Acne Control Treatments and Solutions

If you’re thinking about using Proactiv, acne control is probably a priority for you. You may have heard about Proactiv’s acne-fighting power and have some questions about how it works. For those who are just starting to use Proactiv or those who are merely considering it, here is the Proactiv guide to acne control.

Acne Control vs. Acne Cure

First, it’s important to distinguish between acne control and an acne cure. Acne is a chronic condition that has no actual cure, in the same way the common cold has no cure. Acne is caused by a combination of factors, including genetics, individual skin composition, and the environment. Because of all the factors involved, no one can make the claim to have cured acne. However, that does not mean that someone cannot become acne free for a long period of time, or even indefinitely, and that does not mean that acne cannot be controlled. In fact, many people using Proactiv reach a level of acne control that is almost as effective as never having acne at all.

The Proactiv Guide to Acne Control

The Proactiv acne control method starts with the three-step Proactiv Solution system. Step one is the Renewing Cleanser, a treatment specially formulated to clean out skin and allow benzoyl peroxide to penetrate deep into the pores to kill acne-causing bacteria. You’ll use a small amount of the formula in the morning and at night, massaging it into the skin and then rinsing with warm water. You’ll follow this up with the Revitalizing Toner. This product smoothes and softens the skin without drying it out, and can be applied with a cotton ball or pad. Finally, step three is the Repairing Treatment, designed with more benzoyl peroxide to heal current acne and help prevent new acne from forming. You’ll apply a thin layer of the repairing treatment to affected skin and not rinse it off, allowing it to be absorbed by the skin.

You may not see immediate results from this three-step treatment. Your acne didn’t form overnight, and it won’t go away over night. However, with continued use, many people find that Proactiv helps blemishes go away faster, and experience fewer future breakouts with less severity. Stick with the treatment for several weeks and see if you are happy with your results. If you are, keep at it. Remember that acne is always looking for an excuse to come back, especially in people with problem skin. Keep control over your acne by remaining consistent with your use of Proactiv Solution.

More Proactiv Acne Control

The three-step system should do wonders for your acne, but if you want to do even more for your skin, Proactiv has other products available to you. These include Oil Free Moisture with SPF 15, a sunscreen moisturizer that can improve your skin’s texture while protecting you from the sun’s harmful rays, and Daily Oil Control, an additional treatment for those people who suffer from particularly oily skin.