acne skin care line are women who are former acne sufferers, and their goal is to help other people overcome acne and its devastating effects.

Proactiv Solution® is a complete skin care regimen that, like the name indicates, is proactive about acne. In other words, it works by preventing acne breakouts in the first place. The basic system is a three step one:

Renewing Cleanser. Benzoyl peroxide and “beauty beads” formula helps break up oil and dirt, and gently exfoliates to unclog pores.

Revitalizing Toner. This soothing toner also helps exfoliate, while removing excess oil from your skin. It is alcohol-free, and less drying than other similar products.

Repairing Lotion. This Proactiv product is oil-free and contains a special grade of benzoyl peroxide to help heal acne blemishes while preventing new ones from forming.

Not only does it contain acne prevention ingredients, but the Proactiv acne line gets acne sufferers to do something really important: take care of their skin. The directions are to use the products twice per day, in the proper order, and so it encourages people to establish a habit of cleaning and exfoliating the skin, and therefore works against acne formation. The three step system takes a person less than five minutes, which is perfect for busy people.

In addition to the basic Proactiv acne treatment system, the company offers additional products that work alongside the basic system. These include:

Daily Oil Control. Formulated for those with very oily skin, this Proactiv acne product helps skin look healthy instead of shiny. It also helps makeup stay in place instead of streaking.

Refining Mask. Containing sulfur to combat acne inflammation, plus cool, soothing Kaolin, this mask not only deep cleans but helps reduce the appearance of visible pores. (If you have sulfur sensitivity, you might avoid this product.)

Green Tea Moisturizer. This super-light Proactiv acne product provides deep hydration, antioxidants and minerals to the skin. It can be applied after the Repairing Lotion, and really helps combat the dryness that can occur when treating acne with benzoyl peroxide-based products.

Proactiv System^® makes it easy to try the product with very little risk to your wallet. For $19.95, you can get a 30-day starter kit. The company also offers a 60-day money back guarantee, which is great just in case you find you are sensitive to one of the ingredients, or that it is not working for your particular case of acne.

The Proactiv Solution® for acne treatment is also safe to use on other parts of the body, such as your neck, chest, and back if you are experiencing acne in those areas. It should be noted that since these products contain benzoyl peroxide, they can discolor hair, clothing, and towels.

Lastly, listening to the real stories from real people on the web site (http://www.proactiv.com) and seeing the before and after pictures of those who have benefited from using the Proactiv acne regimen is really inspirational; it helps you to know that you can beat acne once and for all by being proactive about treating it.