To compensate for the dryness and flaking, apply the moisturizer before the acne medication. If you're using a benzoyl peroxide cleanser, apply the moisturizer immediately after washing your face while the skin is still damp. Don't despair if you are still getting new pimples. You're still in the early stages. If the side effects are making you really uncomfortable, it's OK to skip a day every now and then. Just don't give up altogether.
By now, thankfully, the worst of the side effects will have passed. Sure, you're still dry and a little flaky, but it's getting better. As you continue to use the benzoyl peroxide, your skin builds up a tolerance to the medication and side effects diminish. As for those pimples, you may still be getting new breakouts.
But, if you take a really close look at your skin, you may notice those pimples aren't quite as big and inflamed, and they're healing more quickly, too. If you aren't noticing any change at all yet, don't worry. It's still early. It's finally starting to pay off. By now, you should be noticing an improvement in your skin. While you'll probably be getting some new pimples here and there, they will be smaller, less noticeable, and fewer and farther between.
Your skin may not be completely clear yet, and that's OK. The longer you use the benzoyl peroxide, the better your acne will get. The results with this medication are cumulative. But now that those pimples are starting to clear, you will notice brownish or purplish spots where the pimples used to be. Take a deep breath; those spots are normal and part of your skin's natural healing process.
As the pimples to clear, you will notice brownish spots in their place. Called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation , the discoloration is perfectly normal and will spontaneously clear once the underlying cause—in this case, acne—is resolved. Depending on the severity of your acne, this may take several months or weeks.
The most important thing you can do now is to remain consistent with your treatment. Try not to skip days, consistency is key.
At this point, your skin should be relatively clear. It's not realistic to think you'll never get another pimple, but in general, your acne is under control and you feel good about your skin and your benzoyl peroxide treatment. If the results are not what you expected, you will need to re-evaluate your treatment approach.
Don't reach for another over-the-counter medication. Instead, see a dermatologist to explore your prescription options. Don't consider this a failure. Most people have to try a few different options before finding the one that works. You're one step closer to finding the best treatment for you. If the results are good, don't stop using benzoyl peroxide. This includes everything from the periodic, hormonally triggered blemishes that affect many adult women to the all-too-common pimples, whiteheads and blackheads that can trouble teenagers for years.
Teen acne lasts, on average, 5 to 7 years; adult acne can last plus years. Women can experience hormonal fluctuations throughout their monthly menstrual cycle. It's these fluctuations, accompanied by an increase in hormones called androgens, that explain why adult women, beginning in their twenties, can experience a resurgence of their acne. Nothing can completely cure acne, but with the daily use of Proactiv you can help treat mild-to-moderate acne and prevent future breakouts.
For more on how Proactiv can help break the acne cycle, click here or continue reading. Your Proactiv systems should be used twice a day, morning and night. For all other Proactiv products, please refer to the instructions provided on the package. 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.
Results will vary. Everyone's skin is different and, for some people, it may take longer than others to see results. For a week-by-week guide of what results you should expect with your Proactiv system, click on one of the links below:.
Acne is not curable, but it is treatable, controllable and preventable. If Proactiv is working, keep it up! There is no limit to the length of time you can use Proactiv.
If you discontinue Proactiv, your blemishes are likely to return because the key causes of acne are hormonal and genetic. We have products designed specifically for treating body acne available for purchase in our member catalog.
Side effects are usually mild and may include drying and irritation in some users. To test for an adverse reaction to your Proactiv system, apply the products to a small patch of affected skin during the first three days. 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. For a full list of product ingredients, please refer to the product packaging. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation becomes severe, or you have symptoms of an allergic reaction such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath.
Proactiv products are designed for acne-prone skin. No matter your ethnicity or skin type — dry, oily, combination, normal or sensitive — Proactiv will have the right combination of products for you.
Yes, you can use other skincare products with most Proactiv products but please be mindful of a few very important issues. First, be certain that any product you apply to your skin is labeled "non-comedogenic" which means it is designed to not clog pores. Second, the Proactiv systems are designed to preclude the need for additional skincare products, such as an added moisturizer.
If you are using the ProactivMD system, please note that the FDA has not approved use of Adapalene Gel in combination with other acne drugs, including those containing benzoyl peroxide. Take care using Adapalene Gel in conjunction with abrasive cleansers or products with drying effects, which may worsen irritation.
If you suffer from a skin condition in addition to acne, we recommend talking with your skincare professional before trying any acne treatments.
No, unfortunately, Proactiv is not designed to help with existing scars. Our best recommendation for treating existing scars is to see your dermatologist. Thanks to advances in medicine and technology, your dermatologist can offer safe and effective options for your acne scars. Plenty of people have a tendency to think that if a skin-care product makes your face feel like it's on fire, then it's working. And if it leaves a tingling feeling afterwards and a flushed, irritated face, then it must be really working.
Because we love you and care about your skin, we're here to tell you that that's wrong, and that your skin care really shouldn't be leaving you will full-blown lobster face. Skin care should not sting, tingle, or burn on a daily basis. For products like those, tingling can be okay if it is short three seconds or less and intermittent not daily.
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