Guthy Renker Proactiv Solution System

Pros: Home Delivery, Clear Skin, Inexpensive alternative to Dermatologists!
Cons: A little goes a long way and really need a shipment every 3 months!

I began using Proactiv's 3 step system nearly a year ago. I love it! I am a 30 year old woman and my acne started when I was 24 years old and needless to say, that's humiliating. I tried everything under the sun from prescription grade benzoyl ...

Pros: I don't know yet
Cons: I don't know yet either

I am a teenager on a mighty quest to rid my acne problem over the summer vacation FOR GOOD! People h ...

Pros: Fewer breakouts
Cons: Expensive and doesn't work the way it's portrayed in magazines and commercials

I started using this product about 4 years ago because I was so depressed by the way my face looked from breakouts. I tried numerous acne treatments to try and clear it up until I heard about proactiv. The commercial made it seem like it was a miracle ...

Pros: Nothing
Cons: EVERYTHING!!! read the body

Im 15 years old and I barely started braking out this year. So of course i freak out and start looking for ways to make my acne go away. I saw Proactive on TV and begged my parents to get it for me. I was so relieved when they did. I figured that ...

Pros: It changed my skin all together, I rarely ever break out anymore.
Cons: It's a little harsh, so let them know if you have sensitive skin.

I have been using Proactiv for about 6 months now, and all I have to say is THANK G-D. I am 27 yrs old and I guess I have what you call "Adult Acne" I never had a problem until my mid I was about 23. I have the Cystic type acne... I was battling ...

Pros: Makes your skin feel soft and works moderately well on moderate acne.
Cons: Price is high, bleaches colored clothing/towels

I tried Pro Activ in college for a year, and never felt it worked well, although I did see minimal improvement. I quit using it because it was so darned expensive. It is now 10 years later, and since my skin still has quite a bit of acne, and since my ...

Pros: It can help clear up acne conditions.
Cons: Needs time for skin to finish 'purging'; ingredients may cause irritation, non-Earth friendly ingredients

I've been plagued by allergies my entire life, so I know how sensitive I am to everything. My skin allergy test is a 4 plus plus from everything from grass, molds, dogs, cats, trees, etc. So with that said, most of this stems from a condition known as ...

Pros: Didn't worsen
Cons: Didn't improve

Increasingly convinced while watching the infomercials, I decided to give it a try even though my friends who tried it all said it didn't work. Well, they were right. Although it didn't worsen my skin, it didn't improve it at all either. I felt like I could've paid 3x less for another ineffective product at a drugstore. So I immediately cancelled before the next shipment was to arrive -- which I don't like to do. I feel it's a hassle.

Pros: Smooth skin
Cons: Swelling and Rash

I used this system for about 3 months without seeing any drastic results. My skin was smoother, but not blemish free. About three months into the system, I developed a rash on my face. It could be seen all around my eyes. I looked like a raccoon! In addition to the rash, the areas around my eyes were swollen, my lips were swollen, as well as my nose. The whole ordeal lasted for about three days. I no longer use this system. It obviously was not for me.

Pros: Got rid of acne.
Cons: Redness, severe itching, inflammation, expense

I have moderately bad acne, which is to say that on average I have between five to ten pimples on my face at any given acne. I was so horrified after it didn't go away by itself that I tried the expensive pro-active solution. I used it sparingly, but even after the first treatment my face started itching like it had no business to. Peeling and redness followed. I used it but once a day, and moisturized after each whole application. Nothing helped, although my acne did go away. However, when I say my face itched, there is no describing the intensity of it. It got to the point where my face was raw simply from rubbing it with the back of my hand, since I knew scratching it with my fingers would worsen it, I rubbed it. Needless to say, I stopped after a week of the torture. I recently started using Burt's Bees products, and my acne went completely away. Take my advice, save yourself the money and forget the pro-active "solution".

Pros: Starts working right away. Very convenient 3-step precedure.
Cons: Acne comes back as soon as you stop. Very expensive for a permanent basis

I used Proactiv 3 yrs ago when my acne was considered mild and it was amazing. Instantly I noticed a difference and my face started clearing up and feeling better. BUT as soon as I stopped taking it (was too expensive at the time) all my acne came back.

In recent years my acne got worse, and I had to go on Accutane. It's been over 6 months that I've been off it now and my skin is still beautifully clear! :)

One major disadvantage that I've found out about Benzol Peroxide (the active ingredient) is that continuous use of it will cause premature aging. So you get rid of acne to have to deal with wrinkle now :)

Pros: All those bottles in my house made guests think I was very skin conscious.
Cons: Too much time involved, somewhat painful, pricey.

My skin wasn't too terrible, just some light breakouts on my face now and then. Even so I thought that ProActive might stop my problems so I gave it a whirl. I expected fantastic results, but I didn't notice the slightest difference. I followed it for 2 months (morning, noon, and night) and then finally gave up. With all that effort I expected something, but ended up becoming frustrated and upset. Go to a dermatologist where they can determine your skin type and suggest treatments. They'll do better then ProActive.

Pros: IT WORKS!
Cons: Customer Service Department is unreliable.

I began using Proactiv last October and I honestly didn't think it was going to work - it made my skin worse for about 1-2 months, but by month 3 and beyond my skin was CLEAR, made my skin have an even creamy tone. My only problem was that their customer service and auto ship was the worst I have ever experienced.

I switched to Murad because their customer service and autoship seemed to be better, but let me tell you, it can not even compare to Proactiv. I used the Murad Acne Complex for 3 full months and my skin has never looked worse! My acne now is worse than it was before I started using ANY acne product - now that sucks!

I switched back to Proactiv just 3 days ago, and since then I have had numerous friends and family members tell me how nice my skin is looking. It does not look red, dull, or inflammed like it did with Murad.

Proactiv does work and it IS the best product on the market. I am only sad that I ever left them.

Pros: Perfect. Not that expensive, because I use only 3 bottles a year.
Cons: May dry out skin at start of use. Tingling sensation is irritating when beginning use.

Full Review
At first, I tried the proactiv system after a few months of buying every new line that came out in the drugstores. They made my acne worse. Finally we splurged on proactiv about a year ago. At first I thought it wasn't working, because of the burning and drying of my sensitive skin. In the next month or so, my zits improved temendously. Now, 1 year later, I have perfect skin. That may seem like a long time, but I had had so many zits, large and small, all around my T zone.
I think that everyone needs to experiment, because no face is the same, so each person might need to tweak the system.
Personally, I do not use it twice a day, only once, because it is harsh for my incredibly sensitive and delicate skin. I use the three step system every night, so that it works while I sleep, and then I use a cleanser like clearasil or biore wipes to freshen up in the mornings.
I am incredibly impressed by the results, and am proud to have perfect blemish and scar free skin.

Pros: Complete system that really works! Not only an acne system but a skincare system.
Cons: Expensive. I don't like having to order it. I wish it were sold in stores.

I developed adult acne after having my daughter and nothing worked for me until I found Proactiv. I have never been able to use a facial moisturizer and the repairing lotion feels like a treat for me. I also notice that my pore size is significantly reduced when I use proactiv regularly. I only use it once a day so it lasts for awhile. If I use it twice a day, it is too harsh so I would think it would work for someone even with very bad acne because mine is moderate. I think it is a great product and I cannot do without it.