ProactivMD® is ideal for treating stubborn breakouts. This acne treatment kit includes a cleanser, moisturizer, and prescription strength adapalene gel.

Previously available only by prescription, Adapalene is a retinoid acne medication and the first FDA-approved, over-the-counter topical retinoid for treating breakouts. This formula penetrates deep into the skin to shed dead cells, stop breakouts in their tracks, and prevent new acne from forming.

The bottom line. Proactiv contains acne-fighting ingredients that may help treat mild to moderate acne breakouts. It won't help you if you have severe acne or cystic or nodular acne, though. Keep in mind that a good skin care routine should focus on keeping skin healthy, in addition to targeting and fighting acne.

What is ProactivMD ? ProactivMD uses low-concentration adapalene 0.1% as the main active ingredient replacing the sulfur/ benzoyl peroxide combination used in the standard Proactiv kit.

Week 2: 80% of Proactiv+ users saw results after just 2 weeks. It's that fast! Your pores may start to appear smaller and your skin's texture is already becoming smoother. Week 3: You may notice any blemishes that arise healing faster.

The Proactiv+® Acne Treatment System is a three-part skincare system that features both benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, but in different products within the system.

Precautions. During the first 3 weeks you are using adapalene, your acne may seem to get worse before it gets better. Full improvement should be seen within 12 weeks, especially if you use the medicine every day.

Can Adapalene be used daily? Yes, one must use it regularly for 4-8 weeks, once daily at bedtime, for best results. It's better to apply it in the nighttime for at least 1-2 hours, as there will be no sun exposure at that time.

Most impressive, Proactiv has been so successful by relying on - and almost solely because of - a focus on direct-response marketing: infomercials and internet advertising. It goes far beyond the traditional brand awareness marketing harnessed by giants like Coca-Cola (KO) or Apple (AAPL).

The good news is, Adapalene, found in our ProactivMD system is a great way to help treat hormonal acne. Adapalene is the star player in the ProactivMD trio - it helps clear and prevent stubborn breakouts while restoring healthy-looking skin.

A small group of people may be hypersensitive or allergic to active ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or adapalene, which are in some of the Proactiv products. If you are one of those people, you should not use a product without first discussing use with your healthcare provider.

It usually takes four to six weeks to see results with Proactiv+. However, if your acne is very significant, it may take as long as eight weeks for improvement. It is important that you use Proactiv+ exactly as directed. You may not see all of the great changes that your skin is making right away.