How Proactiv Fights Acne Vulgaris

Acne vulgaris starts with natural skin oils called sebum. This oil often mixes with dead skin cells to create a barrier on top of hair follicles. This creates an environment where bacteria can propagate and fester. The result is the red, often puss-filled sores that we call acne. Proactiv is able to eliminate and prevent acne vulgaris by attacking the acne at its core.

Proactiv’s Acne Vulgaris Fighting Ingredient

Proactiv contains an ingredient called benzoyl peroxide that has been shown to prevent acne vulgaris in a variety of ways. Most Proactiv products contain a 2.5 percent concentration of benzoyl peroxide, which is plenty to clear up most skin. Those who have sensitive skin could experience some irritation when benzoyl peroxide is applied regularly, so some Proactiv products contain moisturizers that prevent skin irritation.

Proactiv Breaks Down the Wall

Proactiv’s concentration of benzoyl peroxide is designed to attack acne vulgaris by breaking down the wall of sebum that coats irritated pores. The combination of skin oil and dead cells is pernicious, so most cleansers cannot break it down and wash it away. Proactiv has just the right amount of benzoyl peroxide, and is designed to. Apply a thin layer to your face and the oil will break up quickly.

Proactiv Eliminates Acne Vulgaris Bacteria

After the layer of sebum has been eliminated, Proactiv goes after the bacteria that have been growing inside blocked pores. Propionibacterium acnes, more easily referred to as P. acne, are the bacteria that cause acne vulgaris. These bacteria live off of sebaceous fluids by literally eating your skin’s oil. Benzoyl peroxide, however, can destroy the bacteria on contact.

Proactiv Prevents Acne Vulgaris

Proactiv’s benzoyl peroxide provides yet another benefit that prevents later breakouts from developing. Benzoyl peroxide acts as an oxidizer that introduces more oxygen to the skin. Oxygen-rich skin can fight off bacteria and infections more easily than skin with low levels of oxygen. Furthermore, high amounts of oxygen can destroy bacteria that cause acne. An oxygen-rich face is an acne-free face.

Choosing Proactiv Products to Prevent Acne Vulgaris

Proactiv makes a wide range of products that use benzoyl peroxide to fight acne vulgaris. Some people find it a little confusing when confronted with so many choices, but having so many to choose from will make it easier for you to pick a product that will keep your skin free of acne vulgaris.

When choosing a Proactiv product for your skin, you should consider whether you have oily or dry skin. Many people also have combination skin that has oily and dry patches. The type of skin that you have should influence your decision when choosing Proactiv’s acne vulgaris treatments.

You should also consider how extreme your case of acne vulgaris is. Most people experience occasional breakouts, so they only need a few products to keep their skin clean and to spot treat pimples when they develop. Others, however, have more aggressive acne vulgaris. If you have a lot of pimples, then you might want to choose additional Proactiv products that will give you more results. It is often a bad idea, however, to use maximum strength products to treat small, occasional breakouts. Doing so could cause skin irritation, so only use additional treatments if you really need them.