Is An Acne Facial Safe with Proactiv?

If you or a loved one suffers from problem acne, you may have already tried a number of solutions in order to obtain some relief. One method that many have used with great success is the Proactiv three-step acne skin care system. For more immediate relief, one solution that is often tried is the acne facial. If you are a Proactiv user or are thinking about getting started with Proactiv, and you are about to have or have already had an acne facial, you may be wondering if there is an interaction you need to be concerned with. Here is some information to help you decide whether or not to have an acne facial when you are already using or are planning to use Proactiv.

Proactiv and Acne Facials: Acne Facials Explained

First, it’s important to understand what an acne facial is. An acne facial is a procedure, often performed in a beauty salon or similar skin care facility, that is used to help treat mild inflammatory acne, freshen the skin, and remove blackheads and whiteheads (comedones). The acne facial is typically a three part process. First, a cleansing agent is used to remove excess skin cells, dirt and oil from the skin. This is followed by a steam massage, to open up the pores and allow for easy removal of blackheads and whiteheads. The final step of the procedure is a cleansing mask.

Should You Get an Acne Facial if you Use Proactiv?

If you use Proactiv consistently and as directed, you may well not feel the need for an acne facial. However, some people find acne facials to be refreshing and provide immediate relief for acne, especially if they are suffering from an abundance of whiteheads and blackheads. If you do not use Proactiv and are not happy with the results you are getting from your acne facial, or find that you need acne facials too frequently, you may wish to consider adding the Proactiv system to your skin care routine.

Is it Safe to Get an Acne Facial if You Use Proactiv?

The main issue with Proactiv and acne facials is the question of whether or not there will be an interaction effect between Benzoyl Peroxide, the active ingredient in Proactiv, and the products used in the acne facial. In many cases, there will be no significant interaction effects, and it is safe to do both, although different people may react to different treatments in different ways. Let your aesthetician know that you are using Proactiv before you get your facial, so he or she can alleviate any concerns. If you experience irritation, swelling, redness or other discomfort after the acne facial, you may wish to consult your dermatologist before attempting another one. If you do choose to combine Proactiv with acne facials, try to schedule your acne facial in the middle of the day, to give your morning Proactiv treatment time to work and penetrate into your skin before potentially washing it off with the facial.