Thanks to benzoyl peroxide, Proactiv targets the root causes of acne – bacteria, oil production, and dead skin cell build-up – to heal and soothe acne prone skin. Proactiv clears existing blemishes, soothes inflammation and redness, and helps to prevent new breakouts from occurring.

Proactiv skincare systems are formulated to help treat and prevent blackheads. Plus, Proactiv's Blackhead Dissolving Gel is a quick, 5 minute mask that's formulated with salicylic acid to dissolve blackheads, unclog pores, absorb excess oil, and deep-clean your skin from any blemish-causing impurities.

For some people, Proactiv does a good job of clearing up acne (or at least keeping it under control). But for others, Proactiv just isn't effective. The result you get is completely dependent on your skin and the severity of your acne.

Some skin care experts believe that it may damage your skin barrier. Talk to your dermatologist to find out if using Proactiv products is the right skin care routine for you.

Proactiv clears existing blemishes, soothes inflammation and redness, and helps to prevent new breakouts from occurring. Proactiv Solution has a complete line of products beyond the 3-Step System, including moisturizers, sunscreens, spot treatments and body washes, formulated specifically for acne prone skin.

This essential trio gently resurfaces skin, smooths rough texture, and reduces the appearance of post-acne dark marks while protecting skin from UV rays without clogging pores or causing breakouts.

Side Effects of Proactiv These are mainly dryness, skin infections and infestations and nasopharyngitis (swelling of the nasal passage and back of the throat). A few people in trials have also experienced burning at the application site, influenza, sinusitis and gastroenteritis.

Yes. It's important to use your Proactiv system as directed. The steps work synergistically, each building from the previous step, to address skincare and the complex condition of acne. Remember, acne is not curable, and it is chronic, so continued daily treatment is necessary to prevent breakouts.

SAFE FOR ALL AGES AND SKIN TYPES - Proactiv's 3-Step Kit provides the same powerful skin care for teens and adults, and is great for sensitive skin.

Whether you're a man or a woman, one of the best ways to treat hormonal acne is with a proven acne treatment system from Proactiv that can help both prevent and treat acne, breaking the acne cycle.

ProactivMD is our prescription-strength retinoid that clears breakouts and helps restore clear, healthy skin. Our new Mark Correcting Pads helps fade the appearance of dark marks and scars left behind by past breakouts and is the perfect addition to any proactiv system.

avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth. avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product. skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.