Proactiv Solution is one of the most popular brands of acne-fighting products. It offers a wide range of cleansers, toners, make up, and the famous three-step system. I have been using it for years with a lot of success, and I have begun trying out and using other Proactiv Solution products as well, one of them being the Refining Mask. The Refining Mask is specifically formulated to clean and shrink pores. It contains zinc oxide, tea tree leaf oil, and other ingredients that help to fight that stubborn acne. According to the directions provided on the back of the tube, the mask should be applied to areas with break outs and large pores, and washed off after 10 minutes.
The mask has been a great addition to my beauty routine. I tend to use it three times a week by applying it all over the face, but I make sure that all of the make-up is completely removed beforehand. I avoid the under-eye area because it is very sensitive. After 10 to 15 minutes the mask hardens, and I wash it off with lukewarm water.
#Tip: after washing the mask off, dry your face with a towel and apply a bit of moisturizer. The mask is very drying and the moisturizer prevents the skin from becoming flaky and uncomfortably tight.
The Refining Mask can also be used as a spot treatment. Whenever a zit pops up I apply a tiny bit of the mask one to two times a day until the break out completely disappears. Although the Refining Mask is formulated for the face I also use it when I get the occasional body acne. Bumps and zits on the body can appear due to warm and humid weather, or as a side effect of using an irritating sun screen.
#Tip: whenever you use the Refining Mask as a spot treatment, and especially if you use it multiple times a day for a few days in a row, follow this rule. Apply the mask only on the zit itself because the mask is very drying. You want to dry out the pimple without drying out and irritating the healthy skin around it.
Overall, I am very pleased with the mask. It does exactly what it is meant to do. However, if you have sensitive or dry skin, use the mask with caution. In the beginning try it out on a small area of your face to make sure that it won`t cause any irritation. Avoid the under-eye area and the area around the lips since these areas a super sensitive to any face products.
The Refining Mask and other Proactiv Solution products can be purchases on proactive.com. if you order the three piece system, a sample size container of the refining mask usually comes with the order, but you can also order a full-size bottle. Some bigger malls also have Proactiv Solution stands with representatives that can not only sell you the products but also provide more information about the brand.
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