Proactiv Acne Cleanser

Proactiv’s acne cleanser contains exfoliating beads that remove dirt, oil, and dead skin cells that clog pores. This allows the active ingredient, benzoyl peroxide, to get inside the pore and kill acne-causing bacteria. Before you start to use Proactiv’s acne cleanser, though, you will need to know the proper directions. This will ensure that you use the product properly and get the best results.

Using Proactiv’s Acne Cleanser

Proactiv’s Renewing Acne Cleanser should be used twice a day; once in the morning and once at night. Start by slightly dampening your face with water. Then evenly apply a dime sized amount of the acne cleanser to your entire face. Massage the cleanser into your skin for one or two minutes. After working it in well, rinse off the acne cleanser with warm water and pat your skin dry with a towel.

Preventing Side Effects Caused by Acne Cleanser

It is very important to follow these directions. Failing to do so will increase your chances of developing side effects commonly caused by benzoyl peroxide. The Proactiv Renewing Cleanser contains a 2.5 percent concentration of benzoyl peroxide. This is a small enough amount that most people don’t experience serious side effects when they follow the directions. If you use the acne cleanser too often, or apply large amounts during each cleaning, then you may be more likely to experience some side effects.

The side effects are not typically serious, but they can cause some discomfort. Common side effects of using benzoyl peroxide based acne cleansers too frequently include dry skin, flaking, skin, itchiness, and irritation.

Proactiv’s Advanced Acne Cleanser

If you have not gotten any results after using Proactiv’s Renewing Acne Cleanser for two months, then you might want to consider a more aggressive option.

The Extra-Strength Proactiv 3-Step Kit comes with an aggressive acne cleanser that contains a 7 percent concentration of benzoyl peroxide. This strong concentration can unclog pores and destroy bacteria on contact. When using this maximum strength acne cleanser, though, it is important to recognize that you have a higher risk of experiencing side effects.

Many people find that they can prevent side effects caused by advanced acne cleansers by using oil-free moisturizers. The moisturizers return hydration to the skin, help it heal more quickly, and improve the skin’s general health. If your advanced acne cleanser starts to cause problems, then be sure to use one of Proactiv’s moisturizers in combination with the maximum strength kit.

Additional Products for Acne Cleansers

In addition to an oil free moisturizer, you might also want to use a revitalizing toner and a repair treatment. Proactiv includes these products in their 3-step kits because they work together well to prevent acne and keep skin looking healthy. After a few weeks of using an acne cleanser, toner, and repair treatment, you should find that your pores look smaller and that you have fewer pimples. Follow the direction for each product and you will get the best results. Overdoing it will just make your skin look unhealthy.